| 词条 | John Pringle (British Army officer) |
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Major General John Pringle of Symington (1774–1861) was a 19th-century Scottish soldier. LifeHe was born on New Year's Eve, 31 December 1774 at Carrington, Midlothian. His family were originally from Shetland.[1] His father was Captain Robert Pringle, descended from Thomas Hoppringle of Symington (died 1684).[2] In 1812 he built Symington House, near Gala Water.[2] He lived his final years at 5 Mansionhouse Road (aka "Springfield Cottage") in the Grange district of south Edinburgh. He was a near neighbour to Major Alexander Skene.[3] He died on 29 December 1861, shortly before his 87th birthday.[4] He is buried in Dean Cemetery on the west side of the city. The grave lies on the wall backing onto the first northern extension. His house at Symington is now a listed building.[5] FamilyIn 1802, whilst a Captain, he was married to Christian Watson (1779–1854), daughter of Samuel Watson. They had at seven children.[6] Initially after marriage they lived in Galway in Ireland. His great uncle was Judge Robert Pringle of Charleston, South Carolina (1702–1776), father to John Julius Pringle. References1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.famousjamesons.com/getperson.php?personID=I10&tree=Shetland-Jamesons|website=famousjamesons.com|title=Major-General John Pringle b. 31 Dec 1774 Carrington, Midlothian, Scotland d. 29 Dec 1861 Edinburgh, Scotland: Famous Jamesons|accessdate=2018-09-24}} {{Authority control}}{{DEFAULTSORT:Pringle, John}}{{UK-army-bio-stub}}2. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.jamespringle.co.uk/html/symington.html|website=jamespringle.co.uk|title=Symington|accessdate=2018-09-24}} 3. ^Edinbugh Post Office Directory 1860 4. ^dean Cemetery grave inscription 5. ^{{cite web|url=https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/200400183-symington-house-including-gate-lodge-and-boundary-walls-galashiels-and-district-ward|author=Good Stuff|website=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk|title=Symington House Including Gate Lodge and Boundary Walls, Stow, Scottish Borders|accessdate=2018-09-24}} 6. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.myheritage.com/names/christian_pringle|title=Christian Pringle - Historical records and family trees|website=MyHeritage|accessdate=2018-09-24}} 6 : 1774 births|1861 deaths|People from Midlothian|Scottish landowners|British Army officers|Burials at the Dean Cemetery |
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