It was common in the middle of the eighteenth century for women to accompany their soldier husbands on campaigns. This strong lady lived a full and long life and produced a large family.
“On Monday last, in her 99th year, Elizabeth Roberts, wife of the late Hugh Roberts, of Chester, who served many years in the Third Regiment of Foot. She was an eye witness to five different engagements her husband had been in. Her strength did not fail her to the last, for she was able to walk out on the Saturday before her death. She had 13 children, and has left behind her, now living, 2 children, 33 grand children, and 18 great grand children.”
Stamford Mercury 4th July 1806.