Records for ancestors who served in military?

[Dmoors]

Hello --

I'm wondering if anyone can tell me if there are records that might help me locate an ancestor who served in the military. I have the following information:

"Jonathan Moores was one of the settlers qualifying for land from the Perth Military Depot; a military settler from England, a Private in the Glengarry Regt who, in 1816 had served 15 years and 22 days. He settled there with his wife and son.
He served in the Cheshire Fencibles from 1795 to 1802. IN 1807 He joined the 6th Regt of the Foot; Glengary Regt in 1814 or 1815.
"

I'm so completely unfamiliar with the military and regimental history, I'm just not sure where to look, and if there were any records kept that might tell me who Jonathan's parents were, and where in England he was born. (Surname eventually changed to Moors whilst in Canada).

Debbie

[jds1949]

In theory your man's records should be in WO 97 at the National Archives, but I've just had a look and nothing comes up for his name. If you want a go yourself try:

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/records/looking-for-person/britisharmysoldierupto1913.htm?WT.lp=rg-3110

There are some downloadable information sheets if you scroll down to the end of the page which should give you some help. If you live anywhere near Kew, then it's worth trying a personal visit, the staff are very helpful.

jds1949

[Dmoors]

Thank you so much for the link and for checking! I very much appreciate it. I'm in the U.S., but wondering if this information is also available through the Family History Centers. I will take a look next time I'm there. I tried a search through this (very interesting) link as well, and while quite a few "John Moore" entries appeared, I also came up empty for Jonathan Moores. Ah well.  The search continues.... that's what keeps it interesting, eh? 

Thank you again --
Debbie

[gortonboy]

http://glengarrylightinfantry.ca/timeline_1815.php