Shopland/Shapland
Just to remind anyone to contact with any information on any Shopland or Shapland (prior to 1870). Currently putting more effort into the Tiverton, Crediton and Broadwoodwidger areas of Devon, UK.
Also seeking any information on a Frank Shopland a 22 yr old labourer who resided in Charlestown Massachusetts.
He enlisted as a private into Company A of the 5th Mass. Inf.on 26/9/1862, but deserted on 22/10/1862 in Boston.
That is all the information I have.
Was he born in the USA or did he arrive from the UK with his parents, or is there any other explanation ?