This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mispeck Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.canada.novascotia.pictou/5363.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: David, In the book "Studies in Nova Scotian History" the author George PATTERSON states that the regiment was recruited by Douglas 8th Duke of Hamilton. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.