1821.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. in' Britain's happier days, his mind was swayed by good old English manners and hospitality, innocent local anecdote, and a kind-hearted readiness to serve the best of purposes; broils and squabbles be detested, and jarring interests he was at all times anxious to reconcile in amity, so that the vicinity in which he lived, has to lament the loss of a dear friend. He married the widow of a near neighbour, and the daughter of a very ancient and respectable family of the name of Billingsley, of the Lea, in Claverley, co. Salop, which at a very remote period resided at Hallon, but aforetime at Billingsley in that county. Of this family was Colonel Francis Billingsley, lord of the manor of Astley Abbotts, slain in St. Leonard's Church-yard, in Bridgnorth, on behalf of King Charles the First, in March 1646, during the heat of the Civil Wars. His wife died several years ago, leaving by him an only child, now the wife of the Rev. E. S. Davenport, vicar of Worfield, to wear the habit of sorrow in mournful remembrance of so good a parent. DEATHS. 1820. AT Calcutta, George Ewan Law, Oct. 6. esq. of the Hon. East India Company's Civil Service, third son of Ewan Law, esq of Horsted Place. Sussex. Nov. 4. At sea, on board the Minerva, on his passage from Sourabaya to Sincapore, John Syme, esq. Nov. 15. At Calcutta, Alexander, son of the late Chas. Thellusson, esq. Dec. 4. At Clarendon, Jamaica, aged 21, George Forrester Foot, esq. His personal and mental endowments were of the highest order. He met his death in the very air which he breathed. Dec. 16. At Calcutta, John Dyer, esq. Superintending Surgeon on that Establish ment. Dec. 20. Between Culnagh and Hooghley, in his 27th year, J. Ives Bosanquet, esq. of the Bengal Civil Service, third son of the late W. Bosanquet, esq. of Harley street. 1821. Jan. 17. On-board the General Hewitt East Indiaman, on her passage from China, in his twentieth year, Mr. John Noble Raincock, 6th Mate. Feb. 4. At Margate, aged 66, Mrs. Anne Dalton, relict of the late Wm. Edw. Dalton, of London, esq. Feb. 27. At Santa Cruz, Teneriffe, John, eldest son of the late Alexander Abernethie, esq. M. D. of Banff, North Britain. Feb. 28. At Ipswich, in her 72d year, Elizabeth, relict of Mr. John Leath, surgeon, of Acle, in Norfolk, and daughter of the Rev. John Gogill, formerly Rector of 475 Brundall, and Vicar of Rapworth in that county. March 6. At Mildenhall, Suffolk, John Swale, gent. in his 77th year. March 7. At Lisbon, of an apoplectic. fit, his Excellency Francisco de Melloda Cunha Mendonça e Menezes, Marquis of Olhao, &c. &c. Lieut. Geueral, Governor of the Town of Balem, Governor and Captain General of Algarve, &c. March 18. Aged 65, at Clapton, deeply regretted by his family and friends, T. Chisman, esq. March 19. In Keppel-street, Russellsquare, Mrs. Wm. Malton, eldest daugh ter of John le Grice, gent. of Bury St. Edmund. March 20. At Spanish Town, Jamaica, Harry Wilson, esq. many years resident in the island, and formerly of Lloyd's Coffee House. Marck 21. At Sudbury, Suffolk, aged 16, Elizabeth, only daughter of the late John Clarke, gent. March 29. At Wheat Hill, co. Derby, Richard Batman, esq. only brother of Sir Hugh Batman, and many years a Magistrate for that County. He was brought up at Lincoln's Inn, and called to the Bar; and served the office of High Sheriff in 1812. He has left a widow, one daughter, and five sons. It may with great truth be said of him, that his conduct in every situation of life was exemplary, being in the constant practice of every amiable domestic virtue. March 31. At her house at Camp Hill, near Nun-eaton, Warwickshire, sincerely lamented and respected, Frances, fourth daughter of the late John Ludford of Ansley Hall, co. Warwick, esq., by Juliana, third and youngest daughter of Sir Richard Newdigate of Arbury, Warwickshire, and Harefield, Middlesex, bart., by Elizabeth, his wife, daughter of Sir Roger Twisden, of Fradbourn in Kent. She was born in Essex-street, London, Jan. 30, 1747, and was sister to the present John Newdigate Ludford, esq. D.C.L. of Ansley Hall. April... At Midsomer Norton, Somerset, William Kelson, esq. Though on the verge of nearly 70 years, there was no visible abatement of that ardour and intrepidity of character which distinguished him in the first period of his life; and the warmth of his friendship glowed to his latest moments with undiminished cordiality. The habitual firmness and decision that marked Mr. Kelson's conduct, were often beneficially felt in the neighbourhood where he resided, of which striking instance occurred not very long before his last illness. He had for several years been engaged in an extensive and lucrative branch of the coal trade. During one of those effervescences which occasionally -478 Obituary. Meteorological Table. May 6. Whilst attending Divine Service at Horbling Church, Lincolnshire, the Rev. Bernard Cracroft, Rector of East Keel and Vicar of South Elkington. The reverend gentleman expired whilst surrounded by his family in his pew, from an attack of the angina pectoris; to the paroxysms of which he had been for some years subject. At Brighton, Susanna Margaret, wife of Wm. Roe, esq. late Commissioner and Chairman of his Majesty's Customs. May 7. At Brighton, aged 12, Sarah H. daughter of Mr. Wm. Wheeler, of Canonbury-place, Islington. May 8. In Brunswick-place, Northampton-square, in his 44th year, Mr. Herbert Cater. May 10. At Laytonstone, Essex, of a rapid decline, aged 24, the Rev. William Hanbury, M. A. of New College, Oxford, Chaplain to his Majesty's Palace Court. May 13. At Bristol, aged 79, the Rev. Dr. Ford, Vicar of Melton Moubray. This very worthy Divine will be duly noticed in our next. May 14. In Upper Eaton-street, Pimlico, in his 72d year, Charles Downes, State Page to his present Majesty, and 35 years Page of the Bedchamber to his late Majesty. May 15. In the neighbourhood of Bristol, Dr. Callcott.-This celebrated Musician obtained, early in life, the highest reputation for original genius and profound science. A large share of the delight received by the Publick for the last 30 years has been derived from the performance of his compositions; and as long as vocal music continues to be heard or studied, his name must hold a place in the esteem and admiration of all persons [May, of just feeling and true taste. Independently of his professional acquirements, his attainments in general Literature were extraordinary. But the more conspicuous features in bis character were the good, the gentle, and amiable qualities of his mind. Never has it fallen to the lot of any man to excite deeper or warmer feelings in the breasts of his friends, or to call forth a more unbounded sympathy for bis afflictions. He has left a family to lament him, who are all known to the public by their talents in the various departments of the arts. May 20. At Islington, aged 69, Robert Abbot, esq. May 22. At her father's house, at Upper Tooting, in her 25th year, Mary, eldest daughter of Robt. Gibson, esq.-If unsophisticated feeling and genuine worth be objects of our admiration and regard, how sensibly should we be impressed by the premature death of one whose heart was the type of all that was good, generous, and humane! ADDITIONS TO OBITUARY. P. 275. In the Memoir of Lord Dysart, the Earl's second title should be Baron Huntingtower, not Huntingtour. The phraseology of " the kingdom" of Scotland is obsolete. In the list of female descents of the antient house of Tollemache, Clutterbuck should precede Carteret. The Baronetage of Tollemache of Helmingham is presumed to be extinct. P. 282. Colonel King was not son of a Peer, and of course not entitled to the designation of the Hon. but he was a Privy Counsellor, and consequently Right Hon. Henry King. He was grand uncle, not uncle, to the present Earl of Kingston. [ 479 ] BILL OF MORTALITY, from April 24, to May 22, 1821. AVERAGE PRICES of CORN, from the Returns ending May 19, 1821. PRICE OF FLOUR, per Sack, May 21, 45s. to 50s. Kent Bags....................... 21. 10s. to 41. 4s. 21. 16s. Essex Ditto PRICE OF HAY AND STRAW, May 24: 21. 16s. to 4. 15s. 21. 10s. to 41. 48. St. James's, Hay 41. 10s. Straw 17. 13s. Od. Clover 51. Os. Whitechapel, Hay 41. 6s. Od. Straw 11. 14s. Or. Clover5l. Os.---Smithfield, Hay 41. 4s. Od. Straw 14. 10s. Od. Clover 41. 15s. Beef........... SMITHFIELD, May 24. To sink the Offal-per stone of 8lbs. ...........3s. 8d. to 5s. Od. | Lamb.........................4s. Od. to 7s. Od. Mutton....................3s. Od. to 4s. 8d. Head of Cattle at Market May 24: 509 Beasts.............................. Calves 250. .........3s. 4d. to 5s. 4d. Pork.......................3$. 4d. to 5s. Od. Sheep...............8,440 Pigs Veal.... COALS, May 23: Newcastle 34s. 6d. to 42s. 9d.-Sunderland, 39s. Od. to 00s. Od. TALLOW, per Stone, 8lb. Town Tallow 50s. Od. Yellow Russia 50s. 200. SOAP, Yellow 82s, Mottled 92s. Curd 96s.-CANDLES, 10s. Od. per Doz. Moulds 11s. 6d. 476 Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. [May, occasionally break out in mining districts, a numerous party of the discontented had retired to a chosen spot with the view of maturing some compulsory measures against their employers. Mr. Kelson lost no time in repairing to the scene of their deliberations; and though it was too dark to distinguish his person, the well-known sound of his voice awed the assembly into silence, and induced an almost instant dispersion. April 3. At Drimin House, Argyleshire, John Maclean, esq. of Boveray. April 7. At Woodbridge, in his 21st year, Davy, son of Rev. Wm. Walford, Rector of Long Stratton, Norfolk. April 12. At Shaldon, Devon, in childbed, aged 43, Elizabeth, wife of the Rev. Dr. Lempriere. She was the youngest daughter of the late John Deane, esq. of Reading, and has left a son and a daughter behind her. In solidity of judgment, in purity of principles, and in all the amiable qualities of the heart, none surpassed this excellent woman. At the house of her brother, Charles B. Robinson, esq. Hill Ridware, Staffordshire, Mrs. Bowles, relict of the Rev. St. George Bowles, late Vicar of Caverswall in that county, and Chaplain to the Royal Regi. ment of Horse Guards, blue. (See vol. LXXIV. p. 884.) At Gibraltar, Lieut. H. M. Buckeridge, of the Royal Engineers, son of the late Col. Buckeridge, of Benfield, Berks. Sir John Charles Richardson, bart. Commander in the Royal Navy. At Greenburn, the relict of late William Bogue, esq. of Auchincraw, Berwickshire. At sea, on board the Hon. Company's extra ship George the Fourth, aged 18, Charlotte Anne, daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Bracken, of Tottenham, Middlesex, and St. James's, Westminster. At Berlin, Miss Frances Jennings, dau. of the late Sir Philip Jennings Clerke, bart. of Foxlease, Hants. At Belstead, near Ipswich, Robert Pretyman, geut. April 13. At Bealings Magna, Suffolk, Charlotte, third daughter of the late Mr. B. Costerton of Yarmouth. In her 71st year, the relict of S. Dawson, gent. of Edwardston Hall, Suffolk. At Windsor Castle, in his 85th year, Edmund Taylor, esq. one of his Majesty's Poor Knights of Windsor, formerly Surgeon to the 15th Dragoons, 41 years in the service of his late Majesty. April 15. At Rougham Place, Suffolk, in his 57th year, Mr. S. Craske, an eminent lamb grower. April 16. At Melton, Suffolk, in his 51st year, Charles-Thomas Sharpe, esq. April 18. At Broxbourn, Herts, in his 87th year, Peter White, esq. a man of unblemished character, and universally respected. April 19. In Park place, Leeds, in her 69th year, Mary, widow of the late Joshua Walker, M. D. and daughter of the late J. Arthington, esq. one of the founders of the Leeds Old Bank. April 20. At Rome, Lieut.-Gen. Read, of Crowood, Wiltshire, late of his Majesty's first regiment of Life Guards. His death was occasioned by poison, administered by a Venetian servant, whom he had hired at Paris, and who was afterwards found to have been seven years in the galleys. April 21. At Prince's Place, Lambeth, Mary, widow of the late Mr. William Robins, of Fleet-street. April 22. At Pentonville, Chas. Price, esq. Registrar of the Legacy Duties, Stamp Office. The Rev. John Graham, vicar of Windsor, and one of his Royal Highness the Duke of York's Domestic Chaplains. April 23. In his 66th year, the Rev. T. C. Burroughes, M. A. rector of Landbeach (formerly of Caius College, Cambridge), and many years an active Magis trate for Cambridgeshire. In Margaret street, Cavendish-square, H. Edridge, esq. Associate of the Royal Academy; of whom an account in our next. April 24. At South Lambeth, in his 56th year, Mr. John Willey, of Buckingham-street, Adelphi. In Bennett-street, St. James's, John In London, in his 29th year, George In Sloane-street, Nath. Wright, esq. of At Hallow-park, co. Worcester, of the croup, aged 4 years, Alfred Ellis, second son of Samuel Wall, esq.; and on May 7, of the same disorder, aged 5, Frances Millicent, second and youngest daughter of the same gentleman. April 25. At Langharne, Owen Lewis, esq. of Clynderwen, both in Carmarthenshire; and also of Glenrhyn, Pembrokeshire. April 26. Miss Noble, sister of Mr. J. Noble, maltster, of Weston, near Bath.She was seized with an apoplectic fit at the Theatre the preceding Tuesday, and had since remained in a state of total insensibility. At Ambleside, Westmorland, David Erskine Dewar, esq. of Gelston House, Fifeshire, son of the late Major General Dewar, of that place. April 28. At the Glebe House, Witnesham, Suffolk, the relict of the Rev. John 1821.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. John Sharpe, vicar of Egliosilan cum Lamabon, Wales, Perpetual Curate of Kesgraoc and Brightwell, Suffolk, and Ordinary of the County Gaol. April 29. In Upper Brook-street, in her 96th year, the Right Hon. Lady Juliana Dawkins. Aged 60, Major-gen. Thomas Sanders Bateman, of the Hon. East ludia Company's service in Bengal. At Mill Mead, near Guildford, the resi dence of Admiral Montagu, Miss Elizabeth Mills. In Montagu-place, Russell-square, aged 79, Thomas White, esq. Clerk of the Inner and Upper Treasury of the Court of King's Bench. At Highbury-place, aged 69, James Stuart, esq. Lately. In New Norfolk-street, in his 78th year, the Hon. Charles Stuart. At Belgrave Terrace, Chelsea, in his 69th year, Hen, Guest, esq. Bucks. At Astou Saudford, the Rev. Thomas Scott, rector of that parish, and many years Chaplain to the Lock Hospital. He was author of several religious publications; and bis excellent Commentary on the Sacred Scriptures has passed through several editions. Dorsetshire.-Aged 65, Mr. William Towers, brother of the late Rev. Joseph Towers, LL.D. and more than forty years editor of the "Sherborne Mercury." Lincolnshire.-At Oakham, of an abscess in his head, the Rev. Mr. Macfarlane, Curate, aged 33. He had enjoyed the Curacy of Oakham for four months only. Norfolk.-At Cawston, near Aylsham, of hydrophobia, Mr. Wm. Pye, many years a respectable surgeon at the above place. At Scole Inn, after a series of sufferings, which he endured with astonishing patience, fortitude, and resignation, Mr. Frederick Butterfield, agent to the Low Moor Ironworks, near Leeds: this melancholy event originated in the overturning of the Morning Star coach, from Yarmouth to London. Notts. At Hickling, of which place he was rector, the Rev. John Thomas Jordan, B. D. late fellow of Queen's College, Cambridge. He was a man of a most liberal mind, and polished manners; an affectionate husband, and a kind and generous friend. Oxfordshire.-Aged 60, James Griffiths, D. D. Master of University College, Oxford, and Prebendary of Gloucester. At Thame, aged 41, Mr. Walker Dorrington, son of Theophilus Dorrington, esq. late of Thame. Wiltshire.-At Broad Hinton, the Rev. W. Andrews, M. A. Chaplain to Lord Blayney, formerly of Reading, and sometime Assistant Lecturer of High Wycombe. 477 May 1. At Gosport, Lavinia Emily, the only daughter of Luke Nichols, esq. At Chester, Mrs. Potts, relict of Josiah Potts, esq. of Ollerton, near Knutsford in Cheshire; she was also a sister of Charles B. Robinson, esq of Hillnidware, Saffordshire. (See vol. LXXXVIII. ii. p. 87.) In Percy-street, aged 61, the wife of Col. Denby, and sister to Mr. Bent, of Paternoster-row. At Camberwell, in her 19th year, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. Thos. Dermer, formerly of Piccadilly, and of Grafton-street East, Fitzroy-square. May 2. In Stafford place, Pimlico, Catherine, wife of Anth. Ditchell, esq. of Vincent-square, Westminster, and of Cromer, Norfolk. At Battersea, aged 80, John Hodgson, esq. many years a malt distiller at that place; surviving his daughter only ten weeks. May 3. At Calne, Wilts, in his 80th year, the Rev. Thomas Greenwood, Vicar of that parish 40 years. Aged 40, Elizabeth, wife of Thos. Edwards, esq. of Hoddesdon, Herts. Aged 31, Catharine Agatha, wife of Michael Arthur Gorman, esq. of Hampstead. At Benhams, near Wantage, Berkshire, aged 73, the relict of Thomas Goodlake, esq. of Crawlboys, Wiltshire, and sister of the late Sir Charles Price, bart. May 4. Suddenly, in a fit of apoplexy, aged 27 years, much lamented by his relations and friends, Mr. James Easton, jun. only son of Mr. James Easton, priuter, Salisbury. On Sunday, the 13th inst. a very impressive Sermon was preached in the parish church of St. Martin, in that city, by the Rev. Dr. Hawes, in allusion to the melancholy event.-As it was of course necessary to take asunder the tomb in which the remains of the deceased were to be deposited, the following very appropriate verse was therefore added to the customary inscription to his memory: "Unveil thy bosom, faithful Tomb, Take this new treasure to thy trust, To seek a slumber in the dust." At Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, Lady Maria Grey, second daughter to the Earl of Stamford and Warrington. At Brighton, Susanna, daughter of Richard Allnutt, esq. of South Park, Penhurst, Kent. May 5. In Montagu-square, in his 63d year, Anthony Butler St. Leger, esq. Elizabeth, wife of Charles Stutfield, esq. of St. George's-place, East. May |