List of Branch Pilot's from 1847-1888, showing the date on which they joined the Service. Taken from "On The Hooghly" by Malcolm Hamilton Beattie.

 

L=Licensed Pilot's
C=Covenanted Pilot's
L	D.F.	Miller	1858
C	J.S.S.	Sherman	1857
C	C.S.	Mills	1857
C	G.M.	Anderson	1858
L	S.R.	Elson	1861
C	A.	Hough	1858
C	F.F.	Collingwood	1858
C	E.F.	Hudson	1859
L	R.A.	Wortley	1862
L	H.	Lindquist	1863
C	J.T.	Broadhead	1859
C	T.	Reddie	1859
C	F.T.	Rayner	1859
C	G.	Burn	1860
C	J.	Christie	1860
L	M.	McCaskill	1859
L	L.P.	Goodwyn	1863
L	F.C.	Cooper	1863
C	W.R.	Williams	1861
L	C.A.	Lidstone	1865
L	F.D.	Bellew	1865
C	N.T.	Wawn	1860
L	P.	Paulson	1864
L	J.D.	Bennett	1865
L	J.H.	Jones	1861
L	R.H.	Shelverton	1867
L	A.	Marshall	1876
L	W.T.	Wawn	1876
L	A.	Mauger	1876
L	W.B.	Ewin	1876
L	H.	Huntly	1876
L	L.F.G.	Smyth	1876

 

C.C.	Collingwood	1877
A.J.	Gillman	1877
C.G.	Stock	1877
H.	Bent	1877
J.	Kirkman	1877
F.L.	Puttock	1877
F.T'	Paine	1877
H.M.	Cox	1878
M.H.	Beattie	1878
G.F.	Alexander	1878
E.J.A.	Shaw	1879
R.A.	Hopkins	1879
A.W.J.	Turner	1879
J.C.M.	Skinner	1877
H.V.	Allen	1879
W.H.	Ridler	1880
W.	Collingwood	1880
F.H.	Butler	1879
S.T.	Porter	1880
L.A.B.	Mackinnon	1880
W.L.	Cousens	1881
E.W.J.	Bartlett	1878
I.S.	Wells	1882
P.W.	Anketell-Jones	1882
J.J.	Page	1882
J.	Sherman	1883
E.O.	Manning	1883
J.F.D.	Ball	1884
G.U.	Mellard	1884
H.S.	Tozer	1884
T.S.	Earl	1885
W.	Bryant	1886
C.G.	Budge	1886
G.F.	Thorpe	1886
H.E.	Mackenzie	1887
J.H.	Lindquist	1887
S.J.K.	Chase	1887
C.F.	Keys	1887
W.H.D.	Allison	1890
R.S.	Smyth	1890
H.D.	Lindquist	1890
J.F.	Fox	1891
E.P.	Bryant	1892
R.S.M.	Curran	1891
H.G.H.	Bartlett	1892
H.G.	Fox	1892
H.	Ancell	1892
F.W.	Moore	1893
J.	Hudson	1893
A.W.	Michie	-
P.J.	Wilson	-
H.	Ancell	-

 

A.F.	Paull
E.A.	Ward
A.J.R.	Coachafer
C.E.	Champness
S.	Prior
S.A.	Glanly
A.J.W.	Ward
H.A.	Cooper
S.H.	Reaks
J.D.	Allison
W.L.	Allnutt
F.	Lungly
C.T.	Parke
A.H.	Mauger
F.J.	Fisher
C.A.D.	Greenland
C.B.	Owens
A.J.	May
C.W.H.	Ansell
H.L.	Emmerson
V.	Cooper
W.H.	O'Brien
F.T.	Hart
E.G.	Bacon
G.	Golding
D.I.	Halford
G.S.	Scoby
A.H.	Dove
P.	Ridly
D.L.	Vine
J.C.P.	Rawlins
F.H.A.	Lendrum
L.J.	Macdonald
W.C.	Mayston
W.M.	Taylor
J.S.	Davis
W.R.	McClymont
G.	Purrott
G.T.	Labey
E.E.	King
*N.E.	Garnett

*1916, was Junior Branch Pilot when Malcolm H. Beattie wrote the book.

Higgs-Haven : Higgs, S.C., of Ceylon, agent of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Point de Galle, now residing at Westleigh, co. Devon. Times d.p., 31 Oct., 1870.

Gow : Gow Smith, W., of Assam, E. Indies, now of Gt. Tower Street, London, tea planter. Times, d.p., 8 Sept., 1879.

Lamour : Lazarus, D.A., of 61 Bentick Street, Calcutta, E. Indies, accountant. d.p., 5 Feb., 1881.

Lamour : Lazarus, C.F., of 61 Bentick Street, Calcutta, E. Indies, cabinet-maker. d.p., 5 Feb., 1881.

Lamour : Lazarus, F.D.A., of Calcutta, E. Indies, accountnt. Times, d.p., 9 March 1881.

McHarg : Hart, W., Quarter-Master of H.M. 44th Reg., at present stationed at Belgaum, East indies. Times, d.p., 18 March, 1865.

Steer-Watkins : Steer, P.W., formerley of Lahore, E. indies, now of 411, Mare Street, Hackney, Middlesex, gent. Times, d.p., 2 Aug., 1871.

Vyse : Vice, C.F., Lieut. 41st Bengal Nat. Infy., in E. Indies. Times, d.p., 22 Nov., 1876.

Leslie-Miller : Miller, L.J.H., of the I. of Java and of Hurst House, Hurst, Bucks, merchant. Times, d.p., 17 Nov., 1893.

 

 

Rank	Names	Age	The Post they Hold	Remarks
Colonel	A. Aitchison	-	-	On Furlough to Europe
Lieut. Colonel	C.B. James	-	Deputy Commissary General at Bombay
Major	G.J. Wilson	47	In Charge of Regiment
Captain	C. Newport	43	-	On Furlough to Europe
Captain	J. Scott	35	-	-
Captain	H. Lyons	33	-	-
Captain	J. Outram	32	Comdg. Condesh Bheel Corps	-
Captain	J. Watkins	34	-	-
Lieutenant	A.P. Lemessurier	37	-	On furlough to Bombay
Lieutenant	J. Liddell	31	Quarter Master	-
Lieutenant	P.T. French	30	Bheel Agent in Candesh	-
Lieutenant	S. Parr	31	-	On Detachment at Antiulcote
Lieutenant	E.W. Cartwright	27	-	Sick leave to Nilghurries
Lieutenant	F.H. Brown	27	Fort adjutant at Assurytur (?)	-
Lieutenant	F. Stock	24	Adjutant	-
Lieutenant	I. Sinclair	25	-	On furlough to Europe
Ensign	R. Travers	23	-	On furlough to Europe
Ensign	J. Forbes	22	-	On Det. at Antiulcote
Ensign	H. Fenning	-	-	Doing duty with 22nd Regt. N.I.
Ensign	W.J. Boye	-	-	Doing duty with 31st Regt. N.I.
Surgeon	A. Young	43	-	-
Assist. Surgeon	H.M. Felix	-	-	On Det. at Antiulcote

 

Rank	Name	Age	What post they hold	Remarks
Colonel	A. Aitchison	-	-	Furlough to Europe
Lieut. Colonel	C.B. James	-	-	Furlough to Cape
Major	G.J. Wilson	49	Commanding Regiment	-
Captain	C. Newport	45	-	-
Captain	J. Scott	37	-	-
Captain	H. Lyons	35	Commanding the Troops at Aukutrote (?)	-
Captain	J. Outram	34	Political Agent Mhyee Kauta	-
Captain	J. Watkins	36	-	-
Lieutenant	A.P. Lemessurier	39	A.D.C. to Brigadier General Satter (?)	-
Lieutenant	J. Liddell	33	-	On Detachment
Lieutenant	P.T. French	32	Bheel Agent at Ahmednuggur	-
Lieutenant	S. Parr	33	-	-
Lieutenant	C.W. Cartwright	29	-	On Furlough to Europe
Lieutenant	F.H. Brown	29	Bheel Agent at Candeish	-
Lieutenant	T. Stock	27	Adjutant	-
Lieutenant	J. Sinclair	27	-	-
Ensign	R.T. Travers	25	-	On Furlough to Europe
Ensign	J.G. Forbes	24	Quarter Master and Interpreter	-
Ensign	W. Boye	20	-	On Furlough to Europe
Surgeon	L. Hathaway	46	-	-

George James Wilson

Nominated by J Parry Esqr. Son of James Wilson Esqr. Born 11^th July 1789. Arrived on Bombay Castle 20 June (Ships journal). G.O. 27 June 1805. Ordered to proceed to Mahim College G.O. 2^nd July 1805. Reported qualified and promoted to Ensign G.O. 25 Dec 1805. Furlo to Sea S.C. until 15 April 1808. G.O. Dec^r 1807. Temporary Command Residents Guard at Baroda G.O. 18^th Sept^r 1812. Appointed to temporary command of Residents escort at Baroda G.O. 26 Oct^r 1814. Ordered to rejoin his Reg^t. viz 2^nd Battⁿ 1^st N.I. G.O. 1^st March 1816. Being in command of the Residents escort at Anjar appointed Temporary assis^t to Resident at Cutch & Collector at Anjar G.O. 26 Febry 1819. Lord Hastings approbation of his services at Oakamandel and Dwanka in Gujarat with the force under the Honorable Lincoln Stanhope G.O. 29 Janry 1821. Furlo to Europe on S.C. 21^st Jan^ry 1828. Sailed 30^th Jan^ry 1828. (AL) Court of Directors in reviewing the affairs of Kattewar State that Major Barnewall was ably assisted by Capt. Wilson. Pol^l Dis^pn 20 July 1830/17/ Allowed to remain in England till Feb^ry 1832. M of C 6 July 1831. Permitted to return M of C 4 Jan^ry 1832.

Returned  - arrived 2^nd June G.O. 31 May 1832 & Gov^t Gaz 7 June 1832.

Member of a Court Martial at Bombay G.O. 7^th Sep^tr and 9^th Nov^r 1832.

Left the Presidency for Sattarah on the 29^th Ins^t Gov Gaz 31^st January 1833.

Leave to the Mahabuleshwur Hills on P.A. from 1^st ?? to 5^th June next. G.O. 27^th April 1835. Leave to Poona on P.A. from 19^th to 31^st ins^t. G.O. 20^th Aug^t 1835.

On his return from a tour in the Southern Maharatta Country the Com^r in Chief notices the splendid appearance of the 23^rd N.I. which possesses a remarkably fine body of men and their movements in the field were equally satsfactory; a proof to His Excellency that Major Wilson had bestowed much attention upon his duties and was rewarded by finding himself at the head of a Reg^t of which he has reason to be proud. G.O. 16^th Jan^y 1836.

Leave to Mahabuleshwar on P.A. from 25^th ins^t to 5^th June next G.O. 18^th April 1836. Leave to Bombay on EU.P.A. from 1^st to 31^st proximo. G.O. 19^th Aug^t 1836. Arrived at the Presidency from Sattara - Gaz. 29^th Sep^t to 24^th Nov^r 1836. Left the Presidency for Mangalore 15^th ins^t (Gaz. 20^th April ? Madras Pol^l Con^s 2^nd May 37 ?) in Command of the 22^nd N.I. to assist in quelling the insurrection there. Returned to the Presidency 19^th ins^t Gaz 25^th May 37.

Member of a Committee at the Presidency G.O. 2^nd June & 9^th Nov^r 37.

App^d Agent for Clothing the Army and received charge of his duties 1 July G.O. 10 Jan^y, 1 Feb^y & 26 Oct 38.

Permitted to join his Regiment proceeding to cooperate with the Army of the Indies G.O. 30 Oct. ?Mil^y Con^s 14 Nov 38 No 5894.

Gave over charge of the Clothing Agency on the 12^th ins^t. G.O. 27 Nov^r 38. Left the Pres^y for Mandaire 15^th ins^t Gaz 22^nd Nov 38. ? ; on promotion to a Lieut. Colonelcy to be agent for clothing the Army. G.O. 8^th Octr 39. Orders relative to his allowances while with his Corps on Field Service. Bengal Mil Con^s 25 Feb^y 39 No 116.

Posted to the 2^nd European Reg^t. G.O. 9^th Octr 39. Removed from 2^nd European Reg^t to 14^th N.I.  G.O. 24 Dec^r 39. Having reported his arrival at the Res^y is directed to join 14 N.I.  G.O. 4 Feb^y 40. Removed to 11 N.I.  G.O. 4 March 40. To 10 N.I. G.O. 16 July 40. Decision on the claim on him for loss in a transaction regarding a Bungalow at Bbay. Mil Dis^p 26 Oct. 42 para 23.(5.3) replying to ltr dated 23^rd May 42.

Allowed a furlough to Europe on S.C. with permission to embark from Aden. G.O. 26 Oct & 23 Nov 41. Commenced 11 Nov^r 41 A.L. Removed from 1^st G.R. N.I. to 14^th N.I. G.O. 19^th January 44. Returned to his duty, arrived at Bombay 13 Dec. 44 G.O. 31^st Dec^r 44. Directed to join his Reg^t. G.O. 30^th Dec^r 44.

Genl. Simpson reports Lieut Colonel Wilson appears to discharge his duties with zeal and ability. Inspection 14^th N.I. 2^nd May 45. Appointed 21^stJan^ry last to the command of Hydrabad, Bengal. G.O. 3^rd March 46. Removed from 14^th to 11^th N.I. G.O. 15^th Dec 46. Removed from 11 to 2^nd N.I. G.O. 19^th Feb^ry 47. Leave from 18^th March to 30 April 47, to remain in Bombay on U.P.A. G.O. 19^th March 47. Removed from 2^nd to 16^th N.I. G.O. 7^th April 47. Transferred to the 16^th N.I. G.O. 14^th Feb^ry 48. To command a 2^nd class Brigade during Brigt Shalkees absence. G.O. 18^th Oct 48. Ordered to assume command of the Brigade at Rajcote. G.O. 19^th Oct 48. Returned to his duty, arrived at Bombay 8^th Dec^r 48. G.O. 21^st Dec^r 48. To command 2^nd class Brigade with the rank of Brigadier. G.O. 18 Dec 48. Posted to the Brigade at Kurrachee. G.O. 19^th Dec^r 48.

Appointed Brigadier on the Establishment from 1^st Inst. G.O. 15^th Oct 49. Remain unattached. G.O. 3^rd Dec 50. Appointed to act in Command of the 1^st class Brigade at Deesa until further orders. G.O. 6^th Jan^y 51. Posted to 27^th N.I. G.O.C.C. 19^th Feb^ry 51. Allowed leave of absence for 30 days from the 30^th ins^t. On P.A. G.O. 15^th May 51.

Confirmed in Command of the 1^st class Brigade at Deesa. G.O. 27 Feb 52. To act on the Divisional Staff of the Army. G.O. 5^th March 52. Attached to the Southern Division of the Army G.O.C.C. 6^th March 52. Assumed command 13 April 52. Mil Con^s 19 May 52 No 26.31

To act on the Divisional Staff of the Army. G.O. 3 April 52. Claims to share in the Ghuznee Prize as Major of 23^rd N.I. (Military Letter from Bombay, 10 May 1853 No. 45)

Appointed to the Divisional Staff. G.O. 17 Oct 1853. App^d to the rank of Brigadier General consequent upon his appointment to the Divisional Staff of the Army. G.O. 31 October 1853.

Marksman's Cup - Tpr. Tyrell - No. 2 Troop
Aggregate Cup - Tpr. Wilkinson - No. 2 Troop
Inter-Troop Race - Sgts. Guggenheim and Martin Tprs. Macartney, Dorsett, Burton, and Sheppard - No. 2 Troop
Recruits Race - Tpr. Visser - No. 2 Troop
Open Race - Tpr. Macartney - No. 2 Troop
Troop Cup - Lt. Commeline - No. 2 Troop

Competition Winners
Highest Score in Annual Musketry Course - L/Cpl. G.H. Gadsden, M.C.
Highest Score in Lewis Gun Course - Sergt. A. Hewlett-Smith
Highest Score in Revolver Course - Corpl. H.A. Tod
Lewis Gun Section Leaders Cup (Open to all units of the Bombay Contingent) - Corp. F.M. Goldrich
Stick man Guard Mounting Competition - Pte H. Whalley
Attendence Prize (NCO's) Sgt A. Hewlett-Smith (141) and Cpl H.A. Tod (128)
(Privates) Pte H.L. Aspden

The following information has been taken from the Half yearly East Indian Railway Staff Lists held at the Oriental & India Office. Further details, such as salary & age on first appointment, can be supplied in some cases. If you require further details feel free to email me.

 

 

			Embarked
Surname	Given Name	Date Enlisted	Date	Ship	Establishment	Remarks
Chaplin	William	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Cooper	George	20 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal	Deserted 23rd Mar returned off 26 Mar 1840
Fitzgerald	John	19 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal	Dischd 95th ?? Unfit for further service
Holdaway	Henry	19 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal
Jones	Samuel	20 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal	Deserted 23rd Mar returned off 26 Mar 1840
Langan	John	19 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal
Layfield	William	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Lloyde	Charles	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Moody	William	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Newman	Henry	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Rollan	James	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Slimmins	Edward	20 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal
Smith	Charles Harry	22 May 1840	-	-	-	Deserted 25 May 1840
Stanley	George	25 May 1840	5 Jun 1840	Ida	Madras
Weir	Geo. Willm.	19 Mar 1840	9 May 1840	Malcolm	Bengal

 

 

Saturday 27th June 1807 5am
Mary the Daughter of James Neenan Private 14th Regt Foot departed this life.
A.M. Committed her body to the Deep.

Tuesday 7th July 1807 7am
Mary the Daughter of James Gregory departed this life.
A.M. Committed her body to the Deep.

Friday 7th August 1807 9pm
Richd. Annett Private 11th Regt Foot departed this life.
8am Committed his body to the Deep.

Friday 14th Aug 1807 11am
Wm Gillian age 7 mos died.

Saturday 15th August 3pm
Body of Wm Gillian committed to the Deep.

Saturday 22nd Aug 1807
Willm Gillian, 14th Regt Foot, & his wife Hanh. Gillian were sent on board the "Royal George" in exchange for Jos. Norman (my ancestor), 14th Regt Foot, and his wife Ellen Norman. (Why would this happen?)

Sunday 8th Nov 1807 at 1/2 past Noon
Departed this life Willm Smart Private 14th Regt. Foot.
5pm Committed his body to the Deep.