Hugh Wade

Hugh Wade was born on 30 May 1801 in Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom to Alfred Wade and Louise Wade. 
In 1818, he joined the Duke of Lancashire's Regiment as an ensign. In 1820, he made Lieutenant. In 1823, he made Captain. In 1825, he made Major. 
In 1829, he had a son: Nicholas Wade. 
In 1830, he made Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the Second Battalion until 1837. In 1837, he became Regimental Adjutant until 1839. He was promoted to Brigadier General. In 1848, he made Major General. In 1856, he made Lieutenant General. He retired in 1863. 
He died of natural causes in 1879 in Elswick, Lancashire.