Background
ECCLES, Dorset was born on February 4, 1843. 3rd son of late William Eccles, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
ECCLES, Dorset was born on February 4, 1843. 3rd son of late William Eccles, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Studied at St. Paul’s School.
Entered British Museum (Department of Printed Books) as Junior Assistant, 1860. Promoted to first class, 1888. Retired 1908; joined Civil Service R.V.C., 1862.
Captain, 1883; retired, 1888, retaining rank of Major. Volunteer Officers' Decoration, 1892. Churchwarden, St. Michael’s, Southfields, 1896-1908. Imperial Service Order 1903.
Spouse 1881, Ellen Annette, y.daughter of Robert Chevallier Cream, M.D., of Melford House, Putney.