In search of Hugh

Hugh is an interesting character. In the account of the four boys, he is one of the ones that lands in Carlisle, and goes to South Carolina. There is a Find-a-Grave of his grave in New Castle that says he was a Revolutionary War soldier in the Cumberland County regiment. Cumberland County is Carlisle, so that's a clue. Perhaps our Hugh landed in Carlisle, joined this regiment, and somehow ended up dying in New Castle, after spending some time in South Carolina.

It's his early life that is a mystery. The Find-a-Grave says 1742, Scotland, but going on birth records alone, it's a mystery. I'd like him to be the brother of one of the other five, but I'd settle for cousin. Maybe he came over as cousin of the three boys that I can prove are brothers? But no. None of the Hughs born in Scotland anywhere near 1742 can be tied to what we know.

There are Hugh Wallaces being born all over Scotland of course. In our particular family they are scarce although the Cairnhill Wallaces in general are known for one famous Hugh. William did not seem to name any of his kids Hugh and neither did any of his brothers. I may not be done looking though.

Everybody wants to claim that Find-a-Grave Hugh in New Castle. That's because, as a Revolutionary War soldier, he's a hero. But he also fits well into their plans, because of his vague birth and family situation. There are a lot of Hughs he could be. But our two reasons for claiming him are 1) Cumberland County and 2) New Castle.

There isn't much on the "Carlisle Wallaces" mentioned by the BCHS as being started by John's older son William. Nothing on him either. Trail is thin. So far this Hugh is the only even vague connection that I have that these four boys landed in Carlisle. And why would they pick Carlisle in the first place? No idea. Maybe there are all kinds of things I just haven't found.

Back to the Hughs that were born in Scotland. Hughs were born in Aldearn (1738), Glasgow (1739), Cambuslang (1751), Dundonald (1744), Glasgow (1774), and Galston (1740). The problem is that their fathers aren't directly brothers of William. Maybe their mothers are related to our boys' mother(s)? It would help if that were more solid.

Somewhere I'll find a Hugh with related parents, and I'll know he's ours.