Hi all, I have hit a brick wall with Andrew SCOTT alias Thomas PURDY. I know about his early adulthood and have information about crimes he committed in England, that he was sentenced to death which was commuted to transportation for life, and his subsequent life in Australia. His occupation was listed as Stockinger.
What I can't find is his date of birth, place of birth and parents. All the information I have states that he was born in Scotland (possibly Roxburghshire) c1791. There is nothing on marriage or death certificates to help.
One thing I do know is that he was an absconder from the Derbyshire Militia sometime before 1810-1812. I don't have access to the Derbyshire Militia records. Can anyone help me, please?