186 Henry Wilton, Esq.-William Hammond, Esq. 1789, 8vo." Coalitions and Compromises, an Appeal to the Electors of Great, Britain," 1790, 8vo.-" The present Practice of a Justice of the Peace, and a complete Library of Parish Law," 1791, 4 vols. 8vo. [This work bears Dr. Barry's name, but he is said not to have been the compiler of it.]-"Theological, Philosophical, and Moral Essays," 1791, 8vo. 2d edit." A dispassionate Address to the Subjects of Great Britain," 1793, 8vo. "Familiar Letters on a variety of Subjects," 1793, 12mo.-" A Letter on the Necessity of adopting some Measure to reduce the present Number of Dogs," 1794, 8vo."A Fast-day Sermon, preached Feb. 25, 1795, at Henley on Thames," 4to." The Friendly Call of Truth and Reason to a new Species of Dissenters," 1799, 8vo. 4th edit. 1812."A few Observations on the Expedience of Parliamentary Interpretation duly to explain the Toleration Act," 1799, 8vo. "Works," 1806, 3 vols. 8vo." A Sermon preached at the Visitation of the Archdeacon of Berks, at Abingdon," 1809, 4to.-"A Sermon preached before the Society of Free and Accepted Masons," 1809.-"The Esculapian Monitor, or Guide to the History of the Human Species, and the most important Branches of Medical Philosophy," 1811, 8vo.—" A Sermon for the Royal Humane Society," 1820, 8vo." HENRY WILTON, ESQ. Feb. 1. At Gloucester, in his 57th year, Henry Wilton, esq. Mayor of that city. "While crossing the entrance hall of his residence, he complained of faintness, and was instantly assisted to a chair in an adjoining room, where in a very few minutes, although medical aid was immediately administered, this highly-respected gentleman breathed his last! The distressing scene which ensued, we are utterly unable to describe: the melancholy intelligence was soon spread from one extremity of the city to the other, and the grief which was manifested from the highest to the lowest, was an indubitable testimony of the veneration in which his character was held. As an honourable member of the learned profession of the law, a long and extensive practice had rendered him more than usually well versed in the jurisprudence of his country, which, joined with inflexible integrity, and an unvarying uprightness of mind, enabled him to discharge the arduous duties of Chief Magistrate of this city, in a manner peculiarly satisfactory to his fellowcitizens, and highly creditable to himself; whilst the social kindness of his disposition, and the sterling qualities [Feb. of his heart, cemented the warmest attachment of a most extensive circle of friends. Thus eminently qualified to become generally beloved, it was only to be expected that his sudden demise would be as universally regretted; and we have seldom witnessed a more unanimous burst of sympathy than was elicited on this occasion. In the discharge of his relative domestic duties, as an affectionate husband, a kind father, and a firmly attached brother, we feel we approach a subject to which we cannot do justice; and over the unspeakable distress of his family and connexions, we are compelled to draw the veil of silence. We will only venture to observe, that, next to the consolation which can alone be derived from the hand which inflicted the blow, it may be soothing to them to learn the sympathetic feelings with which their sorrows are regarded by the whole inhabitants of this city. Mr. Wilton was in the 57th year of his age, and for many successive years had most honourably filled highly respectable offices both in this city and county." (Gloucester Journal, Feb. 4.) Mr. Wilton was the son of a respectable solicitor in the same city, who long filled the office of Deputy Town-Clerk ; and was brother of Robert Playdell Wilton, Esq. solicitor and banker, the present Town Clerk, to which honourable post he succeeded upon the death of William Fendall, Esq. in 1813. (See Fosbroke's Gloucester City, p. 422.) He had also another brother, well known in his day as a very good and very amiable clergyman, the Rev. William Wilton, of Pembroke College, Oxford, and sometime incumbent of Swell, co. Gloucester, author of an animated Sermon; who died some years ago, and is still remembered with warm affection. F. WILLIAM HAMMOND, ESQ. The late William Hammond, Esq. who died at St. Alban's Court, Kent, on Nov. 20, 1821, aged 69, was the representative of a well-allied family of gentry, who had been seated at that place for nearly three centuries. His ancestor, Sir William Hammond, of the same place, was knighted by King James I. James Hammond, the Elegiac Poet, was of this family-the grandson of a younger son. But Mr. Hammond had far more valuable distinctions than those of descent: he was a truly valuable member of society. His benevolence, his integrity, and his virtuous morals, shone conspicuously through a long life; without an ebb, in even tenor; conferring happiness, and never doing a wrong, or giving a pang. 1822.] Mr. W. Holt.--Lady Noel.--J. Morrison, Esq.--T. Coutts, Esq. 187 a pang. He succeeded to his estate as long ago as 1773, and led the life of a country gentleman, having served in the American War as Field-Officer of Militia, and in the late War as a Major of Yeomanry. In these days the loss of a country gentleman, even if he should be far less virtuous and amiable than Mr. Hammond, must be severely felt. There are few changes more burtful in the present state of society than those which destroy the character, the habits, and locality, of the country gentleman. It is a character difficult to form in the rising generation. A new race are growing up under different circumstances. The difficulties and expences attendant on a country residence every year in crease. Old families are extinguished at a more rapid rate than at any former period. Ere long a country life among the gentry will become as infrequent as upon the Continent. It cannot be denied that the social happiness among the different ranks of the people of Great Britain has declined with a quickness of descent which has not often been exhibited in history. The mode of enjoying riches is among the most important topics of morals. One of Pope's best poetical essays is on this subject. Where riches exist, there must be inequality; and where inequality exists, aristocracy comes in to controul, modify, and ameliorate it. One of the best and most useful branches of the aristocracy, is the ancient country gentleman. There are certain beneficial ambitions and salutary sorts of pride which are new shaped by this kind of birth: certain sentiments which may be said to be hereditary. They grow up so as to surround themselves with certain sorts of etiquette: certain modes of mind, which preserve them against the perpetual invasion of chieanery and adventure. Mr. Hammond was, perhaps, almost the last of his class of his own generation in the neighbourhood to which he belonged. Those a very, very few years junior grew up in a different æra. How long and how deeply his loss will be lamented, will be better estiReal losses mated as time goes on. make wounds which experience deepens, not obliterates, Where will be found his equal in virtuous benevolence and integrity which nothing could shake? MR. WILLIAM HOLT. Jan. 28. After an afflicting illness, aged 58, Mr. William Holt, of Kingsholm near Gloucester, a partner in the firm of Watson and Holt, tea-dealers, London, of which highly-respectable house he had for many years been the commer. cial representative among their provincial connexions. In the regular discharge of this duty, Mr. Holt was perhaps without parallel, seldom varying a day or an hour, in reaching and tarrying at the numerous places he visited on each successive journey; nor were the integrity of his conduct, or the precision of his dealings, less honourable traits in the character of this truly worthy man. The warmth of his heart, the genial kindness of his disposition, and the exemplary consistency and propriety of his demeanour, riveted the attachment and respect of all with whom he associated or had dealings, in the prosecution of his business, as well as all who were ranked in the private circle of his friends. Mr. Holt has left a widow and four children to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband and an indulgent father. LADY NOEL. Jan. 28. At Kirkby Mallory, Leices tershire, aged 70, the Hon. Judith Lady Noel. She was the eldest daughter of Edward first Viscount Wentworth, and was married Jan. 9, 1777, to Sir Ralph Milbanke, bart. On the death of her brother Thomas, the last Viscount Wentworth, Sir Ralph Milbanke took his lady's name of Noel. She had issue only one daughter, the present Lady Byron. JOHN MORRISON, ESQ. July 19. At Surat, after a short but painful illness, in his 38th year, John Morrison, Esq. Collector and Magistrate of that zillah, having filled the situation upwards of seventeen years. By the death of this truly worthy man, his family have sustained an irreparable loss; for in him they possessed all that constitutes the affectionate husband and father-the tried and steady friend. In society, the character of Mr.Morrison was marked by the strictest integrity, and by a peculiar and uniform urbanity of manners, which secured him the confidence and esteem of all who knew him; and the regard in which he was held in his official capacity, amongst all classes of the natives, was affectingly evinced by a general suspension of business, and the almost incalculable number assembled to pay a last tribute of respect as bis remains passed to the grave. 188 Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons, judgment, with a warm and affectionate heart. Few men ever enjoyed, in the degree Mr. Coutts did, the confidence and esteem of his friends, or obtained, unaided by rank or political power, so much consideration and influence in society. The large fortune which he acquired, was a consequence, and not the object of his active, life, which at every period was devoted to the aid and advancement of those he loved. He died surrounded with friends, in the presence of Mrs. Coutts and his daughters, the Countess of Guildford and Lady Burdett, with their families, and Lord Dudley Stuart, the son of his second daughter, the Marchioness of Bute, who is now in Italy on account of her health. DEATH S. 1820. AT Bombay, in his 49th year, July 28.1 Thomas, esq. of that Presidercy, late of Lower Berkeley-street, Port man-square. Nov. 28. In the Island of Jamaica, aged 20, Ensign John Skinner, 58th reg. second son of Lieut.-gen. John Skinner. Dec. 6. In Barbadoes, in his 26th year, a victim (after an acute illness of only five days) to the dreadful disease of the climate, Henry Noble Shipton, esq. senior ensign of the 4th regiment of foot, and youngest son of the Rev. Dr. Shipton, rector of Portishead, near Bristol, vicar of Stanton Bury, Bucks, and one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Somerset. This deeply-lamented young man was engaged with his regiment at the ever-menorable battle of Waterloo, having before that period seen much severe and arduous service. He possessed a warm and generous heart, an affectionate and filial disposition. His parents have the comfort of reflecting, upon this melancholy occasion, that the son whom it has pleased Providence in His wisdom to remove, was pious and sincere: -in the midst of temptations firm and resolute; and at an age most liable to be led astray, constant and exemplary in the discharge of his religious duties. Dec. 12. At Barbadoes, in his 39th year, Lieut-col. John Piper, of the 4th, or King's Own Regiment. Dec. 17. At Madeira, in his 34th year, Mr. John Bowman, late of Wellclose-square. Dec. 30. At Castle Hedingham, Essex, in her 81st year, Mrs. Ambrose Myall, sen. 1821. Jan. 4. At Lyme, aged 82, Mary, wife of Mr. Grimsby.--Her remains were attended to the Church by Thomas Legh, esq. M. P. and his brothers, as a token of respect to the memory of an old servant, who had been in the service of the Legh family during a period of 60 years. [Feli. Jan. 8. At Allensmore, near Hereford, Thomas Gilbert, in his 120th year. He was baptized in December 1702, as appears by the register of the above parish. His son, upwards of 70, attended at his funeral as chief mourner. Jan. 9. At Ayr, aged 72, Mary, and on the 10th, aged 75, Agnes, Gillespie.-They were sisters, and lived under the same roof for the greater part of their lives.—Mary, a little before her death, took an affectionate farewell of Agnes; and on the 11th both were interred in the same grave. Jan. 10. In his 69th year, Christopher Rawlinson, esq. of Elm-house, near Liverpool, a Deputy Lieutenant of the West Riding of the county of York. Jan. 11. At Otley, aged 83, in consequence of mortification, Samuel Moody, shoemaker.-For some time he had been afflicted with extreme pain in his left leg, in consequence of a severe sprain; and about two months ago the leg separated above the ancle with a report like a pistol, and fell completely from the body. Jan. 12. At Louth, aged 71, William Morris, a rat-catcher.-A few days since he went out to destroy vermin; and, as usual, took a box containing some poisonous article, which he used in his vocation, in his pocket, in which also he incautiously put a small fruit pie. The latter he took out and ate upon the road; but the lid of his box not being sufficiently secure, a part of the poison had, without his knowing it, fallen out upon the surface of the pie. Medical aid was resorted to as soon as the accident was discovered; but the poor fellow's sufferings terminated in death after ten days of excruciating agonies. Jan. 13. At Hartney Wintney, Hants, Sarah-Down, dau. of Thomas Husband, esq. At Boulogne-sur-Mer, Mrs.Yeo, mother of the late Sir James Lucas Yeo, K. C. B. &c. At York Place, Clifton, Jane, sister of the late Sir Herbert Mackworth, bart. of Gnoll Castle, Glamorganshire. Jan. 15. At Stafford, aged 53, John Hubball, esq. one of the Aldermen of that borough, having served the office of Mayor in 1815. A few years ago, Mr. Hubball removed from the Brickhouse near Stafford, the place of his birth, being the last of the family that lived there, and where his ancestors had resided for several centuries, as they were known to be settled there in the time of Henry VIII, and supposed many generations before. Jan. 16. At Droitwich, Worcestershire, in his 63d year, Richard Langford, esq. many years master of Haydon-square Academy. In Vere-street, Cavendish-square, Thos. Robertson, esq. of George-street, late Captain in the Naval Service of the East India Company. Jan. 17. At Tallaton, Devonshire, Edward Cary, esq. At 1822.] Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. At Bath, aged 86, Mary, relict of John Ladeveze, esq. of Stephen's Green, Dublin. Jan. 18. In Bedford-place, suddenly, Thomas Stoke, esq. of the Royal Navy. Most justly esteemed, Mrs. Emly, of Aldeburgh, Suffolk, the widow of the Rev. Thomas Emly, A. M. and M. D. After a long and severe illness, in his 63d year, John Orford, gent. of Brook's Hall, Ipswich. At Oxford, the Rev. Frodsham Hodson, D. D. Principal of Brazen Nose College, Regius Professor of Divinity, and Canon of Christ Church. He published "The eternal Filiation of the Son of God, asserted on the evidence of the Scriptures, the consent of the Fathers of the three first centuries, and the authority of the Nicene Council," 8vo. 1796. Jan. 19. At Aswardby, near Spilsby, Jemima, wife of Richard Ker, esq. of Hull, and daughter of Richard Brackenbury, esq. Jan. 20. In Bouverie-street, aged 63, Mrs. Richings, of Warborough Cottage, Oxfordshire. At the house of his father, in Ecclestonstreet, Pimlico, aged 22, Mr. David Griffiths, clerk in the War Office. In his 16th year, Charles, son of the Rev. W. Provis Wickham, of Charlton House, near Shepton Mallet, co. Somerset. At Rome, Stephen Tempest, jun. esq. eldest son of Stephen Tempest, esq. of Broughton Hall, Yorkshire. Jan. 21. At Hackney, in his 64th year, Mr. Peter Levesque, where he had retired from the arduous task of master of the Workhouse of St. Bride's, which place he long filled, much to the satisfaction of the parishioners, and the comfort of the poor, who have lost a friend. Many a shilling has this worthy man given to those who did not come within parochial aid. After a short illness, highly respected by his friends, Hewitt Cobb, esq. of Clement'sian, and of Sydenham, in Kent, many years a respectable solicitor, and proprietor of the Brighton theatre. Jan. 22. Margaret, daughter of John Meyer, esq. of Walthamstow. At Cork, in his 88th year, the Rev. Dr. Atterbury, Precentor of Cloyne, and Rector and Vicar of Clonmel. He was the son of the Rev. Osborn Atterbury, who was the only son of the Bishop. At Belsay, Northumberland, aged 10 years, Charlotte, daughter of Sir Charles Miles Lambert Monck, bart. At Maidenhead, aged 77, James Payn, esq. upwards of 50 years Recorder of that town, and treasurer for the county of Berks. Jan. 23. In her 69th year, Sarah, relict of the late Mr. Joseph Catherwood, of Bunhill-row. Jan. 24. Aged 57, in College-street, Westminster, James Smith Goodiff, esq. Assistant Clerk of the Fees of the House of Commons. 189 At Brighton, aged 43, Mr. George Royde, of Newgate-street, London, Auctioneer. Aged 81, John Glegg, esq. of Withington Hall, Cheshire. Jan. 25. At Athlone, Ireland, aged 41, William Weaver, esq. Ordnance Storekeeper of that place: goodness of heart, the strictest integrity, and uprightness of conduct in all his dealings, secured to him the warm esteem and affection of a numerous circle of friends. In his 83d year, Robert Johnson, esq. of Broad-street, Golden-square, St. James's; for 69 years an inhabitant of that parish, and one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for Westminster. At Plymouth Dock, the wife of Mr. Dadd. Jan. 26. In her 20th year, Miss Edmonds, niece of Mr. Edmouds, jeweller, of the Strand. In King's-row, Walworth, in his 82d year, Mr. Joseph Baster. In Great Surrey-street, in her 19th year, Miss Elizabeth Priestley. Jan. 27. In her 59th year, Mrs. Clark, of Maidenhead, Berks. At Enfield, Catherine, relict of the late Mr. William Stephens, formerly a stationer in Bartholomew-lane. At his house on the Harrow Road, Edward, youngest son of W. M. Sellon, esq. of Wilsdon, Middlesex. 1 In Gloucester, highly respected and lamented, Robert Nelson Thomas, esq. Recorder of Swansea, Steward to his Grace the Duke of Beaufort, and a Deputy Lieutenant of the county of Glamorgan. At Seaford, the relict of the late George Allfrey, esq. of Friston Place, Sussex. In Hatton-garden (where he had resided upwards of 30 years), suddenly, in his 63d year, William Lincoln, esq. apothecary. At Pudlicote House, co. Oxford, after a short but severe illness, in which "patience had her perfect work," and religion its consolatory influence, Mary Elizabeth, the wife of Jonathan Birch, esq. and only daughter of the late William Morice, D.D. of Gowerstreet, London, Jan. 28. Richard Baldwin Smith, eldest son of Richard Smith, esq. of Harborne Heath, near Birmingham. Aged 55, Mr. George Banks, a respectable farmer, of Braceborough, near Stamford.-Nine days before he had with great fortitude undergone an operation by Sir A. Cooper, who came from London and extracted two large stones from the neck of the bladder, and Mr. Banks was considered to be doing extremely well until Sunday, when he complained of sore throat, and his medical attendant found that his constitution had given way under the acute sufferings. He died on the following night. In Fleet-street, Mr. John Calvert, ivory turner. In his 13th year, 190 Obituary; with Anecdotes of remarkable Persons. Jan. 30. At Needham Market, Suffolk, in his 72d year, Richard Mudd, gent. In Queen's-row, Pentonville, aged 70, Mr. Edmund Alderson. At Delancey-place, Camden Town, in his 80th year, Nehemiah Spicer, esq. At Chichester, in his 76th year, Thomas Fitzherbert, esq. Phoebe, youngest daughter of Mr. Jas. Johnson, of Cheapside. At Welwyn, Herts, in his 76th year, John Cotton, esq. formerly one of the Cashiers of the Bank of England. Maria, daughter of the late Thomas Macklin, esq. who published the splendid edition of the Bible. Jan. 31. In his 83d year, Thomas Judson, esq. many years an Attorney-at-Law, and Solicitor of his Majesty's Customs, in the Court of Exchequer. At Woodbridge, Miss Walford, the sister of Mr. Joseph Walford, of the Stamp Office. Mary, widow of John Sparkes, esq. late of Gosden, near Guildford. At Deeping St. James, in his 84th year, Samuel Greaves, esq. many years in the Commission of the Peace, and one of the Deputy Lieutenants for the co. of Lincoln. Lately. In Welbeck-street, aged 84, Wm. Adam, esq. architect. At Shadwell, aged 75, Mrs. E. Ranken, late of Mile End. Huntingdonshire-At Somersham Park, aged 60, Litchfield Mosely, esq. many years an eminent agriculturist, and one of the most scientific and useful graziers in Huntingdonshire. Norfolk-At Cromer, aged 93, Thomas Smith; he followed his employment as a warrener till within a few days of his death. His brother is now living at Cromer, aged 91; and a sister resides at Boston, aged 97, active and healthy. His wife died about 18 months ago, aged 88; they had lived together 70 years as man and wife, and (as the old man frequently used to say) without ever having a cross word. Suffolk-Rev. Robert Wilson, for nine years Minister of the Baptist Congregation, at Aldringham. Wilts-At Milton Hill, Benjamin Reynolds, aged upwards of 100 years, 70 of which were passed in the service of the Astley family. Worcestershire-In her 34th year, Mary Aune, wife of Edward Wheeler, esq. of Kyrewood House, near Tenbury, and daughter of James Graham, esq. of Ludlow, co. Salop. SCOTLAND-At Glasgow, after a few days illness, Capt. J. Aveling, of the 77th reg. having served 22 years in the same regiment. Feb. 1. At Saxmundham, Suffolk, in her 77th year, Miss Susanna Russell. At Pentonville, of a decline, aged 32, Anne, the wife of Mr. Chas. V. Barnard, of the General Post Office. [Feb. Aged 70, Mrs. Stokes, of Camden-row, Peckham, Surrey. At Compton-Martin, on the summit of the Mendip Hills, aged 103, Mrs. Candy. She enjoyed good health to the last few days of her life. At Blidworth, Notts, aged 92, John Gladwin, esq. retaining all his faculties to the day of his death. Feb. 2. At Plymouth, Capt. Sir Thos. Lavie, K.C.B. commanding his Majesty's ship Spencer, of 74 guns. Elizabeth, wife of Mr. Charles Baldwyn, bookseller, of Newgate-street. In Howland-street, aged 75, Chas. Binny, esq. formerly of Madras. Feb. 3. In Hans-place, aged 62, James Stirling, esq. At Greenwich, Mrs. Garrick, relict of Geo. Garrick, esq. (brother to the celebrated David Garrick), and mother-in-law to Mrs. George Garrick, of the Theatre Royal, Haymarket. Feb. 4. bone, aged 72, Mrs. Anne Frederick, reIn Nottingham-place, Mary-lelict of the late Rear-Admiral Frederick. In Cumberland-place, aged 20, Louisa, dau. of Adm. and Lady Elizabeth Tollemache. At Silchester, aged 77, Mr. Wm. Lainson, father of Messrs. Lainson, of Bread-st. At her seat, Northgate House, Halifax, Mary, relict of the late Joseph Lister, esq. and youngest daughter of the late General Sir Wm. Fawcett, K.B. Feb. 5. At the Glebe House, Capel, Suffolk, of a typhus fever, James T. Tweed, gent. a Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers, and second son of the Rev. Joseph Tweed, Rector of that parish. Feb. 6. At her house in Pall Mall, in her 78th year, Lady Bunbury, relict of the late Sir Thomas Charles Bunbury, bart. Feb. 9. At Liverpool, in her 65th year, Mary, wife of Bryan Smith, esq. of that place, and of Lydiate, co. Lancaster. Fel. 14. At the house of his son-inlaw, Mr. Wm. Tiley, of Reading, aged 74, Philip George, esq. many years Town Clerk of the city of Bath; which office he had some time since resigned in favour of his eldest son, Philip George, esq. the Town Clerk of that Corporation. present After a very painful and protracted course of suffering by the dropsy, for the relief of which every attempt of human skill proved vain, in full possession of her mental powers amidst all the languors of bodily decay, aged forty-three years, Annabella Dundas [formerly Oswald], the wife of the Rev. Weeden Butler, M.A. Chelsea. Her blameless life was a pattern of humility and good works; her patient death was an exhibition of resignation and faith. With her last breath, she declared aloud her sure and certain hope, that "As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." Chelsea. W. B. |
