Edward LITTON
- Born: 5 Feb 1754, Ireland
- Marriage (1): Esther Charlotte LETABLERE on 23 Jun 1783 in St Anne' Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland
- Died: Jul 1809 aged 55
General Notes:
From: http://gatecottages.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/ardavilling-gate-cottage/
Edward Litton (1754-1808)
Edward chose the army as a career and served in the American War of Independence. He was wounded in the battle of Bunkers Hill in 1775. After returning he married Esther Letablere on the 23 June 1783 in St Anne's cathedral.
Battle of Bunkers Hill
Esther Charlotte Letablere was a very important addition to the family. She was the Granddaughter and heiress to the rich family history of Rene de la Donesque who was lord of the Manor of Letablere in Lower Poitou an ancient family in France. They were a Huguenot family who left France in 1685 and at the age of 22 Rene served in the military in Holland and was involved in the Battle of Boyne after that he settled in Dublin. His son was Daniel Letablere that was Dean of Tuan. He was directly involved in the silk industry in Ireland.
WDC GenWeb: Edward Litton b. Feb 5 1754 Ireland, d. Jul 1809 An officer in the 37th regt. of foot, fought in the battle of Bunker's Hill 1775 m. Ester Charlotte Letablere 1783 [d/o Daniel Letablere]
Edward married Esther Charlotte LETABLERE, daughter of Rev. Daniel LETABLERE and Madeleine VAREILLES, on 23 Jun 1783 in St Anne' Cathedral, Dublin, Ireland.
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