Abercrombie, John

Education

Student United College 1771-1772 (bajan), 1772-1773 (semi) (Secondar) Wilkie bursar, 1771.

Birth/childhood

Born son to John Abercrombie of Nether Pratis, Leven.

Possibly the John baptised 28.7.1755 son of John Abercrombie and Rothesia Scrimsour, Auchterderran.

Career

A John Abercrombie became cadet Bengal Army 1778. Lt. [Lieutenant] 1781. [Soldier]

Death

Died Jalda [India] 8.9.1787.

Sources

  • UYUC400:22.10.1771
  • V.C.P. Hodson, Officers of the Bengal Army London, 1927-1947