WebSep 17, 2024 · 17 September 1740: John Cartwright born in Marnham, Nottinghamshire 1758: Cartwright joins the Royal Navy 1774: Cartwright publishes ‘American Independence the Glory and Interest of Great Britain’ in defence of the North American rebels 1775: Cartwright becomes a Major in the Nottinghamshire Militia WebMar 15, 2024 · Nottinghamshire militia This page summarises records created by this Organisation The summary includes a brief description of the collection (s) (usually …
Stretton Manuscripts
http://www.nottshistory.org.uk/articles/nottsmagazine/regiments.htm WebJan 27, 2013 · Nor was it until 1775 that the Nottinghamshire Militia was really and effectively raised. This third attempt to raise the Militia was made on the 1st of August, 1775, when a meeting of the Deputy Lieutenants of the County was held at the Swan Hotel, Mansfield. The long pending dispute between the town of Nottingham and the gentlemen … rick james black and white
Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900/Cartwright
WebEvincing an early desire for the profession of arms, a commission was obtained for him in the Nottinghamshire Militia which he joined at Plymouth in 1810, and accompanied the regiment to Ireland. In 1812 he obtained an ensigncy in the 68th light Infantry, and joined the regiment in Portugal, serving in the second Peninsular campaign of 1812-13. WebJohn Cartwright, byname Major Cartwright, (born Sept. 17, 1740, Marnham, Nottinghamshire, Eng.—died Sept. 23, 1824, London), advocate of radical reform of the British Parliament and of various constitutional changes that were later incorporated into the People’s Charter (1838), the basic document of the working class movement known as … WebHe obtained a commission in the Nottinghamshire Militia in Plymouth in 1810, and accompanied the regiment to Ireland. In 1812 he obtained an ensigncy in the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) , and joined the regiment in Portugal, serving in the second Peninsular campaign of 1812–13. rick james brick house