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 Independent Company Officers 1747

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Date transcribed2010-12-15
Transcribed byPeter Bailey
CommentA list of the 49 officers serving with the 12 Independent Companies in India under Admiral Boscawen in 1747-50. The List gives brief details of their earlier and subsequent careers, including whether or not the individual remained in India

Remember that the list is based upon the first incumbent of the position (rank). Subsequent changes are given and details of the subsequent incumbent then obtain. This follows the cryptic style of WO 64/9 which may lead to confusion. For example Major Mompesson, overall commander was initially appointed to the Captaincy of the first company. He was replaced by John Fletcher Jun. who captained that company from an early date thereafter, viz. 6 July 1747.

Company Commander on Sailing to India  John Fletcher Jun.    
Rank  1st Lieut.    
First  Geo.    
Surname  Gordon    
Date Commissioned  25 May 1747    
Rank in Former Regt.  1st Lieut.    
Former Regt  Herbert's    
Lieut. or 2nd Lieut in Army dated:.  25 Apr 1741    
Cornet or Ensign in Army dated:  26 Jan 1739/40 (2nd. Lieut.)    
Change (1)  Capt.-Lt. in Powlett's    
Replaced by (1)  1st Lieut. John Dalton of Jorden's (Marines)    
Date  16 Aug 1748    
Change (2)  Entertained into East India Company's Service. Position vacant from that time.    
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The List of 49 Officers selected to join the twelve Independent Companies sent with Admiral Boscawen's Fleet to India in November 1747
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