Background
Galpin, Brian John Francis was born on March 21, 1921 in London. Son of Christopher John and Gladys Elizabeth (Souhami) Galpin.
Galpin, Brian John Francis was born on March 21, 1921 in London. Son of Christopher John and Gladys Elizabeth (Souhami) Galpin.
Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1947.
Barrister, London, 1948-1978. Circuit judge for Western Circuit, 1978-1996. Retired, 1996
Official referee Western Circuit, 1986-1993.
Councillor Metropolitan Borough of Fulham, London, 1950-1959. Vice-chairman Fulham Conservative Association, 1954-1960. Committee member Bach Choir, 1950-1961.
Served as flight lieutenant Royal Air Force, 1941-1945. Member Fellowship Makers and Restorers of History Instruments, Galpin Society for Study Museum Instruments (chairman 1955-1972, vice president since 1972), Hertford Society (committee member). Clubs: Travellers', Pratt's (London).
Married Ailsa McConnel (deceased December 1959). 1 child, Mary Frances (deceased). Married Nancy Cecilia Nichols.
Children: Joseph Dabney Jay, Daniel Kinder.