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Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Topic started by: MUMMYG on Sunday 22 March 09 23:56 GMT (UK)
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Anyone got any information on this regiment ?
My ancestor was a soldier with them in 1799-1802 in Aberdeen although he came from Newcastle.
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It was known as The Loyal Macleod or Princess Charlotte of Wales's Fencible Regiment, raised from 15 June 1798 - 11 June 1802, under the command of Colonel John Macleod of Colbeck. They were sent to Ireland.
There is an entry in this book "A History of the Highlands and of the Highland Clans" By James Browne on Google Books. It gives a brief summary of the raising, posting, command and reduction at Tynemouth Barracks.
Records are held in the National Archives of Scotland.
http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/
Record reference
CS96/4184
Princess Charlotte of Wale's Loyal McLeod Fencible Regiment. Ledger
Index
Commanding officer: Colonel John McLeod of Colbechs. Recruits include Irishmen and from Newcastle and London. Clothing account.
Hope this helps
Kirsty
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Thats great Kirsty, thanks very much
Gill :)
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I was at the National Archives at Kew this week and tried to find a muster roll, as I have an ancestor who served with the Princess Charlotte's Fencibles. No luck, but they did have a field report of an inspection by a Major General Hay. They had requisitioned 600 Flintlocks, 600 bayonets, 20 drums, etc. The inspector noted that of the 582 troops presented, 98 were under 18 and 494 between 18-34. It said there were 303 Highlanders, 188 Lowlanders, 39 English, 52 Irish. Apparently 42 were rejected, I think before the group assembled. The officer inspecting says they look unexceptional and that about 50 seemed too old. The men were in slap jackets and pantaloons. This took place at Elgin on September 9, 1799.
I was in a rush when I jotted the notes, but I think all the officers were listed. I could check the digital images I shot if anyone is interested.
My ancestor was George Martin, who later turns up in Quebec with the 70th Regiment during the War of 1812.
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No use for mine Im afraid as he was a lowly private by the name of James Edmundson, or Edmondson sometimes, born in 1781, thanks for the offer though
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It’s been a long time, but I am descended from a John James who was McLeods Fencibles.He joined up 25 Sept1800 and left when it disbanded in June 1802. He was born in 1781 in Northumberland.
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It's a small world hey ;)