William Orseur (c.1724-?)

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William Orseur

NationalityBritish 
RolesNaval Sailor 
Date of Birthc.1724ADM 6/86
First Known Service1.6.1735CSORN
WifeMargaretref:1044
SonWilliam (1749-?)ref:1044
Last Known Service19.1.1769CSORN

Event History


Date fromDate toEventSource
1.11.1744 LieutenantCSORN
1.11.174416.2.1744/45
Boyne (80) 1739-1763
British 80 Gun
3rd Rate Ship of the Line
, Fourth Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/17/417
Issued by
William RowleyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1704-1763
, The Mediterranean Sea
Confirmed 2.12.1748		ADM 6/17
8.11.1744 Passed the Lieutenant's Examination ADM 6/86/91RNLPC
16.2.1744/4511.11.1747
Faversham (44) 1741-1749
British 44 Gun
5th Rate Ship
, Third Lt. & Lt. at Arms ADM 6/17/407
Issued by
William RowleyBritish
Naval Sailor
Service 1704-1763
, The Mediterranean Sea
Confirmed 15.11.1748		ADM 6/17
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