I have a birth record of an ancestress and it reveals a bit about her father's occupation. She was born in Quebec, Canada -
Here is a transcript -
The twenty first day of August in the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety six I baptized a female child by the name of Ann Daughter of John Tipper gunner of MAJOR GLASCON'S COMPANY ROYAL ARTILLERY and of Gaurtrhue lawful wife. This child was born the seventh instant of the same year. The baptism was preformed in the presence of
Geo McGregor _____ of provisions godfather
John Tipper the father
Gertrude Tipper mother
This is the mark of Jnny Borlie
by me David Francis De Montmollin Minister
Quebec Anglican Cathedral, Quebec

Is there any information to be found about John Tipper's and his company? I would really appreciate any tips and advise on how to find out more about John.