Background
MASEFIELD, Robert Taylor was born in 1839 in Ellerton Hall, Newport, Shropshire. Son of late Robt. Masefield, Ellerton Flail.
MASEFIELD, Robert Taylor was born in 1839 in Ellerton Hall, Newport, Shropshire. Son of late Robt. Masefield, Ellerton Flail.
Privately.
Joined 31st Regiment, 1860. Served Chinese War, 1860-1862 (medal and clasp). Occupation of Pekin (medal and clasp).
Lieutenant-Colonel commanding 2nd Volunteer Battalion King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, 1876-1904. Honourable Colonel 1904. Justice of the Peace, D.L., Shropshire.
All country sports.
Spouse 1864, Emily,daughter of T. Rylands of Banshee House, Newport, Salop.