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Facts and Events
| Name[1] |
William Clark |
| Alt Name[3][4] |
William Clarke |
| Gender |
Male |
| Birth? |
26 Sep 1785 |
Rochford, Essex, England |
| Christening? |
27 Nov 1785 |
Rochford, Essex, England |
| Military[1] |
10 Jun 1803 |
Rochford, Essex, EnglandAttested for the West Essex Militia |
| Marriage |
26 Jun 1810 |
Rochford, Essex, Englandto Mary Sams |
| Military[1] |
28 Sep 1835 |
Rochford, Essex, EnglandDischarged from the army |
| Census[4] |
1841 |
Chelmsford, Essex, EnglandBarrack Lane |
| Occupation[4] |
1841 |
Chelmsford, Essex, EnglandAgricultural labourer on an army pension |
| Death[2] |
27 Sep 1847 |
Maldon, Essex, England |
| Burial[3] |
3 Oct 1847 |
Moulsham, Essex, EnglandSt John the Evangelist |
Military History
William Clark was attested for the West Essex Regiment of Militia at Rochford, Essex on June 10, 1803. He was 17 3/4, before enlistment his trade was that of a labourer.
After the age of 18, William served 32 years and 4 days in the British Army. He raised in rank as follows;
- Private, Sept 24,1803 - Aug 1, 1805, period 1yr 311 days
- Corporal, Aug 2, 1805 - April 23, 1810, period 4yr 265 days
- Sergeant, April 24, 1810 - Sept 28, 1835, period 25yr 158 days
At the age of 50 William was discharged from the army due to a reduction of staff, he received a full army pension.
Physical Description
- Height, 5'10"
- Hair, light brown
- Eyes, grey
- Complexion, light
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 British Army Service Records, in British Army Service Records of William Clark of Rochford. (British Army Service Records 1760-1915)
WO97 / 1094 / 93.
First name(s): William
Last name: CLARK
Calculated year of birth: 1786
Parish of birth: Rochford
Town of birth: Rochford
County of birth: Essex
Age at attestation: 17 years 3 months
Attestation date: 10 June 1803
Discharge date: 28 Sept 1835
Discharge rank: Sergeant
Discharge corps: West Essex Regt Of Militia
- ↑ Death Index, in General Register Office. England and Wales Civil Registration Death Index. (London, United Kingdom: General Register Office, 1837-Present)
Volume: 12 Page: 103.
Name: William Clarke
Date of Registration: Oct-Nov-Dec 1847
Registration district: Maldon
Inferred County: Essex
Volume: 12
Page: 103
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Parish Burial Register, in Parish Register. Parish Registers of MOULSHAM, St John the Evangelist for William Clark 1775-1847
D/P 511/1/8.
First name(s): William
Last name: CLARKE
Date of burial: 3 Oct 1847
Age at death: 64
Calculated year of birth: 1785
Place of burial: Moulsham
Dedication: St John the Evangelist
County: Essex
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 1841 Census, in England. 1841 Census Schedules for England and Wales, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. (
Kew, Richmond, Greater London TW9 4DU, United Kingdom:
The National Archives (abbreviated TNA), formerly the UK General Register Office.)
Class: HO107; Piece 325; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Chelmsford; County: Essex; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 25; Page: 18; Line: 1; GSU roll: 241364.
Name: William Clarke
Age: 55
Occupation: Agricultural labourer/army pension
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1786
Gender: Male
Where born: Essex, England
[Rochford]
Civil parish: Chelmsford
Hundred: Chelmsford
County/Island: Essex
Country: England
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