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From: David Kennedy< >
Subject: Re: INDIA Lists surname interests
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 1997 09:44:57 +0800


>
>>Hello everyone,
>>
>>I have only just begun to touch on this area, my interests in India involve
>>two names.
>>
>>The first was an member of the '9th Regiment of Foot' of the name James
>>NEWTON. He was
>>courtmartialed at a place called Kussowlie ( or Kussoorlie) in December of
>>1844. The charge was for striking a Sergeant Charles WOODWARD.
>>
>>The second was a Sergeant Hugh H DAVIS. We understand he fought at the
>>Khyber Pass and that he was stationed at Madrass for some time. Current
>>family member has his wooden chest bearing a brass plaque with '1st 60th
>>Rifles - H H DAVIS - 777 ' emblazened upon it.
>>
>>Would welcome any contact re these names.
>>
>>Thanks.......................Jeni
>>
>
>Dear Jeni
>
>Kasauli is a few miles from Simla and was a hill station and military
>depot. My great grandfather Frederick Jones Pilcher ended his days there
>as a Quarter Master Sergeant in the 4th Btn The Kings Royal Rifle Corps
>(formerly the 60th Rifles) in 1890. My older brother was born at Kasauli
>as were my grandmother and several of my ancestors before that. You can
>find it in guide books like Lonely Planet.
>
>D

David Kennedy
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