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 Death Announcements 1731-1831

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Surname  M'Kerras    
First names  James    
Rank/ occupation  Lieut.-Colonel    
Death date  10 Jul 1806    
Place of death  Vellore    
Source  Gentleman's Magazine    
Date  Mar 1807    
Page number  277    
Detail  At Vellore, in the East Indies, Lieut.-colonel James M'Kerras, oldest son of the late Mr. Andrew M'K. merchant in Leith and brother to the late Major William M'K. of the Corps of Royal Engineers, who was killed in the defence of his Country in the memorable expedition to Egypt, under the gallant Sir Ralph Abercromby. Col. M'K. had served in India upwards of 28 years, with much credit to himself and honour to his Country; and was much respected as a steady, active, and humane officer.     
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