William Inkson



S. of James Inkson & Jean Stewart

William Inkson
Born 30.12.1828 at Boharm, Moray, Scotland
Occ. Ag Lab/Miller (Journeyman)/Postilion & Groom/Labouring Gardener
Marr. Marjorie Metcalf 3.11.1850 at Boharm, Moray
Died in 1887 at Banff. Banff.


Children

Divina
Mary Ann
Isabella
William
Isabella#2
Margaret


NOTE

Majorie was born c 1830 at Banchory, Aberdeen & died in 1884. Isabella & Margaret both died in infancy.

Recorded at Milltown, Boharm, Moray in the 1841 census & later with Majorie at Kirkton, Boharm, Moray in 1851.

The family was living at Union Bank Of Scord, Bellie, Moray in the 1861 census & later at Castle Row, Bellie, Moray in 1871.

The 1881 census record William & Majorie living at Main St., Bellie, Moray.

William (Jn) was a Lance Corporal in the Black Watch & died during Battle of Tamai, 13th Mar 1884. The Battle of Tamai (or Tamanieh) took place on March 13, 1884 between a British force under Sir Gerald Graham and a Mahdist Sudanese army led by Osman Digna. The British were victorious, at the cost of heavy losses.

What happened to their other surviving children: Divina, Mary Ann & Isabella ?

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