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William Scarlett3rd Regiment Lincoln Militia

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William Scarlett was born c. 1760 in Drumgoon, Cavan County, Ireland.  He is first found in 1787 as a Private in the 58th Regiment of  Foot in the  Canada-British Regimental Registers of Service, 1756-1800.  In these registers, it notes he was 25 years of age with a pale complexion, long face, hazel eyes, brown hair, being born in Drumgoon and his occupation was listed as a Weaver.

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