Glassfield-Linnion Family, Madras Presidency

[Coromandel]

His wife, Sarah Jemima Linnion was a widow and according to family legend, was the daughter of an English soldier and his Indian wife, but I have not been able to find any details regarding her birth or her first marriage.

Perhaps her first husband was called Charles?

From 'India Births and Baptisms 1786-1947' on FamilySearch:
Charles Frederick Linion, son of Charles Linion & Sarah Jemimia, born 16 May 1876 and baptised 28 Feb. 1877, Madras.

From 'India Deaths & Burials 1719-1948' on FamilySearch
Charles Frederick Linion, son of Charles & Sarah, died 10 April 1877 aged 0 and was buried 11 April 1877, Madras.

His father was perhaps the Charles Linion, aged 37, who died 23 September 1876 and was buried the same day, Madras.

[Coromandel]

There are some army records (from WO 97 at The National Archives) on Findmypast for a Charles Linion, born about 1838 in Ramptee, Nagpur. They might be worth checking in case they have details of his marriage.

[olliecat]

He has no information as to what happened to his grandfather's siblings, John and Ethel.

name: John Glassfield
gender: Male
baptism/christening date: 11 May 1885
baptism/christening place: Bangalore, Madras, India
birth date: 11 May 1885
father's name: Alfred Glassfield
father's birthplace:
mother's name: Sarah

There is this death/burial record. For the name of the father, could they have entered his rank as a first name in error?

name: John Glassfield
gender: Male
burial date: 12 May 1885
burial place: Bangalore, Madras, India
death date: 11 May 1885
age: 0
birth date: 1885
marital status: Single
father's name: Gunner Glassfield
(Family Search)

[olliecat]

There are some army records (from WO 97 at The National Archives) on Findmypast for a Charles Linion, born about 1838 in Ramptee, Nagpur. They might be worth checking in case they have details of his marriage.

It's a pity but a wife is not mentioned. Still worth looking at of course and he appears to have had an interesting career (promotions/demotions.) He was discharged in 1875.

It is really helpful to know Charles Alfred was in the Royal Artillery - as such, is it likely he was recruited in the U.K. and sent to India?

You will find army records for Charles Alfred on the pay/subscription site findmypast.

Alfred Charles GLASSFIELD born abt 1859 in Syderstone, Norfolk - attested to the Royal Artillery on 21 March 1878. His wife was recorded as Sarah Jemima Linnion(?) and his children are listed. His father is also mentioned.

BTW: He was a gunner.

[evscha]

I am so sorry I have not been on for so long! My internet connection died and took it's time coming back to life. So, several workmen later, I am finally able to log back on. Thank you everyone for all your help! I think there is a lot to go on now, I have compiled the information for my friend Mark, and I hope he can make some further conclusions based on what ever documents he has. But thank you so much again, to everyone!