Robert Richards born abt 1788 (General)

by unknown, Monday, July 30, 2012, 10:45 (4494 days ago) @ Jefff

Thank you again.
From the CP records I have obtained:
'Corporal Robert Richards born in the parish of St Johns in or near the town of Monmouth in the county of Monmouth was enlisted for the aforesaid regiment (Brecon) on 23 day of December 1807'. He served until 24 June 1829. Description 5 foot 7 and a half inches (so differing from the other possible record you found), brown hair, fair complexion, nailor.
So St Johns could possibily be another location near Monmouth?

Stephen Richards was a sergeant major, 'born in the parish of Monmouth' (so presumably Monmouth St Mary?). 5 foot 8 and a half inches, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, dark complexion, shoemaker. He served with the Monmouth & Brecon militia 22 December 1792-31 August 1809, the with the First Wilts Local Militia 7th September 1809-18 May 1816.

The census records posted after your posting are of the correct family.

Many thanks, everyone!
Jenny