Major General William George Lennox

Individual Note

Name Prefix: General
Died 23 April or 5 May 1884. Perhaps illegitimate.Ward of John Innes.43rd Infantry in India.[Said by his daughter to have been born 20 July 1797 at Woodhead,Lennoxtown. The information above is thought to be more correct.]"Born in 1797, in ScotlandMarried on 2.12.1822 to Mlle de Laval, in CawnporeThey made many voyages backwards & forwards from India, taking 5 or 6months each time.Lived in India for 43 yearsWent through the Cabul wars of 1839-43. Formed part of the army of theIndus and of the Sutlej. Assisted at thecapture of Ghuzee, Khelat,Kandahar, Istalif, Cabul, Gwalior. Was present at the battle of Sobraonetc.Survived the Indian mutiny of 1857, having commanded the troops atFyzabad (Oudh)Retired from the service in 1860, since when he lived in Scotland.His Golden wedding celebration took the form of a thanksgiving serviceconducted by the Rev. G. Copeland of Ayr, assisted by Rev. W. rosstaylor and rev. J. white." - e-mail from a newspaper cutting (Jan Bro* Reference: Geneanet Genealogy - SmartCopy: Oct 19 2023, 17:42:51 UTC