Hello,
I am also looking for a Chelsea Pensioner: John Smith who was born in Lesmahagoe, Scotland in 1783 and died in 1869 in Islington, London.
He was a "living out" pensioner. According to the 1861 UK census he was a "Chelsea pensioner - Royal Artillery". I guess he would have served in the Napoleonic Wars.
I would be most grateful if anyone could confirm that or provide any additional information.
Thank you.