I'm stuck on Captain Alexander Murdoch of the 92nd Highlanders, of County Down. He was Maude's great grandfather. His military service and origins were a matter of such family pride that they were remembered by his great grandchildren and included in their father, Colin's death notice. Perhaps this was their way of emphasising that, despite migrating to Australia they were loyalists. Trouble is, I haven't been able to find Alexander in records for the 92nd Highlanders. However I have learned a few things about the regiment, which subsequently became known as the 92nd Gordon Highlanders. They were a Regiment of Foot, meaning foot soldiers, though officers probably rode horses. I wonder if a Captain qualified for a horse? See below for paintings and photos of Gordon Highlanders in uniform.
Great pic of 92nd Highlanders in 19th century

Alexander could have been a busy boy, with postings in other countries as well as Ireland: India for example. He may have fought at Waterloo. One of his children, Colin, was born in Ile de France (the province which contains Paris) though it seems unlikely Alexander's regiment was posted in France. Could have, though?? 

Name variants: Abbreviations of Alexander can be Alex or Alexr

LEAD: An Alexander Murdoch, his wife and children, were recorded in the Irish census of 1857 in County Down. One son was named James. This would not be my Alexander, but may be his son?? We don't know what children he had other than Colin.

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Artist J. Shumate