Matthew Stirling (railway engineer)
Matthew Stirling | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 November 1856 Kilmarnock, Scotland |
| Died | 5 October 1931 (aged 74) Kingston upon Hull, England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Citizenship | United Kingdom |
| Parent | Patrick Stirling |
| Engineering career | |
| Discipline | Locomotive engineer |
| Employer(s) | Hull & Barnsley Railway |
Matthew Stirling (1856–1931) was Locomotive Superintendent of the Hull & Barnsley Railway (H&BR). Matthew Stirling was born in Kilmarnock on 27 November 1856. He was the son of Patrick Stirling, the nephew of James Stirling, and grandson of Robert Stirling – all of whom were also famous mechanical engineers.