Brett Chester

     Brett was born before 5 August 1827 in the Village of East Torrington, Lincolnshire, England. On 5 August 1827, he was christened in Lincolnshire, England, at St. Michael's Church in the Village of East Torrington.
Brett Chester, son of Thomas & Sarah 5 August 1827 St. Michael's, East Torrington.¹ Brett studied to be a talior when he was in his teens. He later joined the service and became a soldier. He was never married. Brett was listed on the 1841 English census living in Market Rasen, Middle Rasen, Lincolnshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Thomas Dent [20 Lincolnshire], Jonathan Dent [15 Lincolnshire] & Brett Chester [13 Lincolnshire]. Thomas, Jonathan & Brett are listed as tailors.² Brett was listed on the 1851 English census living in Westminister [Greater London], County Middlesex, England. Enumerated in this household were Brett Chester [22 Torrington, Lincolnshire] Brett is a soldier clasified as a private dragdoon.³ Brett was listed on the 1871 English census living in Alverstije, Hampshire, England. Enumerated in this household were Brett Chester [43 Torrington, Lincolnshire][single]. He is a soldier clasified as a corporal.⁴