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ASHBY, William b. ca 1725 Hull, Yorkshire

by Wes Klang

Jul 13, 2009

I'm interested in verifying the birth date and parents of William ASHBY. According to the his retirement papers from the 27th Regiment of Foot in 1867, was born in or near St. Mary's parish, near or in Hull, Yorkshire, ca 1725.

He retired from the 27th regiment while stationed in what is now Quebec, Canada. He married Marie Danielle Berthiaume.

He joined the military ca 1744.

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    Victor Markham

    I think you need to check the years.

    You say he was born in 1725 and his retirement papers were in 1867! Must be the longest and oldest ever soldier! I think you mean 1767

    Victor
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    Jul 13, 2009

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      Liz Woods

      Hi Wes
      There are two other Ashby's christened in Hull at about this time, - Ursula and Robert, both the children of Robert Ashby (1730 and 1738). They were christened at Holy Trinity but the two churches are very near each other. If you remind me later in the year when I go to Hull in November I'll do a look up for you.
      Liz
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      Jul 13, 2009