Hi Rod I will send the details offlist from In search of the forlorn hope (Kitzmiller) It covers 1843 to 1854, no entries earlier but then it was not long in existence (the Fort that is) Familysearch (via Ancestry) suggests they married in Scotland Name: George Broster Gender: Male Marriage Date: 12 May 1834 Marriage Place: 75th Regiment,Stirling,Stirling,Scotland Spouse: Ann Vice FHL Film Number: 1068238 NB the 75th were an Infantry regiment, a Cornet was a cavalry rank The 75th does not figure in Fort Beaufort of the period, it does appear they were in South Africa though but returned to Britain 1843 to 1849 then off to India (other list addresses removed, its always best to post to lists individually, cross posting can cause problems) Nivard Ovington in Cornwall (UK) On 03/05/2015 08:28, rodg via wrote: > Good Morning, > Could someone more knowledgable in military history please assist. > My g g g guncle George BROSTER b in Wrexham, Wales on 31 Oct 1807 joined the army circa 1825 and first went to India and then to South Africa. > He married Ann VICE in Fort Beaufort on 19 June 1834. I have a note indicating he was made a Field Cornet in 1841 and died in 1845. > He also acted as a doctor in Fort Beaufort. > Would anyone which units were stationed in Fort Beaufort at that time? > Regards > Rod g

NOv> Familysearch (via Ancestry) suggests they married in Scotland The marriage is recorded in the Grahamstown, St George registers: 12 May 1834 1834, this 12th day of May 1834 George Broster marital status: Widower and Ann Vice marital status: Spinster were married by Banns this 12th day of May 1834 by John Heavyside, Acting Chaplain This marriage was solemnized between us groom signature: Geor Broster Sergt. 75th foot bride signature: [Ann] Vice witnessed by: Mr. Liddle [QM ] Sergt., Harriett Liddle Source: Grahamstown - St George (Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. marriage register, 1826-1836, page 131, entry no 382. Repository: Cory Library, MS 14 879-1. Transcribed by Lynn MacLeod as part of the eGGSA Project, from photographs by William Jervois, and proofread by Sue Mackay http://www.eggsa.org/bdms/Marriages.html Richard -- Richard Ball, Norfolk, England http://www.ballfamilyrecords.co.uk richard.ball@ballfamilyrecords.co.uk

Hello: There are two [George Broster]: [George Broster (1807-1845); Hospital Sergeant 75th Reg], and his son: [George Broster (1837-1918); Serjeant, Field Cornet]: === [George Broster (1837-1918)]: 1860: Since the visit of Prince Alfred to King William's Town, the volunteer movement has taken a start. Two companies have recently been formed, one by the English and the other by the German population. They are to be named respectively "Prince Alfred's Volunteer Corp" and "Prince Albert's German Rifle Corps". The following appointments have been made in the "Volunteer Corps": Colonel-in-Chief. - John MACLEAN Colonel Commandant - Richard TAYLOR Cavalry Captain - Mathew Ben SHAW Lieutenant - Wallace HEWETSON Adjt. - James Faunce LONSDALE Cornet and Quartermaster - Edward JONES Surgeon - James PETERS Serjt. Major - R. HOOD Serjeants - John SWEENEY, John SHORT, George BROSTER, Corporals - P. SOLOMON, E.A. ROBINSON, T. MANLEY, D. NUNAN Also: [1910-11: FIELD CORNET GEORGE BROSTER OF KINGWILLIAMSTOWN]. m. Annie Manley. === [George Broster (1807-1845)]: 1840: MEMORIALS RECEIVED. ORDINARY. G BROSTER. REQUESTING TO BE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE AS A CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST IN THE COLONY. 1845 April: Died at Fort Beaufort on Saturday 12th instant, George BROSTER, late of 75th Regt, aged 38 years, after a long illness, leaving a wife and three children to deplore his loss. [1848: His wife, now Ann Barry]: Tuesday 8 August 1848: Public Sale of Valuable Landed Property. At Fort Beaufort. The undersigned being duly authorised, will sell by Public Auction. On Saturday the 19th August next. The House and Premises at present occupied by Mr. John VICE, situated between the residence of Mr. SANDS and the Commandant's quarters, containing six rooms, Kitchen, Stabling, store room &c with a large enclosed yard. The above property is well situated for business, and offers a good opportunity for investing capital. Title free – terms liberal. B.D. BELL, Auctioneer. Fort Beaufort, 26 July 1848. Notice to Creditors and Debtors: All claims against Mrs. Ann BARRY, formerly BROSTER, are requested to be filed at the office of the second undersigned, within one month from this date; and those indebted to her, to pay their respective amounts within the same period. Ann BARRY. B.D. BELL (Auctioneer). Fort Beaufort, 26 July 1848. === Bart. -----Original Message----- Familysearch (via Ancestry) suggests they married in Scotland Name: George Broster Marriage Date: 12 May 1834 Marriage Place: 75th Regiment, Stirling, Scotland Spouse: Ann Vice NB: The 75th were an Infantry regiment, a Cornet was a cavalry rank. The 75th does not figure in Fort Beaufort of the period, it does appear they were in South Africa though but returned to Britain 1843 to 1849 then off to India. === My g g g guncle George BROSTER b in Wrexham, Wales on 31 Oct 1807 joined the army circa 1825 and first went to India and then to South Africa. He married Ann VICE in Fort Beaufort on 19 June 1834. I have a note indicating he was made a Field Cornet in 1841 and died in 1845. He also acted as a doctor in Fort Beaufort. Would anyone which units were stationed in Fort Beaufort at that time? Regards Rod g. ===