1875-1952

David was the minister of the United Free Church’s Chalmers congregation in Langholm from 1905 to 1931.

He was was born in Edinburgh, the youngest of five brothers, and grew up in the grounds of Howick Hall, Northumberland, where his father was head gardener for the 3rd Earl Grey and 4th Earl Grey. His father was then head gardener at Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfriesshire, for the 6th Duke of Buccleuch.

David studied at Edinburgh University and New College, Edinburgh. He married Mary Bishop from Partick, Lanarkshire, daughter of an oil merchant, in 1905. He was keen a keen sportsman, playing cricket, golf and curling. Mary was a keen golfer.

In 1916, David was given leave by his church to be an army chaplain for a year. His congregation was looked after by the South UF minister James Macdonald.

His brother Louis was in charge of the plant nursery at Drumlanrig but Louis’ appeal against call-up in 1916 on the basis that the nursery would have to be closed was denied. He was attached to the 3rd KOSB.

Mary died in Langholm in 1928, aged 52. By 1931, much of the United Free denomination had joined the Church of Scotland and David’s congregation moved to the Parish Church. David transferred to Trinity Gask parish near Auchterarder, Perthshire.

In 1934 at age 59, David married Elizabeth Forrest, a 34-year old doctor and surgeon, and had a daughter. He died in his Perthshire parish in 1952, aged 77.

Born	Edinburgh, 1875
Parents	David Inglis (1848-), Janet (1849-)
Siblings	Eldest of five brothers
Marriage	Mary Bishop (1876-1928), in Partick, Lanarkshire, 1905; Elizabeth Forrest (1900-1959), in Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire (1934)
Children	First marriage 2 daughters, 1 son; second marriage 1 daughter
Died	Trinity Gask, Auchterarder, Perthshire, 1952, aged 77