The Hon. John STEUART
- Marriage (1): Bridget POCKLINGTON
General Notes:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~irlcar2/Letter_20.htm
... the Honourable John Steuart, was a younger son of the third Earl of Galloway.
He left Scotland to serve as Colonel of a British Regiment, and was in 1707 Brigadier General at the Battle of Almanza in Spain during the War of succession.
He was left for dead on the battlefield of Almanza, but was rescued by the servants of a Spanish lady who resided near the field of battle, and who despatched her servants to help the wounded.
Upon his recovery he was received by Queen Anne, who, as a mark of her favour, bestowed upon him a magnificent diamond ring, and also it is said gave him the white satin quilt and pillow case all now in my possession.
He sold his Army commission and bought an estate and house in County Carlow.
He moved to Carlow and at the age of 60 married Bridget, sister to Admiral Pocklington....
John married Bridget POCKLINGTON.
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