PULLAN, Ayrton. Staveley, Derbyshire 31.3.1834 — Clifton, Cumbria 30.4.1891. British Colonial Officer in India. Son of Rev. Benjamin William Pullan (1803–1838) and Catherine Dewhurst (1797–1881), educated at Cheltenham College 1844-54. In 1856 joined Bengal Native Infantry. Participated in the Trigonometrical Survey in Kathiawar and Cutch. Colonel 1886. He was a noted artist who made water colours of Indian scenes. Married 1864 Annie Helen Mackinnon (d. 1889) and 1873 Janet Frances Wright, had altogether six children.
Publications: “Remarks on some Ancient Hindu Ruins in the Garhwál Bhátur”, JASB 36:1, 1867, 154-175.
Sources: C. Pullein, The Pulleyns of Yorkshire. Leeds 1915, 276f.; findagrave.com with life account (but some differences, lived 1.5.1835 – Bristol 30.4.1891); Cheltenham College Register 1841-1889. L. 1890, 81 (online).
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