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Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« on: Sunday 10 February 13 06:41 GMT (UK) »
Can anyone please help me trace the family of Capt James Stewart who died  at Karla Bombay Presidency.
He raised the crack regiments Indian Rajputana Rifles,  The  Guards  and  Brigade of Grenadiers in ?? 1775 -1777 of the British Indian Army
He was ? ADC to the Gov. William Hornby .
He led the advance unit of the HEICo army up the Bhor Ghats and fought the Maharratas
Was respected and loved by both the Indian soldiers in his command and by the Maharratas  who named him "Ishtur Phakde" meaning " The Gallant Stewart"
I have been told he may have a connection with the Stewarts of Lanakrshire.

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 10 February 13 11:27 GMT (UK) »
jato,  try the National Archives,    http://www.nas.gov.uk/onlineCatalogue/

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 10 February 13 14:34 GMT (UK) »
I believe he was one of the Stewarts of Torrance House(East Kilbride)
Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
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Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #3 on: Sunday 10 February 13 14:47 GMT (UK) »
It has been suggested that he was from the Stewarts of Torrance House(East Kilbride). Can someone please help. ?  jato37

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #4 on: Sunday 10 February 13 15:29 GMT (UK) »
jato,  I believe those Stewarts were double barrelled to Harington Stuart in the 19th cent', if that helps any, they were off the Stuarts of Castlemilk. Torrance House/Castle on Google.

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #5 on: Monday 11 February 13 07:07 GMT (UK) »
Skoosh:Many many thanks. After 5 years of research there seems to be some light. I need some little more help. Would you be able to give me an email address of some one who is knowledgeable about this area and possibly the family. I could then contact them directly!! I am thrilled. The pics of the area are really wonderful

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #6 on: Monday 11 February 13 07:25 GMT (UK) »
I live in East Kilbride , near Torrance House.
baird
Rutherglen;Baird/Adair/Ferguson/Reid
Strathaven;Shearer , Orr
Beith;Steel 
Glasgow;Donnelly,McSorley,Burns
County Tyrone;McSorley
Eaglesham;Paton
 All;McAlonan and variants 
Sligo;Burns 
2nd. bat Seaforth Highlanders 1914-16.
2nd. bat. KOSB 1914-18.
1/8th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-15
5th. Bat. Cameronians 1914-17
1st. Bat. Scots Guards 1914-15
HMS Biarritz 1915-16
K Class Submarines  K10 and K11

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #7 on: Monday 11 February 13 11:38 GMT (UK) »
jato,  you must be able to get this Stuart family tree online. The Mitchell Library in Glasgow also is a mine of information, website VirtualMitchell.

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http://www.theglasgowstory.com/storya.php

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Re: Capt James Stuart/Stewart killed Karla Bombay Presidency India 04 Jan 1779
« Reply #8 on: Monday 11 February 13 12:01 GMT (UK) »
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