G Grandfather served in the Black Watch

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chrisels
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G Grandfather served in the Black Watch

Post by chrisels » Mon Jan 22, 2007 11:29 am

My Grandmother always said her father William McDonald LIVINGSTONE served in the 43rd of Foot Regiment (later the Black Watch) She said he was a SGT MAJOR and an armourer. She had a photo of him in a uniform of tartan trews, plain Jacket and a sash across his chest which she said was red. He wore a Glengarry Cap.

He was born in Glasgow in abt 1844/45. could someone please advise me where or how I might be able to trace his service record. Thank you

regards Chris in Oz
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DavidWW
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Re: G Grandfather served in the Black Watch

Post by DavidWW » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:45 pm

chrisels wrote:My Grandmother always said her father William McDonald LIVINGSTONE served in the 43rd of Foot Regiment (later the Black Watch) She said he was a SGT MAJOR and an armourer. She had a photo of him in a uniform of tartan trews, plain Jacket and a sash across his chest which she said was red. He wore a Glengarry Cap.

He was born in Glasgow in abt 1844/45. could someone please advise me where or how I might be able to trace his service record. Thank you

regards Chris in Oz
You need to access the army records at TNA at Kew.

Increasing numbers of records are coming on line on the TNA Catalogue, but it may be the case the relevant reference for someone born 1844/45, is not yet in the index, witness ..........

WO 97/173/75 WILLIAM GRAY Born LIVINGSTON, West Lothian Served in 3rd Foot Guards Discharged aged 35 1800-1816
WO 97/578/119 WILLIAM LIVINGSTON alias WILLIAM LIVINGSTONE Born POLMONT, Stirlingshire Served in 42nd Foot Regiment Discharged aged 40 1831-1853
WO 97/1233/172 WILLIAM HAMILTON Born LIVINGSTONE [LIVINGSTON], West Lothian Served in Royal Artillery Discharged aged 40 1798-1815
WO 121/73/83 WILLIAM LIVINGSTON Born AHABAG, Monaghan Served in 70th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 18 after 1 year 6 months of service 1804
WO 121/80/62 WILLIAM LEVINGSTON alias WILLIAM LIVINGSTON Born SHANKHILL, Armagh Served in 28th Foot Regiment Discharged aged 39 after 19 years of service

Given that he was a Sergeant Major, it could also be worth your making contact with the Black Watch archives at Balhousie Castle in order to see what info they have, see also http://talkingscot.com/forum/viewtopic. ... =balhousie .

David
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chrisels
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Post by chrisels » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:52 pm

Thank you for your suggestions, I will certainly try the web sit you suggested
Surnames: LIVINGSTONE, BASTOCK, BENCH, BIRCH, BORTON
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DavidWW
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Post by DavidWW » Mon Jan 22, 2007 12:53 pm

chrisels wrote:Thank you for your suggestions, I will certainly try the web sit you suggested
You may need to write or fax to Balhousie Castle!

Orraverybest

David
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rivergazer
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Post by rivergazer » Mon Jan 22, 2007 1:31 pm

Here's a link to the BW website:


http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/newsite/
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