John Doveton was born in St Helena, the son of Jonathan Doveton, a planter and factor and his wife Mary Harper.
10 Facts About John Doveton
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John Doveton served with James Stephenson's regiment of cavalry and in Third Anglo-Mysore War was present at the Battle of Sittimungulum, Siege of Bangalore and Siege of Seringapatam.
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John Doveton was thanked by authorities in India and Parliament.
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John Doveton served under Colonel Arthur Wellesley in the pursuit of Dhondia Wagh and was present at the battle and his death.
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John Doveton was later thanked in general orders by Wellesley for his role in the campaign.
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John Doveton served in the Poligar campaign under Patrick Agnew, and was present at the capture of Pandalamworehy, for which he was again thanked by authorities in India and parliament in Britain.
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John Doveton was promoted to captain on 8 May 1800 and to major on 2 September 1801.
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John Doveton was promoted to lieutenant-general and made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath in 1837.
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John Doveton died at his house in Nungambakkam on 7 November 1847 aged 77 years.
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John Doveton's funeral was attended by large numbers and he was buried at St Mary's Church.