1875 Aug 2. born Alloa, Scotland. He gave the RIC the right date, but claimed he was born in Cheste. One of his army records led me to the true birth. Percy was illegitimate, his mother had him by another man after her husband died. The Scottish registrar was uncertain if Percy's Surname was his mother's maiden name ot married name
fron 1871 census his mother appears to be Elizabeth Macfarlane, who was a fish seller. "Pamel" is "Daniel" and he married Elizabeth McEwan in 1863 & died in Alloa in 1874
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Pamel McFarlane | 30 | Head |
| Elizabeth McFarlane | 31 | Wife |
| Catherine McFarlane | 5 | Daughter |
| Duncan McFarlane | 3 | Son |
| John McFarlane | 9 Mo | Son |
and in 1881 census his widowed mother is with her mother in Stirling, but only with 1 of her children - Percy has disappeared
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| Catherine McEwan | 74 | Head |
| Eliza Macfarlane | 40 | Daughter |
| Duncan Macfarlane | 13 | Grandson |
1915 Feb 17 Enlists in RGA. # Watergate St Chester. He is a Piano Tuner
1917 Jul 4 Transfers to RE
1919 Feb 21 Transfers to Z Reserve
1921 Jan 11 enlisted with RIC number 77582. ex-Soldier & Piano Tuner
1922 Jan 19 Disbanded
1957 Died Surrey