These are the details of Richard and Ann's wedding at the Church of St Mary,
Castlegate, York, on 11th May 1740. You will note that each of the entries
are for a soldier in Barrel Regiment (miss spelling of Barrell). This would indicate that the
regiment was based in or around York at this time.
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This is a copy of the entry in the Royal Hospital, Chelsea records, referring to
Richard Scoon 1703. He was aged 60 at the time the entry was made and had served
for 34 years. He is described as worn out, born near Lagard (a miss spelling
of Lexgaard in Germany).
