Sergeant Robert Armstrong (c.1790...1848)

Born : circa 1790

Where Born :

Occupation : Soldier /

Date Arrived : 30. Aug . 1817

Ship Arrived on : The Dick

Rank on Discharge : Sergeant

Date of Enlistment : 12th of April 1812 age 22 @ Enniskillen

Date of Discharge :1820 ( unfit for service )

Died : 1848

Where Died / Buried :

Parents Names :

1st Spouse's Name :Margaret Armstrong

Date Married :

Where Married : England

Spouse's Parents :

2nd Spouse's Name : Mary Cable (b......d.). widow of Robert Cable "Kable"

Date Married : 11. July. 1822

Where Married : St Lukes Church , Parramatta

Spouse's Parents :

Sergeant Robert Armstrong arrived in Australia as part of the North Hamptonshire Regiment (48th
Regiment of Foot) contingent, in 30th of August 1817 on board HM. ship " Dick " Robert Armstrong was a Corporal at the time of his arrival . He was accompanied on the voyage by his wife and their infant daughter. As fate would have it he lost his wife on board ship on the 28th of April 1817, followed two weeks later by their eight month old daughter.: Sergeant Robert Armstrong began his military career as a Private in 12th of April 1812
He was promoted to Sergeant in 1818,and commanded a detachment of the 48th Regiment at South Head. Granted leave and became the Superintendent of the Parramatta Convict Barracks. Eventually declared unfit for duty and was discharged on the 11th of July 1822.: Robert Armstrong lived with his wife Mary on the Cable property at Parramatta. She had been left a fair
wealth when her husband Robert Cable passed away.
As a close friend of Sergeant Gilbert Smith , he tendered him during his illness. Eventually Gilbert passed away leaving his only surviving son in the care of Robert Armstrong and Mary. This child, young Gilbert, inherited the estate following Robert and Mary's death
No record of Robert being issued the General Service Medal for his military service.
e- mail address
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