Playfair, William Morgan

Education

Student United College 1866-1867 N. Phil.; Chem.

Birth/childhood

Born 27.12.1842 son of James Playfair, army officer and Margaret Morgan. [Soldier]

Career

Military cadet Addiscombe. Regular soldier. Retired to St Andrews in 1897 as Colonel. [Soldier]

J.P. [Justice of the Peace] and Chairman, Management committee Royal and Ancient golf Club.

Death

Died in St Andrews 27.12.1934.

Sources

  • Deaths Reg. St Andrews
  • Monumental inscription St Andrews Cathedral burial ground