Just going through my saved emails and re-read the "Anglo-Celt" sent on Feb. 23. The first part was a funeral for an Orangeman and that reminded me that my Aunt mentioned her Dad, my Grandfather born in 1881, was an Orangeman. They lived in the Townland of Drumgrannon, Clonfeacle Parish, Moy on a farm. His father, born in 1855, was a farmer and Land Bailiff for Lord Charlemont. Questions: Could I have a quick lesson on what an "Orangeman" was and if the son was one would the father be one? Would there have been records kept on meetings, etc.? Karen Glendora, CA Taylor, Simpson, Young, Thomson, Woods, Savage, Cooper, Garroway

I have found a short history written about my grandchildren's I. Farley family. In it it says his father Patrick Farley born abt. 1786/87 served under the Duke of Wellington during the French War. Is there anywhere I could find a record of his serving under the Duke of Wellington? The Farley family was from Co. Cavan (no parish, town, etc. known at this time.) Thank You. Elaine

E.Sharp wrote: > > I have found a short history written about my grandchildren's I. Farley > family. In it it says his father Patrick Farley born > abt. 1786/87 served under the Duke of Wellington during the French War. Is > there anywhere I could find a record of his serving under the Duke of > Wellington? The Farley family was from Co. Cavan (no parish, town, etc. > known at this time.) > > Thank You. > Elaine > > Hi Elaine, For whatever it may be worth, there is a book that I have entitled "Wellington's Masterpiece, the Battle and Campaign of Salamanca". This is a military history of Wellington's campaigns against the French in Spain. It would give you the background of your ancestor's service and most of the the names of the units involved. It does not include the later battles in Europe, especially the Battle of Waterloo, where Wellington finally defeated Napoleon. So depending on where your ancestor served, this might help your research. Bill

Check the PRO online website for his military record, if he was discahrged to a pension you can get his discharge papers thru the LDS. They have a few details only general but they do say where he would have served so you could then follow this up. Also gives place of birth and age at enlistment regards Jane Pearson jtpoutdoor@xtra.co.nz ----- Original Message ----- From: "E.Sharp" <bellemarco@hotmail.com> To: <IRL-CAVAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 12:40 PM Subject: [IRL-CAVAN] Duke of Wellington during French War > I have found a short history written about my grandchildren's I. Farley > family. In it it says his father Patrick Farley born > abt. 1786/87 served under the Duke of Wellington during the French War. Is > there anywhere I could find a record of his serving under the Duke of > Wellington? The Farley family was from Co. Cavan (no parish, town, etc. > known at this time.) > > Thank You. > Elaine > > > ==== IRL-CAVAN Mailing List ==== > For the IRL-CAVAN-L archives, go to > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/IRL-CAVAN >