British military units in Canada

[Keesa]

Does anyone know where I might find information about British Army units posted to the Montreal area in the early 1800's. My g.grandfather came to Montreal Canada from Ireland abt. 1840 with a British Unit - possibly the Royal Engineers. Any and all information appreciated.

[adee7]

Hello Keesa,

This link may be helpful

http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canmil/ancestor.htm

Kathleen

[KarenM]

Hi Keesa

Did he marry or have children while in Montreal?  The bdm for the garrison's are in the Quebec Drouin collection.

What was his name?

Karen

[Keesa]

Hi Karen
His name was Robert Jackson. He evidently married in Montreal to Ann Gardiner, but I'm not sure whether he was still in the military at the time. Their 1st. child was born in 1845 - so presumably they were married between 1840-45.
Jack

[adee7]

Hi Keesa,

Could this be the family?



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[Prodger]

Here is another good link for British units in Canada

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~crossroads/regiments/index.html

[Keesa]

Hi Kathleen
Yes this is my Robert Jackson and family - I have info about them back as far as the 1851 Canada census but nothing beyond. Thanks
Jack

Hi Keesa,

Could this be the family?


1891 Census of Canada
Name: Robert Jackson
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Age: 68
Birth Year: abt 1823
Birthplace: Ireland
 Head of House
Religion: Church of England

Father's Birth Place: Ireland
Mother's Birth Place: Ireland
Province: Ontario
District Number: 83
District: Lanark North, Ontario
Subdistrict: Fitzroy
Archive Roll #: T-6348

Household Members
Robert Jackson 68
Ann Jackson 64
Olive Jackson 24


Kathleen
 

[Keesa]

Thanks Prodger - have reviewed that website and found some interesting leads which I will follow-up. Grateful for your help
Jack

Here is another good link for British units in Canada

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~crossroads/regiments/index.html

[Prodger]

Try the UK 1841 census at military depots. I found my Ggfather at Carlise Castle in Cumbria. The 23rd regiment formed a reserve battalion that went to Canada in 1841-42.  A rebellion in Canada 1838 resulted in British forces being increased and many regiments sent additional men over the next several years.

Thxs Peter