He was born in Old Ross County in Watford in 1807 and in December 1825, at the age of 18 years, he enlisted in the British Army serving as a Private in the 18th Regiment.
He was born in Old Ross County in Watford in 1807. This was at the age of 18 years. He enlisted in the British Army. This was in December 1825. This was at the age of 18 years. This British Army was serving as a Private in the 18th Regiment.