Vallis in Canada

[Helenmackay]

Would like to know the area Edward, William, Henry and John Vallis came from in England. They arrived in Canada early 1800's - Edward settled in New Brunswick and died in 1834.

[Lesley Robertson]

Other info would help - their ages, occupations, that sort of thing.

[christanel]

Welcome to Brit-Gen

Was your Edward born c 1800,married Janet Kerr and died New Jerusalem 1834?

The only John Vallis I can see at the moment is this one
Age 29
Born c1777 Exeter, Devon
Military Date 25 Dec 1806
Unit 28th Foot Soldiers, 2nd Battalion

As Lesley says, we need more information.

I have moved this thread from the Navigating Brit-Gen forum to the Canada forum as you are seeking help with research.

Christina

[Helenmackay]

Yes, Edward was my great great grandfather. Rumour has it that his brother John was killed during the War of 1812, but no one can prove it. Don't know what happened with William and Henry. Was Edward born in Exeter?

[geneius]

FMP has 3 entry for VALLIS

Edward 1793 -1814 Peninsula Medal Roll 9th Foot received 4 clasps S.T.S.wire?

James 1815 Waterloo Medal Roll

John 1803 Naploeonic War Records ( Somerset) may not be yours.

[christanel]

There is this baptismal record which may match the military record in my post #3. I love the note in the transcription but the actual image is not available to view
This John Vallis's occupation is given as cord winder on his military record.

16 Aug 1776 John, son of a stranger on Topny (saith the midwife), which soon after appeared to be John, son of John Vallis.
Book Baptisms 1770--1812. (Baptism)
In the collection of Bruton, Somerset Parish Registers, 1681-1812

Christina

[Helenmackay]

I don't believe that Edward was old enough to have been in the Napoleonic wars and we have no proof, but the tale is that John was killed during the 1812 War in the battle of the Shannon and the Chesapeake - probably hearsay.

[Helenmackay]

The only information I have is regarding Edward - he married Janet Kerr in the 1820's and attained a farm in New Jerusalem, NB, which is now part of Camp Gagetown - a military training ground. Edward farmed, was killed in a fall from a horse in 1834. His son Samuel farmed the same land and had an extensive family - the eldest being another Edward who also farmed the same land and was a teacher.

[christanel]

Would like to know the area Edward, William, Henry and John Vallis came from in England. They arrived in Canada early 1800's - Edward settled in New Brunswick and died in 1834.

Just to take a step back for a minute. What is the relationship of these men to each other? Are they brothers? Father and sons? Nephews etc etc?

There is a tree on ancestry that has Henry Vallis baptized Evercreech 1794 son of John and Susannah (in my previous post) living and marrying in Evercreech and dying there in January 1871.

Christina

[Helenmackay]

My understanding is that they were brothers - I only know about my grandfather, Edward - but in his son, Samuel's family, and in my grandfather's family all four names have been used in each generation.
Helen