Family/Spouse: Hannah Wynne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Morning Post" Wednesday, 14 Jul 1819, page 3:
DUELS.
Carrick-on-Shannon, July 4.--- Saturday evening a meeting took place at Kilitaughart, within two miles of this town, between Captain Kisopp, late of the 20th Foot, and W. Peyton, Esq. jun. of Anna, in this County. Mr. Peyton's ball entered Captain Kirsopp's right hip, and lodged in his left groin; it was shortly afterwards extracted, but, we are sorry to say, with little hopes of the Captain's recovery.

--- "Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent" Saturday, 14 Oct 1848, page 3:
DEATHS. On Tuesday last, the 10th inst., at his family seat, Goldingtons, Herts, England, at a very advanced age, Wynne Peyton, Esq., for many years on the Medical Staff of the Honourable East India Company's Service, deeply regretted by his numerous family and friends; and lately at sea, on his passage home from India to this country, of fever, his grand-nephew, Wynne Peyton, Esq., Lieutenant same service, aged twenty-four years.

--- "Chelmsford Chronicle" Friday, 20 Oct 1848, page 3:
DIED. 10th inst. at Goldingtons, Herts, Wynne Peyton, Esq. aged 84.

--- "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar, 1861-1941" (1879, P, Ph, page 1 of 20):
Peyton Wynne Esq.
Personal Estate under 450.00l.
6 December.
Administration of the Personal Estate of Wynne Peyton formerly of Osnaburgh-street Regent's Park in the County of Middlesex but late of Goldingtons in the County of Hertford Esquire a Widower who died 10 October 1848 at Goldingtons left unadministered by Mary Teresa Peyton Spinster the Daughter only Next of Kin and sole Person entitled was granted at the Principal Registry to John Peyton of 34 Cavendish-square in the County of Middlesex a Retired Lieutenant-Colonel in Her Majesty's Army the sole Executor of the Will of the said Mary Teresa Peyton. Former Grant Prerogative Court of Canterbury November 1848.

--- "History of Hertfordshire" by John Edwin Cussans, 1879, page 114 and 116:
On the west of the south pier of chancel arch:---
In Memory of Wynne Peyton, Esqr Formerly President of the Medical Board at Madras; Who Died at Goldingtons in This Parish, the 10th October 1848, Aged 84 Years.

East of the north transept is the vault of Mr. Wynne Peyton, with an inscription as in the church.

Family/Spouse: Mary Needler. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wynne married Elizabeth "Eliza" Anne Josephine Robertson on 03 Jun 1809 in Bellary, Madras, India. Elizabeth was born on 15 Nov 1789; died on 29 Apr 1811 in India. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Catherine married Archibald Frazer in 1780. Archibald was born about 1751; died before 13 Aug 1835; was buried on 13 Aug 1835 in Ardcarne, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Jane Chambers in 1790. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married William Staton Ranson on 20 Jul 1825 in Kamptee, Madras, India. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "London Star" 28 Sep 1810:
At Bellary, Madras, March 12, the Lady of Wynne Peyton, Esq., Garrison Surgeon, of a daughter.

--- "Cambridge Independent Press" 1 Mar 1873, page 8:
Peyton.--- Feb. 24. at Brighton, Mary Teresa, only child of the late Wynne Peyton, Esq., formerly of Goldington Park, Herts.

--- "Pall Mall Gazette" 27 Feb 1873, page 3:
Feb. 24. Peyton, Mary T., daughter of the late Mr. W., formerly of Goldington Park, Herts, at Brighton.

--- "Oxford Journal" 6 Oct 1810, page 4:
At Bellary, Madras, the lady of Wynne Peyton, Esq., Garrison Surgeon, of a daughter.

--- "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941" (1873, P, Ph, page 1 of 20) --- seen on Ancestry.com:
Peyton Mary Teresa
Effects under 200l.
17 March. The Will of Mary Teresa Peyton late of 36 College-place Brighton in the County of Sussex Spinster who died 24 February 1873 at 36 College-place was proved at the Principal Registry by John Peyton of 34 Cavendish-square in the COunty of Middlesex a Lieutenant-Colonel in Her Majesty's 7th Regiment of Dragoon Guards the sole Executor.

Family/Spouse: Frances Carlton. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: French McDermott Roe. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anna Morgan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Edward married Mary Kirkwood on 04 Mar 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Archibald married Catherine Knott on 02 Mar 1829 in Ardcarne Parish Church, Ardcarne, Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Occupation: 1847, Magistrate (Springfield, Carrick-on-Shannon)

Notes:

--- "Royal Cornwall Gazette" Saturday, 12 Jul 1834, page 1:
GOLDEN EGGS. - NO FABLE. --- Eleven balls of gold were found a few days ago, by four men who were working in a field belonging to Wynne Peyton, of Carrick-on-Shannon, Esq. They were forming a furrow in a potato field, when the spade struck against a hard and brilliant substance, which was discovered to be a hollow ball of gold, about the size of a goose egg, and have a hole in each. The weight of the balls is 2-1/4lbs. --- Dublin Dispatch

--- "Roscommon & Leitrim Gazette" 19 Mar 1836, page 4:
DIED.
At the residence of Wynne Peyton, Esq., near Carrick-on-Shannon, G. McDermmott, Esq., formerly Paymaster of the Leitrim Militia.

--- "Bucks Herald" Saturday, 05 Dec 1874, page 8:
(Speaking of the catching of a large pike.)
I think the men who caught it were tenants of Mr. Wynne Peyton, of Springfield, near Carrick, and that Lieut.-Col. John Peyton, 7th Dragoon Guards, was his eldest son.

Wynne married Maria Eliza Coyne on 25 Oct 1824 in Kiltoghert Church, Ireland. Maria (daughter of James () Coyne, Esq) died on 16 Sep 1840 in Her residence near Carrick-on-Shannnon, Roscommon, Ireland; was buried in Ardcarne Churchyard (Old Church of Ireland). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "List of Inscriptions on Tombs or Monuments in Madras" by Julian Cotton, Vol. 1, 1905, page 235:
The Fort is now a melancholy ruin deserted except for the Port officer's bungalow. Till late in the last century Masulipatam or Bunder, to give it its popular native name, was the seaport where troops disembarked and took the high road for the Deccan stations. The town is a mile and a half from the Fort, a paved causeway across a swamp connecting the two.

Masulipatam Fort Cemetery
[Died] 12th Nov 1823
William Peyton
Captain William Peyton, 19th N.I.

(He married Miss Kitty Powney at Pondicherry, July 26th, 1813.)

William married Catherine "Kitty" Powney on 26 Jul 1813 in Pondicherry, India. Catherine was born about 1797; died before 07 Feb 1835 in India; was buried on 07 Feb 1835 in St. Mary's Church, Madras. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Fife Herald" 13 Feb 1884, page 8:
DIED. At Harrow Lodge, Ootacamund, Nilgherry Hills, on 6th utl., Colonel James Peyton, late of H.H. the Nizam's army, aged 84 years.

--- Burial Record:
Died: 6 Jan 1884
Name: James Peyton
Age: 84 years
Profession: Pensioned Establishment Hyderabad Contingent
Buried: 7 Jan 1884
Cause of Death: Effusion of the Brain

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Wynne married Mary Esther Dunnett on 29 Aug 1865 in Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Limerick Chronicle" 08 Dec 1847, page 3:
James, son of Wynne Peyton, Esq. of Springfield, near Carrick on Shannon.

--- "Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette" 4 Dec 1847, page 3:
On Tuesday, James, second son of Wynne Peyton, Esq., of Springfield, near Carrick-on-Shannon.

Notes:

Jane Peyton's 1856 obituary lists her as the second daughter of Wynne Peyton, Esq.

Other Events:

• Military Service: 1848, Joined the 18th Hussars
• Military Service: 21 Jul 1848, Promoted to Rank of Cornet in the 18th Hussars
• Military Service: 18 May 1849, Promoted to Rank of Lieutenant in the 18th Hussars
• Military Service: 03 Jun 1854, Captain in the Bombay Infantry
• Military Service: 31 Aug 1858, Promoted to Rank of Captain in the 18th Hussars
• Military Service: 30 Jul 1862, Major in the 106 Foot
• Military Service: 26 Apr 1863, Major in 23rd Native Infantry, Bombay Army
• Military Service: Aug 1863, With a Squadron of 18th Hussars at North Camp, Colchester
• Military Service: 28 Jul 1865, Major in 23rd Native Infantry, Bombay Army
• Military Service: 12 Sep 1866, Lieut.-Colonel in Staff Corps of the Bombay Army
• Military Service: 17 Apr 1869, Purchased Rank of Major in the 18th Hussars
• Military Service: 24 Apr 1869, Major in the 7th Dragoon Guards
• Military Service: Between 1871 and 1876, Commanding Officer of the 7th Dragoon Guards
• Military Service: 28 Jun 1871, Purchased Rank of Lt.-Col. in the 7th Dragoon Guards
• Military Service: 03 May 1876, Retirement from 7th Dragoon Guards (Bought Out)
• Probate: 15 Jun 1909, London, Middlesex

Notes:

--- "Aldershot Military Gazette" 26 Sep 1863, page 3:
Officers on Leave of Absence.
Captain Peyton. 18th Hussars, from 19th September to 8th October, 1863, on urgent private affairs.

--- "Homeward Mail from India, China and the East" 28 Jul 1866, page 10:
BY THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF
Fairlie, Major J.R., cadre 6th L.C.: order dated May 26, 1866, by the officer comdg. Wellington, appg. this officer to act as station staff officer, during the illness of Capt. J. Peyton, 18th Hussars, confd.

THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS HAVE LEAVE OF ABS.:---
Peyton, Capt. J., 18th Hussars, by the overland route.

--- "The Suffolk Chronicle" 05 Aug 1871, page 9:
The 7th Dragoon Guards, Colonel John Peyton, have received orders to hold themselves in readiness to move as soon as possible after the autumn manoeuvres to Norwich, Ipswich, and Colchester.

--- "Dover Express" 25 Aug 1871, page 4:
THE 7TH (PRINCESS ROYAL'S) DRAGOON GUARDS AND THE WEST KENT YEOMANRY
A portion of this tregiment had a field-day on Monday last with the Maidstone and Cobham troops of the West Kent Yeomanry. The Dragoon Guards were under the command of Col. Peyton, and the Yeomanry under Capt. Nicholson. The men belonging to the Dragoon Guards, consisting of 159 rank and file, Captains George and Rees, and seven subalterns, assembled about a quarter to nine in the morning, and marched to Boxley Warren, where they found a squadron of the West Kent Yeomanry awaiting their arrival. The troops formed in line and marched past by squadrons, trotted past by sections, and galloped past by wings. The troops then went through several maneouvres, and we need hardly say that they were performed in a masterly manner. After several advances and charges, Lieutenant-Colonel Peyton manoeuvred the troops on to the ground on which he intended to picket them, in columns of troops. The usual routine of stable duties took place, and the horses were watered. The trumpet then sounded for dinner, and the men were provided with beer, &c., by the liberality of Lieutenant-Colonel Peyton. The officers also partook of a luncheon. After dinner, on marching from the ground, the squadrons of Yeomanry headed the column from the Warren to the Chatham-road, where one troop diverged to Rochester, the band playing "Auld Lang Syne," and the men cheering most lustily. As each troop of the 7th Dragoon Guards came up and were recognised by Captain Nicholson, who had formerly been attached to this regiment, they cheered him vociferously. The regiment took the road to Maidstone, headed by the Maidstone troop, the band playing several cheerful airs.

--- "Morning Post" Thursday, 17 Oct 1872 (seen on British Newspaper Archive):
"Lieutenant-Colonel Peyton, 7th Dragoon Guards, has been instructed to proceed to Brocklesby, Lincolnshire, on the 30 inst., for the purpose of making his annual inspection of the Earl of Yarborough's Corps of Light Horse Volunteers."

--- "Truth" 04 Jul 1878, page 16:
KEMPTON PARK RACECOURSE
With the time-honoured institution of a dinner, at which there was a representative attendance of all classes whose business or pleasure leads them to feel an interest in all such undertakings, a new club-course on the lines of Sandown was declared to be opened last Saturday, though the first race-meeting will not be held there until the 18th of this month. There is still much to be done in preparing the Grand Stand for that occasion, and, probably, there will then be some incompleteness in the arrangements, but the course only wants slight modifications to make it one of the finest near London, and it is in capital order now. The park, with its broad stretches of pleasant pasturage and cool recesses shaded with grand old trees, is of ample area, and looks limitless, for there is nothing ot define the boundaries between it and the grand sweep of woodlands and parks on either hand. The arrangements are perfect in their way, the officials are courteous, and the programme is laid out on a liberal scale. With a railway-station within a few years, and ever accommodation provided for those who prefer the delights of the road -- which, by the way, is one of the pleasantest drives out of London -- there would seem to be no reason why Kempton Park should not become a favourite resort. Colonel Peyton is President, and in this capacity shows the genial qualities which endeared him to all his old comrades of the "Black Horse," and the Secretary of the Club is Mr. Seymour Portman.

--- "Burton Chronicle" 30 Jun 1881, page 8:
A want long felt in racing circles has just been supplied by the formation of a club in Bennet-street, St. James's, with the title of "the Racing Club." This club has been established under the auspices of some well-known and responsible racing men, including names such as Colonel Peyton and Captain Batchelor. The object of the club is to grant facilities to its members for the execution of commissions, and for backing horses at the closest prices on the spot, without having to wander forth east or west, to the Victoria Club, or Tattersall's or to Brewer's little establishment. With this view it is proposed to connect the club premises by telephone with all the great racing centres. So that in point of fact a man will be able to make a book on a race at the very last moment, after the numbers have been put up, should he prefer it, without every visiting the racecourse. A charge of two per cent is made on all winnings, except to owners, and five per cent when at starting prices.

--- "Western Evening Herald" 04 Jun 1897, page 3:
DERVISH ATTACK
ENGLISH OFFICER SEVERELY WOUNDED
The "Daily Mail" Cairo correspondent says: -- It is reported here that a smart skirmish has taken place near Merawi, the most advanced post on the Nile, between the Egyptian forces and a body of the Khalifa's troops. Captain Peyton, who is in command of the Egyptian cavalry, is said to have been severely wounded.
Captain Peyton, of the 15th Hussars, who is reported to be severely wounded in the fight with the dervishes, is a fine young soldier who has won golden opinions in the Egyptian cavalry. He was specially telegraphed for by the Sirdar when the campaign was undertaken last year, having been well known to him when serving in Cairo as the adjutant of the 7th Dragoon Guards. Captain Peyton was in all the engagements of the last year's business, and only a short time back he was sent up to Merawi in command of a couple of squadrons of Egyptian horse, being intended to lead the advance. The wound he has received is most likely from a spear, and is described as "severe."

Captain Peyton is the son of Colonel "Jack" Peyton, a veteran officer whose tall, commanding figure and fine presence are probably well-known to all Londoners. He was a very distinguished sabreur in his time, a great Orientalist, who did most gallant service in India, the friend and comrade of Nicholson and the Lawrences. He was colonel of the same regiment -- the 7th Dragoon Guards -- as that in which his son was adjutant quite lately.

--- "Mid Sussex Times" 21 Oct 1902, page 3:
Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Peyton, son of that popular old soldier Colonel "Jack" Peyton, has been appointed second in command of the 15th Hussars in India.

--- "The Times" (London) 19 May 1909, page 1 -- I have a digital copy of the page.
PEYTON. --- On the 18th May, at 10, Duke-street, St. James's, Colonel John Peyton, late Commanding 7th Dragoon Guards. R.I.P. Funeral. Kensal-green Roman Catholic Cemetery, 11:30a.m., Saturday, 22nd May. This is the only intimation.

--- "The Times" Thursday, May 20, 1909, page 13 --- seen on Times Digital Archive through Cleveland Library
OBITUARY.
COLONEL PEYTON.
Colonel John Peyton, whose death has occurred at 10, Duke-street, St. James's, was an officer who had seen a good deal of service in India and a veteran of the Mutiny.
Colonel Peyton served as an engineer officer on the Peshawur frontier in 1854-5, and remodelled the forts of Michnee, Shubkudder, and Abozai, between the Khajbar Pass and the Kabul River, in front of an enemy, his men having been on more than one occasion shot down at their work, and his predecessor, Lieutenant Bulnois, of the Bengal Engineers, was killed in the discharge of that duty. He was present at every engagement which took place with the hill tribes during the above period, and received the thanks of the Government for special services on the frontier of Tibet. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857-8 he was present at the Peshawur outbreaks and second in command of the 18th Penjab Irregulars, the only other European officers being all then severely wounded. He also narrowly escaped falling into the hands of the Sealkote mutineers at the engagement on the Ravee under General Nicholson. For his services he recieved the medal. He afterwards commanded the 7th Dragoon Guards, and retired in June, 1871.
Colonel William Eliot Peyton, D.S.O., who commanded the 15th Hussars, is his third son.
The funeral will take place at Kensal Green Roman Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, May 22, at 11:30 a.m.

--- "Eastern Evening News" 20 May 1909, page 3:
In the "Times" obituary of yesterday is recorded the death of Colonel ("Jack") Peyton, who commanded the 7th Dragoon Guards, and who made himself and his regiment immensely popular in Norwich when stationed here some 30 years ago. There are many citizens still living who will well remember, and with pleasure, Colonel Peyton, Captian Maxwell-Lyte, "Billy" Truman, and others. The funeral of Colonel Peyton will be at Kensal Green Roman Catholic Cemetery, 11.30 a.m., on Saturday.

--- "Army and Navy Gazette" 22 May 1909, page 15:
Col. John Peyton, formerly of the 7th Dragoon Guards, died on the 18th inst. at 10, Duke Street, St. James's, aged 80.

Obtaining his commission in the Indian Army as 2nd Lieutenant July 21, 1848, he became Lieutenant May 18, 1849. He served as engineer officer on the Peshawur Frontier in 1854-55, and remodelled the forts of Michnee, Shbkudder, and Abozai, between the Khyber Pass and Kabul River, in front of an enemy, his men having on more than one occasion been shot down at their work, and his predecessor, Lieut. Boulnois, of the Bengal Enginerrs, killed while on duty. Col. Peyton was present at every engagement which took place with the hill tribes during the above period, and subsequently was on special service on the frontier of Tibet, for which he received the thanks of the Government. During the Indian Mutiny he narrowly escaped falling into the hands of the Sealkote mutineers at the engagement at the Peshawur outbreak as second in command of the 18th Punjab Irregulars, the commanding officer and two other European officers present being all severely wounded (medal). His commission as Captian dated from Aug. 31, 1858, when the East India Company was broken up, and he then joined the 18th Hussars, which regiment was that year revived. He remained with the 18th Hussars until April 17, 1869, when he obtained a majority in the 7th Dragoon Guards. Becoming Lieutenant-Colonel June 28, 1871, he retired May 3, 1876, receiving the value of his commission. Col. Peyton had passed the interpreter's examination in Hindustani, and had taken degrees of high proficiency in the Urdu and Persian languages at the colleges of Calcutta and Madras, receiving a reward of £400. His son is Brig.-Gen. W.E. Peyton, D.S.O. (late 15th Hussars), who now commands the Meerut Cavalry Brigade.

--- "Truth" 26 May 1909, page 6:
Colonel John Peyton, who died last week, had a very distinguished career in India between 1854 and 1858. He received the thanks of Lord Dalhousie (then Governor-General) for his valuable services on the frontier of Tibet, and he was conspicuous on several occasions during the Mutiny. Colonel Peyton afterwards commanded the 7th Dragoon Guards for some years, but he was a comparatively young man when he retired from the Army. At one time hewas a well-known figure in sporting circles.

--- "Sporting Times" 29 May 1909, page 7:
Another death that we have to lament is of that fine soldier Colonel John Peyton, who was the first chairman of the Kempton Park Company. He began his soldiering in the 87th Royal Irish Fusiliers, and after a time in India exchanged into the 18th Hussars, from which regiment he again exchanged to the 7th Dragoon Guards, which he commanded for a number of years. In 1871 we were at the first meeting that was held in Paris after the war, and there noted the slovenly appearance of the French cavalry, one of whose officers we saw tumble over his own sword. On the following Tuesday Colonel Peyton came into Newmarket at the head of his regiment, which was marching to Norwich, and we were much struck with his magnificent soldierly appearance, as well as that of the regiment generally, in contrast to what we had seen in France. Colonel Peyton lived to see his son champion Man-at-Arms of the British Army and Colonel of the 13th Hussars. "Jack" Peyton, as he was familiarly called, retired from racing some years ago. The last meeting he attended was at Liverpool, staying at the Queen's Hotel, Manchester, in company with his old friends, the late Mr. Redfern, Captain Pigott, and the late Major Billington, who was known to his friends as "The Sealed Pattern." During the period when Colonel Peyton was more actively connected with racing, a little coterie dined together two or three times a week, when a frequent hose, or guest, was Parson Drake, who used to ride as "Mr. Ekard," and was a brother of "Squire" Drake, of Shardeloes. Other were Mr. Redfern, who for a long time was Father of the Turf, and Captain Pigott.

--- "The New Annual Army List for 1881" H.G. Hart, John Murray, 1881, page 624:
Lt. Colonel J. Peyton served as an Engineer Officer on the Peshawur Frontier in 1854-55, and remodelled the Forts of Michnee, Shubkudder, and Abozai, between the Khyber Pass and Cabool river, in front of an enemy, his men having on more than one occasion been shot down at their work, and his predecessor Lieut. Bulnois of the Bengal Engineers killed in discharge of that duty; was present at every engagement which took place with the Hill Tribes during the above period. Received the thanks of Government for special services on the frontier of Thibet. Served during the Indian mutiny of 1857-8 and narrowly escaped falling into the hands of the Sealkote mutineers at the engagement on the Ravee under General Nicholson; was present at the Peshawur outbreak as 2nd in Command of the 18th Punjaub Irregulars, the Commanding Officer, the Adjutant, and the Doing Duty Officer, the only other European officers present, being all three severely wounded (Medal). Lt. Colonel Peyton has passed the Interpreter's Examination in Hindostanee and taken degrees of high proficiency in the Oordoo and Persian languages at the Colleges of Calcutta and Madras, and received the reward --- 400 pounds.

John married Emily Georgiana Violet Pringle on 09 Jul 1861 in Oratory and St. Paul's, Knightsbridge. Emily (daughter of John Henry Pringle and Georgiana Ramsbottom) was born on 30 Dec 1839 in Covent Garden, London; was christened on 30 Apr 1840 in St. George's, Bloomsbury, Camden, London; died on 19 May 1866 in Wellington, Neilgherry Hills, India; was buried on 20 May 1866 in All Saints' Church, Coonoor, Nilgiris, India. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Elizabeth Wingate Henderson on 16 Jun 1868 in All Souls' Church, St. Marylebone, London. Elizabeth was born about 1836 in Somersetshire; died on 30 Oct 1882 in Rossbegh Lodge, Glenbeigh, Killarney. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Sussex Advertiser" Tuesday, 25 Nov 1856, page 6:
DEATHS. Peyton --- Nov. 20, at Woodside, Frant, Sussex, Jane, second daughter of Wynne Peyton, Esq., Carrick-on-Shannon, aged 27.

Notes:

In Wynne Chambers Peyton's 1860 obituary, it mentions that he is the fifth son of Wynne Peyton, Esq.

Other Events:

• Military Service: Between 11 and 14 Apr 1852, Attack on Rangoon
• Military Service: Dec 1850, Entered Indian Army
• Military Service: 1852, Distinguishes Himself in Burmese War
• Military Service: 19 May 1853, Assault and Capture of Bassoin
• Military Service: Dec 1862, Appointed to Madras Staff Corps
• Military Service: 1864, Captain, 9th Madras Native Infantry
• Military Service: 09 Dec 1870, Major, Madras S. C.
• Military Service: Jul 1881, Rank of Colonel
• Military Service: 1891, Rank of Major-General

Notes:

--- Birth date given on Pension paper.

--- "Dundee Advertiser" 26 Jul 1892, page 8:
In London, on the 21st July, Major-General William Peyton, Indian Staff Corps, second son of the late Wynne Cornwallis Peyton, of Springfield, County Roscommon, Ireland.

--- "London Daily News" Tuesday, 26 Jul 1892, page 6 :
Major-General William Peyton, of the Indian Staff Corps, who has just died in London, was the second son of the late Mr. Wynne Cornwallis Peyton, of Springfield, county Roscommon, Ireland, and was born in December, 1830. He entered the Indian Army in December, 1850, and took part in the Burmese war of 1852-3, being present during the operations before and at the attack on Rangoon from the 11th to the 14th April, 1852, and at the assault and capture of Bassoin on the 19th May, 1853, receiving the Burmese war medal with clasp for Pegu. He was also employed with field detachments on the Hyderabad frontier from November 16, 1858, to March 12, 1859. Appointed to the Madras Staff Corps in December, 1862, he had occupied the position of Deputy Conservator of Forests, Southern Division, Bombay, and was appointed a colonel in July, 1881, and major-general last year.

--- "The Times (London)" 25 Jul 1892, page 1:
On the 21st July, in London, Major-General William Peyton, Indian Staff Corps, second son of the late Wynne Cornwallis Peyton, of Springfield, county Roscommon, Ireland.

--- "Reading Mercury" Saturday, 06 Aug 1892, page 6:
Major-General William Peyton, of the Indian Staff Corps, has just died in India. In addition to other service he distinguished himself in the Burmese war of 1852.

--- "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar 1858-1966" (1892, P Ph, Page 1 of 11):
Peyton William of 8 Holles Street Middlesex major-general India Staff Corps died 21 July 1892 at Haslar House Beaumont Street Portlad Place Middlesex Administration London 14 September to John Peyton colonel late commanding the 7th Dragoon Guards
Effects 330l. 18s. 10d.

William married Ada Matilda Ramsbottom-Isherwood on 09 Feb 1864 in St. George, Hanover Square, London. Ada (daughter of James Ramsbottom and Emma Batson) was born on 27 Aug 1823 in London; was christened on 20 Nov 1825 in Clewer, Windsor, Berkshire; died on 21 Nov 1912; was buried on 25 Nov 1912 in St. Andrew's, Cobham, Surrey. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Freeman's Journal", 08 Jan 1861, page 3:
It is with much regret we record the death of the Rev. Wynne Peyton, late curate of Dysart; parish in this diocese. He died on Saturday night, 29th December, at his father's residence, near Drumlyon chapel, in the 29th year of his age. His death was not at all unexpected, he has been ill for the last two years, although labouring zealously on the mission up to a few months before his demise. He caught a severe cold after being removed about two years ago from Frenchpark in the depth of winter, and when beginning to recover he was removed from Frenchpark to Dysart, which brought on a relapse, and from that relapse he never rallied. Deceased was fifth son of Wynne Peyton, Esq., of Springfield. In early youth he gave signs of a vocation and was devoted, like another Samuel, by his pious mother to serve in God's Temple. He studied for several years in Cardinal Wiseman's college, and was sent after to the Irish College, Paris. Since his ordination he laboured like an Apostle during his short but brillian career, and the example of zeal he set will be long remembered by all who knew him. He was a man of promise and of talent. In him the diocese of Elphin has lost one of her most devoted priests. There was a solemn requiem mass on Monday for the Rev. Mr. Peyton, at which the Rev. Michael O'Beirne, C.C., Croghan, was celebrant; Very Rev. Dr. Dawson, deacon, and Rev. Mr. Fitzgerald (Carrick-on-Shannon), sub-deacon, assisted by the neighbouring clergy. He was interred on New Year's Day in Ardcarne churchyard, where his beloved mother reposed, and we have not witness for a long time past so large a concourse of people at any funeral, nor such manifestations of real, genuine, heart-felt sorrow. --- May he rest in peace. --- Roscommon Herald.

--- "Freeman's Journal", 15 Jan 1861, page 3:
DEATH OF THE REV. W. PEYTON, C.C. --- We sincerely regret to have to record the death of the Rev. Wynne Peyton, late curate of Dysart, in this diocese. One of the most amiable of men, and an indefatigable minister of God, the death of this young clergyman is deeply mourned by all who had the happiness of his acquaintance, and by none more than by the poor, who were so much indebted to his active benevolence. The lamented gentleman, whose death took place on the 29th ult., at his father's residence, Drumlyon, was for some time labouring under illness, and in consequence was unable to undertake active duty for two or three months to his decease. On the 31st viz., there was a solemn requiem mass for this lamented clergyman, the Rev. Mr. O'Beirne, C.C., Killucan, as a priest celebrant; the Very Rev. Dr. Dawson, V.G., as deacon; and the Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald, subdeacon. The funeral took place on New Year's Day, when the mortal remains of the Rev. Mr. Peyton were interred in the churchyard of Ardcarna; the sincere regrets of those present testifying to the real worth of this excellent clergyman who has gone to reap the reward of the good and faithful servant. --- Sligo Champion.

Notes:

--- "Roscommon and Leitrim Gazette" 19 May 1849, page 3:
DIED. On Monday last, of influenza, at Springfield, near Carrick-on-Shannon, George, fourth son of Wynne Peyton, Esq., of said place.

--- "Limerick Chronicle" 23 May 1849, page 3:
At Springfield, near Carrick-on-Shannon, George, son of Wynne Peyton, Esq.

--- Listed in an 1840 Chancery Case as George McDermott Peyton, minor son of Wynne Peyton and Maria E Peyton.

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Baptism entry is in on 14 Dec 1835 and 15 Jan 1835, same entry on two days.

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--- Godparents listed on Christening Record as James Coyne and Catherine Graham

--- "The Argus" (Melbourne, Vic), 11 Oct 1920, page 1:
PEYTON. --- On the 8th October, at her residence, "Roubaix", Black street, Middle Brighton, Alice Margaret, widow of Francis Peyton, Melbourne, and daughter of the late Henry Jones, Bendigo.

--- "The Argus" (Melbourne, Vic), 17 Nov 1893, page 1:
The Friends of the late Mr Francis Peyton are informed that his remains will be interred in the Brighton Cemetery.
The Funeral will leave his late residence, Purno, Black-street, Middle Brighton, on Saturday, the 18th inst., at 2:30p.m.
A.A. Sleight, Undertaker, 182 Collins-street.

--- "Morning Bulletin" (Rockhampton, Qld), 24 Nov 1893, page 5 :
The news of the death of Mr. Francis Peyton, says the Melbourne "Argus" of Saturday last has been received in town with much regret. The deceased gentleman was fifty-two years of age, and was a colonist of nearly thirty-six years standing. About fifteen or sixteen years ago he became associated with the firm of Messrs. Peyton, Dowling, and Co., which succeeded to the former business of Messrs. R. and S. Gibbs, but about three years ago he retired from active business. He was also interested in pastoral pursuits in Queensland. Mr. Peyton was distinguished for his high sense of honour, and was held in universal esteem by all with whom he came into contact.

--- "The Argus" (Melbourne, Vic) 21 December 1893:
Application for probate of the will of Francis Peyton, deceased, late of the firm of Peyton, Dowling, and Co., is being made bu the Trustees, Executers, and Agency Company Limited, the execturo appointed under the will. The date of the testator's death was 16th November last. By his will, which was executed on the 10th February, 1893, he bequeaths to his wife all his household furniture and effects, a legacy of 500 pounds, and his shares in the Metropolitan Gas Company, free from the liability thereon if any; to his friend George Chisholm he leaves the sum of 500 pounds; to Stanley Jackson, Gordon Jackson and Norman Jackson, sons of William Bell Jackson, formerly a partener of his in the firm of Peyton, Dowling, and Co., each 200 pounds. The income of his estate he directs to be paid to his wife during her life, and subject thereto in trust for his children in equal shares, in default of children to his three nephews, Guy Wynne Peyton, Ivor Elliott Peyton, and William Elliott Peyton, in equal shares. The estate is valued at 7,478 pounds 5 shillings 8d., all personally

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--- "Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent" Saturday, 14 Oct 1848, page 3:
DEATHS. On Tuesday last, the 10th inst., at his family seat, Goldingtons, Herts, England, at a very advanced age, Wynne Peyton, Esq., for many years on the Medical Staff of the Honourable East India Company's Service, deeply regretted by his numerous family and friends; and lately at sea, on his passage home from India to this country, of fever, his grand-nephew, Wynne Peyton, Esq., Lieutenant same service, aged twenty-four years.