1878 Jan 6. Born Edinburgh. His father was a Carter
1881 census at 1 Browns Court, Canongate, Edinburgh
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Telford | 27 | Head |
| Janet Telford | 23 | Wife |
| John Telford | 5 | Son |
| David Telford | 3 | Son |
| William Telford | 11 Mo | Son |
| James Black | 28 | Boarder |
1891 census at 96 Cannongate, Edinburgh. He is a Messenger boy
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| John Telford | 38 | Head |
| Janet Telford | 34 | Wife |
| John Telford | 16 | Son |
| David Telford | 14 | Son |
| William Telford | 11 | Son |
| Lizzie Telford | 7 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Agnes Telford | 5 | Daur (Daughter) |
| James Telford | 3 | Son |
1897 Aug 11. Married Edinburgh to Jane Chesholm Hill
1914 Oct 27. Enlists # 6579 in Gordon Highlanders as David Hill Telford. He says he has not been in army previously
1914 Dec 17 discharged medically unfit
1915 Feb 17 re-enlisted in ASC #061550
1919 Jun 3, Demobbed
1920 Dec 8 enlisted with RIC no 76221. Carter & ex-Soldier
1945 died Leith as David Hill Telford