HEATON Thomas; LAN,ENG; 1809- I am seeking information on the descendants / ancestors of Thomas Heaton. Thomas was born at Bolton, Lancashire c1809. Thomas enlisted in the Royal Artillery at Manchester on 17 July 1826, as a Gunner & Driver. He married Mary (possibly Mary Ann LOOMES) c1828. Mary has shown her place of birth on census returns as Tower of London, MDX. Whilst with the Royal Artillery Thomas was stationed at Woolwich, Kent, Portugal (1yr 3mth) and Malta (9yrs 2mths). Known Children - Catharine b1829 at Woolwich, Kent. marr.James Hall at Blackburn, Lancs 1851 Jonathan Edward b1831 at Chester, Cheshire. marr. Mary Pearson Mary Ellen b1835 at Woolwich, Kent marr. William Glazebrook Martha b1838 at Malta. marr. Robert Booth then Jones?? Frederick b1842 at Malta marr. Rachel? Emma b1844 at Malta Eliza b1847 at Bolton, Lancashire marr Joseph Davison or Dawson. Thomas was pensioned from the Royal Artillery 13 June 1847 due to ill health, returning to Bolton, Lancashire where he died c1886. I would be grateful for any information regarding Thomas or his family. Best regards, Gordon Hall. [email protected]