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Alexanda Wardle Court Martial details

Alexanda Wardle Court Martial details

Posted: 13 Jan 2013 6:05AM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: Wardle
I am seeking details of Alexander Wardle's Court Martial at Fort George Upper Canada. He was convicted on the 28th August 1810. He was given a life conviction an sent to Australia from England aboard the "Minstrel" during 1812. Eventually he recieved an unconditional pardon at Hobart Tasmania.
Any assistance would bevery grateful.

Re: Alexanda Wardle Court Martial details

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 1:43AM GMT
Classification: Query
Hi Brian, This is Rod Groom, Taryn's father, I am a direct descendant of Alexander Waddle, Alexander was a soldier private in the 100th Regiment of Foot serving in British North America (Canada) It is likely that he enlisted in the Regiment in Dublin, Ireland. I have found Tasmanian Gov. Archives listing him as coming from Ireland. We have attached to our tree a document authorising Waddle's transportation to N.S.W. following his court martial at Fort George. This document was signed by General Sir James Henry Craig K B, Governor of British North America at that time. We have not found the reason for his trial and transportation, but expert opinion suggests desertion. During wartime he would likely have been executed.

Re: Alexanda Wardle Court Martial details

Posted: 15 Mar 2013 2:33AM GMT
Classification: Query
Rod
Thank you kindly for your response. Like you, Alexander is also a descendant of mine. To date my research in Canada and UK has not thrown any light on the transcript of the Court Martial. I was able to gather your copy of the transportation authorisation record,will keep you in touch should I resolve the details of the Trial. I suspect that your comment of "desertion" may well be correct, however evidence to date has indicated that even during 1810, the offence would have been a capital crime.

Regards
Brian
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