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William HUGGINS, son of William HUGGINS ( - ) and Martha UNKNOWN ( - ), was born circa 1777 in North Lopham and was baptised there on 16th May 1779. He enlisted on 17th July 1795 - 22nd (Light) Dragoon Guards. During his military service he had the ranks of (in order) Private, 14 years 67 days, Corporal, 2 years 281 days, Sergeant, 7 years 138 days, Sergeant Major, 302 days. From 17th November 1796 to 6th July 1820 William served in the East Indies. He was wounded in the hip at Mallavilly Plain in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India on 17th March 1799. William was discharged on 24th July 1820 - reason: “in consequence of the disbandment of the Regiment”. William died on 18th November 1849 in North Lopham and was buried there on 21st November 1849.

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HUGGINS, William
Family Historian Individual Narrative William HUGGINS, son of William HUGGINS ( - ) and Martha UNKNOWN ( - ), was born circa 1777 in North Lopham, Norfolk. He was baptised on 16 May 1779 in North Lopham. He enlisted on 17 July 1795. - 22nd (Light) Dragoon Guards. During his military service he had the ranks of (in order) Private, 14 years 67 days, Corporal, 2 years 281 days, Sergeant, 7 years 138 days, Sergeant Major, 302 days. From 17 November 1796 to 6 July 1820 William served in the East Indies. He was wounded in the hip at Malla..... View full FH text (See notes below)
Birth:	1777 : North Lopham, Norfolk
Baptism:	16.03.1779 : North Lopham, Norfolk
Marriage:	05.12.1822 at South Lopham, Norfolk to Margaret SARE
1841 Census:	North Lopham, Norfolk : 60, linen weaver, living with wife Margaret (40) and children Sarah (15) and William (12). (HO107 Piece 775 Book 8 Folio 6 Page 11 Schedule 1070)
Death:	18.11.1849 : North Lopham, Norfolk
Burial:	21.11.1849 at North Lopham, Norfolk
Military:	He enlisted on 17 July 1795. - 22nd (Light) Dragoon Guards. During his military service he had the ranks of (in order) Private, 14 years 67 days, Corporal, 2 years 281 days, Sergeant, 7 years 138 days, Sergeant Major, 302 days. From 17 November 1796 to 6 July 1820 William served in the East Indies. He was wounded in the hip at Mallavilly Plain in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India on 17 March 1799. William was discharged on 24 July 1820 - reason: ldquo;in consequence of the disbandment of the Regiment”.
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