South America: Surinam

[saxman61]

Hello, I am trying to find details of an ancestor of mine, a William Drummond who married Susanna Catharina Wohlfahrt in the country of Surinam South America circa 1807. I am aware that William Drummond had a military career and died in the battle of Fort Erie in 1814. Any information or suggestions would be very welcome.
Thank you.

[GrahamSimons]

Do you know whether he was officer or other ranks? If officer he'll be easier to trace...If you don't know either way, a quick search of the Army List for say 1813 or 1814 will reveal any officers with that name.

In a quick search in Google Books I've found 2/Lt William Drummond in the Marines, with seniority from 20th March 1797, in the 1800 List. He's still there in 1802 but has risen to 30th in seniority.

[ShaunJ]

See http://www.rootschat.com/links/0kw5/


and

http://www.rootschat.com/links/0kw6/

[MariaSibylla]

Hi, you posted your search a long time ago, did you find your answer? If not, here it is:
http://www.gahetna.nl/collectie/index/nt00342/02827d28-71be-102d-a0ea-005056a23d00/view/NT00342_dopen/sort_column/prs_achternaam_dopeling_dopen/sort_type/asc/q/zoekterm/Susanna%20Catharina%20Wohlfahrt/q/comments/1

and Susanna's ancestors:
http://www.mijnstambomen.nl/leiden/hoij.htm#BM_TOTAAL_5_141425_0198422
VIII.12 David De Hoij
VII.33 Carel De Hoij

Now that gave you the hints on your ancestors, I would be interested in the descendants. Are you aware that you have a famous ancestor?

Kind regards,
MariaSibylla