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triumph from Trowbridge to Bradford, but were repelled at the en- 
trance of the latter place by the principal inhabitants. At Bel- 
comb Brook they also ‘met with a stout resistance, for Mr. Yerbury 
had planted two patereros at his windows, which swept the lawn. 
Supported by many armed friends, he addressed the rioters in so 
able a manner as to induce them to retire without causing any 
disturbance. The military arrived the next day and the combina- 
tion was at an end.” 
The son of the last-named John William Yerbury,—who bore 
the same name as his father,—wil] be very well remembered by 
many who read these pages. A few short months only have passed 
since he was busy amongst us, discharging diligently his duties as 
a magistrate and enjoying the well-earned respect of all his fellow 
townsmen. He too, like his grandfather, Francis Yerbury, was, 
in early life, destined for the Bar. He entered Trinity College, 
Cambridge, and in due time took his degree, in preparation for 
what was then his destined profession. His inclination, however, 
lay towards a military life; and, after a time, he obtained a com- 
mission in the 66th Regiment of Foot. Very shortly afterwards 
he joined the 3rd Light Dragoons, and in that regiment he 
remained until his retirement from the army, with the rank of 
Lieutenant-Colonel, a little more than four years ago. 
His period of active service extended over no less than thirty 
years. Some friend, evidently well acquainted with his military 
career, thus summed up his services in a well known periodical pub- 
lished shortly after his decease.-—‘Colonel Yerbury had seen much 
active service in India: he was throughout the campaign of 1842 in 
Affghanistan; was present at the forcing of the Khyber Pass, at 
the storming of the heights, Jugduluck, the actions of Tezeen, 
and Hafkostul, (where his horse was wounded) the occupation of 
Cabul, and the capture of Istaliff. He commanded his regiment 
in the Punjaub campaign of 1848 and 1849; was present at Rum- 
nugger, at the action of Sadoclapore, and the battles of Chillian- 
wallah and Goojerat. He received a medal at Affghanistan, and 
a medal and two clasps for the latter campaign. At Chillianwallah 
the fate of the battle hung upon the charge of the 3rd Light 
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