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Robert Carey

Robert Carey

Born
1785-01-01 12:00:00
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in UK
  • Robert Carey, born around 1785 in Clonnamanagh, Westmeath, Ireland near Moate, Westmeath according to his military discharge papers.
  • Enlisted in the 42nd Regiment of Foot, 2nd Battalion on 12th May 1805 at Ballinrobe, Westmeath.
  • 1805 - Was transferred to the 1st Battalion and sent to Gibraltar.
  • 1808 - Regiment in the Corunna Campaign, where he received a head injury.
  • 1809 - Regiment in the Walcheren Campaign.
  • 1811 - Married Marion Tough in Musselburgh near Edinburgh in Scotland on 9th March 1811.  She followed Robert and his regiment across Europe based on the birth places of their children.
  • 1812 - Regiment in the Battle of Salamanca.
  • 1812 - Regiment in the Siege of Burgos.
  • 1813 - Regiment in the Battle of Sorauren.
  • 1813 - Regiment in the Battle of Nivelle.
  • 1813 - Regiment in the Battle of the Nive.
  • 1813 - Regiment in the Battle of Vitoria.
  • 1814 - Regiment in the Battle of Orthez.
  • 1814 - Regiment in the Battle of Toulouse.
  • 1815 - Regiment in Battle of Quatre Bras.
  • 1815 - Regiment in Battle of Waterloo.
  • 1815 - Regiment in Army Occupation of Paris.
  • 1817 - He was discharged from the army on 26th July 1817 due to his injuries received while serving.  From the discharge papers he was physically described as having "Fair Hair, Blue Eyes, Fair Complexion".
  • After leaving the military, Robert and Marion settled with their family in Musselburgh, Scotland.  His death date and place are currently unknown.

Note: Unsure why it has come up that there is a link to Offaly.  I've tried to delete it, but it keeps coming back.

Associated communities

Offaly

Co. Offaly, or Uíbh Fhailí in Irish, was once known as King's County. It is in the midlands region of Ireland with the River Shannon defining its western border.  We are home to Birr Castle and Moneygall, which is the ancestral home of President Obama.  Our county town is Tullamore and we have a population of approximately 78,003.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.      

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  • Partial View of Cemetery and Church

    Location: Offaly

  • Church Wall w/ Supports 2002

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  • Transept Gable Kilcommin Church

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Timeline events in this community

  • 2000s

    Parish of Ardcarne

    2000-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1961 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1961-09-24 12:00:00

  • 1960s

    1969 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1969-09-28 12:00:00

  • 1970s

    1971 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    1971-09-26 12:00:00

Westmeath

Co. Westmeath, or An Iarmhí in Irish, is located in the midlands region of Ireland.  It is home to Athlone Castle which, after a multi-million euro renovation, reopened in 2012 as a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory visitor experience.  Our county town is Mullingar and we have a population of approximately 88,396.  We look forward to helping you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1880s

    Foundation of Ballymore GAA Club

    1884-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    County Westmeath in the 1830s

    <p>A snapshot of pre-famine local history, as described in the "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" by Samuel Lewis, 1837. (Much of the information collected here was submitted by members of the local gentry and clergy of the time).</p>

    1837-01-01 12:00:00

  • 1830s

    May Day traditions across Ireland

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Moate (Westmeath)

Our aim is to connect all people with a link to Moate (Westmeath). You may live here, have visited here or maybe are tracing ancestors who left long ago. In any case, we’re sure to have lots to share and are delighted to welcome you.

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  • St Oliver Plunkett Boys National School

    Location: Moate (Westmeath)

    St. Oliver Plunkett Boys National School, Jones' Lake Road, AGHANARGIT, Moate, WESTMEATH

  • Bunscoil an Chlochair

    Location: Moate (Westmeath)

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    Location: Moate (Westmeath)

    Church Street, Station Road, AGHANARGIT, Moate, WESTMEATH

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