Frederick Edward Hadow facts for kids
Major-General Frederick Edward Hadow (born 28 October 1836 – died 15 May 1915) was a British soldier. He is known for serving during the Indian Mutiny. He was also a senior officer in the Hyderabad Contingency Force.
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His Early Life and Family
Frederick Edward Hadow was born in Hackney, Middlesex, England. His father was Charles Scott Hadow (1801–1849), who was a wine merchant. His mother was Marianne Sarah Abbott (1808–1887).
Frederick's uncle was Major-General Herbert Edward Stacy Abbott. His cousin, Dr Gilbert Bethune Hadow, was present at the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Mutiny.
Becoming a Soldier
Frederick Edward Hadow studied at the East India Company's Addiscombe Military Seminary. He attended from 1852 to 1854. He officially became an officer on 8 June 1854.
Serving in India
Hadow served during the Indian Mutiny with the Madras Artillery. He received the Indian Mutiny Medal for his service between 1857 and 1858. He was also mentioned in official reports for his bravery.
The Madras Artillery was part of the Honourable East India Company's army. Because of this, Hadow's name was not on the lists for the regular British Army. In 1861, the Madras Artillery joined with the Royal Artillery.
During the mutiny, Lieutenant Hadow led a group to find rebels. They searched strongholds like Khinda, Kudopali, and Kolabira. They did not find any rebels there. At Jharghati, the rebels fought back. Hadow's artillery helped the British win the fight. The rebels suffered losses and scattered. Hadow was also involved in destroying the house of a local leader named Karunakar at Kolabira.
Rising Through the Ranks
Hadow became a Lieutenant on 27 August 1858. He was promoted to Captain on 24 May 1870. On 14 August 1889, he became a Major General. He is thought to have been a senior officer in the Hyderabad Contingency Force, which was based at Secunderabad.
His Family Life
Frederick Edward Hadow married Frances Emma Anderson on 17 April 1860. She was born in Scoonie, Fife, Scotland, in 1839. They had six children who grew up. Frances died in 1883.
Hadow then married Ethel Jane Howard on 3 October 1888. They had three more children together.
Life After the Army
Hadow retired from the army on 1 February 1892. He moved to Hereford, England. He lived at Great Ethelbert House. In Hereford, he served as a Justice of the Peace, which means he helped with local law and order. He passed away in Hereford on 15 May 1915.
