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Who is James Goldsmith? A register of the 57th Foot, 1st battalion from 1820-1830 (WO 25/424) notes that George Goldsmith was enlisted by James Goldsmith. Who is this? Reading back to the start of the page with George's details we read the following: Name: James Goldsmith
Size: 5 feet
Enlistment age: 18
Description: Fair complexion, hazelnut eyes, brown hair,
Born: Tonbridge, Kent
Trade: Labourer
Attested: Tonbridge, 1808 24th Oct for 7 Years
By whom enlisted: Stephen Powells
Promoted: Corporal 19 [Nov?] 1820
Reduced: 23 Jan 1821 [?]
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Transferred: 25 Sept 1822 "To the New foundlands Veteran Companies". Reattested for Unlimited Service.
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There is a James Goldsmith who gets married in Tonbridge in 1832. No baptisms around 1790.The Museum of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment doesn't have any records of the Royal Newfoundland Companies.UK Archives: may be a starting point to check on James Goldsmith.
Reference: WO 12/11207
Description: Veteran Company Newfoundland
Date: 1824 - 1828 |