DINGWALL, William 2nd of Brucklay, Army Surgeon 1
- Born: 1719 2
- Died: 27 March 1803 2
General Notes:
'Dingwall (William) of Brucklay (popularly known as "the Miser") was the eldest son of William Dingwall of Brucklay and Anna Gordon his wife, and was born in the year 1719, being fourteen years of age when his parents died. He studied medicine, and became a surgeon in the army. It has been said that a disappointment in love led to his contracting habits which, notwithstanding polite manners and general information, kept him for the most part secluded for many years at Brucklay Castle. He was ready to do a friendly service, however, on
occasion to relatives at least, as evidenced by prescriptions for his cousin, Mr. Alexander Dingwall, on his meeting with the accident which terminated his life. He never married, and on his death, 27th March, 1803, was succeeded by hisbrother John, a jeweller in London.
from Family Record 2
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