I need your help. My ancestor, John HOGARTY, was born in 1796, supposedly in the East central part of Ireland, near Dublin. When 14 years old he was playing with others when a company of British soldiers, surrounded them and pressed them into the Army. As he was too young and too small to be put into the Ranks as a soldier, he was put into the Band and also made an Officer's Valet. He never saw his father nor his mother nor his home again. In 1813 succeeded in reaching an American vessel engaged in the War of 1812. Here he entered the American army against the British and again served in the band. After the close of the War of 1812 he settled at Sacketts Harbor, Jefferson County, New York, and later married Catharine Marlin. Are there any records of individuals pressed into the British military. Any help would be appreciated. I really want to be able to trace my Irish roots. Mark Martinson Oregon City, Oregon USA Hardetbra@comcast.net