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Discussion in Genealogy Forum started by Colleen Sharpe, Nov 19, 2017
Nov 19, 2017
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Colleen Sharpe
Hello Friends,

I have found a Richard Sharpe born 1791, place unknown, Died 2.6.1822, buried 3.6.1822 in Meerut. He was 31 yrs old when he died. He was a Private in H.M. 11th Dragoons. He had an illigitmite child also called Richard Sharpe who was born 28 July 1831 in India. He sailed aboard the Indiamen ATLAS departing from Gravesend for Calcutta on 7 Feb. 1819. BL Ref: N/1/31 f.233.

I think this guy belongs to me and I was wondering if anyone could find any further info on him and/or his family or putting me on the right track to find out more about him.

I would be extremely grateful for any help in this area.

Thanking you very much for your time and troubel.

Best regards

Colleen

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Nov 20, 2017
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Robesur
I think that you have got something wrong with your dates. He died in 1821 and fathered an illegitimate child in 1831, it may be possible now but not then.

You also say that the illegitimate child was named Richard Sharpe. If a child was illegitimate they are usually given the mother's name at birth or perhaps the couple were either married or considered themselves married under common law at the time of birth. Possibly the mother had the maiden name Sharpe or was married to another person named Sharpe or perhaps the child Richard adopted his father's name later in life, although unusual as he would have had little if any knowledge of his father. I presume that you must have some knowledge of his mother, her name, place of birth and date of birth would be of assistance in locating the correct Richard Sharpe. Also where was the child born.

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Nov 21, 2017
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Colleen Sharpe
I think that you have got something wrong with your dates. He died in 1821 and fathered an illegitimate child in 1831, it may be possible now but not then. You also say that the illegitimate child was more ...
named Richard Sharpe. If a child was illegitimate they are usually given the mother's name at birth or perhaps the couple were either married or considered themselves married under common law at the time of birth. Possibly the mother had the maiden name Sharpe or was married to another person named Sharpe or perhaps the child Richard adopted his father's name later in life, although unusual as he would have had little if any knowledge of his father. I presume that you must have some knowledge of his mother, her name, place of birth and date of birth would be of assistance in locating the correct Richard Sharpe. Also where was the child born
Yes you are right Robesur it was my mistake sorry about that.

This is what I found out about the Richard Sharpe who I am looking for:

IP# C750034. SF# 498966. Collection India Births & Baptisms. V. 32 Pg.117.

He was an illegitimate son of Private Richard Sharp of the HM's 11th Dragoons. He was baptised at Meerut by Chaplin J.C.Proby, alongside two other illegitimate children fathered by the soldiers of the same regiment. BL Ref: N/1/32/117.

I wonder if this would help in getting some information.

Sorry for giving the wrong infomation and wasting y0ur precious time.

Best regards

Colleen

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