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Facts and Events
Name |
Thomas Wetton |
Gender |
Male |
Birth? |
14 Apr 1822 |
Crich, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom |
Christening? |
14 Apr 1822 |
St Mary the Virgin, Crich, DerbyshireAge: 0 |
Occupation? |
Bef Jul 1840 |
Age: About 18 ||shown on Army papers as a Framework Knitter prior to enlistment |
Other? |
10 Jul 1840 |
Derby, DerbyshireAge: 18 Military Enlistment |
Other? |
22 Jul 1840 |
LiverpoolAge: 18 Mili Posts |
Other? |
3 Aug 1840 |
Age: 18 95th Regt at 9 o'clock [with Major S.R. Davies] Mili Posts |
Other? |
Est Jan 1844 |
Age: About 21 enlisted into the Recruiting Service Mili Posts |
Other? |
29 Apr 1844 |
Age: 22 Imprisoned, awaiting trial [Offence - making away with Smart Money - [Smarts] whilst in Recruiting Service] Mili Disc |
Other? |
25 May 1844 |
Age: 22 Mili Disc |
Other? |
23 Sep 1845 |
Age: 23 Corporal Promotion |
Other? |
12 Oct 1847 |
Age: 25 Good Conduct Medal |
Other? |
12 Oct 1847 |
Age: 25 Sergeant Promotion |
Other? |
17 May 1851 |
Age: 29 Colour Sergeant 2nd Battln 95th Promotion |
Other? |
Mar 1854 |
WeedonAge: 31 Mili Posts |
Other? |
6 Apr 1854 |
Age: 31 The 95th embarked at Portsmouth on SS Medway on 5th of april and sailed for Turkey the next day. Regimental |
Other? |
24 Apr 1854 |
Age: 32 The 95th arrived at Scutari where the troops landed.The regiment stayed until the 17th June. Regimental |
Other? |
17 Jun 1854 |
Age: 32 The 95th received Orders to embark for Varna. Regimental |
Other? |
Jul 1854 |
Age: 32 Regimental |
Other? |
31 Aug 1854 |
Age: 32 recieved last pay prior to commencement of hostilities Mili Posts |
Other? |
Sep 1854 |
Age: 32 finally the 95th Regt sets sail for Varna Regimental |
Other? |
4 Sep 1854 |
Age: 32 The 95th arrived on the shores of the Crimea. Regimental |
Other? |
20 Sep 1854 |
Age: 32 Regimental |
Other? |
20 Sep 1854 |
Age: 32 in leg which led to his loosing his leg around noon- during storming the Heights of Alma for which he ultimately was awarded the DCM.Visited in hospital by Queen Victoria - presented with her hand sewn handkerchief Wound |
Other? |
16 Nov 1854 |
Age: 32 Army Hospital, Chatham after arriving back in England from Crimea and is hospitalised there. Mili Medic |
Other? |
1855 |
Army Hospital, Portsmouth, KentAge: 32-33 Visited by Queen Victoria - presented with handkerchief emboidered by the Queen Mili Medic |
Other? |
6 Mar 1855 |
Age: 32 Paid again after Crimean War service. Mili Posts |
Other? |
3 Apr 1855 |
Isle of Wight, HampshireAge: 32 Depot Battln Isle of Wight - Portsmouth Hospital Mili Posts |
Other? |
17 May 1855 |
Age: 33 Distinguished Conduct Medal in Silver with a Gratuity of 15 Pounds for Distinguished Conduct in the Field - Authority War Office 115805/1688. |
Other? |
29 Nov 1855 |
Age: 33 the Regimental Depot where his Record of Service was prepared. Mili Posts |
Other? |
1856 |
Age: 33-34 Crimean War Medal |
Other? |
Jan 1856 |
Age: 33 rendered unfit for further service from loss of right leg above the knee by amputation after round shot wound below the knee, received at Alma.- Lt Surgeon H Meade reports. Mili Medic |
Other? |
6 Jan 1856 |
Age: 33 Principal Medical Officer - 'After examination of Sergt Thomas Wetton and 51 days hospital treatment I am of the opinion he is unfit for further service' Mili Medic |
Other? |
29 Jan 1856 |
Chatham, KentAge: 33 by Discharged to Pension after 15 years and 202 days Service. Signed at Horse Guards (War Office) by John W Reynolds Final Service Record Papers signed by Edw Jeffreys Commanding Depot Battln 95th Regt Military Discharge |
Other? |
26 Jun 1856 |
Age: 34 2nd Battn 95th Regt parades for Queen Victoria in London - [4 men awarded the Victoria Cross] Regimental |
Residence? |
1861 |
Age: 38-39 Crich, Derbyshire, England |
Census? |
7 Apr 1861 |
East Side Town St, CrichAge: 38 |
Other? |
1 Jun 1870 |
Age: 48 sent to Mr Bigg for a pin and strap to his wooden leg Mili Medic |
Residence? |
1871 |
Age: 48-49 St Werbergh, Derbyshire, England |
Residence? |
Aft 1874 |
Age: About 51-52 6 Larges Street, Derby |
Residence? |
1881 |
Age: 58-59 St Werburgh, Derbyshire, England |
Occupation? |
3 Apr 1881 |
10 Court 4 Agard Street, Derby St Werburgh, Derby, EnglandAge: 58 Army Pensioner |
Other? |
3 Apr 1881 |
10 Court 4 Agard Street, Derby St Werburgh, Derby, EnglandAge: 58 Census 1881 |
Census? |
1891 |
Derby, DerbyshireAge: 68-69 |
Residence? |
1891 |
Age: 68-69 Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom |
Other? |
2 Nov 1894 |
Age: 72 leg form sent to Contractor for new Wooden Leg Mili Medic |
Occupation? |
25 Dec 1896 |
Derby, Derbyshire, EnglandAge: 74 Weaver. |
Occupation? |
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Chelsea Pensioner |
Occupation? |
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Soldier |
Other? |
28 May 1897 |
Age: 75 for his wooden leg. Mili Medic |
Other? |
17 Jan 1898 |
Age: 75 for his wooden leg. Mili Medic |
Death[3] |
30 Jan 1899 |
Derby, Derbyshire, England, United KingdomAge: 76 Y |
Burial? |
3 Feb 1899 |
Nottingham Road Cemetary, Derby, DerbyshireGrave No 7460 |
Other? |
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WETTON A_1 Reference Number |
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References
- bryan wetton. Wetton Web Site
https://www.myheritage.com/profile-OYYV7WUDE5LQGAL2ZUAFB7V5RGTC5YI-2000010/thomas-wetton.
Individual added by confirming a Smart Match
- FamilySearch Family Tree. (MyHeritage).
Quality: 4 Thomas Wetton<br>Birth name: Thomas Wetton<br>Gender: Male<br>Birth: Apr 14 1822 - Crich, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom<br>Christening: Apr 14 1822 - Crich, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom<br>Marriage: Spouse: Mary Best Chudleigh - Nov 11 1846 - Liskeard, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom<br>Marriage: Spouse: Ann Crowder - Mar 8 1860 - Crich, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom<br>Residence: 1861 - Crich, Derbyshire, England<br>Residence: 1871 - St Werbergh, Derbyshire, England<br>Residence: 1881 - St Werburgh, Derbyshire, England<br>Residence: 1891 - Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom<br>Death: Jan 30 1899 - Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom<br>Occupation: Chelsea Pensioner<br>Occupation: Soldier<br>Parents: <a>John Wetton</a>, <a>Hannah Wetton (born Derbyshire)</a><br>Spouses: <a>Mary Best Wetton (born Chudleigh)</a>, <a>Ann Wetton (born Crowder)</a><br>Children: <a>William Edward Best Wetton</a>, <a>Mary Ann Alma Guy (born Wetton)</a>, <a>John Derbyshire Wetton</a>, <a>Kate Owen (born Wetton)</a>, <a>Martha Ann Brown (born Wetton)</a>, <a>Florence Mosedale (born Wetton)</a>, <a>James Wetton</a>, <a>Webber Wetton</a>, <a>George Wetton</a><br>Siblings: <a>Elizabeth Wetton</a>, <a>George Strelley Wetton</a>, <a>Hannah Wetton</a>, <a>John Wetton</a>, <a>Mary Wetton</a>, <a>Betty Wetton</a>, <a>James Wetton</a>, <a>Samuel Wetton</a>, <a>Albert Wetton</a>
- ↑ Of Morbus Corpus,Dropsy,Senile Decay
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