James Hart 1457

[Jack TT]

Trying to find information on James hart 1457. He served in the 90th Regiment of Foot around 1840-1855??
Any pointers would be appreciated

[gc1]

A bit more information would help please

Do you know
Date of Birth
Where he was born
His parents


Also what does 1457 mean after his name,(is it his service number) I guess that's not his DoB if he served in the 90th Regiment of Foot around 1840-1855

Anything you have could help. Thanks

[markw78]

Hello Jack..
You could have a look at
https://archive.org/details/recordsof90threg00delarich  you can download as PDF or whatever format suits...
Also you can check national archives..https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk
there is a James hart listed at but note sure if this is the correct one... the above history will give you a better idea where regiment was stationed during the time you are looking at.... I do believe they served in India so you could check medal rolls at the other address below below...
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/a7a05fb0-6bfe-4e98-9a56-650f8bc3e429
https://www.noonans.co.uk/resources/resources/medal-rolls/4/

all the best on your searches..
Regards
Markw

[Jack TT]

Thanks for the replies, sorry for my lack of information.
Born around 1818.
1457 is the service no.
I think he was from Ashton, Lancashire.
Regards

[gc1]

Thanks for the extra info

There is some information on him at Forces War Records by Ancestry but you need a subscription to view. As always searching is free

https://uk.forceswarrecords.com

Hope this helps. Good luck

[Jack TT]

Thanks again. I have Ancestry and have found some info, but it is on Fold 3. I don't have access to that or Forces war records.
I can see that there are a couple of records for James Hart no 1457 in Chelsea hospital, but they are also on Fold 3.

[Jebber]

Regiment Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) 26th Foot and 90th Light Infantry

Corporal James Hart born Ashton Lancaster 1818.
Attested 90th Foot at Birmingham 5 March 1839.

Served in abroad 8 years 1 month.
The Ceylon 4 years 11 months
Mauritius 2 months
Cape of Good Hope 3 years

Discharged at own request having completed 14 years service.

Possessed 2 Good Conduct badges. Entitled to defence pension.
Discharged Dublin 7 October 1853
Discharge Corps 90th Regiment of Foot.

[Jack TT]

Great stuff!
Thanks

[Jebber]

A little bit more.

Height 5ft 10ish.
Hair Brown
Eyes Blue
Complexion Fair.
Marks or scars JH and MH on left arm.

He had several misdemeanours
5 March 1839 for which he served 14  days solitary confinement.

7th March 1846
Forfeited a days Good Conduct pay.

Absent 16th to 23rd April 1849 Tried and sentenced to 28 days imprisonment.

Promoted to Corporal 16th May 1853.