Hi Margaret: Re General Gatacre, known as General Back-Acher because of his keenness for physical fitness see: http://www.bowlerhat.com.au/sawvl/bio_britmil.html Yours, John Wilson (Wellington, New Zealand) ----- Original Message ----- From: Margaret SHERIDAN <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, 20 February 2003 09:11 Subject: [BOER-WAR] Gatacre > Hello, > I am new to the list, but some of you may know me from other mailing lists. > I research the history of Alveley Village, nr Bridgnorth, Shropshire www.alveleyhistory.co.uk > > Sir William Forbes Gatacre, (son of Edward and Jessie Gatacre ) spent his childhood at Coton Hall, Alveley during the 1840's and early 1850's and I would very much appreciate learning more about him. > > Any biographical info on him or his family would be much appreciated - especially the names of his wife and any children > > I look forward to hearing from you > Best Wishes, > Margaret >