BRAND, Ferdinand was born on March 28, 1846. 4th son of late Captain W. H. Brand, Royal Navy, who as a Midshipman served in His Majesty’s Ship “Revenge” at the battle of Trafalgar, and Christina Cecilia, 2nd daughter of J. Greig, Procurator-Fiscal of Shetland.
Education
Studied at Royal Naval School, New Cross.
Career
Entered Admiralty, 1867. Retired 1908; edited Navy List, 1880-1898. Admiralty Librarian, 1898- 1908. Imperial Service Order 1902.
Interests
Natural history, naval history, gardening.
Connections
Spouse 1875, Edith Mary,daughter of late W. F. Hartley, J. P., of Simpson Hill House, Heywood, Lancashire.