Hi Christopher, Thanks so much for the input. I have found that also sometimes its McInnes other times McInnis. I will add your spellings to my list.
I do know that in 1844 Thomas McInnis was in army camp in Ireland. with the 25th rgt. I have copies of the muster /payroll sheets, with his army # but still not able to track his birthplace/exact date of birth.Death... I have his marriage cert to Christine Lisle, widow,( (nee Gorman) 1845 Madras. states father. William McInnes. I have been going round with this for a couple of years,, Thanks for your in terest and I will look into it....J