Background
ANSTRUTHER, Ralph William was born on July 5, 1858 in London. Son of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie, 5th Baronet.
ANSTRUTHER, Ralph William was born on July 5, 1858 in London. Son of Sir Robert Anstruther of Balcaskie, 5th Baronet.
Eton.
Entered R.E. 1877; served in Egyptian Expedition, 1882 (medal and clasp, and Khedive’s bronze star). Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-1885. 6th Baronet; cartulary-register 1694; D.L.; Convener of Fifesliire; proprietor of estates of Balcaskie, Fife; Watten, Caithness; Colonel Commanding 7th (Fife) Battalion the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
Clubs: Brooks’s; New, Edinburgh.
Heir: Robert Edward.