Jeffreys, Edmund Richard, 1808-1889
- GB-2014-WSA-10038
- Pessoa singular
- 1808-1889
JEFFREYS, EDMUND RICHARD, fourth son of John Jeffreys (adm. 1780, qv); b. 29 Aug 1808; adm. 25 Jun 1821 (Stelfox's); left Christmas 1822; Ensign, 88th Foot 16 Jun 1825; Lieut., 11 Oct 1827; Capt., 2 Feb 1838; Maj., 12 May 1843; Lieut. -Col., 20 Jun 1854; Col., 1 Apr 1858; Maj. -Gen., 6 Mar 1868; Lieut. -Gen., 1 Oct 1877; retd. list 29 Aug 1878; Gen., 1 Jul 1881; Col., 1st bn., Manchester Regt. 1 Jul 1881; commanded 88th Foot in Crimean War, slightly wounded at battle of Inkerman; CB 5 Jul 1855; of Seafield House, Isle of Wight; m. 5 Dec 1844 Mary, dau. of Col. Patrick Vans Agnew MP, Barnbarroch, Wigtonshire; d. 3 Apr 1889.