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General => Armed Forces => Topic started by: Lady Macbeth on Tuesday 17 April 07 20:17 BST (UK)
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Hi all,
does anyone know if there is an oath or attestation book for the Aberdeenshire militia, c1800. I have a guy who, on his OPR marriage entry 1799 and the OPR baptism of his daughter, also 1799, claims he was a soldier in the Aberdeenshire militia. Both entries were in Angus however I suspect he was from Crathie in Aberdeenshire c1777 and an Ag Lab in Angus c1797.
I have tried the national archives online service records and tried every permutation of Charles Symon, Charles, Aberdeenshire, militia, fencibles etc, including his mother's maiden name and various peculiar spellings of Symon. I think this guy was the father of an illegitimate Charles born 1797, who is definitely one of mine, however Charles senior didn't marry the mother. If it is him, I have found his grave and can trace his birth 1777 and father's birth in Crathie, however I just need to try and make the link between the two Charles. It's very frustrating.
If anyone can suggest how I can find details on his enlistment, or any other way of making this link, I would be very grateful as I have been trying to find the link for over 2 years.
Many thanks
Lesley
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Hi Lesley!
Militias are notoriously difficult to research, in my small experience (which is about 80 years later than that for which you are looking).
However I would suggest making very local enquiries first, with Libraries and Local History Centres around the area in which you believe he was located.
Sorry I can't add more :-\
Wendi :)