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Aberdeenshire / Re: 1841 census lookup for John Lawson
« on: Thursday 01 December 22 07:08 GMT (UK)  »
Unfortunately the record does not say whether he was killed in action or died from other means.
There was a cholera epidemic in that region in 1846 so perhaps that was what caused his death.

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Aberdeenshire / Re: 1841 census lookup for John Lawson
« on: Sunday 27 November 22 08:59 GMT (UK)  »
Hi, below is the link to the British India Office record. I have a copy of the original burial record but it is too large to post here, I tried it yesterday but was informed it was too large a file.

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/transcript?id=BL/BIND/D/387349

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Aberdeenshire / Re: 1841 census lookup for John Lawson
« on: Saturday 26 November 22 15:59 GMT (UK)  »
Hi all - John Lawson and Elizabeth McBain were my 3rd great grandparents and I have been trying to track them down for a number of years.
Recently I found a burial record for a John Lawson, Corporal, 60th Rifle Regiment. He died or perhaps was killed while serving in India and was buried 23rd July 1846 in Karachi.
I'm leaning toward him being my 3rd great grandfather who was perhaps demoted from Sergeant to Corporal.
No luck with Elizabeth McBain though!

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Visiting National Archives looking to search army records
« on: Sunday 24 April 16 15:38 BST (UK)  »
Hi Ken

Yes, took me a wee while to realise that, sent the personal message to Sheila.

regards

Danny

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Visiting National Archives looking to search army records
« on: Sunday 24 April 16 11:10 BST (UK)  »
Sheila

I also have John Lawson's OPR of marriage to Elizabeth McBain and their son Robert's baptism and marriage records.
I would appreciate a copy of John Lawson's christening record.
I also show Jessie Lawson, sister of Alexandra, as being born Military Lines, Aldershot.
Other siblings were Robert (as you know) William Rattray Lawson both born Stirling and Ivy Jane Lawson, born Edinburgh, probably Alexander was stationed at Edinburgh Castle at the time.

I will personal message you once allowed.


Danny

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Visiting National Archives looking to search army records
« on: Sunday 24 April 16 10:37 BST (UK)  »
Nice to hear from you too Sheila.

I am descended from William Rattray Lawson, born 8th July 1889, he was my grandfather and one of Alexander Lawson's sons, as was Robert Lawson your husbands grandfather.
William Rattray Lawson married Helen Comrie 1st May 1914 in Stirling (I was born there).
My Father, Lachlan Carruthers Lawson was the youngest of the 10 children of William Rattray Lawson.
Some other family history:
Helen Comrie's brother, Daniel Comrie was killed 1st July 1916, the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He is buried in Knightsbridge Cemetery, Mesnil-Martinsart, France.

My fathers oldest brother, Daniel Comrie Lawson was named after a Daniel Comrie, not sure if it was the one killed in 1916 or his father who was also called Daniel Comrie.
I was named Daniel after my uncle Daniel Comrie Lawson who emigrated to Canada when he was 16.

I have photos of the gravestones for Alexander Lawson and my grandfather William Rattray Lawson, both buried in Balengeich Cemetery, Stirling, if you wanted them.

regards

Danny

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Family History Beginners Board / Re: Visiting National Archives looking to search army records
« on: Sunday 24 April 16 07:43 BST (UK)  »
Hi Sheila

Yesterday I googled John Lawson, sergeant, 60th Rifle Regiment and up popped your RootsChat chat.
The John Lawson you are searching for is my 3 x great grandfather and is my "brick wall" at the moment. I knew he was married to Elizabeth McBain in the Parish of Auchterless 25th May 1828.
His son Robert was born 6th January 1831 and married to Jessie Ross 26th September 1856.
From Robert's birth and marriage entries we know he was in the 60th Rifle Regiment, a sergeant and deceased prior to Roberts marriage in 1856, as you mention John's wife Elizabeth was also dead prior to Robert marrying.
I have also seen the "Alford" born information second hand but as yet no direct proof.
The only other information I have for John Lawson was at the time of the 1841 Census where John was at New Windsor Infantry Barracks. He is recorded as sergeant, 1st Battalion, 60th Rifles, aged 30 (which in reality means he was between 30-34 years old).
I haven't been able to find any other information on John or his wife Elizabeth as yet but will continue searching.

The Alexander Lawson you are looking for information on is my great grandfather. As you mention, he was in the A & SH, 91st regiment, and eventually became QMS. He is buried at Ballengeich cemetery in Stirling which is directly next to Stirling Castle.

I don't have much military information for Alexander but am told he fought in the Zulu war for which he received a campaign medal.

Not sure if you need or want further family connections but I would be happy to help out.

regards

Danny

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