John Anstruther
Scottish nobleman
About John Anstruther
Lived 1736 – 1815 (aged 78).
Colonel John Anstruther (13 May 1736 – 10 February 1815) was a Scottish military officer.
He was the son of Sir Philip Anstruther, 2nd Baronet of Balcaskie and Catherine Hay.
In 1776 he took over as Colonel in Chief of the 62nd Regiment of Foot following the death of Lt Gen William Strode. He then went with the regiment to Canada as part of the ongoing campaign there.
He married Grizel Maria Thomson of Charleton, Fife, daughter of John Thomson of Charleton and Margaret Paterson, in December 1774.
Children John Anstruther-Thomson (15 April 1776 – 10 April 1833) He also had two daughters and three younger sons, who all died without children.
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Who was John Anstruther?
Scottish nobleman (1736-1815)
When was John Anstruther born?
John Anstruther was born on 13 May 1736.
When did John Anstruther die?
John Anstruther died on 10 February 1815.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Anstruther (British Army officer)
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