Background
SMYTHE, David Murray was born on November 17, 1850. Son of William Smythe of Methven and Emily, daughter of Sir John Oswald of Dunnikier.
SMYTHE, David Murray was born on November 17, 1850. Son of William Smythe of Methven and Emily, daughter of Sir John Oswald of Dunnikier.
Studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. Sandhurst.
Joined Royal Perth Rifles (Militia), 1870. Joined Cameron Highlanders, 1872. Joined 3rd Battalion Royal Highrs.
(Militia), 1880; commanded 3rd Royal Highrs. 1893-1897; served in the Zulu War in the Natal Native Contingent, 1879. D.L. and Justice of the Peace Perthshire. Retired Colonel.
Clubs: Naval and Military; New, Edinburgh.
Spouse 1898, Hon. Katherine,daughter of 3rd Lord Bagot and Lucia,daughter of Lord Dover.