Born in Monmouthshire, he moved to London, becoming a partner in Probyn and Company, wholesale chemists and druggists, manufacturers of India Rubber goods and mineral waters. In 1874 he obtained a commission in the 22nd Middlesex Rifle Volunteer Corps. He eventually rose to become commanding officer of the unit, which became known as the Queen's Westminster Rifles, with the rank of lieutenant-colonel. He was also a member of the School Board for London representing Westminster from 1885-1888. In 1898 he was Sheriff of the City of London. Another picture here [1] and mention here [2].