Philip James Yorke ( 1799 - 1874 )

Birth: Ely, Cambridgeshire, England (13 October 1799) Death: 14 December 1874 Burial: Wimpole, Cambridgeshire Education: Harrow School Career: Obtained a commission in the Scots Fusilier Guards, (served until 1852); Lieutenant Colonel; Colonel of the Hereford Militia (during Crimean War); published his chemical researches (from 1834) Memberships: FCS (Original Member, Vice-President 1849; President 1853-1855) Membership: Fellow Election Date: 7/06/1849.