Found this while searching for Sutherland officers... Captain Hugh MACKAY - 4th Madras Cavalry - killed at Assaye - 23rd September 1803. Son of Rev. Thomas and Margaret Mackay. Born 1763. Memorial at Lairg Cemetery, Sutherland, Scotland - "Rev. Thomas Mackay (eldest son of Rev. J. Mackay); born 1717, died 1803, minister Lairg for 55 years; wife Margaret Montgomery, died 1773; Rev. John Mackay (2nd son of Captain William Mackay of Scourie) born 1680, died 1753, minister Durness for 7 years, minister of Lairg for 39 years; wife Catherine Mackay, died 1724; William, (son of Rev. T. Mackay), born 1770, died Calcutta 1804, Naval Commander, author of Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Juno 1795; Hugh Mackay (2nd son of Rev. T. Mackay) Captain 4th Regiment Madras Cavalry, Commissary Army Staff, born 1763, served his country 24 years, died 23 Sept 1803 at muzzle of enemies guns battle of Assaye fought between Wellesly and the Mahrattas."
The 4th Madras Cavalry was a native Indian cavalry by the way, I think outnumbered in the battle 20/1 at Assaye. Wellesley mentioned here was the future Duke of Wellington. There is much online about that day. Ron Stouffville, Ontario, Canada -----Original Message----- From: Theresa/Richard Coleman [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, November 17, 2002 5:11 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [SUT] Mackay death - Lairg Found this while searching for Sutherland officers... Captain Hugh MACKAY - 4th Madras Cavalry - killed at Assaye - 23rd September 1803. Son of Rev. Thomas and Margaret Mackay. Born 1763. Memorial at Lairg Cemetery, Sutherland, Scotland - "Rev. Thomas Mackay (eldest son of Rev. J. Mackay); born 1717, died 1803, minister Lairg for 55 years; wife Margaret Montgomery, died 1773; Rev. John Mackay (2nd son of Captain William Mackay of Scourie) born 1680, died 1753, minister Durness for 7 years, minister of Lairg for 39 years; wife Catherine Mackay, died 1724; William, (son of Rev. T. Mackay), born 1770, died Calcutta 1804, Naval Commander, author of Narrative of the Shipwreck of the Juno 1795; Hugh Mackay (2nd son of Rev. T. Mackay) Captain 4th Regiment Madras Cavalry, Commissary Army Staff, born 1763, served his country 24 years, died 23 Sept 1803 at muzzle of enemies guns battle of Assaye fought between Wellesly and the Mahrattas." --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 11/13/02 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.419 / Virus Database: 235 - Release Date: 11/13/02