Watson Cheyne [SEP] date of death
Watson Cheyne
Sir William Watson Cheyne, 1st Baronet, (14 December 1852 – 19 April 1932) was a Scottish surgeon and bacteriologist, who pioneered the use of antiseptic surgical methods in the United Kingdom.
Early life and education.
Cheyne was born at sea off Hobart, Tasmania. His father, Andrew Cheyne, was the eldest of two illegitimate children born to James Cheyne, brother to the Laird of Tangwick, John Cheyne. His father grew up at the Haa of Tangwick in Northmavine, and went to
married Laurel Audrey Hutchison, daughter of Lt Gen Sir Balfour Hutchison
Cheyne baronets, of Leagarth (1908).
- Sir (William) Watson Cheyne, 1st Baronet (1852–1932)
- Sir Joseph Lister Cheyne, 2nd Baronet (1888–1957) also known as R. Monroe.
- Sir Joseph Lister Watson Cheyne, 3rd Baronet (1914–2007)
- Sir Patrick John Lister Cheyne, 4th Baronet (born 1941)
References.
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). "Debrett's