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James Herriot born James Alfred Wight Sunderland Eng 3 October 1916
Moved to Glasgow, Scotland as child, late October 1916
Attended Yoker Primary School, August 1921 – June 1928
Attended Hillhead High School, September 1928 – 30 June 1933
Graduated Glasgow Veterinary College in 1939
Joined Yorkshire practice of J. Donald Sinclair in 1940
Married Joan Catherine Danbury, 5 November 1941
RAF 1941-43
Son, James Alexander, born 13 February 1943
Daughter, Rosemary, born in 9 May 1947
Trip to USSR as sheep veterinarian, 28 October – 6 November 1961
Trip to Istanbul as cattle veterinarian, 8-10 August 1963
1966 begins writing
1972 ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL
1974 ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
Receives American Veterinary Medical Association’s Award of Appreciation, 4 February 1975
1977 ALL THINGS WISE AND WONDERFUL
1978 BBC TV Series begins
Receives Order of the British Empire and honorary Litt.D. from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, 1979
1981 THE LORD GOD MADE THEM ALL
Made fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1982
1983, receives honorary D.V.Sc. from Liverpool University
1992 EVERY LIVING THING
23 February 1995 Dies of cancer at home in Yorkshire
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J. Donald Sinclair a.k.a. Siegfried Farnon – Born: 1910 Died: 1994 – Partner
Brian Sinclair a.k.a. Tristan Farnon. – Donald’s younger brother. Died in 1990.
Calum Buchanan – James Herriot’s assistant. Died in 1990.
John Crooks – James Herriot’s assistant from 1951-54.
Frank Bingham – Sinclair’s first partner. Worked with Herriot his first months at the practice.
Mrs. Marjorie Warner of Sowerby a.k.a. Mrs. Pumphrey – Owner of the obese Pekingese, Tricki Woo. Died in 1983.
Denton Petty a.k.a. Granville Bennett – Fellow veterinarian who was very hospitable and could hold his liquor. Died in 1980’s.
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James Wight – Grandfather: ship plater
Robert and Jane Bell. Robert was a senior printer. – Maternal grandparents
James Henry Wight – Father: ship plater and musician – Died in 1960
Hannah Bell Wight – Mother: professional singer
Joan Catherine Danbury Wight – Wife
James Alexander Wight – Son born on 13 February 1943 – Currently a practicing veterinarian in Thirsk
Rosemary Page – Daughter born on 9 May 1947. – Currently a physician practicing in Thirsk
Emma Page – Granddaughter
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