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Scotland / Re: Loyal Mcleod Fencible Regiment of foot
« on: Sunday 03 July 11 23:58 BST (UK) »
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.
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.