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We remember Murdoch Beaton
We remember Murdoch Beaton
Timeline
Timeline
1869
1891
dates
Age 21
Source:9238327
5th April 1891
1891
location
Ladymill Cottages Old Macher Aberdeenshire Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9238327
5th April 1891
1895
education
MA
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9238323
1895
1901
dates
Age 31
Source:9238329
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Teacher
Dunfries-shire Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9238329
31st March 1901
1901
location
Nithsdale View Morton Dunfriesshire Scotland
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9238329
31st March 1901
1903
commission
Unknown
Source:9239146
17th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
2nd Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
A Company (Inverness)
Source:9239146
1903 - 1903
1903
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Cameron Highlanders
A Company (Inverness)
Source:9239146
9th September 1903 - 26th February 1910
1905
employment
HM Inspector of Schools
The Government
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
1905 - 1910
1908
marriage
Barbara Mckenzie Ross
Source:9239146
1908
1910
employment
Secretary
Highlands and Islands Medical Commission
Highlands of Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
1910 - 1911
1910
service
British Army
Captain
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9239146
26th February 1910 - 21st July 1915
1911
employment
Divisional Inspector
Scottish Insurance Commission
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
1911 - 1925
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Major
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9239146
21st July 1915 - 29th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Temporary Lieutenant Colonel
Cameron Highlanders
4th Bn
Source:9239146
29th October 1915 - 4th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Major
Cameron Highlanders
3rd Bn
Source:9239146
4th December 1916
1923
employment
General Inspector
Poor Board of Health
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
1923 - 1928
1928
employment
General Inspector
Department of Health
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
1928 - 1935
1948
death
Unknown
7 Strathearn Place Edinburgh Midlothian Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9239146
3rd February 1948
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Murdoch |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Beaton |
| Source | 9238323 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ladymill Cottages Old Macher Aberdeenshire Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Nithsdale View Morton Dunfriesshire Scotland | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Captain | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Temporary Major | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 4th Bn | Temporary Lieutenant Colonel | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | 3rd Bn | Major | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | A Company (Inverness) | 2nd Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Cameron Highlanders | A Company (Inverness) | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Beaton | father | ||
| Helen MacLennan | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Mckenzie Ross | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Britain School & University rolls 1914-1918 Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | david37172 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| STEEL & TARTAN | david37172 |
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