Robert Smith (abt. 1803)

Born about 1803 in Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Mary (David) Smith — married 15 Nov 1830 in Saint Helena

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Biography

Robert was born about 1803 in Yorkshire, England. He enlisted in the Honourable East India Company St Helena Regiment 31 Mar 1825 and arrived on Saint Helena^[1] 1826 on board the ship 'Lord Lowther'.

15 Nov 1930 - Gunner Robert Smith of St Helena Artillery and Widow Mary Broster were married in the Town Church by banns.

1832 St Helena Regiment Muster Roll:

• Surname Smith, Forenames Robert, Rank Gunner, Age (at 1st Muster) 2, Calculated Birth Year 1803, Battalion Artillery, Original Company 1st. Coy., County of origin York, Kingdom England, Former Occupation Weaver, Year arrived 1826, Ship arrived on Lord Lowther, Arrived from England, Former Regt. or Presidency Recruit, Attestation Date , Enlistment Year 1825, Enlistment Date 31 Mar, Discharge Date 1836 Apr 15, Former service Years , Former service Days , St Helena Years 11, St Helena Days 14, Total service Years 11, Total service Days 14, Age (at discharge 11 Mar 1836) 33, Height feet 5, Height inches 7.25, Complexion sallow, Hair brown, Eyes grey, Residence (1842 onwards) , Family wife, 2 children, Pension Recommendation, & Responsible Officer , Potential, Employment , Departure Date ,Ship Athol, Destination England

Sources

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Helena

• Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). The Diocese of St Helena Parish Registers and Indices held at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. Historical Papers Research Archive series AB2073:
  • Saint Helena Marriage Register St James 15 Nov 1830 [1]
• 1832-1859 British Library St Helena Regt. Muster Rolls Transcribed by Friends of St Helena [2]