Major-General John Pringle of Symington (1774–1861) was a 19th-century Scottish soldier.
He was born on New Year's Eve, 31 December 1774 at Carrington, Midlothian. His family were originally from Shetland.[1] His father was Captain Robert Pringle, descended from Thomas Hoppringle of Symington (died 1684).[2]
In 1812 he built Symington House, near Gala Water.[2]
He lived his final years at 5 Mansionhouse Road (aka "Springfield Cottage") in the Grange district of south Edinburgh. He was a near neighbour to Major Alexander Skene.[3]
He died on 29 December 1861, shortly before his 87th birthday.[4] He is buried in Dean Cemetery on the west side of the city. The grave lies on the wall backing onto the first northern extension.
His house at Symington is now a listed building.[5]
In 1802, whilst a Captain, he was married to Christian Watson (1779–1854), daughter of Samuel Watson. They had at seven children.[6] Initially after marriage they lived in Galway in Ireland.
His great uncle was Judge Robert Pringle of Charleston, South Carolina (1702–1776), father to John Julius Pringle.