41st foot. Stationed in Ireland 1800's

[nigelhoulden]

Hi,

I'm trying to find information on one of my ancestors. His name was Peter Wright and he was a soldier in the  41st foot, stationed in Ireland. Rank: Private; Service number: 15200 in 1839.
I know he was in Dublin in 1856 as that is when my 2nd great grandmother Drusilla Erina Emily Elizabeth Wright was born.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Many thanks in advance.

Nige

[ShaunJ]

Presumably you have seen his discharge papers so you know that he was born in Knutsford circa 1821 and served  nearly 3 years in India?

His army number was 1200, not 15200. Mistranscribed by FindMyPast.

In "Kurrachee" in 1841, in Castlebar and Cork in 1851 per muster rolls. Discharged in 1860.

You can track the movements of the regiment via "Stations of the British Army" published monthly in contemporary newspapers.

[nigelhoulden]

Thank you so much for this Shaun, very much appreciated. 

Presumably you have seen his discharge papers so you know that he was born in Knutsford circa 1821 and served  nearly 3 years in India?

His army number was 1200, not 15200. Mistranscribed by FindMyPast.

In "Kurrachee" in 1841, in Castlebar and Cork in 1851 per muster rolls. Discharged in 1860.

You can track the movements of the regiment via "Stations of the British Army" published monthly in contemporary newspapers.

[Maiden Stone]

Welcome to RootsChat.
Was Drusilla the only child born in Ireland?
Was Peter's wife Irish?
You may like to amend the date in title of this topic to "1800's", as Peter wasn't in Ireland in the year 1800, not having been born then. You can amend posts up to 24 hours after posting.

[nigelhoulden]

Drusilla had two brothers that I'm aware of, Theophilus Wright born 1846 Dublin, and Albert Edward Wright born 1851 in Cork.
Peters wife was Ann (Sowe was her maiden name) born in Kington, Herefordshire around 1818.

Thanks again to everyone for their input.
Nige

Welcome to RootsChat.
Was Drusilla the only child born in Ireland?
Was Peter's wife Irish?
You may like to amend the date in title of this topic to "1800's", as Peter wasn't in Ireland in the year 1800, not having been born then. You can amend posts up to 24 hours after posting.

[ShaunJ]

Theophilus Wright born 1846 Dublin, and Albert Edward Wright born 1851 in Cork.

Both born at Spike Island (Cork) per the army regimental births index. Albert in 1849.

[Viktoria]

I can’t help you with your research but I can thank you for a good laugh at my own expense!
I read the title of your query in the Unread Posts ,and wondered what in earth a forty one stone foot was doing in Ireland?
From a gargantuan statue ?
Phew ,I looked and then realised my mistake .

Need two cups of tea before fully awake!
Off to make one asap.
Thanks 

Viktoria.

[Maiden Stone]

Do you know religious denomination of the family?
There are some Wright baptisms on Irish Genealogy.ie
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en
Where & when did Peter and Ann marry?

I read the title of your query in the Unread Posts ,and wondered what in earth a forty one stone foot was doing in Ireland?
From a gargantuan statue ?

Perhaps something to do with Finn McCool. He was legendary for moving massive stones around. 
(Nigel, ignore this last part, it's just Viktoria and I being silly, something you'll get used to on RootsChat.)

[nigelhoulden]

  It's fine, I think being related to a giant could be very interesting!!

Unfortunately I don't know when they were married but I believe it was in the Isle of Man, something I'm still trying to find out for sure.

Do you know religious denomination of the family?
There are some Wright baptisms on Irish Genealogy.ie
https://www.irishgenealogy.ie/en
Where & when did Peter and Ann marry?

I read the title of your query in the Unread Posts ,and wondered what in earth a forty one stone foot was doing in Ireland?
From a gargantuan statue ?

Perhaps something to do with Finn McCool. He was legendary for moving massive stones around. 
(Nigel, ignore this last part, it's just Viktoria and I being silly, something you'll get used to on RootsChat.)