Alexander Watson

[Rann69]

Please help me with military records. Looking for a Chelsea Pensioner pensioner and need help as I am new to this sort of record.

Alexander Watson born in Stirling, Scotland in 1808-1812 served in the Royal Artillery. I know this because we found his death certificate in Scotland for 1872. Would be grateful for any help to find his service or pension info if he was granted one.

Thank you.

Drew

[ShaunJ]

There's this possibility. Number 1057. Born Stirling circa 1812. Served from 1833 to 1856, including 8+ years in Gibraltar.

https://search.findmypast.co.uk/record?id=GBM%2FWO97%2F1355%2F099%2F001&parentid=GBM%2FWO97%2F1355%2F731321

[Rann69]

Thank you Shaun.

That is him... I don't have a Findmypast sub which is a nuisance. Oh well

[Rann69]

Can I ask please, is this sort of record likely to provide details of parents, mariiage etc? Thanks

[ShaunJ]

Can I ask please, is this sort of record likely to provide details of parents, mariiage etc?

Unfortunately not! Army records from that time are very thin.

There are a couple of other records at the National Archives:

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C12673354

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C13192843

[ShaunJ]

Is he the one in Elgin in 1851? Looks likely that he married a Jessie Man(?) (probably a widow) sometime between 1841 and 1844.

[Rann69]

yes he is in Elgin in 1851. Died there in 1872. His wife was Jessie Davidson

[Rann69]

I see he enlisted in 1833. I woder where he was at the time.

[ShaunJ]

He attested in Glasgow.