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Berwickshire / Re: Berwickshire militia during Napoleonic war period
« on: Thursday 15 May 14 13:56 BST (UK) »
Hi Harry,
I'm sorry but my records aren't much use to you at present. My ancestor joined the 5th battalion of the Berwickshire militia in 1803 at Dunse. The muster roll for this battalion, the grenadiers and John Bathes company for 1803 don't appear to mention your relation. During 1803 they were also stationed at Ayr Barracks, Kilmarnock, Dundee and Port Seaton.
The next roll I have is 1808 for Haddington Barracks and Dumfries - again no Dickson listed.
In 1809 I only have a muster roll for drummers and fifers at Woodbridge so no Dickson there either.
It might be relevant to you, for me to say that before Woodbridge my man was stationed at Glasgow, and Edinburgh castle in 1809.
As I said, my man mainly travelled in Scotland but by 1813/14 he was also in Newcastle on Tyne and Coldstream so it might be worth your while having a quick look at in north east England for your ancestor.
I have Charles Graham,drummer and fifer with the Berwickshire militia who joined at Dunse in 1803.
If you ever come across him in your research I would be delighted to receive anything you might find. (1803/1814)
For the record, my information is from the Berwickshire Militia Muster Rolls (TNA References WO13/154-165).
Sorry I haven't been much help.
Cath.
I'm sorry but my records aren't much use to you at present. My ancestor joined the 5th battalion of the Berwickshire militia in 1803 at Dunse. The muster roll for this battalion, the grenadiers and John Bathes company for 1803 don't appear to mention your relation. During 1803 they were also stationed at Ayr Barracks, Kilmarnock, Dundee and Port Seaton.
The next roll I have is 1808 for Haddington Barracks and Dumfries - again no Dickson listed.
In 1809 I only have a muster roll for drummers and fifers at Woodbridge so no Dickson there either.
It might be relevant to you, for me to say that before Woodbridge my man was stationed at Glasgow, and Edinburgh castle in 1809.
As I said, my man mainly travelled in Scotland but by 1813/14 he was also in Newcastle on Tyne and Coldstream so it might be worth your while having a quick look at in north east England for your ancestor.
I have Charles Graham,drummer and fifer with the Berwickshire militia who joined at Dunse in 1803.
If you ever come across him in your research I would be delighted to receive anything you might find. (1803/1814)
For the record, my information is from the Berwickshire Militia Muster Rolls (TNA References WO13/154-165).
Sorry I haven't been much help.
Cath.