Charles Tryon (abt. 1784 - bef. 1826)

Born about 1784 in England

Ancestors

Husband of Mary Alsager (Sheridan) Tryon — married 14 Jan 1819 in St Marylebone, Westminster, England

Descendants

Died before 23 Mar 1826 before about age 42 in Alsager, Cheshire, England

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Biography

No record of his birth has been found, so far, but he is the son of George Tryon and Elizabeth Wingfield based on the will of his brother William. William names all of his siblings in age order twice in his will and Charles is before Sarah. This also fits with his birth year based on age at death. He married Mary Alsager Sheridan in 1819 ^[1] and they had four children. He died in 1826, age 42.

He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the 88th Connaught Rangers and Assistant Adjutant General in the Peninsular and American Wars ^[2].

From History of the Peninsular War

15th July 1812 (marching about the Salamanca plains)

By good chance the CIC had earlier given orders for Packenham's 3rd Division to march in a broad arc taking a position of reserve far out to his right rear on the day of the great battle. When Marmont allowed his most forward Divisions effectively marching across his enemy's front, to take ground at a speed which disconnected them from their supports Packenham's Division was thus ideally placed to begin an attack in the classic oblique order, with his other Divisions able to fall upon each enemy flank in overpowering numbers as they went down the line. For Wallace's Brigade this would involve a long approach march over a wide open countryside where it was possible to draw out the battalions from column to contiguous line whilst still in full motion, the enemy upon coming into range would have an advantage of slightly higher ground but not of formation. First casualties in the ranks of 1/88th would be felt from hastily placed enemy artillery fire soon to be augmented by a broad band of voltigeurs coming on at the run, none of this could deter the steady advance to close quarters, Major Murphy was shot dead in front of his men and the sight of his horse, dragging him along their line by its stirrup did just enough to arouse the ire of his men to full pitch so that when Packenham gave the order to charge the result was never in doubt. Captain William Hogan and 11 of his men were killed and as the enemy reeled back in confusion on came the whole Division to complete a devastating rout, Captain Walter Adair, Lieutenants Kingsmill, Frederick Meade, William Nickle, Charles Tryon and 110 men were wounded as they pursued the fugitives ever further, continuing obliquely across to disorder more and more formations until the day was won.^[3]

From the London Gazette

Horse-Guards, June 1, 1814.

The Prince Regent has been graciously pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majest, to command, that, in consideration of the distinguished services of the troops engaged in the battles in the Pyrenees, from the 28th July to the 2d of August 1813 ; of the Nivelle, on the 10th of November 1813 ; and at the siege and capture of St. Sebastian, in August and September 1813, the undermentioned Officers present upon those memorable occasions, shall enjoy the privilege of bearing badges of distinction, in conformity to the rebulations published on the 7th of October last, viz : [under the heading BATTLES IN THE PYRENEES] Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Tryon (88th Foot), Assistant Adjutant General.^[4]

List of Army Staff in Canada

Adjutant General's Department, Col Edward Baynes, Glengarry Light Infantry, Adjutant General; Assistant Adjutant-Generals includ Bvt. Lt.-Colonel Charles Tryon, Capt. 88th [Connaught Rangers], 8 Aug. [18]14.^[5]

Charles was buried in Alsager, Cheshire on 23 Mar 1826 ^[6].

His will was very short and left all to his wife. It was probated on 26 Sep 1826 ^[7].

Sources

1. ↑ Charles Tryon Esq in the London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936, Marriage Date: 14 Jan 1819, Marriage Place: St Marylebone, Westminster, England, Spouse: Mary Alsager Sheridan
2. ↑ http://www.alsager.com/tour/history/mcewen.htm
3. ↑ Notes on Wellington’s Peninsular Regiments: 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)
4. ↑ The London Gazette, Part 2 (1814), p 1851
5. ↑ Irving, L. Homfray (1908) Officers of the British Forces in Canada during the War of 1812-1815, Canadian Military Institute, p. 4
6. ↑ Cheshire, England, Select Bishop's Transcripts, 1576-1933 FHL Film Number 1595460 (Ancestry.com)
7. ↑ England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858: The National Archives; Kew, England; Prerogative Court of Canterbury and Related Probate Jurisdictions: Will Registers; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1717 (Ancestry.com)