Background
BROWNLOW, William Vesey was born on June 14, 1841. The only surviving son of William and Charlotte Brownlow, Knapton House, Queen’s Company.
BROWNLOW, William Vesey was born on June 14, 1841. The only surviving son of William and Charlotte Brownlow, Knapton House, Queen’s Company.
Studied at private school. With 1st Dragoon Guards in Zulu War, 1879 (brevet of Major). In command of a mounted force in Boer War, 1880-1881 (brevet of Lieutenant.
Colonel); Assistant Commandant cavalry depot, 1882-1888. Colonel commanding a regimental district, 1889-1894. Major-General, 1898; retired 1901.
High Sheriff, Company Monaghan, 1907. Justice of the Peace Hampshire. Decorated: 1st Boer War. Colonel 1st King’s Dragoon Guards, 190S.
Clubs: Army and Navy; Kildare Street, Dublin.
Hunting, shooting.
Companion of the Bath 1887. Major-General.