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Armed Forces / Re: 6th Regiment of Foot
« on: Wednesday 01 June 11 08:07 BST (UK)  »
Thank you for that. The said James White  married in 1821 in the Leeds area whilst still serving in the regiment. I understand that there was a degree of civil unrest in the North of England about that time and a number of troops from the 6th were stationed in the Leeds and Manchester area to 'assist' if necessary. This might explain his marriage in Leeds.

Thanks  Again
AD

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Armed Forces / Re: 6th Regiment of Foot
« on: Tuesday 31 May 11 18:27 BST (UK)  »
Thank you Ken for a prompt and enlightening reply. In an 1851(Leeds Area) census James White gave his place of birth as
'British Seelight' Canada. This may have some connection with some locality or military/naval installation. Contacts with
Quebec and 'google' have so far failed to identify 'British Seelight. I will try the indexes you suggested.

Many Thanks and  Regards
AD

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Armed Forces / Re: 6th Regiment of Foot
« on: Tuesday 31 May 11 13:02 BST (UK)  »
I am tracing my ancestory and of particular interest is a James White, 23rd December 1800 in Quebec, 'North America'
He subsequently received a Chelsea Pension and his military records state that he enlisted in the 6th Regiment of Foot at Kinsale, County Cork at the astonishing age of 11 years as a Boy Drummer. The record gives no next of kin or relatives details.

My research of the Quebec birth has currently drawn a blank. Has anyone any suggestion as to how an 11 year old Quebec born boy becomes recruited into a British Regiment in Ireland?

Any suggested lines of enquiry would be greatly appreciated.

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