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Armed Forces / Re: 76th regiment of foot
« on: Saturday 27 March 21 16:09 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Frogsmile for the information.
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Armed Forces / Re: 76th regiment of foot
« on: Saturday 13 March 21 18:26 GMT (UK) »
Hi Arlene - thanks for your message - I almost missed seeing it! This is fantastic - who knew such a document existed! I'm looking forward to seeing it. I have so many questions about what the document means exactly and why it was created. I take it that it's too large a file to send in RootsChat but perhaps you could email it to me. Apparently we're not supposed to reveal our email addresses, but I think there's a way I can send you a private message in RootsChat with my email address. I'll check it out.
In the meantime, I do have emigration info for Thomas, which I discovered in records here in Canada. On June 28th, 1832 Thomas and his pregnant wife Alice and 6 children (Charles, Thomas, Benjamin, Sarah, Nancy and Mary Ann) sailed from the port of Bristol for Quebec City on board the ship Othello under the command of Captain Legget, arriving in Quebec City 37 days later on August 5, 1832. The ship carried 162 settlers. Sadly, son John did not accompany them as he had died in 1831. He was buried at Little Somerford on March 25th, 1831, aged 15.
By the way, I eventually did find out where Charles was born (which was why I had originally posted my query to RootsChat years ago). He was born November 4, 1814 in Wokingham, Berkshire and was baptized November 25, 1814 at All Saints Church in that town. The record of baptism says that Thomas lived on Down Street and was a corporal with the 76th regiment, which must have been posted there at the time. I have a picture of Charles taken about 1895, but it's too large to attach to this post.
FYI, I mentioned 4 other children, at least 3 of whom who were also baptized in Little Somerford. Benjamin was born February 7,1819 and baptized on March 19, 1819 in Little Somerford. Nancy was born October 24, 1822 and christened at Little Somerford, Wiltshire on December 29, 1822. Sarah was born January 25, 1825 and was baptized at Little Somerford on February 20, 1825. Mary Anne was born December 14, 1828 according to family records here. I found a record for a Mary Anne Thrush baptized in St. Michael’s church, Winterbourne on January 11, 1829. Her father is named as Thomas Thrush, a labourer from Hambrook and her mother's name is given as Anne, rather than Alice. This may or may not be the same person as Mary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Alice. If she is the same person, it would appear that Thomas and his family moved away from Little Somerford sometime after 1825.
I also have some info on Thomas' parents and siblings who also lived in Little Somerford, if you would like it.
Best regards - Kerry, in Toronto
In the meantime, I do have emigration info for Thomas, which I discovered in records here in Canada. On June 28th, 1832 Thomas and his pregnant wife Alice and 6 children (Charles, Thomas, Benjamin, Sarah, Nancy and Mary Ann) sailed from the port of Bristol for Quebec City on board the ship Othello under the command of Captain Legget, arriving in Quebec City 37 days later on August 5, 1832. The ship carried 162 settlers. Sadly, son John did not accompany them as he had died in 1831. He was buried at Little Somerford on March 25th, 1831, aged 15.
By the way, I eventually did find out where Charles was born (which was why I had originally posted my query to RootsChat years ago). He was born November 4, 1814 in Wokingham, Berkshire and was baptized November 25, 1814 at All Saints Church in that town. The record of baptism says that Thomas lived on Down Street and was a corporal with the 76th regiment, which must have been posted there at the time. I have a picture of Charles taken about 1895, but it's too large to attach to this post.
FYI, I mentioned 4 other children, at least 3 of whom who were also baptized in Little Somerford. Benjamin was born February 7,1819 and baptized on March 19, 1819 in Little Somerford. Nancy was born October 24, 1822 and christened at Little Somerford, Wiltshire on December 29, 1822. Sarah was born January 25, 1825 and was baptized at Little Somerford on February 20, 1825. Mary Anne was born December 14, 1828 according to family records here. I found a record for a Mary Anne Thrush baptized in St. Michael’s church, Winterbourne on January 11, 1829. Her father is named as Thomas Thrush, a labourer from Hambrook and her mother's name is given as Anne, rather than Alice. This may or may not be the same person as Mary Ann, daughter of Thomas and Alice. If she is the same person, it would appear that Thomas and his family moved away from Little Somerford sometime after 1825.
I also have some info on Thomas' parents and siblings who also lived in Little Somerford, if you would like it.
Best regards - Kerry, in Toronto
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Armed Forces / Re: 76th regiment of foot
« on: Tuesday 31 July 12 15:32 BST (UK) »
Hi Trevor - thanks for your post. I don't think this is the same individual, although I agree it is a very unusual name and at first blush it would appear that they are the same person. My ancestor Thomas, however, was baptized at St. John's the Baptist Church on January 3, 1790 in Little Somerford, Wiltshire and as far as I know was not from Hertfordshire. Family records show that he was about 1 month old when baptized and presumably was also born in Little Somerford.
Another point of difference is that my Thomas ' rank at discharge was sergeant, not corporal.
As well, my Thomas was discharged at Albany barracks on the Isle of Wight and his date of discharge was May 12, 1816, not May 24.
Perhaps this other Thomas was a distant cousin?
Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
Another point of difference is that my Thomas ' rank at discharge was sergeant, not corporal.
As well, my Thomas was discharged at Albany barracks on the Isle of Wight and his date of discharge was May 12, 1816, not May 24.
Perhaps this other Thomas was a distant cousin?
Thanks again for taking the time to respond.
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Armed Forces / Re: 76th regiment of foot
« on: Tuesday 31 July 12 01:01 BST (UK) »
Hi Victor - thanks for your reply. I will get in touch with the museum.
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Armed Forces / 76th regiment of foot
« on: Wednesday 25 July 12 21:48 BST (UK) »
I am researching the life of my ggg grandfather, Thomas Thrush, who enlisted as a private in the 76 regiment (the "Hindoostan" regiment). According to information supplied by the Public record office in Kew, Richmond, Surrey, Thomas joined the regiment on April 1, 1809 at Ipswich. In 1810 he was posted to Ireland with the regiment. In June 1813 the regiment was ordered to Spain, but Thomas remained behind at the General Hospital in Cobh, Cork for unknown reasons until December 1813. Early in 1814, Thomas was posted to the regimental depot on recruiting duties. He was subsequently promoted to corporal and later sergeant, and his service expired on May 12, 1816.
His son Charles, my gg grandfather, was born on November 4, 1814 (according to family records). According to census records in Canada, Charles was born in England.
What I am trying to find out is where in England Charles was born/baptized. I am thinking that he may have been born in the town where the regimental depot was located in 1814.
Would anyone happen to know where the regimental depot for the 76th regiment was located in 1814?
His son Charles, my gg grandfather, was born on November 4, 1814 (according to family records). According to census records in Canada, Charles was born in England.
What I am trying to find out is where in England Charles was born/baptized. I am thinking that he may have been born in the town where the regimental depot was located in 1814.
Would anyone happen to know where the regimental depot for the 76th regiment was located in 1814?
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