Companies of the 78th Regiment, 1763

In the frozen silence of a snow-laced forest, four Highland soldiers press forward, their breath sharp in the biting air. A Union Jack unfurls defiantly above the scene, gripped by a screaming officer whose coat flutters like a banner of vengeance. Behind them, a log cabin erupts in flame—its blaze a shocking defiance against the cold, mirrored in the icy stream that slices through the snow. Rifles are raised, kilts stiffened by frost, their eyes locked on unseen foes. Fire and frost converge in this charged moment—an unyielding clash of loyalty, destruction, and survival at the edge of an empire’s wilderness. (Jeffrey Campbell, Echoes of Fire and Frost, 2025)

Companies of the 78th Regiment, 1763

As early as March 1759, Colonel Fraser’s 78th Highlanders numbered over 1,500 men and women, organized into 14 companies, each led by a commissioned officer. By 1763, that figure had decreased significantly, with the regiment reduced to just under 900 personnel. While comprehensive muster rolls from the early years—including full lists of soldier names—are no longer available, it is during the later stages of the war that we finally begin to see documentation identifying the individuals who served in what is now regarded as one of the most pivotal military campaigns in early North American history.

For centuries, muster rolls have played a central role in military administration. Beyond simply listing names within a company, battalion, or regiment, they often included a “record of events” summarizing a unit’s activities. Their primary purpose was to capture key information such as personnel identity, numbers, condition, equipment status, and pay eligibility—critical data used for effective oversight of the British Army. Rolls were typically generated at the time of a regiment’s formation and updated on a monthly, bimonthly, or semiannual basis until the unit was disbanded. There are even accounts of officers “padding the rolls”—reporting more men than were actually present—in order to draw additional rations at month’s end.

The earliest surviving subsistence rolls for the 78th Highlanders, which recorded discharge dates and rations allocated to each soldier, are dated 19 July 1763, followed by a second set in August. Though not without errors—hardly surprising when accounting for nearly 900 names—these documents represent the official discharge roster at the time of the regiment’s disbandment and remain a vital resource for researchers today.

Colonel Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 1763

     - Colonel Fraser's Company
     - Major James Abercrombie's Company
     - Major John Campbell's Company
     - Captain John McDonell's Company
     - Captain Hugh Cameron's Company
     - Captain Archibald Campbell's Company
     - Captain John Fraser's Company
     - Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
     - Captain John Nairn's Company
     - Captain Hugh Fraser's Company
     - Captain Hugh Montgomerie's Company
     - Captain Alexander McLeod's Company
     - Captain Ranald McDonell's Company
     - Captain Alexander Wood's Company

Works Cited:

“Revolutionary War Rolls, 1894-1913.” National Archives Catalog, War Department, National Archives, Washington, D.C., 1947, catalog.archives.gov/id/602384.

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018.

The Colonel's Company

In this gripping scene from the Seven Years’ War, three British soldiers struggle through a freezing, turbulent river under the harsh light of dawn. At the forefront, a wounded man screams in agony, blood streaking his face as icy water churns around him. Beside him, a Highland soldier in full regalia—with a red vest under his open coat—bellows with rage, musket at the ready. A British officer behind them shouts commands, his face contorted with urgency. Mist rises from the pine-lined shore, where a shattered canoe drifts. Every detail, from the clenched fists to the burning eyes, pulses with raw survival. (Jeffrey Campbell, Cry of the Highland Tide, 2025)

The Colonel's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Colonel Fraser's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

The Colonel's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

1. Sergeant Donald Grey
2. Sergeant Donald Fraser
3. Sergeant Alexander Fraser
4. Corporal John Grant
5. Corporal Thomas Ried
6. Corporal Thomas Fraser
7. Drummer Thomas Gunn
8. Private William Anderson
9. Private Alexander Cameron
10. Private Alexander Cameron
11. Private Thomas Cameron
12. Private William Cameron
13. Private John Cameron
14. Private Donald Cameron
15. Private William Cameron
16. Private William Cameron
17. Private Donald Cameron
18. Private Donald Cameron
19. Private Donald Cameron
20. Private Donald Cameron
21. Private Donald Cameron
22. Private Donald Cameron
23. Private Alexander Cameron
24. Private John Fraser
25. Private John Fraser
26. Private John Fraser
27. Private John Fraser
28. Private John Fraser
29. Private Alexander Fraser
30. Private Thomas Fraser
31. Private Thomas Fraser
32. Private Thomas Fraser
33. Private Hugh Fraser
34. Private William Forbes
35. Private John Gunn
36. Private Thomas Maitland
37. Private Donald McBain
38. Private John McBain
39. Private William McDonald
40. Private Alexander McDonald
41. Private Alexander McDonell
42. Private Peter McDonell
43. Private Donald McDonell
44. Private Peter McGregor
45. Private Murdoch McKenzie
46. Private Donald McKenzie
47. Private Donald McKenzie
48. Private Colin McKay
49. Private Alexander McKay
50. Private Alexander McKay
51. Private Evan McPhie
52. Private Hugh Ross
53. Private Alexander Ross
54. Private John Ried
55. Private Robert Robinson
56. Private Walter Simpson
57. Private William Stewart
58. Private Donald Thompson
59. Mary Kennedy
60. Ann Simpson

Time of Entry: Aug. 29, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 7

61. Private D. Cummins

Time of Entry: Aug. 30, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 14

62. Captain-Lieutenant Donald McBain
63. Lieutenant Simon Fraser
64. Ensign Malcolm Fraser

Time of Entry: Sep. 6, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 7

65. Surgeon Mate Donald Morrison

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018.

Major James Abercrombie's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Major James Abercrombie's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Major James Abercrombie's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763

1. Sergeant John Campbell
2. Sergeant Duncan McPhie
3. Drummer John McDonell
4. Corporal Finley Fraser
5. Corporal Donald McKenzie
6. Corporal Allen Shaw
7. Private John Anderson
8. Private Niel Beaton
9. Private John Clarke
10. Private Donald Cameron
11. Private Donald Fraser
12. Private Donald Fraser
13. Private John Fraser
14. Private John Fraser
15. Private John Fraser
16. Private Alexander Fraser
17. Private Alexander Fraser
18. Private James Fraser
19. Private James Fraser
20. Private Hugh Fraser
21. Private Hugh Fraser
22. Private Duncan Fraser
23. Private William Fraser
24. Private David Fullerton
25. Private Archibald Henderson
26. Private Duncan Kennedy
27. Private John McDonald
28. Private John McDonald
29. Private Donald McDonald
30. Private Donald McDonald
31. Private Alexander McKay
32. Private Donald McPhie
33. Private John McLeod
34. Private Andrew McCulloch
35. Private Colin McCulloch
36. Private Evan McLachlin
37. Private Alexander Mckenzie
38. Private Duncan McKenzie
39. Private Chr. McKenzie
40. Private Gregor McGregor
41. Private John McMillan
42. Private Evan McMillan
43. Private Peter McIntyre
44. Private Alexander McPherson
45. Private Niel McArthur
46. Private William McGillivrae
47. Private James McCulloch
48. Private Thomas Ross
49. Private Donald Ross
50. Private Hugh Shaw
51. Private John Summer
52. Elizabeth McDonald
53. Chr. Fraser
54. Jean McCulloch
55. Major James Abercrombie
56. Lieutenant John Chisholm
57. Ensign Keneth McCulloch
58. Private George McAdam
59. Private Angus McPherson
60. Private Evan McBean
61. Private Archibald Henderon
62. Hugh Tulloch

An additional victual report dated 17 August 1762, while the major and his company were garrisoned, most likely at Berthier-sur-Mer, designated as regimental headquarters on the South Shore of the Saint-Lawrence River. The approximately 20 or so missing men from the report were sent on detachment for the month, which might have included general working party duties to repair roads, clean brush, etc. [TNA, T1/414].

1. Major James Abercrombie

2. Lieutenant John Chissolm

3. Serjeant John Campbell

4. Serjeant Duncan McPhie

5. Corporal Finley Fraser

6. Corporal Allen Shaw

7. Drummer John McDonald

8. Private Niel Beaton

9. Private John Clarke

10. Private John Clarke

11. Private Donald Cameron

12. Private John Fraser

13. Private Alex Fraser

14. Private James Fraser

15. Private James Fraser

16. Private Hugh Fraser

17. Private Hugh Fraser

18. Private Duncan Fraser

19. Private Willm. Fraser

20. Private David Fullerton

21. Private Archd. Henderson

22. Private Dond. McDonald

23. Private Dond. McDonald

24. Private Colin McCulloch

25. Private Evan McLachlin

26. Private Alex McKenzie

27. Private Duncan Mckenzie

28. Private [?] McKenzie

29. Private Gregor McGregor

30. Private John McMillan

31. Private Evan McMillan

32. Private Peter McIntyre

33. Private Alex McPherson

34. Private Angs. McPherson

35. Private Peter McNiel

36. Private Niel McArthur

37. Jane McCulloch

38. Eliz McDonald

39. Cath Fraser

40. Private James Fraser

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 19 December 2022.

Major John Campbell's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Major John Campbell's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Additionally, it is strongly suggested then-Captain John Campbell enlisted at least 70 of his original recruits at Glasgow, Scotland. See Editorials page entry dated Saturday, February 26, 1757 (The Newcastle Weekly Courant.)

Major John Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Lieutenant John McDonell
2. Lieutenant James Henderson
3. Chaplin Robert McPherson
4. Surgeon Lachlin McPherson
5. Sergeant John McAllum
6. Sergeant George Thomson
7. Sergeant William Fraser
8. Corporal John Campbell
9. Corporal Duncan McFarlane
10. Corporal Allan Cameron
11. Drummer Donald McDonald
12. Drummer Donald Black
13. Private Archibald Buchanan
14. Private Donald Campbell
15. Private Duncan Campbell
16. Private Collin Campbell
17. Private Keneth Cameron
18. Private Angus Cameron
19. Private Alexander Cameron
20. Private Evan Cameron
21. Private Donald Cameron
22. Private Donald Cameron
23. Private John Clarke
24. Private John Duffie
25. Private John Ferguson
26. Private Roderick Ferguson
27. Private Malcolm Ferguson
28. Private Andrew Ferguson
29. Private Duncan Ferguson
30. Private William Fraser
31. Private William Grubb
32. Private Duncan Gillis
33. Private John Gray
34. Private Colin Henderson
35. Private Donald Henderson
36. Private Peter Hill
37. Private John Kennedy
38. Private John Kennedy
39. Private James Lamb
40. Private John Livingston
41. Private Donald McDonald
42. Private John McMillan
43. Private Donald McMillan
44. Private John McKinin 
45. Private John McArthur
46. Private Alexander McArthur
47. Private Donald McArthur
48. Private Allen McArthur
49. Private Allen McDougall
50. Private Donald McCulcan
51. Private John McKenzie
52. Private Keneth McKenzie
53. Private Lachlin McQuarry
54. Private Donald McIlnay
55. Private Robert Monro
56. Private John Monro
57. Private Donald Innes
58. Private Donald McIntyre
59. Private Duncan McIntyre
60. Private John McNicol
61. Private Malcolm McLeod
62. Private Keneth McLeod
63. Private Duncan McLachlin
64. Private Lachlin Sinclair
65. Private Donald Thompson
66. Private Donald Thompson
67. Margaret Gillis
68. Jennet McKenzie
69. Mary Campbell

Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

70. Private Thomas Campbell

Soldiers' notes.

-- A regimental court-martial scheduled for 6 September 1762 to try Donald Cameron, soldier in Major [John] Campbell's Company. No further information provided. [Captain John Nairne, "Order Books, 1762." LAC, R5991-0-3-E, MG23-GIII 23].

10. Ibid., Allan Cameron appointed corporal 17 May 1762 in room of Duncan McIntyre who "resigned of his own accord." 

45. Ibid., John McArthur scheduled for court-martial 11 June 1762. "...Confin'd for Stealling a Shirt for John Douglas Merchant." 

63. Ibid., Court of Inquiry to sit 18 October 1762 on Duncan McLachin of Major Campbell's Company.

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 11 November 2022.

Captain John McDonell's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Captain John McDonell's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Captain John McDonell's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Lieutenant Archibald McAllester
2. Lieutenant Alexander Fraser
3. Sergeant Daniel Campbell
4. Corporal Donald Fraser
5. Corporal John McMillan
6. Corporal William Porterfield
7. Drummer James Hamilton
8. Drummer Thomas Fraser
9. Private Alexander Baine
10. Private John Cameron
11. Private John Cameron
12. Private Duncan Cameron
13. Private Donald Cameron
14. Private Donald Cameron
15. Private David Campbell
16. Private Andrew Canvan
17. Private Andrew Calder
18. Private John Chisholm
19. Private Alexander Dunbar
20. Private John Fisher
21. Private Donald Forbes
22. Private John Fraser
23. Private John Fraser
24. Private John Fraser
25. Private Hugh Fraser
26. Private William Fraser
27. Private Alexander Ferguson
28. Private John Ferguson
29. Private William Gow
30. Private Lewis Grant
31. Private John Livingston
32. Private William Harley
33. Private Ranald Thomson
34. Private James Lawson
35. Private Alexander McCauley
36. Private Allen McArthur
37. Private John McKay
38. Private Phanis Knowles
39. Private Archibald McDougall
40. Private John McDonell
41. Private James McDonell
42. Private Donald McDonell
43. Private John McDonell
44. Private John McDonell
45. Private John McDonell
46. Private John McDonell
47. Private Even McDonell
48. Private Alexander McDonell
49. Private Alexander McDonell
50. Private Alexander McDonell
51. Private Samuel McDonell
52. Private Angus McIntosh
53. Private John McIntyre
54. Private Alexander McLeod
55. Private Evan McMillan
56. Private Duncan McMillan
57. Private Angus McNiel
58. Private Roderick McNiel
59. Private John McPherson
60. Private Even McGillvray
61. Private Alexander Monro
62. Private Robert Morris
63. Private William Mills
64. Private Donald Ross
65. Private Alexander Tolmie
66. Private Peter McGregor
67. Betty McMillan

Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

68. [Serjeant] James Thompson
69. Private Angus McDonell
70. Private Donald Cameron
71. Private Angus Cameron
72. Private Peter McKay
73. Private Niel McPhie
74. Private Peter Stuart

Six Companies at Quebec

The following additional victual reports for Captain John McDonell's Company have been become available for consultation. His was one of five additional companies garrisoned at Quebec during the latter part of the conflict, which also included the companies of Major John Campbell, Captain Alexander Campbell, Captain Hugh Cameron, Captain Hugh Montgomery, and Captain John Fraser.

Captain John McDonell's Company
Time of Entry: July 19, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Lieutenant Archibold McAlester

2. Lieutenant Alexr. Fraser

3. Serjeant Danl. Campbell

4. Serjeant James Thompson

5. Corporal Donald Fraser

6. Corporal John McMillan

7. Corporal William Porterfield

8. Drummer James Hamilton

9. Drummer Thomas Fraser

10. Private Alexr. Baine

11. Private John Cameron

12. Private Duncan Cameron

13. Private Dond. Cameron

14. Private Dond. Cameron

15. Private David Campbell

16. Private Andw. Calder

17. Private Andw. Canvan

18. Private John Chissolm

19. Private John Fisher

20. Private Dond. Forbes

21. Private John Fraser

22. Private John Fraser

23. Private John Fraser

24. Private Hugh Fraser

25. Private William Fraser

26. Private Alexr. Ferguson

27. Private John Ferguson

28. Private William Hartley

29. Private William Gow

30. Private Lewis Grant

31. Private Rond. Johnston

32. Private John Livingston

33. Private James Lawson

34. Private Allan McArthur

35. Private Alexr. McAuley

36. Private John McKay

37. Private Phelex Knowles

38. Private Archd. McDougal

39. Private Donald McDonell

40. Private Alexr. Dunbar

41. Private James McDonell

42. Private Alexr. McDonell

43. Private Alexr. McDonell

44. Private Alexr. McDonell

45. Private Samuel McDonell

46. Private John McDonell

47. Private John McDonell

48. Private John McDonell

49. Private John McDonell

50. Private John McDonell

51. Private Evan McDonell

52. Private Evan McGilavrie

53. Private Peter McGregor

54. Private Angus McIntosh

55. Private John McIntyre

56. Private Alexr. McLeod

57. Private Evan McMillan

58. Private Duncan McMillan

59. Private Angus McNeal

60. Private Rodrick McNeal

61. Private John McPhersob

62. Private Alexr. Munro

63. Private Robt. Morris

64. Private Willm. Milles

65. Private Dond. Ross

66. Private Alexr. Tolmie

67. Mrs. Millan

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 21 November 2022.

Captain Hugh Cameron's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Captain Hugh Cameron's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Captain Hugh Cameron's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Hugh Cameron
2. Lieutenant Malcolm Fraser
3. Lieutenant Robert Menzies
4. Ensign James McQueen
5. Sergeant Allan Cameron
6. Sergeant George McKenzie
7. Sergeant Gilbert Anderson
8. Corporal Roderick Fraser
9. Corporal Evan Cameron
10. Drummer Duncan McKenzie
11. Private John Beaton
12. Private Evan Cameron
13. Private Evan Cameron
14. Private Evan Cameron
15. Private John Cameron
16. Private John Cameron
17. Private John Cameron
18. Private Donald Cameron
19. Private Donald Cameron
20. Private William Cameron
21. Private John Campbell
22. Private William Chisholm
23. Private Alexander Fraser
24. Private James Fraser
25. Private Jeremiah Fraser
26. Private John Fraser
27. Private Alexander Fletcher
28. Private John Gibbon
29. Private John Hutchinson
30. Private James Hunter
31. Private John Lowe
32. Private John McGillivrae
33. Private John McDonald
34. Private John McDonald
35. Private Alexander McDonald
36. Private Duncan McCraw
37. Private Duncan McDonald
38. Private Robert McDonald
39. Private Alexander McDougal
40. Private John McIntyre
41. Private Lachlin McIntyre
42. Private Alexander McKenzie
43. Private David McLea
44. Private John McPhie
45. Private Evan McMillan
46. Private Evan McMillan
47. Private Duncan McMillan
48. Private Robert McKinn
49. Private John McFarlane
50. Private Alexander Murray
51. Private Willam Nichols
52. Private John Ross
53. Private James Rhind
54. Private Alexander Ramsey
55. Private George Stuart
56. Private George Sutherland
57. Private George Thomson
58. Private Donald Williamson
59. Elizabeth Hunter
60. Mary McDonald

Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

61. Private Donald McIntyre
62. Private Duncan McRaw
63. Private James Taylor

Time of Entry: Sep. 6, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 7

64. John Lamb
65. Donald Gunn
66. William Cameron
67. Dougal Campbell

Soldiers' notes.

28. Most likely the same soldier; court-martial scheduled 8 June 1762 for John McGibbon, soldier in Captain Cameron's Company.  [Captain John Nairne, "Order Books, 1762." LAC, R5991-0-3-E, MG23-GIII 23]. 

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 25 November 2022.

Captain Archibald Campbell's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Captain Archibald Campbell's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Captain Archibald Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

1. Sergeant John Watson
2. Sergeant James Robertson
3. Sergeant Daniel McAlpin
4. Corporal James Gow
5. Corporal John Campbell
6. Corporal Hector Ross
7. Drummer Simon Fraser
8. Drummer Donald McGillivray
9. Private John Buchanan
10. Private Roderick Baine
11. Private John Browne
12. Private Donald Black
13. Private William Campbell
14. Private Angus Campbell
15. Private William Campbell
16. Private Duncan Campbell
17. Private Donald Campbell
18. Private Donald Campbell
19. Private Evan Cameron
20. Private John Cameron
21. Private John Chisholm
22. Private John Fraser
23. Private John Fraser
24. Private Alexander Fraser
25. Private James Fraser
26. Private Simon Fraser
27. Private Angus Fletcher
28. Private John Gordon
29. Private David Gallahan
30. Private Alexander Johnston
31. Private James Knight
32. Private John McCallum
33. Private John McKenzie
34. Private Roderick McKenzie
35. Private Duncan McCraw
36. Private John McPherson
37. Private John McPherson
38. Private Alexander McPherson
39. Private Donald McPherson
40. Private Donald Gibbon
41. Private Alexander McDonell
42. Private Donald McDonell
43. Private Evan McDonell
44. Private Donald McLeod
45. Private John McIntosh
46. Private John McIntosh
47. Private Peter McGregor
48. Private Duncan McNicol
49. Private Donald Cuthbert
50. Private Lachlin McIntosh
51. Private Alexander McArthur
52. Private John McDougal
53. Private William Rose
54. Private Arthur Rose
55. Private William Ross
56. Private John Robertson
57. Private Alexander Smith
58. Catharine McNicol
59. Catharine Noble
60. Catharine Ross
61. Private James Black

Time of Entry: Aug. 30, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 14

62. Captain Archibald Campbell
63. Lieutenant Arthur Rose
64. Ensign Alexander Campbell
65. Private Lachlin McPherson
66. Private James Campbell
67. Private Duncan McNicoll
68. Private Duncan McDougal
69. Private John McBain
70. Private John McCarter
71. Private Finlay Monro
72. Private Hugh Monro
73. Private George Noble

Time of Entry: Sep. 5, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 7

74. Private James Smith
75. Private James Wright
76. Private John McLeod

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Captain John Fraser's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Captain John Fraser's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Captain John Fraser's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain John Fraser
2. Lieutenant Alexander Cameron
3. Lieutenant Alexander Fraser
4. Corporal James McDonald

Time of Entry: Aug. 29, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 14

5. Corporal Alexander Kennedy

Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

6. Corporal James Sutherland
7. Drummer Thomas Fraser
8. Private Benjamin Allen
9. Private Alexander Cameron
10. Private Alexander Cameron
11. Private William Cameron
12. Private Murdoch Cameron
13. Private Hector Cameron
14. Private John Chisholm
15. Private John Chisholm
16. Private William Chisholm
17. Private William Chisholm
18. Private Keneth Chisholm
19. Private John Fraser
20. Private John Fraser
21. Private John Fraser
22. Private John Fraser
23. Private John Fraser
24. Private William Fraser
25. Private William Fraser
26. Private Alexander Fraser
27. Private Donald Fraser
28. Private Simon Fraser
29. Private Hugh Fraser
30. Private John Forbes
31. Private James Forsythe
32. Private John Innes
33. Private James Lawson
34. Private Hugh McTormet
35. Private Alexander McBain
36. Private Alexander McTavish
37. Private Duncan McTavish
38. Private Hugh McTavish
39. Private Tavish McTavish
40. Private Niel McDonald
41. Private John McDonell
42. Private Donald McDonell
43. Private Hugh McDonell
44. Private Dougal McDonell
45. Private James McIntosh
46. Private John McIntosh
47. Private Donald McGregor
48. Private Donald McGruer
49. Private Farquhar McGillivrae
50. Private John McKay
51. Private Donald McKay
52. Private Duncan McCraw
53. Private John McKenzie
54. Private John McKenzie
55. Private Donald McLean
56. Private John McLean
57. Private John McPherson
58. Private William McNabb
59. Private James Reoch
60. Private Donald Monro
61. Private William Stewert
62. Private John Waters
63. Private Murdoch McLean
64. Catharine Noble
65. Private William Noble

Soldiers' notes.

8. Most likely Corporal Benjamin Allen.

55. Donald Mclean serving duties as company tailor in November 1762. [Captain John Nairne, "Order Books, 1762." LAC, R5991-0-3-E, MG23-GIII 23].

61. Ibid., "A regimental Court martial is scheduled 19 October 1762 to try William Stewart in Captain John Fraser's Company."

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 24 November 2022.

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company

The following is a list of the officers and men of the 78th Regiment [Fraser's Highlanders] attached to Captain Alexander Campbell's Company when the regiment was discharged in 1763. Of the approximately 865 enlisted men and NCOs of the regiment, only 170 men are documented as discharged in America. The other soldiers that stayed were transferred to different regiments in the area.

It should be noted that in these subsistence rolls there are female names appearing in italicised script type. And the more interesting question of what part they played in the regiment can be found in the following notes:

1. In "Louisbourg, Key to a Continent" by Fairfax Downey, p. 160: "--- yet more draft had to be manpower, no animals being available, and it proved to be womanpower as well. Among the parties who tugged on the drag ropes, one thousand strong with frequent shift changes, were several hundred laundresses, a number being allowed to each British regiment by regulation, and carried as 'married and on the strength'. Heavy fire from [the guns of] Louisbourg disconcerted them no more than it did the men."

2. In "The Great Fortress" by William Wood, p. 112: "The practice of assigning laundresses, usually the wives of NCOs to military units was frequently followed. In the U.S. Army, where four were allowed each company, it persisted through the Indian Wars."

3. In "The Fraser Highlanders" by J.R. Harper, p. 73, appears: Included in Wolfe's final orders for embarkation to Quebec from Louisbourg, May 17, 1759: "The regiments are to receive provisions for no more than three women per company of 70, and four per company of 100 men."

These rolls should prove to be of great historic value to those who claim ancestry to soldiers who fought at Louisbourg and Quebec with the 78th Regiment. Many of the soldiers who chose to enlist in Fraser’s Highlanders, did so for the money, and those who stayed when the regiment was discharged in 1763, likely felt that their chances of land ownership were better in the New World than they would have been had they returned to Scotland.

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexander Campbell
2. Ensign John McPherson
3. Sergeant Edward McPherson
4. Sergeant John Fraser
5. Sergeant Duncan Wier
6. Corporal Niel McPherson
7. Corporal Evan McPherson
8. Corporal John McCarly
9. Drummer John Watson
10. Private Andrew Anderson
11. Private John Beaton
12. Private John Cameron
13. Private John Cameron
14. Private Angus Cameron
15. Private Murdoch Cameron
16. Private Duncan Cameron
17. Private Donald Fraser
18. Private James Fraser
19. Private Angus Fraser
20. Private Robert Fraser
21. Private David Gunn
22. Private Donald Livingston
23. Private Alexander Morton
24. Private Peter McNaughton
25. Private Duncan McArthur
26. Private Alexander McDonald
27. Private Lachlin McDonald
28. Private Angus McDonald
29. Private Angus McDonald
30. Private Donald McDonald
31. Private John McGregor
32. Private Malcolm McGregor
33. Private John McGillivrae
34. Private Malcolm McIntyre
35. Private John McIntosh
36. Private James McIver
37. Private John McKay
38. Private Robert McKay
39. Private Donald McKinvin
40. Private Evan McLean
41. Private Malcolm McLeod
42. Private Donald McLeod
43. Private Angus McLeod
44. Private Evan McLeod
45. Private John McLeod
46. Private James McPherson
47. Private James McPherson
48. Private Niel McPherson
49. Private John McPherson
50. Private Donald McPherson
51. Private Donald McPherson
52. Private Thomas McPherson
53. Private William Ross
54. Private Thomas Ross
55. Private Alexander Robertson
56. Private Donald Robertson
57. Private Alexander Robertson
58. Private John Smith
59. Private Robert Shaw
60. Private Lewis Stewart
61. Private Alexander Sutherland
62. Private Robert Wilson
63. Mary McPherson
64. Nearow McDonald [female?]

Time of Entry: Aug. 23, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 21

65. Private Donald Fraser
66. Private Angus Stuart
67. Private James Catanash
68. Private Donald McDonald

Time of Entry: Sep. 5, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 14

69. Private John Shaw

Time of Entry: Aug. 16, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

70. Private Duncan Robertson

Soldiers' notes.

[--] A regimental court-martial scheduled for 23 August 1762 to try Donald McIntyre, soldier in Captain Alexander Campbell's Company. No further explanation provided. [Captain John Nairne, "Order Books, 1762." LAC, R5991-0-3-E, MG23-GIII 23].

[--] Ibid., A court of inquiry to sit 8 December 1762 on Donald McIntyre, soldier in Captain Alexander Campbell's Company confined for "stelling [sic] wood."

31. Ibid., John McGrigor scheduled for court-martial 13 August 1762. No further explanation provided. 

Six Companies at Quebec

The following additional victual reports for Captain Alexander Campbell's Company have been become available for consultation. His was one of five additional companies garrisoned at Quebec during the latter part of the conflict, which also included the companies of Major John Campbell, Captain Hugh Cameron, Captain Hugh Montgomery, Captain John Fraser, and Captain John McDonell.

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: July 19, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexr. Campbell

2. Ensign John McPherson

3. Serjeant Edward McPherson

4. Serjeant John Fraser

5. Serjeant Duncan Weir

6. Corporal Niel McPherson

7. Corporal Evan McPherson

8. Corporal John McErbie

9. Private John Watson

10. Private Andrew Anderson

11. Private John Beaton

12. Private John Cameron

13. Private Murd. Cameron

14. Private John Cameron

15. Private Angus Cameron

16. Private Duncan Cameron

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private James Fraser

19. Private Angus Fraser

20. Private Robert Fraser

21. Private David Gunn

22. Private Dond. Livingston

23. Private Alexr. Morton

24. Private Peter McNaughton

25. Private Duncan McArthur

26. Private Alexr. McDonell

27. Private Angus McDonell

28. Private Angus McDonell

29. Private Dond. McDonell

30. Private John McGregor

31. Private Malcolm McGregor

32. Private John McGilavrie

33. Private Dond. McIntyre

34. Private John McIntosh

35. Private James McIver

36. Private John McKay

37. Private Robt. McKay

38. Private Donald McKinven

39. Private Evan McLean

40. Private Malcolm McLeod

41. Private Dond. McLeod

42. Private Angus McLeod

43. Private Evan McLeod

44. Private John McLeod

45. Private James McPherson

46. Private Lauchn. McPherson

47. Private Niel McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private John McPherson

50. Private Dond. McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Thos. McPherson

53. Private Dun Robertson

54. Private Willm. Ross

55. Private Thos. Ross

56. Private Alexr. Robertson

57. Private Alexr. Robertson

58. Private Dond. Robertson

59. Private John Smith

60. Private Robert Shaw

61. Private Lewis Stewart

62. Private Alexr. Sutherland

63. Private Robert Wilson

64. Mary McPherson

65. Nirow McDonald

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: June 21, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexr. Campbell

2. Ensign John McPherson

3. Serjeant John Fraser

4. Serjeant Duncan Weir

5. Serjeant Niel McPherson

6. Corporal Evan McPherson

7. Corporal John McErbie

8. Drummer John Watson

9. Private Andw. Anderson

10. Private John Beaton

11. Private John Cameron

12. Private Murdw. Cameron

13. Private John Cameron

14. Private Angus Cameron

15. Private Duncan Cameron

16. Private Dond. Fraser

17. Private James Fraser

18. Private Angus Fraser

19. Private Robt. Fraser

20. Private David Gunn

21. Private Donald Livingston

22. Private Alexr. Morton

23. Private Peter McNaughton

24. Private Duncan McArthur

25. Private Alexr. McDonell

26. Private Angus McDonell

27. Private Angus McDonell

28. Private Lauchn. McDonell

29. Private Dond. McDonell

30. Private John McGregor

31. Private Malcom McGregor

32. Private John McGilavrie

33. Private Donell McIntyre

34. Private John McIntosh

35. Private Edward McPherson

36. Private John McIver

37. Private John McKay

38. Private Robt. McKay

39. Private Donald McKinven

40. Private Evan McLean

41. Private Malcolm McLeod

42. Private Donald McLeod

43. Private Angus McLeod

44, Private Evan McLeod

45. Private John McLeod

46. Private James McPherson

47. Private Niel McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private John McPherson

50. Private Donald McPherson

51. Private Donald McPherson

52. Private Thomas McPherson

53. Private Duncan Robison

54. Private Donald Robison

55. Private Alexr. Robison

56. Private John Smith

57. Private Alexr. Sutherland

58. Private Robt. Shaw

59. Private Lewis Stewart

60. Private Robert Wilson

61. Mary McPherson

62. Nerow McDonell

63. Private Willm. Ross

64. Private Thomas Ross

65. Private Alexr. Robinson

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: May 24, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexr. Campbell

2. Lieutenant James McKinzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant John Fraser

5. Serjeant Dun Weir

6. Corporal Niel McPherson

7. Corporal Evan McPherson

8. Corporal John McErbie

9. Drummer John Wattson

10. Private Andw. Anderson

11. Private John Beaton

12. Private John Cameron

13. Private Murdow Cameron

14. Private John Cameron

15. Private Angus Cameron

16. Private Duncan Cameron

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private James Fraser

19. Private Robt. Fraser

20. Private Angus Fraser

21. Private David Gunn

22. Private Donald Livingston

23. Private Alexr. Morton

24. Private Peter McNaughton

25. Private Dun McArthur

26. Private Alexr. McDougal

27. Private Angus McDonell

28. Private Angus McDonell

30. Private Lauchn. McDonald

31. Private John McGregor

32. Private Malcom McGregor

33. Private John McGilavrie

34. Private Donald McIntyre

35. Private John McIntosh

36. Private James McIver

37. Private John McKay

38. Private Robt. McKay

39. Private Dond. McKinven

40. Private Evan McLean

41. Private Malcom McLeod

42. Private Dond. McLeod

43. Private Angus McLeod

44. Private Evan McLeod

45. Private James McPherson

46. Private Niel McPherson

47. Private James Mcpherson

48. Private John McPherson

49. Private Dond. McPherson

50. Private Dond. McPherson

51. Private Thos. McPherson

52. Private Duncan Robertson

53. Private Will Ross

54. Private Thos. Ross

55. Private Alexr. Robertson

56. Private Dond. Robertson

57. Private Alexr. Robertson

58. Private John Smith

59. Private Robt. Shaw

60. Private Lewis Stewart

61. Private Robt. Wilsom

62. Private Alexr. Sutherland

63. Mary McPherson

64. Nearow McDonald

65. Private John McLeod

66. Serjeant Edwd. McPherson (June 7)

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: April 26, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alex Campbell

2. Lieutenant James McKenzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant John Fraser

5. Serjeant Dun Wier

6. Corporal Niel McPherson

7. Corporal Evan McPherson

8. Corporal John McArbie

9. Drummer John Watson

10. Private Andw. Anderson

11. Private John Beaton

12. Private John Cameron

13. Private Murdw. Cameron

14. Private John Cameron

15. Private Angs. Cameron

16. Private Dun. Cameron

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private John Fraser

19. Private Angs. Fraser

20. Private Robt. Fraser

21. Private David Gunn

22. Private Dond. Livingston

23. Private Alexr. Morton

24. Private Peter McNaughton

25. Private Dun McArthur

26. Private Alexr. McDonell

27. Private Angs McDonell

28. Private Angs. McDonell

29. Private Dond. McDonell

30. Private Lachn. McDonell

31. Private John McGregor

32. Private Malcolm McGregor

33. Private John McGillivrae

34. Private Donald McIntyre

35. Private John McIntosh

36. Private James McIver

37. Private John McKay

38. Private Robt. McKay

39. Private Dond. McKinvin

40. Private Evan McLean

41. Private Malcolm McLeod

42. Private Dond. McLeod

43. Private Angs. McLeod

44. Private Evan McLeod

45. Private John McLeod

46. Private James McPherson

47. Private Niel McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private John McPherson

50. Private Dond. McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Mal McPherson

53. Private Dun Robertson

54. Private Will Ross

55. Private Thos. Ross

56. Private Alexr. Robertson

57. Private Alex Robertson

58. Private Dond. Robertson

59. Private John Smith

60. Private Robt. Shaw

61. Private Lewis Stewart

62. Private Alexr. Sutherland

63. Private Robt. Williams

64. Mary McPherson

65. Nearow McDonald

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: March 28, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alex. Campbell

2. Lieutenant James McKenzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant John Fraser

5. Serjeant Dun Wier

6. Corporal Niel McPherson

7. Corporal Evan McPherson

8. Corporal John McArbie

9. Drummer John Watson

10. Private Andw. Anderson

11. Private John Beaton

12. Private John Cameron

13. Private Murdw. Cameron

14. Private John Cameron

15. Private Angs. Cameron

16. Private Dun Cameron

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private James Fraser

19. Private Angs. Fraser

20. Private Robt. Fraser

21. Private David Gunn

22. Private Dond. Livingston

23. Private Alexr. Morton

24. Private Peter McNaughton

25. Private Dun McArthur

26. Private Alexr. McDonald

27. Private Angs. McDonald

28. Private Angs. McDonald

29. Private Lachn. McDonald

30. Private Dond. McDonald

31. Private John McGregor

32. Private John McGillivrae

33. Private Malcolm McGregor

34. Private Dond. McIntyre

35. Private John McIntosh

36. Private James McIver

37. Private John McKay

38. Private Robt. McKay

39. Private Dond. McKinvin

40. Private Evan McLean

41. Private Malcolm McLeod

42. Private Dond. McLeod

43. Private Angs. McLeod

44. Private Evan McLeod

45. Private John McLeod

46. Private James McPherson

47. Private Niel McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private John McPherson

50. Private Dond. McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Thos. McPherson

53. Private Dun Robertson

54. Private Will Ross

55. Private Thos. Ross

56. Private Alexr. Robertson

57. Private Dond. Robertson

58. Private Alexr. Robertson

59. Private John Smith

60. Private Alexr. Sutherland

61. Private Robt. Shaw

62. Private Lewis Stewart

63. Private Robt. Wilson

64. Mary McPherson

65. Nearow McDonell

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: March 1st, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexander Campbell

2. Lieutenant James Mckenzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant Alexr. Sutherland

5. Serjeant John Fraser

6. Serjeant Dun Wier

7. Corporal Niel McPherson

8. Corporal Evan McPherson

9. Corporal John McArbie

10. Drummer John Watson

11. Private And. Anderson

12. Private John Beaton

13. Private John Cameron

14. Private Angs. Cameron

15. Private Dun Cameron

16. Private James Fraser

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private Angs. Fraser

19. Private Robt. Fraser

20. Private David Gunn

21. Private Dond' Livingston

22. Private Alexr. Morton

23. Private Peter McNaughton

24. Private Dun McArthur

25. Private Alexr. McDonald

26. Private Angs. McDonald

27. Private Angs. McDonald

28. Private Dond. McDonald

29. Private Lachn. McDonald

30. Private John McGregor

31. Private Malcolm McGregor

32. Private John McGilivrae

33. Private Malcolm McIntyre

34. Private Murdw. Cameron

35. Private John Cameron

36. Private John McIntosh

37. Private James McIver

38. Private John McKay

39. Private Robt. McKay

40. Private Dond. McKenon

41. Private Evan McLean

42. Private Malcolm McLeod

43. Private Angs. McLeod

44. Private Evan McLeod

45. Private Dond. McLeod

46. Private John McLeod

47. Private James McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private Niel McPherson

50. Private John McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Dond. McPherson

53. Private Thos. McPherson

54. Private Dun Robertson

55. Private Will Ross

56. Private Thos Ross

57. Private Alexr. Robertson

58. Private Alex Robertson

59. Private Alexr. Robertson

60. Private Dond. Robertson

61. Private John Smith

62. Private Lewis Stuart

63. Private Robt. Wilson

64. Mary McPherson

65. Nearow McDonald

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: Feby 1st, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexander Campbell

2. Lieutenant James McKenzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant Alexr. Sutherland

5. Serjeant John Fraser

6. Serjeant Dun. Wier

7. Corporal Niel McPherson

8. Corporal Evan McPherson

9. Corporal John McArbie

10. Drummer John Watson

11. Private And. Anderson

12. Private John Beaton

13. Private John Cameron

14. Private Angs. Cameron

15. Private Dun. Cameron

16. Private James Fraser

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private Angs. Fraser

19. Private Robt. Fraser

20. Private David Fraser

21. Private Dond. Livingston

22. Private Alexr. Morton

23. Private Pet. McNaughton

24. Private Dun McArthur

25. Private Alex McDonald

26. Private Angs. McArthur

27. Private Angs. McDonald

28. Private Dond. McDonald

29. Private Lachn. McDonald

30. Private John McGregor

31. Private Malcolm McGregor

32. Private John McGilivry

33. Private Malcolm McIntyre

34. Private Murd. Cameron

35. Private John Cameron

36. Private John McIntosh

37. Private James McIver

38. Private John McKay

39. Private Robt. McKay

40. Private Dond. McKenon

41. Private Evan McLean

42. Private Mal. McLeod

43. Private Angs. McLeod

44. Private Evan McLeod

45. Private Dond. McLeod

46. Private John McLeod

47. Private James McPherson

48. Private James McPherson

49. Private Niel McPherson

50. Private John McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Dond. McPherson

53. Private Thos. McPherson

54. Private Dun. Robertson

55. Private Will Ross

56. Private Thos. Ross

57. Private Alexr. Robertson

58. Private Alexr. Robertson

59. Private Dond. Robertson

60. Private Alexr. Robertson

61. Private John Smith

62. Private Lewis Stuart

63. Private Rob. Wilson

64. Mary McPherson

65. Nearow McDonell

Captain Alexander Campbell's Company
Time of Entry: Jany. 4th, 1763
Number of Days Victualled: 28

1. Captain Alexr. Campbell

2. Lieutenant James Mckenzie

3. Ensign John McPherson

4. Serjeant Alexr. Sutherland

5. Serjeant John Fraser

6. Serjeant Dun Wier

7. Corporal Niel McPherson

8. Corporal Evan McPherson

9. Corporal John McArbie

10. Drummer John Watson

11. Private Andw. Anderson

12. Private John Beaton

13. Private John Cameron

14. Private Angs. Cameron

15. Private Dun Cameron

16. Private James Fraser

17. Private Dond. Fraser

18. Private Angs. Fraser

19. Private Robt. Fraser

20. Private David Gunn

21. Private Dond. Livingston

22. Private Alexr. Morton

23. Private Petr. McNaughton

24. Private Dun McArthur

25. Private Alexr. McDonald

26. Private Angs. McDonald

27. Private Angs. McDonald

28. Private Dond. McDonald

29. Private Lachn. McDonald

30. Private John McGregor

31. Private Malcolm McGregor

32. Private John McGilivrae

33. Private Malcolm McIntyre

34. Private Murdw. Cameron

35. Private John Cameron

36. Private John McIntosh

37. Private James McIver

38. Private John McKay

39. Private Robt. McKay

40. Private Dond. McInon

41. Private Evan McLean

42. Private Malcolm McLeod

43. Private Dond. McLeod

44. Private Angs. McLeod

45. Private Evan McLeod

46. Private John McLeod

47. Private James McPherson

48. Private Niel McPherson

49. Private James McPherson

50. Private John McPherson

51. Private Dond. McPherson

52. Private Dond. McPherson

53. Private Thos. McPherson

54. Private Dun Robertson

55. Private Will Ross

56. Private Thos. Ross

57. Private Alexr. Robertson

58. Private Alex Robertson

59. Private Dond. Robertson

60. Private John Smith

61. Private Robt. Shaw

62. Private Lewis Stewart

63. Private Robt. Wilson

Sources:

Treasury Board Papers, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." LAC, T.1, vol. 422.

Ibid., "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." TNA, T.1, vol. 422.

Marie Fraser, "Subsistence Rolls of Fraser's Highlanders (the 78th), 1763." Clan Fraser Society, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2001.

McIntosh, Walter H. 78th or Colonel Simon Fraser's Regiment [Topsfield, Massachusetts, n.d.].

©  Jeffrey Campbell, Fraser's 78th Regiment of Foot, 2018. 

Last updated 25 November 2022.