Robert Eglington c.1884- 1966

[kathy-9]

Does anyone have any information on Robert Eglington, he was in the Army for many years and also I understand was in charge of Stirling Military? Prison.  Also I believe he had a hardware store.  Any info appreciated, Thx Kathy

[CaroleW]

Hi Kathy

Robert Eglington c.1844 - 1966

122yrs old when he died - I think not

[kathy-9]

Hahaha Carolee hey I done it again!!!

lets try 1884 this time.

[CaroleW]

Hi

So born 1884 died 1966

Was he born in Stirling or is he the 1891 entry born in Norfolk - parents Emerson & Sarah

[kathy-9]

Yes, Robert was born in Norfolk, and was said to run away to join the Army, fibbing about his age.  That is why there is c. 1884, could be a couple of years out.

[CaroleW]

Hi

On the free 1911 index he is shown as aged 28 and  "Overseas Military"

[kathy-9]

wow - I wonder where.  Gosh these ppl didnt half get around didnt they.

[Daisy01]

Robert Eglington 1884-1972.Married Martha Sanderson on 08.10.1913 Sterling Scotland.They had three children Emerson W 1916 Sterling, Douglas and William Donald Sanderson.

Military enlisted 03.02.1902 into Northamptonshire Reg , he was awarded Gratuity and Long service medal 1922.Hope this helps you a little

Daisy

[Chris Eglington]

Emerson Eglington was my great uncle and Douglas Eglington was my grandfather.  They are both buried in Logiekirk cemetery Stirling.  Emerson died the day before I was born in September 1985.