| FAMILY NAME | GIVEN NAME | DATE OF DEATH | ENTRY IN THE BRITISH FRIEND | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WALMSLEY | Ralph | 12.10.1845 | At his residence, Stanley Green, Standforth, near Stockport, RALPH WALMSLEY, in his 75th year. | TBF 08/1846 |
| MOLD | Ann | 13.11.1845 | At Northampton, ANN MOLD, aged about 72. | TBF 01/1846 |
| WILLIAMS | Martha | 28.11.1845 | At Carlow, MARTHA WILLIAMS, aged 82. | TBF 01/1846 |
| LOCKET | Ambrose | xx.11.1845 | AMBROSE LOCKET, of Fenton, Staffordshire Potteries. | TBF 01/1846 |
| STEVENS | John | 03.12.1845 | At West Ham, near London, JOHN STEVENS, in his 69th year. | TBF 02/1846 |
| ALLETSON | Lavinia | 08.12.1845 | Of hooping cough, LAVINIA, daughter of Thomas and Priscilla Alletson, of Birkenhead, Cheshire, in her 7th year; | TBF 01/1846 |
| ALLETSON | Edith | 10.12.1845 | and on the 10th, also, of hooping cough, EDITH ALLETSON, her sister in her 3d year. | TBF 01/1846 |
| BARRITT | Mary | 11.12.1845 | At Beckingham, near Maldon, Essex, MARY, wife of James Barritt, in her 32d year. | TBF 01/1846 |
| YARWOOD | Frances | 11.12.1845 | At Hull, FRANCES YARWOOD, aged 83. | TBF 01/1846 |
| PRIDEAUX | William | 12.12.1845 | At Chelmsford, WILLIAM, last surviving son of George and Mary Prideaux, of Modbury, in his 16th year. | TBF 01/1846 |
| ABBATT | Mary | 13.12.1845 | At Wigton, Cumberland, MARY ABBATT, aged about 75. | TBF 01/1846 |
| PEARMAN | James | 16.12.1845 | At Mackyate Street, Herts, JAMES PEARMAN, aged about 67. | TBF 02/1846 |
| SHARP | Priscilla | 18.12.1845 | At Croydon, PRISCILLA, daughter of John and Hannah Sharp, of Friends’ School there, aged about 5 months. | TBF 01/1846 |
| BIDDLECOMB | Thomas | 21.12.1845 | At his house, Shapwick, after about 3 hours illness, THOMAS BIDDLECOMB, aged about 50. | TBF 01/1846 |
| GILMORE | Henry | 23.12.1845 | At Wakefield, after a lingering illness, HENRY GILMORE, apprentice to George Benington, aged 19. | TBF 01/1846 |
| EVERETT | Henry | 23.12.1845 | At Dalston, Middlesex, of scarlet fever, HENRY, youngest son of Frederick P. Everett, late of Reading, in his 6th year. | TBF 01/1846 |
| CRANSTONE | Sarah | 25.12.1845 | At Hemel Hempstead, Herts, SARAH CRANSTONE, aged about 82. | TBF 02/1846 |
| THOMPSON | Charles Edward | 27.12.1845 | CHARLES EDWARD, aged 7, eldest son of Samuel and Letitia Thompson, of Fordingbridge, Hants. | TBF 01/1846 |
| CROWLEY | Emma | 27.12.1845 | At Alton, EMMA, wife of Charles Crowley, of Croydon. | TBF 01/1846 |
| BROWN | Jane | 27.12.1845 | At North Shields, JANE, wife of Charles Brown, of that place, four days after giving birth to a daughter. (See Births.) | TBF 01/1846 |
| GILKES | William | 28.12.1845 | At Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, WILLIAM GILKES, late of Buckingham, aged 71. | TBF 01/1846 |
| PILMOR | John | 28.12.1845 | At Ackworth, JOHN PILMOR, aged about 68. | TBF 01/1846 |
| COLLER | George | 28.12.1845 | At Southport, Lancashire, GEORGE COLLER, aged 68. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WILLIS | Alice | 31.12.1845 | After a lingering illness, aged 49, ALICE, wife of Matthew Willis, of Aysgarth, Wensleydale. | TBF 01/1846 |
| HICKES | William | 31.12.1845 | WILLIAM HICKES, of Godalming, aged 67. The remains of this dear Friend were followed to the grave by a considerable number of relatives and neighbours, by whom he was much beloved and respected, for the consistency and integrity which marked his daily walk in life. | TBF 01/1846 |
| PETTIFER | Ann | 02.01.1846 | ANN PETTIFER, of Bugbrook, Widow, aged about 86 years. | TBF 02/1846 |
| GAYNER | Edward | 03.01.1846 | At Mahon, Island of Minorca, in advanced age, after a few days illness, EDWARD GAYNER, formerly of Bristol, but for many years past a resident at Mahon. | TBF 03/1846 |
| YOUNG | John Barratt | 08.01.1846 | At Manchester, JOHN BARRATT YOUNG. | TBF 01/1846 |
| WEBSTER | George | 09.01.1846 | GEORGE, eldest son of John Webster, of Poynton, near Stockport, aged about 17. | TBF 01/1846 |
| NICHOLSON | Barker | 09.01.1846 | BARKER, son of Henry and Ann Nicholson, of Springfield, near Chelmsford, in his 6th year. | TBF 02/1846 |
| COOPER | Marianna | 13.01.1846 | At the residence of her grandmother, Martha Thornhill, Ackworth, in her 7th year, MARIANNA, daughter of William and Jane Cooper, of Doncaster. | TBF 02/1846 |
| POWERS | Margaret | 14.01.1846 | At Worcester, MARGARET POWERS, aged 65. | TBF 01/1846 |
| BINNS | George | 16.01.1846 | At Sunderland, GEORGE, infant son of Henry Binns, Draper. | TBF 01/1846 |
| SAVORY | Thomas Cox | 16.01.1846 | At his house, Peckham Rye, after a short illness, THOMAS COX SAVORY, of Cornhill, London. | TBF 01/1846 |
| STOTEN | Mary | 17.01.1846 | At Ware, MARY STOTEN, aged about 89. | TBF 02/1846 |
| CHRISTMAS | Anna Maria | 18.01.1846 | At Brampton, near Huntingdon, aged 65, ANNA MARIA, widow of Thomas Christmas, formerly of Godmanchester. | TBF 01/1846 |
| PEARSON | Joseph | 18.01.1846 | JOSEPH PEARSON, of Chaseside, Winchmore Hill, near London, aged about 66. | TBF 02/1846 |
| JESPER | Joseph | 20.01.1846 | At Preston, JOSEPH, son of Joseph and Sarah Jesper, in his 4th year. | TBF 02/1846 |
| FRYER | Joseph Jowitt | 21.01.1846 | Aged 39, JOSEPH JOWITT FRYER, of Holly Bank, Rastrick, near Huddersfield, of the firm of J. J. and C. Fryer, and eldest son of Joseph Fryer, Toothill Grove. | TBF 01/1846 |
| TANNER | John | 24.01.1846 | At his residence, Ashley Hill, Bristol, aged 68, JOHN TANNER. His end was peace. | TBF 01/1846 |
| WICKETT | Mary | 25.01.1846 | At Bradford, Yorkshire, after a long illness, borne with great patience and resignation, MARY, wife of Benjamin Wickett, of that place, aged about 26. | TBF 02/1846 |
| GRAY | Sarah | 25.01.1846 | SARAH, daughter of John Gray, of Chelsea, aged 24. | TBF 02/1846 |
| JOHNSON | John | 31.01.1846 | At his residence, Winchmore Hill, near London, JOHN JOHNSON, aged 64. | TBF 02/1846 |
| EARNSHAW | George | 02.02.1846 | At Royton, near Rochdale, aged 62, GEORGE EARNSHAW. | TBF 02/1846 |
| ESTERBROOK | Richard | 02.02.1846 | At Liskeard, aged about 67, RICHARD ESTERBROOK. The decease of this dear Friend was very sudden. | TBF 03/1846 |
| DEATH | Mary | 02.02.1846 | At Darlington, MARY DEATH, aged about 76. | TBF 03/1846 |
| ABELL | Joshua | 03.02.1846 | “After a few days’ illness, at his residence in Eustace Street, Joshua Abell, universally esteemed and regretted by his relatives and an extensive circle of acquaintances, for his integrity, philanthropy, and unaffected piety. He was well known to the literary and scientific world as a highly talented man. His writings in defence of the oppressed Negro abroad, and infant freedom from slavery at home, require no other comment than that they emanated from an enlightened, benevolent mind.” – In addition to the foregoing from The General Advertiser of the7th curt., we have been furnished by a Friend, with the following brief particulars. Joseph Abell was proprietor of a seminary for the classical education of youth, for about twenty-six years, in the city of Dublin; and whilst instilling into the minds of his pupils the elements of Literature, Science, and Natural Philosophy, he was ever anxious to direct their minds to the Great First Cause, whence all true knowledge is derived. He was deeply versed in the sacred volume, which enabled him to impart to his interesting charge a truly scriptural education. He was also proprietor and editor of “The Dublin Literary Journal,” a periodical chiefly devoted to the promotion of science; which he conducted with much ability, and which had nearly reached the conclusion of its 3d volume. Much of his time was devoted to philanthropic objects, and his pen was ever ready to advocate the cause of suffering humanity. If a good constitution, and almost uninterrupted health, would have been a guarantee to length of days, we might have anticipated the longer continuance of this dear Friend amongst us; but He who seeth not as man seeth, was pleased to order it otherwise. A few months previous to his death, his health began to decline, as was supposed from too close an application to literary and scientific pursuits; this seemed to be received by him as an intimation, that “this was not his continuing city;” and there is reason to believe that he endeavoured to adopt the scripture injunction, “Set thine house in order,” &c. During his illness, which was short, after attending to, and giving directions respecting worldly concerns, he was favoured with a feeling of peace, which he remarked was marvellous to him; and repeatedly said, “I am resigned;” “the will of the Lord be done.” He was frequently engaged in supplication, and requested his wife to read amongst other parts of the Scriptures, the last chapter of Revelations; and as she proceeded, he sweetly remarked on the beauty and glory of “that city which needeth not the light of the sun,” &c.; expressing a humble hope, “that through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, not through any works which he had done, he should be permitted to enter within its pearl gates.” In the “Dublin Literary Journal,” appeared the following poetic effusion from the pen of the lamented editor, with which we conclude this notice; directing the reader’s attention particularly to his beautiful description of the celestial city. Recollections of the year 1842 – a long poem written Dublin, New Year’s Day, 1843 by Joshua Abell [not transcribed]. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WELLS | Alice | 03.02.1846 | At Cranfield, ALICE WELLS, Widow, late of Northampton, aged about 82. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WILLMORE | Benjamin | 03.02.1846 | BENJAMIN WILLMORE, of Southwark, London, aged about 71. | TBF 03/1846 |
| SHARP | William | 04.02.1846 | At Shevington, Lancashire, aged 80, WILLIAM SHARP. | TBF 02/1846 |
| ROBINSON | Benjamin | 04.02.1846 | At Nutfield, near Reigate, Surrey, BENJAMIN ROBINSON, aged 58. | TBF 03/1846 |
| RICKMAN | Rachel | 06.02.1846 | At Teignmouth, aged 21, RACHEL, second daughter of the late George Rickman, of Bristol. | TBF 02/1846 |
| HOW | William | 09.02.1846 | WILLIAM HOW, of Northampton, aged about 82. | TBF 02/1846 |
| BUILDER | William | 10.02.1846 | At Filton, near Bristol, WILLIAM BUILDER, late of Stoke Gifford, Gloucestershire, aged 85. | TBF 03/1846 |
| ROOKE | Mary Ann | 11.02.1846 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, MARY ANN ROOKE, aged about 39. | TBF 02/1846 |
| COLES | Joanna | 11.02.1846 | At Buckingham, JOANNA COLES, Widow of Joseph Coles, formerly of that place. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WEBB | Grace | 11.02.1846 | At Bristol, GRACE, relict of Thomas Webb, aged 82 years. | TBF 03/1846 |
| HUTCHINSON | Rachel | 12.02.1846 | In her 88th year, RACHEL HUTCHINSON, widow of the late Joshua Hutchinson, of Highbury Park, Middlesex. | TBF 02/1846 |
| SWIRE | Elizabeth | 12.02.1846 | ELIZABETH, aged 79, widow of the late Henry Swire, of Birdsroyd, Rastrick, near Huddersfield, formerly of Wooldale. | TBF 03/1846 |
| FOSTER | Alfred | 13.02.1846 | At London, ALFRED, son of the late Thomas Foster, of Rushworth, formerly of Bromley. | TBF 03/1846 |
| BAKE | Hannah | 14.02.1846 | At Birkenhead, Cheshire, aged 17, HANNAH BAKE. | TBF 02/1846 |
| BENWELL | Emily | 14.02.1846 | At the Hot Wells, Bristol, after six years’ illness, EMILY, third daughter of Joseph Benwell, late of Upper Easton. | TBF 03/1846 |
| MALCOLMSON | Elizabeth Greer | 15.02.1846 | Near Ilkley, Yorkshire, after a very long illness, ELIZABETH GREER MALCOLMSON, of Liverpool, formerly of Belfast, aged 34. | TBF 02/1846 |
| MASSEY | William | 16.02.1846 | At Spalding, WILLIAM MASSEY, aged about 84. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WILSON | Sarah | 16.02.1846 | At Cakir, SARAH WILSON, aged 56. | TBF 02/1846 |
| DAVEY | Anna | 19.02.1846 | At Portland Square, Bristol, aged 38, ANNA, wife of George Davey. | TBF 02/1846 |
| WEBSTER | Alfred | 25.02.1846 | At Poynton, near Stockport, aged about 2 years, ALFRED, youngest son of John and Rachel Webster. | TBF 03/1846 |
| SPARKES | Thomas William | 27.02.1846 | At Worcester, THOMAS WILLIAM, infant son of William and Lucy Sparkes. | TBF 03/1846 |
| GREENWOOD | John | xx.02.1846 | JOHN GREENWOOD, of Royton, Lancashire. | TBF 03/1846 |
| CHAYTOR | Sarah | 01.03.1846 | Near Clonmel, SARAH CHAYTOR, in her 64th year. | TBF 04/1846 |
| JENKINS | William | 02.03.1846 | At Providence, Rhode Island, aged 60, WILLIAM JENKINS, an Elder; and husband of Anna Almy Jenkins, who has twice visited this country, under a religious concern. | TBF 04/1846 |
| ARMFIELD | Ann | 03.03.1846 | At Croydon, aged 60, ANN, wife of George Armfield. | TBF 03/1846 |
| BATH | Elizabeth | 06.03.1846 | At Swansea, ELIZABETH, fourth daughter of Henry and Susan Bath, aged 16. | TBF 04/1846 |
| RALEIGH | Priscilla | 07.03.1846 | At Port Philip, South Australia, PRISCILLA, wife of JOSEPH RALEIGH, late of Manchester. | TBF 10/1846 |
| THWAITE | Joshua | 09.03.1846 | At Monkhill, near Pontefract, JOSHUA, son of the late James Thwaite, aged 34. | TBF 04/1846 |
| NIELD | Ann | 09.03.1846 | ANN, daughter of the late Henry and Sarah Nield, of Mancheser, aged 36. | TBF 04/1846 |
| FLETCHER | Edward Thurnam | 11.03.1846 | At Dewsbury, EDWARD THURNAM, infant son of Robert and Eliza Fletcher, of that place | TBF 03/1846 |
| WEBB | Grace | 11.03.1846 | At Bristol, GRACE, widow of Thomas Webb, aged 82. | TBF 03/1846 |
| ALDERSON | Frances | 12.03.1846 | FRANCES ALDERSON, aged 81, late of Preston, and widow of Simon Alderson. | TBF 03/1846 |
| DOYLE | Thomas | 12.03.1846 | At Cotham, near Bristol, THOMAS DOYLE, aged 55, much respected. | TBF 03/1846 |
| CHAMBERS | John | 15.03.1846 | At Derby, JOHN CHAMBERS, in his 68th year. In noting the death of this dear Friend, we trust a few remarks will be encouraging to some in a like humble sphere; exemplifying, as he did, the power of true religion to support through a life of trial and poverty. John Chambers was apprenticed to a consistent friend, who took great interest in those placed under his care; he was in early life convinced of Friends principles, and being willing to abide the refiner’s fire, he was enabled to take up the cross, and despise the shame which the world is ever ready to pour upon those who forsake it, and follow a crucified Lord in the way which he requires. After a few years, his beloved partner was taken from him, leaving him with four children, which was a great trial to him; he meekly bowed to this stroke, and in his humble walk of life, encouraged his little ones to follow him, as he followed Christ. In middle life, he was attacked with inflammatory rheumatism, which made it very difficult for him to continue his employment at the stocking frame, his hands and feet were very much affected, and he continued his work longer than many would have thought it possible. Subsequently, the disorder increased to such an extent, that he was entirely deprived of the use of his joints, excepting one finger, by which means he could with difficulty turn over the leaves of a book; and during the last ten years of his life, he was almost entirely confined to his bed. In this state, his unshaken confidence in the love and mercy of his God, and his cheerful resignation to the divine will, were truly instructive to witness. He frequently said, he thought none could be happier than himself, as he enjoyed that peace which the world could neither give nor take away; and his uniformly cheerful countenance bore a living testimony to the truth of this. He received the assistance of his friends with great thankfulness, but his care not to take too much was very striking; being unwilling to receive what they thought needful, in his heavy affliction. During a recent attack of influenza, which terminated his earthly existence, he was much tried with the feeling of a desertion of heavenly grace; and during this time of deep trial, he earnestly enquired of a friend who visited him, why he was kept here so long? and upon her saying that even in this helpless state, she hoped he was living in his Master’s service, and that, if for no other purpose, he might be permitted to remain here, to show to others how a Christian can suffer; he quickly answered, “I am content, if my faith and patience do but hold out to the end.” He was afterwards favoured with a consoling belief that all would be well, and a few hours before his death, he was distinctly heard to say “rather rejoiced that your names are written in heaven.” He had a great fear of dying from suffocation, and supplicated that this might not be the case; his prayer was signally answered, for his end was remarkably easy, he appearing to pass quietly away when asleep, we doubt not, to never-ending bliss | TBF 05/1846 |
| PEASE | Joseph | 16.03.1846 | At Feethams, Darlington, JOSEPH PEASE, in his 75th year. | TBF 03/1846 |
| ALEXANDER | Elizabeth | 19.03.1846 | ELIZABETH ALEXANDER, late of Rochester, widow of Edward Alexander, aged 75. | TBF 03/1846 |
| CUMINE | James | 21.03.1846 | At his house, Aston Place, Kingsland Road, London, JAMES CUMINE, for many years a commercial traveller. | TBF 03/1846 |
| PIM | Charlotte | 22.03.1846 | At Albion Place, Belfast, CHARLOTTE, wife of Edward Pim. | TBF 04/1846 |
| RICHARDSON | Charles | 24.03.1846 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, CHARLES, eldest son of John and Sarah Richardson, aged about 19. | TBF 04/1846 |
| WILSON | Sarah | 25.03.1846 | At Sunderland, SARAH, daughter of Caleb and Hannah Wilson. | TBF 04/1846 |
| CARSON | Louisa | 25.03.1846 | At Liverpool, LOUISA, daughter of James and Margaret Carson, aged about 1 year. | TBF 04/1846 |
| HILLS | John Smith | 29.03.1846 | At Bishopwearmouth, JOHN SMITH HIILLS, aged about 9 years, eldest son of James and Sarah Hills. | TBF 05/1846 |
| TUKE | Robert | 30.03.1846 | At Manchester, aged 57, ROBERT TUKE, late of Wakefield. | TBF 04/1846 |
| RIDGE | Martha | xx.03.1846 | In advanced age, MARTHA, widow of Nathaniel Ridge, of Newland, near Witney, Oxfordshire. | TBF 03/1846 |
| STICKNEY | Dorothy | xx.03.1846 | At Scarborough, DOROTHY, wife of Isaac Stickney, of that place. | TBF 03/1846 |
| WIGHAM | Hannah | 02.04.1846 | At Aberdeen, HANNAH, youngest daughter of the late John Wigham, in her 58th year. | TBF 04/1846 |
| HODGKIN | Susannah | 02.04.1846 | SUSANNAH HODGKIN, of Shipston-on-Stour, in the county of Worcester, aged 78. | TBF 04/1846 |
| THOMAS | Alfred | 05.04.1846 | At William Hughes’s Boarding House, London, of pleurisy, after a few days’ illness, ALFRED THOMAS, of Bristol, aged 60. His end was peace. His remains were taken to Bristol, for interment; which took place on First-day, the 12th inst.; after which, a large and solemn Meeting was held. | TBF 04/1846 |
| FENNELL | William | 07.04.1846 | At Rehill, near Clogheen, WILLIAM FENNELL, aged 71; an elder. | TBF 04/1846 |
| GARDNER | Richard | 07.04.1846 | At Green Mount Place, Holbeck, near Leeds, RICHARD GARDNER, aged 84. | TBF 04/1846 |
| ALDERSON | Sarah Hannah | 08.04.1846 | At Cockermouth, SARAH HANNAH, infant daughter of William and Sarah Alderson. | TBF 04/1846 |
| RICHARDSON | Eleanor | 10.04.1846 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ELEANOR, wife of George Richardson, aged about 68; an elder. | TBF 04/1846 |
| EDMONDS | Sarah | 10.04.1846 | At Truro, SARAH, wife of Henry Edmonds, aged 78. | TBF 05/1846 |
| ALLISON | John | 11.04.1846 | At High Bank, in Whinfell, JOHN ALLISON, aged 70. | TBF 04/1846 |
| HEATH | John | 11.04.1846 | At Montpelier, Bristol, after a long illness, which he bore with Christian patience, JOHN HEATH, aged 57. | TBF 04/1846 |
| BROWN | William | 12.04.1846 | At Houghton, near Huntingdon, after a long illness, aged 77, WILLIAM BROWN, formerly an extensive miller and corn dealer. | TBF 05/1846 |
| CHANTLER | Rachel | 12.04.1846 | RACHEL, wife of Joseph Russell Chantler, London, in her 36th year. | TBF 05/1846 |
| TILNEY | Eunice | 13.04.1846 | At Strood, Kent, EUNICE TILNEY, aged 68, formerly of Chelmsford. | TBF 05/1846 |
| JONES | Ann | 14.04.1846 | At Stockport, in her 72d year, ANN JONES, widow of George Jones, and well known throughout the Society as an esteemed Minister. | TBF 04/1846 |
| WYNN | Francis | 15.04.1846 | At Bishopwearmouth, FRANCIS WYNN, widow of John Wynn, late of Leeds, aged about 82. | TBF 05/1846 |
| MAY | Henry | 16.04.1846 | At Mount Barker, South Australia, HENRY MAY, late of Painswick, Gloucestershire, aged about 59. | TBF 10/1846 |
| SANSOM | Mary | 19.04.1846 | At Westbury, near Bristol, aged 41, MARY, wife of Robert F. Sansom, and second daughter of Lydia Lawrence, of Bristol. | TBF 05/1846 |
| MILLS | Ellen | 23.04.1846 | At Lancaster, in her 83d year ELLEN, widow of the late George Mills, tailor, of that place. | TBF 04/1846 |
| GARRITT | Henry | 23.04.1846 | At George’s Terrace, Pentonville, HENRY GARRITT. | TBF 04/1846 |
| SADLER | Hannah | 24.04.1846 | At Wigton, HANNAH, wife of Peter Sadler, of that place, aged about 36. | TBF 05/1846 |
| SADLER | John | 23.04.1846 | Also, on the day previous, JOHN, son of the above, aged 1¾. | TBF 05/1846 |
| GIBB | William | 27.04.1846 | At Edinburgh, in his 70th year, WILLIAM GIBB, late shawl manufacturer. | TBF 04/1846 |
| MULLINER | Susannah | 01.05.1846 | At Bolton, Lancashire, aged 70, SUSANNAH, wife of Thomas Mulliner, of that place. | TBF 05/1846 |
| WILSON | Mary | 02.05.1846 | At Kent Terrace, Kendal, MARY WILSON, a minister, aged 60, widow of the late Isaac Wilson, of that place. | TBF 05/1846 |
| WERE | Elizabeth | 03.05.1846 | At Clifton, aged 50, ELIZABETH, daughter of the late Thomas Were, of Bristol. | TBF 05/1846 |
| BARRINGER | William | 04.05.1846 | At Church Brampton, near Northampton, WM. BARRINGER, farmer, aged 80. | TBF 05/1846 |
| MULLETT | Edward | 04.05.1846 | At Wellington, Somerset, EDWARD MULLETT, aged 73. | TBF 05/1846 |
| PUMPHREY | Mary | 05.05.1846 | At Worcester, in her 40th year, MARY, wife of Stanley Pumphrey. | TBF 05/1846 |
| ZACHARY | Jane | 05.05.1846 | At Cirencester, JANE, eldest daughter of Henry Zachary, in her 12th year. | TBF 06/1846 |
| CARTER | James | 06.05.1846 | JAMES, son of Thomas and Mary Carter, of Preston, in his 3d year. | TBF 06/1846 |
| WATTS | Fanny | 07.05.1846 | At Banbury, FANNY, wife of William Watts, in her 80th year. | TBF 05/1846 |
| PARMITER | James | 07.05.1846 | At Thornbury, Gloucestershire, JAMES PARMITER, aged 76. | TBF 06/1846 |
| HEATON | John | 09.05.1846 | At Wexford, JOHN HEATON, aged 33. | TBF 05/1846 |
| BELL | Hannah C. | 09.05.1846 | At Cincinnati, of Consumption, aged 21, HANNAH C., daughter of William and Hannah C. Bell, of that city, formerly of Belfast, Ireland. | TBF 06/1846 |
| HATTON | Robert | 10.05.1846 | At Cork, ROBERT HATTON, aged 57. | TBF 06/1846 |
| MOOR | Christopher | 11.05.1846 | At Youghall, after a protracted illness, CHRISTOPHER MOOR, aged 45. | TBF 06/1846 |
| STEAD | Alice | 13.05.1846 18.05.1846 | At Bishopwearmouth, ALICE STEAD, an elder, aged about 67. The removal of this dear Friend, was awfully sudden. She was out in the morning of the day on which she died, with a view of attending the Monthly Meeting at Newcastle; but feeling unwell, she returned home. Although her summons was short, it is believed she was fully prepared, and only waited the coming of her Lord. At Bishopwearmouth, ALICE STEAD | TBF 05/1846 TBF 06/1846 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Ann | 16.05.1846 | At Manchester, ANN, daughter of the late William and Martha Thistlethwaite, aged 18. | TBF 07/1846 |
| STORDY | Jonathan | 17.05.1846 | At Penrith, JONATHAN STORDY, aged 75. | TBF 05/1846 |
| ALLEN | Ann | 20.05.1846 | At Ballitore, ANN ALLEN, aged 19. | TBF 05/1846 |
| BIRKBECK | Rachel | 20.05.1846 | At Settle, RACHEL BIRKBECK, widow of the late William Birkbeck, aged about 78. | TBF 05/1846 |
| PEASE | Thomas Benson | 22.05.1846 | Very suddenly, THOMAS BENSON PEASE, of Leeds. | TBF 05/1846 |
| GUNDRY | Martha | 24.05.1846 | At Calne, Wiltshire, MARTHA, daughter of the late Joseph Fry Gundry. | TBF 05/1846 |
| HARRISON | Hannah | 26.05.1846 | In London, where she was attending the Yearly Meeting, HANNAH HARRISON, of Leighton Buzzard, formerly of Ackworth; an elder. | TBF 05/1846 |
| ECROYD | Ann | 29.05.1846 | In the 24th year of her age, ANN, daughter of William Ecroyd, of Lomeshaye, near Burnley. | TBF 05/1846 |
| HOLT | David | 30.05.1846 | At Stretford, New Road, Manchester, DAVID HOLT, aged 82. | TBF 06/1846 |
| TRAVIS | Frances | xx.05.1846 | At her residence, Cottingham, near Hull, FRANCES TRAVIS, aged about 69. | TBF 06/1846 |
| BARRETT | Sarah | 01.06.1846 | Suddenly. SARAH, wife of Richard Barrett, of Waddon, near Croydon, in her 65th year. This dear Friend had been for some time in a declining state of health, during which she was a bright example of Christian cheerfulness and resignation under great and protracted sufferings, endeavouring, in some measure, to conceal them from her beloved husband and family; whose anxiety about her, she observed to a near relation, was the greatest trouble she felt. Her kind and cheerful disposition endeared her much to young persons; and her character strikingly exemplified that absence of selfishness, in which others are preferred to ourselves. | TBF 06/1846 |
| STURGE | Ann | 05.06.1846 | At Street, aged 70, ANN, widow of the late John Sturge, of Olveston. | TBF 06/1846 |
| PARKINSON | John | 06.06.1846 | JOHN PARKINSON, solicitor, of Manchester, aged about 33. | TBF 07/1846 |
| WALKER | Mary | 06.06.1846 | At Ackworth, of paralysis, MARY WALKER, aged 71. | TBF 07/1846 |
| STANSFIELD | Thomas | 10.06.1846 | At Lothersdale, aged 25, THOMAS, son of Slater Stansfield, of that place. | TBF 06/1846 |
| ROBINSON | Elizabeth | 10.06.1846 | At Myrtle Hill Terrace, near Cork, ELIZABETH ROBINSON, widow of Anthony T. Robinson. | TBF 06/1846 |
| SMITH | Sarah Boardman | 10.06.1846 | SARAH BOARDMAN, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Smith, of Hulme, aged about 4. | TBF 07/1846 |
| RAWSON | Thomas | 10.06.1846 | THOMAS RAWSON, of Salford, aged 46. | TBF 07/1846 |
| FARRER | Ann | 11.06.1846 | ANN FARRER, of Fountain Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, aged about 46. | TBF 06/1846 |
| ROWNTREE | Charles | 11.06.1846 | CHARLES ROWNTREE, of Manchester road, Horton, aged about 20, who was drowned whilst bathing in the new Mill dam, in Manningham, near Bradford. | TBF 06/1846 |
| SCOTT | Sarah | 12.06.1846 | At Carlisle, suddenly, SARAH, wife of Benjamin Scott, aged 66. | TBF 06/1846 |
| TENNANT | Abigail | 12.06.1846 | At Settle, ABIGAIL TENNANT, of Giggleswick, aged 77. | TBF 06/1846 |
| STICKNEY | Margaret Marsham | 12.06.1846 | MARGARET MARSHAM, wife of William Stickney, of Ridgemount, in Holderness. | TBF 06/1846 |
| CHRISTY | Thomas | 15.06.1846 | At his residence, Broomfield, Essex, THOMAS CHRISTY, formerly of London, aged 70; an Elder. | TBF 06/1846 |
| STURGE | Samuel | 15.06.1846 | At Yate, near Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, SAMUEL STURGE, after a few days’ illness, aged 50. | TBF 07/1846 |
| NOAKES | Henry | 25.06.1846 | Of rapid consumption, HENRY, youngest son of William and Ann Noakes (the former deceased), in his 21st year. | TBF 08/1846 |
| KNOTT | Abigail | 26.06.1846 | At her house, Rathangan, Ireland, ABIGAIL KNOTT, in her 85th year, an esteemed Elder; of whom it may be truly said, that her life “adorned the doctrine of God, her Saviour;” and her close instructively exemplified the last words of Addison – “See in what peace a Christian can die.” With an excellent natural understanding, she possessed also a clear discernment in spiritual things; while her humble deportment through life, ever gentle and full of love, was united with a firmness of religious character, which allowed no compromise of what she believed to be right. When near her end, she emphatically remarked, that “her views of Christian doctrine were in unison with those of our Early Friends; adding, “that she felt religious unity with those of every denomination, and kindred, under whatever name, who were in the unity of Christ.” For some time previous to her decease, so much did it seem that she was graciously favoured with an evidence of her “calling and election being made sure,” that her mind, relieved from anxious concern on her own account, was frequently occupied in aspirations for the well-being and Christian progress of others; with intervals of thanksgiving and praise to the Author of her being, for His “manifold mercies extended towards her all her life long.” Earnest petitions were heard from her, on behalf of the people of heathen lands, and especially for those of her own country, who were still wrapt in the darkness of papal superstition; praying for the universal spread of the Bible among them, in the belief that the Holy Spirit, which inspired the sacred writings, would open, and apply their truths to the humble and enquiring mind; and further enable those who co-operate therewith, to lay hold upon that “hope of salvation which cometh by Jesus Christ.” | TBF 07/1846 |
| ATKINSON | Mary | 27.06.1846 | MARY, wife of Richard Atkinson, of Manchester, aged about 73. | TBF 07/1846 |
| BEALE | Sarah | 27.06.1846 | At her house, Myrtle Hill Terrace, SARAH BEALE, daughter of the late Caleb and Mary Beale, of the city of Cork. She had never married, but for the last thirty years of her life and upwards, lived with her surviving sister. Though not called into activity in the Society, she seemed qualified to fulfil many of its important duties. She was a kind and sympathising friend, ready at every call to nurse the sick, to soothe the afflicted, and to alleviate the sorrow of the mourner. She was not unprepared to meet the final summons, but had long calmly contemplated its arrival, even while in the enjoyment of bodily health and strength. After a short illness of seven days, she closed her life of active benevolence, in the 82d year of her age; resignedly committing her purified spirit to her heavenly Father – leaving a grateful sense on the minds of her surviving friends, that she is enjoying the rest prepared for the righteous. | TBF 07/1846 |
| WATSON | Charles John | 28.06.1846 | At Elswick Villas, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, CHARLES JOHN, infant son of Joseph and Sarah Watson. | TBF 07/1846 |
| BURNE | Abigail | xx.06.1846 | At the house of her Father, Jacob Green, near Ballinderry, Ireland, ABIGAIL BURNE, wife of Joseph Burne. | TBF 06/1846 |
| WOOD | Hannah | 03.07.1846 | At Lincoln, HANNAH, wife of John Wood. | TBF 07/1846 |
| THOMPSON | Sarah | 07.07.1846 | At Ivy Cottage, Woodbridge, age 74, SARAH, wife of Philip Thompson, a minister; after an illness of upwards of three months, borne with continued patience and resignation to the Divine will. Her mind was impressed in the early part of her affliction with the seriousness of her situation, and she said to her husband, “What a favour it is that I feel safe for heaven; and though my path has been strewed with much tribulation, affliction, and conflicts of spirit, yet few have had greater cause to bear testimony to the Lord’s unmerited love and mercy than myself, for truly he has done great things for me.” And when, through extreme debility, she was unable to read the Holy Scriptures, or to hear them read, she said “How merciful and faithful the Lord is to me! now that I cannot read, He opens to me sweet promises of Scripture for my consolation. Very precious was the language of the Psalmist to my soul this morning, ’Who forgiveth all thine iniquities, who healeth all thy diseases,’” &c. And shortly after – “Oh I am nothing, less than nothing; no merit to me that I am not trusting to a self-righteous spirit; I am resting my hopes of heaven on the sprinkling of the precious blood of Christ.” At another time she said, ”I have been thinking of my dear departed sister’s experience, when she exclaimed, ‘O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?’” &c. And what a mercy for me that I can apply the same language of the Apostle to myself! A few days previous to her dissolution, she said, ”I have been endeavouring to wait upon the Lord in solemn silence, for some gracious manifestation, when, almost immediately, the language came with power and sweetness to my mind, The same yesterday, to-day, and for ever.’” | TBF 07/1846 |
| GILPIN | James | 09.07.1846 | At Bermondsey, Southwark, aged 81, JAMES GILPIN, of that place; many years ago one of the masters at Friends’ School, Newtown, near Waterford. | TBF 07/1846 |
| POST | Susanna | 10.07.1846 | At her mother’s house, Stoke Newington, SUSANNA POST, aged 53. She lived a useful life – She died a peaceful death – Her hope and trust were in a Saviour’s love. | TBF 07/1846 |
| BASSET | Anna Maria | 13.07.1846 | At Leighton Buzzard, in her 24th year, after an illness of a few days’ duration, ANNA MARIA, second daughter of John Dollin Basset, of that place. | TBF 08/1846 |
| BASSETT | Peter John | 14.07.1846 | At the same place, in his 29th year, of an apoplectic seizure, and like his sister after a few days’ illness, PETER JOHN, eldest son of John D. Bassett. | TBF 08/1846 |
| BINKS | George | 14.07.1846 | At Bolton, GEORGE BINKS, in his 86th year. He was a consistent Friend; in conduct worthy of imitation; and in character irreproachable. | TBF 08/1846 |
| NEWSOM | John | 15.07.1846 | At Cork, after a few days’ illness, JOHN NEWSOM, of that city; an Elder. | TBF 07/1846 |
| FAIRBANKS | William | 15.07.1846 | WILLIAM FAIRBANKS, of Sheffield, aged 74. | TBF 07/1846 |
| ALEXANDER | Elizabeth | 16.07.1846 | After a short illness, ELIZABETH, second daughter of the late Samuel Alexander, of the Goldrood, Ipswich, aged 39. | TBF 07/1846 |
| STEELE | Jacob | 16.07.1846 | At Camberwell, London, JACOB STEELE, in his 72nd year. | TBF 08/1846 |
| HUSTLER | Phebe Elizabeth Gray | 17.07.1846 | At Clifton, near Bristol, aged 11, PHEBE ELIZABETH GRAY, youngest daughter of John and Phebe Hustler, of Orrell Mount, Lancashire. | TBF 07/1846 |
| HARDING | George | 17.07.1846 | GEORGE HARDING, of Tottenham, aged 77. | TBF 07/1846 |
| ROBINSON | Thomas | 20.07.1846 | At Godalming, after a short illness, THOMAS ROBINSON, aged about 63. | TBF 07/1846 |
| STRETCH | Joseph | 22.07.1846 | At Nantwich, JOSEPH STRETCH. | TBF 07/1846 |
| ODLUM | Abigail | 22.07.1846 | At Kilcorley, King’s County, Ireland, ABIGAIL ODLUM, aged 66. | TBF 08/1846 |
| WATSON | Emma | 24.07.1846 | At Sheffield, EMMA, only daughter of Thomas and Patience Watson, aged 2 years and 8 months. | TBF 08/1846 |
| SHILLITOE | Jane | 27.07.1846 | At Hertford, JANE, wife of Richard Shillitoe, aged 62; an elder. | TBF 08/1846 |
| JOHNSON | Susanna | 28.07.1846 | At Cork, SUSANNA, wife of Jervais Johnson, aged 43. | TBF 09/1846 |
| TWEEDY | Anne | 28.07.1846 | At Redruth, ANNE, daughter of Robert and Harriet Tweedy, aged 13. | TBF 09/1846 |
| SEWELL | William | 30.07.1846 | At Malton, in his 28th year, after a long illness, WILLIAM, eldest son of Abraham Sewell, of that place. | TBF 08/1846 |
| TOWNSEND | Mary | 31.07.1846 | At her residence, Godmanchester, near Huntingdon, in her 87th year, MARY TOWNSEND, a much esteemed elder: she had been for some months in a declining state of health, but her mental faculties continued bright; and she was favoured with a very peaceful close. | TBF 08/1846 |
| WAITHMAN | Hannah | 31.07.1846 | At Yealand, HANNAH, wife of John Waithman, aged 28. | TBF 08/1846 |
| MILWARD | Mary | xx.07.1846 | At her residence, Bristol, MARY, widow of Richard Milward, late of Uffculme, Devonshire. | TBF 07/1846 |
| MULLET | Mary | 01.08.1846 | At her residence, Bristol, after a long confinement, borne with patience and resignation to the Divine will, MARY MULLET, relict of the late Samuel Mullet. | TBF 08/1846 |
| GOING | Matilda | 03.08.1846 | At Alta-Villa, Caher, after a short illness, MATILDA, wife of William Going. | TBF 08/1846 |
| COOK | Mary | 03.08.1846 | At Kettering, MARY COOK, aged 82. | TBF 09/1846 |
| SHACKLETON | Jonathan | 05.08.1846 | JONATHAN SHACKLETON, Holbeck, near Leeds, aged about 64. | TBF 08/1846 |
| HEATH | Susanna | 05.08.1846 | At Bishop Stortford, SUSANNA, wife of Joseph Heath, of that place. | TBF 08/1846 |
| HUTCHINSON | Sarah Chiswell | 05.08.1846 | At Croydon, SARAH CHISWELL HUTCHINSON, aged 44. | TBF 09/1846 |
| MADDOCK | Ann | 06.08.1846 | At Wandsworth, ANN MADDOCK, in her 91st year. The remains of this dear Friend were followed to the grave by a large number of relatives and friends, who humbly trust she has passed from a long and useful life to one of endless rest and peace. | TBF 08/1846 |
| LUCAS | William | 06.08.1846 | WILLIAM LUCAS, of Hitchin, aged 78; an elder. | TBF 08/1846 |
| FINCHAM | Sarah | 06.08.1846 | At Blandford, Dorsetshire, in her 72nd year, SARAH, relict of the late William Fincham. | TBF 08/1846 |
| BOX | Thomas | 06.08.1846 | THOMAS BOX, farmer, Lothersdale, near Cross Hills, aged about 73. | TBF 08/1846 |
| ANDREWS | Thomas | 07.08.1846 | THOMAS ANDREWS, cloth manufacturer, Farsley, near Leeds, aged about 63. This dear Friend bore a long and painful affliction with exemplary patience; and his end was peace. | TBF 08/1846 |
| GRAHAM | James | 07.08.1846 | At Dean Scales, near Pardshaw, JAMES GRAHAM, aged 76. | TBF 08/1846 |
| WHALLEY | Bridget | 08.08.1846 | At Lancaster, BRIDGET WHALLEY, in her 83rd year. | TBF 08/1846 |
| SMITH | Sarah | xx.08.1846 | At Great Bardfield, Essex, SARAH, wife of Joseph Smith. | TBF 08/1846 |
| MASON | Joshua | 17.08.1846 | At Waterford, JOSHUA MASON, Jun., aged about 41. | TBF 09/1846 |
| THORNE | Susannah | 17.08.1846 | At Ashwell, SUSANNAH THORNE, aged 55. | TBF 10/1846 |
| MOYSE | Thomas | 19.08.1846 | At Brixton, near London, after a lingering illness, THOMAS MOYSE. | TBF 09/1846 |
| WHITE | Eliza | 20.08.1846 | At Dunmore, ELIZA, wife of Samuel White, of Hanover Street, Waterford, aged about 57. | TBF 09/1846 |
| WHITE | Ellen Eliza | 23.08.1846 | At Aspley, aged 18 months, ELLEN ELIZA, daughter of Richard Edward and Mary White, of Aspley Guise, Woburn, Beds. | TBF 08/1846 |
| JOWITT | Grace | 23.08.1846 | At Leeds, GRACE JOWITT, aged 88. | TBF 09/1846 |
| ARNITT | Mary | 24.08.1846 | At her residence, 25, Sydney Place, Edgehill, Liverpool, MARY ARNITT, in her 71st year, widow of the late Francis Arnitt, of Thirsk, banker, and a member of our Society. Not being in affluent circumstances, she had very little intercourse with members of her own Society of later years, having been a resident in Liverpool since she left her native county; but to that extensive circle with whom she became acquainted, she was a shining example of humility, virtue, piety, and self-denial, and by whom her loss will be keenly felt and long deplored. She always sympathised with the poor, and felt delighted when she had an opportunity of relieving them. During her recent illness she bore her affliction with much patience, referring to the incomparably greater suffering of the blessed Redeemer; and counselling those around her to fear the Lord, and obey His voice; and on more than one occasion repeated those beautiful lines of Job Scott to Mary Leadbetter – “One change I wish, and none beside desire, A change of heart, to holiness entire.” Being taken very ill two days before her death, and believing her dissolution at hand, after a short stillness, she said in a solemn and audible voice, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” Soon afterwards she revived, but almost entirely lost her articulation. She continued in a quiet and peaceful state of mind, perfectly sensible to the last, awaiting a joyful immortality. | TBF 08/1846 |
| FRYER | Joseph | 28.08.1846 | At Matlock, aged 65, JOSEPH FRYER, of Toothill Grove, near Huddersfield, an Elder. | TBF 09/1846 |
| SCALES | Kezia | 02.09.1846 | At Pakefield, Suffolk, aged 68, KEZIA, wife of Abraham Scales, of that place, formerly Kezia Bleckly, of Long Stratton. Her loss will be greatly felt by her relatives and friends. | TBF 09/1846 |
| RECKITT | Ellen | 05.09.1846 | ELLEN, daughter of Thomas and Deborah Reckitt, of Manchester, aged about 26. | TBF 10/1846 |
| TREADWELL | Rhoda | 06.09.1846 | At Walworth, near London, RHODA, daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Treadwell. | TBF 11/1846 |
| HEIGHINGTON | George | 07.09.1846 | At Darlington, GEORGE HEIGHINGTON, aged 85. | TBF 09/1846 |
| WANSBROUGH | Mary | 08.09.1846 | At Thornbury, Gloucestershire, MARY, widow of John Wansbrough, formerly of Alton, Hants, aged 90. | TBF 10/1846 |
| ALEXANDER | Henrietta | 08.09.1846 | At Stoke Newington, aged about 4 years, HENRIETTA, youngest daughter of George W. Alexander. | TBF 10/1846 |
| ALEXANDER | Henry | 08.09.1846 | HENRY, infant son of Samuel Alexander, of Bath. | TBF 10/1846 |
| BLAIN | Dinah | 08.09.1846 | At Allonby, DINAH, daughter of David and Mary D. Blain, of Carlisle, aged 4 months. | TBF 10/1846 |
| WHITE | Edward | 09.09.1846 | At Glasgow, EDWARD WHITE, aged about 45. | TBF 09/1846 |
| WHALLEY | Ann | 09.09.1846 | ANN, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Whalley, of Manchester, aged about 15. | TBF 10/1846 |
| RATHBONE | Hannah | 12.09.1846 | At Winnington, Cheshire, aged 68, HANNAH RATHBONE. This dear Friend endured a long and painful suffering with patience and resignation to the Divine will; and her end was peace. | TBF 09/1846 |
| GELDART | Henry | 13.09.1846 | At Norwich, HENRY, son of Joseph and Mary Cooke Geldart, aged 22. | TBF 09/1846 |
| KELSALL | Elizabeth | 14.09.1846 | At Browtop, Quernmore, near Lancaster, ELIZABETH, wife of Thomas Kelsall, of that place, aged about 60. | TBF 09/1846 |
| BARLOW | John | 14.09.1846 | At Chorley, near Wilmslow, Cheshire, JOHN BARLOW, aged 57; an Elder. | TBF 09/1846 |
| BAXTER | Francis | 14.09.1846 | At Levenshulme, near Stockport, FRANCIS BAXTER, late of Norcliff. | TBF 09/1846 |
| GREENWOOD | Mary | 14.09.1846 | At Stratford, Essex, MARY, wife of James Greenwood, aged 76. | TBF 10/1846 |
| WOODHEAD | Edward | 14.09.1846 | EDWARD WOODHEAD, of Huddersfield, aged about 62. | TBF 10/1846 |
| BARRETT | Eliza Gertrude | 14.09.1846 | At Leighton Buzzard, ELIZA GERTRUDE, infant daughter of William and Mary Ann Barrett, of Goswell Square, London. | TBF 12/1846 |
| BOWMAN | Rachel | 15.09.1846 | RACHEL BOWMAN, of Allonby. | TBF 10/1846 |
| NOAKES | William Henry | 17.09.1846 | WILLIAM HENRY, aged 6 months, son of Oliver and Priscilla Noakes, of Birmingham. | TBF 09/1846 |
| SINTON | Ruth | 17.09.1846 | At Spring Vale, the residence of her brother, in her 66th year, RUTH, relict of the late Samuel Sinton, of Moyallon, near Gilford, County Down. | TBF 09/1846 |
| CHOAT | Margaret | 18.09.1846 | At Edgbaston, Birmingham, aged 54, MARGARET, wife of Christopher Choat. During her long and painful illness, abundant evidence was afforded to those around her, of her preparation for that rest into which they rejoicingly believe she has now entered. | TBF 09/1846 |
| JEWELL | Joseph | 19.09.1846 | At Farringdon, Berks, JOSEPH JEWELL, aged 83. Obituary in Month 11. Joseph Jewell, late of Farringdon, Berks, whose remarkable life closed, as noticed in our last, on the 19th of 9th month aged 83, has himself recorded the chief events of it in a homely strain of verses, to which he seems to have been prompted, by what was a distinguishing trait in his character, the desire to promote the improvement and happiness of the poorer classes of his fellow creatures. Amongst them he had his parentage; and was successively an agricultural labourer, carter, porter, and working chemist; in which last occupation, he attained so much eminence, as to become a partner; and ultimately, a man of considerable property; in the liberal use of which, in different places of residence, he gave evidence of his great regard for the moral and religious improvement of those around him. He was, for many years, a member of our religious society, and distinguished by great simplicity and honesty of character; and the end of his long life was marked by a humble and cheerful sense of the blessings vouchsafed to him, and by the lively hope of a happy futurity. | TBF 10/1846 |
| HALL | Joseph | 20.09.1846 | At 55, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 18, JOSEPH, eldest son of Isaac and Mary Hall, of High Studden, near Allendale Town, Northumberland. | TBF 09/1846 |
| WHEELER | William | 21.09.1846 | WILLIAM WHEELER, of Birmingham, aged 40. | TBF 09/1846 |
| BOND | Joseph | 22.09.1846 | At Scotby, near Carlisle, JOSEPH BOND, aged 82. | TBF 10/1846 |
| GRIMSHAW | James | 22.09.1846 | JAMES GRIMSHAW, of London, aged 43. | TBF 10/1846 |
| RICKMAN | Hannah | 24.09.1846 | HANNAH, wife of Richard Peters Rickman, of Lewes, aged about 42. | TBF 09/1846 |
| PRYOR | Elizabeth | 24.09.1846 | At Torquay, ELIZABETH PRYOR, of Tottenham, widow of the late Joseph Pryor. | TBF 10/1846 |
| COVENTRY | Basil | 26.09.1846 | At Parkgate, aged 8 months, BASIL, son of Joseph Freeth and Mary Coventry, of Liverpool. | TBF 10/1846 |
| TREFFRY | Elizabeth | xx.09.1846 | ELIZABETH TREFFRY, of Plymouth, aged about 70. | TBF 10/1846 |
| WEST | Maria | 01.10.1846 | At Uttoxeter, MARIA, aged 19, eldest surviving daughter of the late Edward West, of Hull. | TBF 11/1846 |
| TURNER | Mary | 03.10.1846 | MARY, wife of William Turner, of Liverpool, aged about 32. | TBF 10/1846 |
| DAVIES | William | 03.10.1846 | At Hereford, WILLIAM DAVIES, aged about 77. | TBF 11/1846 |
| TUNSTALL | Ann | 05.10.1846 | At Alveston House, near Nantwich, ANN, wife of Croudson Tunstall, of that place. | TBF 10/1846 |
| PRIESTMAN | Jane Agnes | 05.10.1846 | JANE AGNES, aged 10 months, daughter of John Priestman, jun., of Latchford, and Mary Ann, his wife. | TBF 11/1846 |
| SPENCE | Mary | 06.10.1846 | At North Shields, MARY, widow of the late Robert Spence, aged about 57; an Elder. | TBF 10/1846 |
| FELL | Mary | 08.10.1846 | At Maidstone, aged 58, MARY FELL, of Uxbridge, a minister; widow of Richard Fell. This dear Friend had been for some time engaged in Religious service, in Kent. Notices of a Public Meeting, intended to be held at Maidstone by M. F.’s desire, had been circulated in that town on the day of her arrival; but the sudden and alarming illness with which she was seized while travelling from Charing, to the former place, occasioned its postponement. | TBF 10/1846 |
| BOWRON | John | 09.10.1846 | At Cotherstone, near Barnard Castle, JOHN BOWRON, aged about 67. | TBF 10/1846 |
| NODAL | James | 09.10.1846 | JAMES NODAL, jun., of Manchester, aged about 40. | TBF 11/1846 |
| GELDART | William Edward | 10.10.1846 | At Norwich, WILLIAM EDWARD, son of Joseph and Mary Cooke Geldart. | TBF 10/1846 |
| REDWOOD | Elizabeth | 10.10.1846 | At Landough, near Cowbridge, Glamorganshire, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Thomas Redwood, in her 80th year. | TBF 10/1846 |
| ALLASON | William | 11.10.1846 | At Mosser, near Cockermouth, very suddenly, WILLIAM ALLASON, Yeoman, in his 65th year. He was much respected; and his loss is greatly regretted by his friends. | TBF 10/1846 |
| HARRIS | Richard P. | 11.10.1846 | At Dover, RICHARD P. HARRIS, of Walthamstow, near London, aged 63. | TBF 11/1846 |
| BELLIS | Martha | 12.10.1846 | At Nantwich, aged 46, MARTHA BELLIS, highly respected, and deeply regretted by all who knew her; after an illness of ten weeks, borne with truly Christian resignation to the Divine will. She had been engaged for upwards of 27 years in the instruction of youth; and one of her great objects was, to instil into the minds of those under her care, sound principles of religion and morality. | TBF 10/1846 |
| BISHOP | Abigail | 13.10.1846 | At Strood, Rochester, after many years of great suffering and confinement to the house, ABIGAIL, wife of Benjamin Bishop, aged 69. | TBF 10/1846 |
| CARBUTT | George | 13.10.1846 | At his residence, North Cave, near Hull, GEORGE CARBUTT, aged about 66. | TBF 11/1846 |
| BROWETT | Eliza | 14.10.1846 | At the house of her father, at Stoke-Newington, aged 31, ELIZA BROWETT, late of Liverpool. | TBF 10/1846 |
| WATSON | George | 18.10.1846 | At Hamilton, Upper Canada, GEORGE WATSON, of Stratford, youngest son of the late William Watson, of Wilton Bank, Hawick. | TBF 11/1846 |
| STEPHENSON | Elizabeth Carney | 20.10.1846 | ELIZABETH CARNEY, daughter of the late Samuel Stephenson, of Stockton-on-Tees, aged about 40. | TBF 10/1846 |
| LISTER | John | 24.10.1846 | JOHN, eldest son of Joseph Jackson Lister, of Upton, Essex, aged 25. | TBF 11/1846 |
| BROWN | Henry | 26.10.1846 | At North Shields, HENRY BROWN. | TBF 10/1846 |
| WELLS | Mary | 27.10.1846 | After a few days’ illness, aged about 38, MARY, wife of William Wells, of Vittoria Villa, West Hackney, London. | TBF 11/1846 |
| PITT | Sarah Anne | 31.10.1846 | At Cirencester, SARAH ANNE, infant daughter of Isaac and Caroline Pitt. | TBF 11/1846 |
| WEST | Maria | xx.10.1846 | At Uttoxeter, MARIA WEST, eldest daughter of the late ___ West, of Hull. | TBF 10/1846 |
| PRYOR | Elizabeth | 02.11.1846 | At her house in Broad Street Buildings, London, in which she had resided for upwards of forty-five years, ELIZABETH PRYOR, in her 81st year, relict of the late William Pryor. | TBF 11/1846 |
| JEBSON | Ann | 02.11.1846 | ANN JEBSON, of Leeds, aged 71. | TBF 12/1846 |
| WALLER | Robert | 04.11.1846 | At Holdgate, near York, aged 75, ROBERT WALLER. | TBF 11/1846 |
| SEDDON | Elizabeth | 05.11.1846 | At Toxteth Park, Liverpool, aged 66, ELIZABETH, widow of Thomas Seddon. | TBF 11/1846 |
| CLUTTON | Mary | 07.11.1846 | At Swansea, after a long and painful illness, MARY CLUTTON, aged 51, wife of Valentine Clutton, of the same place; and daughter of Esdras and Ellen Knight, formerly of Stone Hall, Wanstead, Essex. | TBF 11/1846 |
| PEACOCK | Sarah | 07.11.1846 | At Woodford, near London, SARAH, wife of Thomas Peacock; late of Chester, and formerly of Sheffield. | TBF 11/1846 |
| LYTHALL | Morris Edward | 08.11.1846 | At Hartshill, Warwickshire, beloved and regretted by a large circle of relatives and friends, MORRIS EDWARD LYTHALL, aged 77. – Throughout a protracted illness, he manifested a cheerful resignation to the Divine will; and departed in peace, possessing through faith in the atonement of Christ, a sweet assurance of entering into that “rest which remaineth to the people of God.” | TBF 11/1846 |
| TAYLOR | John William | 09.11.1846 | At Jasmine Cottage, Hollinwood, near Manchester, JOHN WILLIAM, only son of John and Sophia Taylor, aged 2 years and 8 months. | TBF 11/1846 |
| MINCHIN | Sarah | 11.11.1846 | SARAH MINCHIN, of Hook Norton, aged 70, widow of John Minchin. She had been long in a declining state of health, which she bore with patience and resignation. For several weeks past she had appeared rather better, until within but a few minutes of her departure; for which, her relatives enjoy the consoling belief, she was, through Divine mercy, prepared. | TBF 11/1846 |
| WADDINGTON | John | 11.11.1846 | At Birkenhead, Cheshire, aged 67, JOHN WADDINGTON, formerly of Darlington. | TBF 11/1846 |
| STOREY | Thomas | 11.11.1846 | THOMAS, son of John and Bella Storey, of Manchester, in his 24th year. | TBF 11/1846 |
| BAKER | Thomas | 11.11.1846 | At his residence, Bristol, THOMAS BAKER, aged 64. | TBF 11/1846 |
| FENNEL | Arabella | 11.11.1846 | At Ranelagh, near Dublin, ARABELLA FENNEL, widow of the late John Fennel. | TBF 11/1846 |
| SAVORY | Catharine | 11.11.1846 | At Reigate, aged 35, CATHARINE, widow of Thomas Cox Savory, late of Peckham. | TBF 12/1846 |
| BULSON | Mary Eggleston | 12.11.1846 | At York, MARY EGGLESTON BULSON, aged 29. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SIMPSON | John | 14.11.1846 | At Aysgarth, JOHN SIMPSON, aged 79. | TBF 12/1846 |
| DICKINSON | Jonathan | 15.11.1846 | JONATHAN DICKINSON, of Allenby, aged about 68. | TBF 11/1846 |
| HOLME | George William | 17.11.1846 | GEORGE WILLIAM, aged 2½ years, son of John and Margaret Holme, of Kent Terrace, Kendal. | TBF 02/1847 |
| TAYLOR | Jane | 18.11.1846 | At Manchester, aged 75, JANE TAYLOR, widow of John Taylor, formerly of that place. | TBF 11/1846 |
| BINNS | Elizabeth Sparkes | 18.11.1846 | ELIZABETH SPARKES BINNS, of Southwark, aged 79. | TBF 12/1846 |
| WARING | Thomas White | 18.11.1846 | At Grange, near Waterford, THOMAS WHITE WARING, of that place, aged about 25. | TBF 12/1846 |
| LAY | Samuel | 19.11.1846 | At Fulford, near York, SAMUEL LAY, aged 67. | TBF 12/1846 |
| DANN | Susanna | 20.11.1846 | At Reigate, SUSANNA, widow of the late Thomas Dann, of Nutfield, aged 67; an elder. | TBF 12/1846 |
| BANKART | Mary | 22.11.1846 | At Champion Park, Camberwell, London, MARY, eldest daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Bankart, aged 17. | TBF 12/1846 |
| PRICE | Anna | 26.11.1846 | At her residence, Glynvellyn Cottage, near Neath, Glamorganshire, ANNA PRICE, in her 88th year. This dear Friend was a minister, well known, and highly valued by a large circle of friends. She removed with her husband and family to Wales, about the year 1802, where she has since resided. Her bodily infirmities had long confined her to the house, and for some time almost entirely to her chamber, where the Monthly Meetings of Ministers and Elders were held; on which occasion, as at other times, her remarks were pertinent and lively; expressive of her desires for the best welfare of our Society, (for which she was deeply interested,) and its preservation from the snares of an unwearied adversary, under his various transformations and allurements. The evening of her life was much brightened by the continued enjoyment of her mental powers, and the cheerfulness of her deportment; which rendered her a most instructive and interesting companion. A few weeks before her close, she was mostly confined to her bed, but continued in a sweet state of mind, trusting alone in the merits and intercession of her Redeemer for acceptance with the Father; “having a desire to depart and to be with Christ,” yet willing to remain as long as consistent with her Heavenly Father’s will, believing His time to be the best time. She departed without sigh or struggle; and was, we reverently believe, gathered in like a shock of corn fully ripe, into the Heavenly garner; leaving her relatives and friends to mourn the loss of one who had been a bright example of Christian faith. | TBF 12/1846 |
| GOLDING | William | 26.11.1846 | At March, Cambridgeshire, WILLIAM GOLDING, after a few days’ illness, aged 71. | TBF 12/1846 |
| NICHOLSON | Mary | 27.11.1846 | At Whitehaven, in her 94th year, MARY NICHOLSON. | TBF 12/1846 |
| HARRISON | Benjamin | 27.11.1846 | At Liverpool, aged 80, BENJAMIN HARRISON, a native of Westmoreland. | TBF 12/1846 |
| ASHWORTH | Anna Maria and Richard Binns | 29.11.1846 | ANNA MARIA, aged 3 years and 9 months; and two days afterwards RICHARD BINNS, aged 5 years and 4 months; children of John and Grace Ashworth, of Turton, near Bolton, Lancashire. | TBF 01/1847 |
| WALKER | Agnes | 30.11.1846 | At Cockermouth, aged about 20, AGNES, daughter of Peter Walker, of Deanscales. | TBF 12/1846 |
| TOWNSON | Jane | 01.12.1846 | JANE, wife of Thomas Townson, of Plough Court, Lombard Street, London. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SOWDEN | Benjamin | 01.12.1846 | At Undercliff, near Bradford, Yorkshire, BENJAMIN SOWDEN, aged 78. | TBF 12/1846 |
| JONES | Lowry | 01.12.1846 | At Dolgelly, Merionethshire, LOWRY JONES, late of Tyddynygarreg, aged about 90. This Friend, and two other aged women Friends, for many years constituted the Meeting held at Tyddynygarreg, near Dolgelly. It has been discontinued some time, in consequence of the age and infirmities of these members, two only of whom are now left. | TBF 12/1846 |
| LEWIS | George | 01.12.1846 | At Street, Somerset, GEORGE LEWIS, aged about 70. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SINTON | Margaret | 01.12.1846 | At Cork, aged 48, MARGARET, daughter of the late John Sinton. | TBF 01/1847 |
| JACKSON | Richard | 02.12.1846 | At his residence, Calder Vale, near Garstang, Lancashire, in his 65th year, much esteemed and lamented by many, RICHARD JACKSON, a minister. He was kind and benevolent to the poor in his neighbourhood; was a father to the fatherless; and a succourer to many in need. This Friend, a few years ago, gave a piece of land out of his own estate, for a burial ground, and for a meeting house to be built upon, - the coast of the erection of which, was almost wholly defrayed by himself and his brothers. | TBF 12/1846 |
| PIM | William | 05.12.1846 | At Belfast, WILLIAM PIM. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SMITH | Martha | 05.12.1846 | At Smith’s Almshouses near Thornton-in-Craven, MARTHA SMITH, aged 75. | TBF 01/1847 |
| JUDKINS | William | 05.12.1846 | WILLIAM JUDKINS, of Curtain Road, Shoreditch, London, aged 64. | TBF 01/1847 |
| WILSON | John | 07.12.1846 | At Melbourne Place, near Bradford, Yorkshire, JOHN WILSON, of Bradford, aged 78; an elder. | TBF 12/1846 |
| WALMSLEY | Elizabeth | 07.12.1846 | At Manchester, ELIZABETH WALMSLEY. | TBF 12/1846 |
| CARSON | Alfred | 08.12.1846 | At Low Hill, Liverpool, ALFRED, aged about 1 month, son of James and Margaret Carson. | TBF 12/1846 |
| CLARK | Sarah | 08.12.1846 | SARAH, wife of Samuel Clark, of Woodchester, Glos’tershire, aged 69. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SCOTT | Benjamin | 09.12.1846 | At Carlisle, BENJAMIN SCOTT, formerly stationer and bookseller there, aged about 83. | TBF 12/1846 |
| MATTHEWS | Sarah | 09.12.1846 | At Leighton Buzzard, SARAH MATTHEWS, aged 37. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SEAR | Susannah | 11.12.1846 | At Aspley-guise, near Woburn, SUSANNAH SEAR, aged about 79. | TBF 12/1846 |
| NOAKES | Jane Sarah | 12.12.1846 | JANE SARAH, only daughter of Robert Foster and Mary Ann Noakes, of Havering Street, Commercial Road East, London, aged 4 years 10 months. | TBF 12/1846 |
| THOMPSON | Hannah | 12.12.1846 | At the residence of her daughters, Oxford Street, Manchester, HANNAH THOMPSON, relict of the late Richard Thompson. | TBF 01/1847 |
| BENWELL | Rebecca | 13.12.1846 | At Upper Euston, near Bristol, REBECCA, daughter of Joseph Benwell, aged 23. | TBF 12/1846 |
| ALDAM | Isabella | 13.12.1846 | At Great Malvern, Worcestershire, aged 28, ISABELLA, second daughter of William Aldam, of Warmsworth, near Doncaster. The interment took place at Warmsworth, the 18th of the same month. Her amiable and benevolent disposition had endeared her to all who knew her. | TBF 01/1847 |
| EDMONDS | Henry | 15.12.1846 | At Truro, HENRY EDMONDS, aged 78. | TBF 01/1847 |
| KITCHING | George | 17.12.1846 | At his residence, Cottage Row, near Hull, much respected, GEORGE KITCHING, aged 82. | TBF 12/1846 |
| LLOYD | Ann | 17.12.1846 | At Cardiff, Glamorganshire, ANN LLOYD, aged 73. | TBF 12/1846 |
| IRWIN | Abigail | 18.12.1846 | At Ann’s Hill, near Carlisle, ABIGAIL IRWIN, aged about 68. | TBF 12/1846 |
| BELLIS | Edward | 19.12.1846 | At Brinklow, near Coventry, EDWARD BELLIS, of Colchester, Essex, aged 57, – deeply lamented by his family, and brother to Martha Bellis, of Nantwich, mentioned in our obituary of 10th month last. | TBF 12/1846 |
| CREETH | Mary | 20.12.1846 | At the house of her son, in Belfast, in her 86th year, MARY, relict of William Creeth, near Dungannon. | TBF 12/1846 |
| ATKINSON | Hannah | 20.12.1846 | At Southport, Lancashire, aged 10, HANNAH, daughter of the late Thomas Atkinson, of Manchester. | TBF 02/1847 |
| MARSH | Sarah | 20.12.1846 | At Dorking, aged about 89, SARAH MARSH, widow of the late William Marsh, of that place. | TBF 01/1847 |
| CARSON | William | 21.12.1846 | At Liverpool, aged 23, WILLIAM, youngest son of William and Sarah Carson. | TBF 12/1846 |
| SMITH | Elizabeth | 22.12.1846 | At Ratcliff, London, ELIZABETH, wife of Jonathan Smith. | TBF 12/1846 |
| MASON | George | 22.12.1846 | At Leeds, in his 9th year, GEORGE, son of George Mason, corn-miller, of that place. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BIRKETT | Susannah | 23.12.1846 | At Kellet, near Yealand, Lancashire, aged about 80, SUSANNAH BIRKETT, widow of the late Richard Birkett, of Wyresdale. | TBF 01/1847 |
| WILKINSON | John | 24.12.1846 | At High Wycombe, JOHN WILKINSON. | TBF 01/1847 |
| PICKERING | George | 25.12.1846 | At Garrigill Gate, near Alston, Cumberland, GEORGE PICKERING, aged 52. – This dear Friend bore a long and painful affliction, with great patience and resignation to the Divine will. He was exemplary for watchfulness, and spirituality of mind; lived in meekness and humility, seeking daily to be directed by the Holy Spirit; indeed he appeared as one enriched with the sweet influence of heavenly love. When visited by any of his relatives, he would frequently express a deep concern in relation to “the things of God.” His conversation, in this respect, was truly instructive; and although the members of the little meeting to which he belonged, sensibly feel the loss they have sustained in his removal, they entertain the consoling belief, that their loss is his eternal gain. “Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the Lord his God.” | TBF 01/1847 |
| LEADBEATER | Sarah | 25.12.1846 | At Stradbally, Queen’s County, Ireland, SARAH, the wife of Richard S. Leadbeater, in her 40th year, and daughter of the late Joseph Fisher, of Limerick. She was possessed of a highly gifted mind, accompanied by a sound judgement, and devoted much of her time to bettering the condition of her poorer neighbours. Not having wealth to bestow in any costly undertaking, she freely gave a great portion of her time and thoughts to the establishment of a manufacture of silk gloves, of a very fine texture, among the female children and young women of her neighbourhood. Having commenced by teaching the daughters of one poor family, so as to enable them to support an infirm mother, she extended the benefit by degrees to others, until, at the time of her decease, she had more than two hundred females employed. By constant attention and perseverance, the manufacture has attained to so great a degree of perfection, that it is said the hands of royalty have not disdained to wear the Irish Spider Mitts. An interesting account of this manufacture may be seen in Chambers’s Edinburgh Journal, No. 156, New Series, page 413, being the number published 26th of 12th month, 1846. In other works of benevolence and charity, when within her reach, the subject of this notice was often actively engaged. Her piety was sincere but unobtrusive. Although not prominent in the Society, nor a frequent attender of our religious Meetings, she was sincerely attached to the principles of Friends, and was much loved and respected. The unfrequency of her attendance at Meetings was very much owing to ill health, and her living at considerable distance. For nearly 12 years she had been a member of Ballitore Meeting. | TBF 01/1847 |
| HOARE | Samuel | 26.12.1846 | At Hampstead Heath, SAMUEL HOARE. | TBF 02/1847 |
| KETT | John | 26.12.1846 | At Bridgewater, JOHN KETT, aged 63. | TBF 01/1847 |
| BURGESS | Sarah | 27.12.1846 | SARAH BURGESS, of Lower Tottenham, aged 82. | TBF 02/1847 |
| CORBETT | Matthew | 28.12.1846 | At Pendleton, near Manchester, MATTHEW CORBETT, aged 82. | TBF 01/1847 |
| FOX | Mary | 29.12.1846 | At Wellington, Somerset, MARY, wife of Sylvanus Fox; a minister, aged 58. | TBF 01/1847 |
| EDMUNDSON | John | 29.12.1846 | At Lancaster, aged 85, John Edmundson. | TBF 01/1847 |
| RICHARDSON | Isaac | 30.12.1846 | At Summerhill Grove, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ISAAC, son of Edward and Jane Richardson. | TBF 01/1847 |
| WEBB | Mary | 31.12.1846 | At Clontarf, near Dublin, MARY, wife of John Webb, of Dublin, aged about 67. Her end was peace. | TBF 02/1847 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 31.12.1846 | Aged 68, at Duffield Bank, near Hudson, State of New York, North America, THOMAS, son of the late William Wright, of the firm of J. & R. Wright, merchants, Sheffield. | TBF 02/1847 |
| RICHARDSON | Margaret | xx.12.1846 | MARGARET, daughter of James N. and Margaret Richardson, of Liverpool, aged about 6 months. | TBF 12/1846 |
| THOMPSON | Hannah | xx.12.1846 | At Manchester, HANNAH THOMPSON. | TBF 12/1846 |
| HARRISON | Benjamin | xx.12.1846 | At Liverpool, BENJAMIN HARRISON, aged about 81, formerly tea-dealer. | TBF 01/1847 |
| SHACKLETON | Sarah | 01.01.1847 | At Ballitore, County Kildare, SARAH SHACKLETON, in her 87th year. She was a Minister upwards of 50 years and for the last 33 years of her life, had been deprived of her sight, which privation she bore with exemplary patience. | TBF 01/1847 |
| FLETCHER | Hannah | 02.01.1847 | HANNAH, widow of William Fletcher, of Great Ayton, Yorkshire, aged about 80. | TBF 02/1847 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 02.01.1847 | Of apoplexy, THOMAS SMITH, Jr., of Collam Mill, near Uxbridge, aged 27. | TBF 01/1847 |
| EELS | John | 03.01.1847 | At Berkhamstead, Herts, JOHN EELS, aged 76. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BREARY | George | 04.01.1847 | At Dewsbury, GEORGE BREARY, manufacturer, aged about 69. | TBF 02/1847 |
| CATCHPOOL | Thomas | 04.01.1847 | THOMAS CATCHPOOL, of Winchmore Hill, Middlesex; a minister, aged 69. | TBF 01/1847 |
| GURNEY | Joseph John | 04.01.1847 | At Earlham Hall, near Norwich, after a few days’ illness, JOSEPH JOHN GURNEY, in his 59th year. – See account of the funeral and sketch of his life, in another place. | TBF 01/1847 |
| SAYCE | Joseph John | 05.01.1847 | At Peckham, near London, JOSEPH JOHN, the infant son of Joseph and Emma Sayce. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BARNARD | Mary Ann | 05.01.1847 | At Brookfield School, Wigton, MARY ANN, wife of Charles Barnard, Superintendent. | TBF 02/1847 |
| STICKNEY | Isaac | 05.01.1847 | At Scarbro’, after an illness of only about 3 days, ISAAC STICKNEY, aged about 52 – an elder. His end was peace. | TBF 01/1847 |
| HOLMES | Margaret | 07.01.1847 | At Botcherby, near Carlisle, MARGARET HOLMES, aged about 73. | TBF 01/1847 |
| WESTON | Susanna | 10.01.1847 | At Dover, SUSANNA WESTON, relict of the late Richard Lambert Weston, after a short illness, in her 76th year. She was much beloved. | TBF 01/1847 |
| DEANE | Mary | 11.01.1847 | At Bunhill Row, London, MARY DEANE, in her 82d year. | TBF 02/1847 |
| STEEL | Mary | 12.01.1847 | At her son’s residence, Milverton, Somersetshire, aged 74, MARY STEEL, widow of Joseph Steel, late of Queen’s Square, Bristol. | TBF 01/1847 |
| REYNOLDS | John | 12.01.1847 | At the residence of his father, Bristol, aged 51, JOHN, eldest son of Joseph Reynolds. | TBF 01/1847 |
| DOLLIN | Ann | 13.01.1847 | At her residence, 2, Parade Place, in the Island of Jersey, ANN DOLLIN, relict of the late William Dollin, formerly of White Hart Court, London, but for the last 30 years resident in the Channel Islands. Her end was crowned with peace, and a happy foretaste afforded of the joys of heaven. She was in her 82d year. | TBF 01/1847 |
| HOWITT | Ann | 13.01.1847 | At Heanor, near Derby, of rapid pulmonary consumption, in her 42nd year, ANN, wife of Francis T. Howitt, and daughter of the late Ebenezer Bowman, of One-Ash-Grange, Derbyshire. The removal of this beloved Friend in the noon-day of life – from works to rewards, will long be felt a heavy loss in the neighbourhood of her residence, particularly by the poor, to whom she was ever kind and compassionate – visiting them in their afflictions, and administerating to their necessities, - desiring, according to her measure, to obey the apostolic injunction, to “do good unto all.” Her sorrowing friends have the consoling belief, that her day’s work kept pace with the day; and that, through redeeming love and mercy, she hath been permitted to “enter into the joy of her Lord.” | TBF 01/1847 |
| PERRY | Thomas | 16.01.1847 | THOMAS PERRY, of New North Street, Finsbury, late of Birmingham, aged 69. | TBF 02/1847 |
| HARRIS | Charles | 17.01.1847 | At Fulford Grange, near York, in his 65th year, CHARLES HARRIS, of that place, formerly of Bradford. | TBF 01/1847 |
| HARBERT | Emily | 18.01.1847 | After a short illness, in her 27th year, EMILY, daughter of James Harbert, of Woburn-sands. | TBF 01/1847 |
| KNIGHT | Hannah | 19.01.1847 | At Stoke Newington, HANNAH, widow of Samuel Knight, aged 75. | TBF 02/1847 |
| SLATER | Ann | 20.01.1847 | At Croydon, ANN SLATER. | TBF 02/1847 |
| JANSON | Thomas Horne | 21.01.1847 | At Hurstperpoint, Sussex, Thomas Horne Janson. | TBF 02/1847 |
| WIGHAM | Amos | 21.01.1847 | At Kinmuck, Aberdeenshire, AMOS WIGHAM, aged 72; an elder. | TBF 01/1847 |
| STERRY | Anthony | 23.01.1847 | At Southwark, aged 20, ANTHONY, eldest son of Joseph Sterry, Jun. | TBF 02/1847 |
| WARING | Hannah | 24.01.1847 | At Queen’s Square, Dublin, HANNAH WARING, aged about 63; sister to Mary Webb, mentioned above. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BROOK | Rebecca | 24.01.1847 | REBECCA, aged about 9, youngest daughter of Robert Brook, woollen draper, Halifax. | TBF 02/1847 |
| COLLIER | Susan | 26.01.1847 | At Plymouth, SUSAN COLLIER, aged 74. | TBF 02/1847 |
| CHAPPING | Stamper | 26.01.1847 | STAMPER CHAPPING, of Bean End, Stebbing, Essex, in his 84th year. | TBF 03/1847 |
| WATERS | John | 27.01.1847 | At Kingston, JOHN WATERS, aged 24. | TBF 03/1847 |
| BROWN | Susanna | 29.01.1847 | At Earith, Huntingdonshire, in her 81st year, SUSANNA BROWN, wife of John Brown, of that place; an elder. | TBF 02/1847 |
| GRIMSHAW | Caleb | 01.02.1847 | At Bootle, near Liverpool, aged 45, CALEB GRIMSHAW, of that place, ship-agent. | TBF 02/1847 |
| JACKSON | James | 01.02.1847 | At Coalbrookdale, Salop, aged 55, JAMES JACKSON, formerly of Aylesbury, Bucks. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BALL | Gawen | 02.02.1847 | At Bristol, in his 81st year GAWEN BALL, M.D., an elder. This valued Friend had an intimate knowledge of the history and religious principles of our Society, on which his views were very sound and clear. He compiled from the writings and recorded expressions of Friends, chiefly those of early date, a volume of considerable size, which was printed in the year 1819, under the title of “Premonitory Extracts.” This work, though not published, was extensively circulated. It consists of extracts from the writings of about seventy members of the Society of Friends, and upward of twenty of other religious denominations, expressive of the belief of the writers, that a time of confusion and distress would come upon this nation as a just judgment for its impiety and wickedness, accompanied with the comforting conviction that there would subsequently be a great increase of piety and virtue, first in this country, and afterwards throughout the world. It is an instructive and remarkable volume, and is introduced by a preface of upwards of fifty pages, in which the spirituality of the Christian religion, as opposed to priestcraft, is very ably and clearly set forth, as are also other principles held by Friends. | TBF 02/1847 |
| DU SOMMERARD | Louisa Marie Antoinette | 03.02.1847 | At Stoke Newington, near London, LOUISA MARIE ANTOINETTE DU SOMMERARD, aged about 65. This Friend was a native of France, and when a child, came over to this country with her mother and other refugees, who fled from the horrors of the French Revolution; but her father, the Count du Sommerard, was never heard of afterwards; and being attached to the cause of Louis XVI, it is supposed that he perished amongst the victims of those days of anarchy and bloodshed. After suffering many privations, the mother died, and Louisa’s forlorn situation having attracted the notice and sympathy of a Friend and his wife in the North of England, they kindly took her under their care, and after some time, procured her a situation. She subsequently lived in several families of Friend, by whom she was much respected for her uprightness and integrity. She was joined in membership with the Society of Friends, and, in her declining years, was admitted an inmate of “Yoakley’s Buildings,” in which comfortable retreat she finished the course of her eventful life, in peace. | TBF 02/1847 |
| RICHARDSON | Eleanor | 05.02.1847 | ELEANOR RICHARDSON, of Kendal, widow, aged 53. | TBF 02/1847 |
| WILLIS | John | 07.02.1847 | JOHN WILLIS, of Reading, aged 80, formerly of Southwark. | TBF 02/1847 |
| ANDERSON | Hannah | 09.02.1847 | At Jesmond House, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 83, HANNAH ANDERSON, widow of the late John Anderson. | TBF 02/1847 |
| NEWMAN | George | 10.02.1847 | At Bath, GEORGE NEWMAN, of Leominster, aged 39. | TBF 02/1847 |
| BILTON | Edward | 10.02.1847 | At Bolton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, EDWARD BILTON, aged about 74. | TBF 03/1847 |
| PEARSON | Joseph | 13.02.1847 | JOSEPH PEARSON, of Pool-bank, near Milnthorp. At Kendal, suddenly, JOSEPH PEARSON, of Pool Bank, aged 55. | TBF 02/1847 TBF 03/1847 |
| SMEAL | James | 14.02.1847 | At Glasgow, JAMES SMEAL, surgeon, aged 49. | TBF 02/1847 |
| GOUGH | Ann | 15.02.1847 | At Cork, ANN GOUGH, aged 83. She was the youngest child, and only survivor of the family of John Gough, author of the “History of the People called Quakers.” | TBF 03/1847 |
| LAWTON | Martha | 16.02.1847 | MARTHA LAWTON, of Stockport, aged 64. | TBF 03/1847 |
| ALEXANDER | Louisa | 19.02.1847 | At Cirencester, aged 5 years, LOUISA, daughter of Henry and Catherine Alexander, of that place. | TBF 03/1847 |
| RoBINSON | Mary | 22.02.1847 | At Stoke Newington, near London, in her 87th year, MARY MARSH, a minister, relict of the late Samuel Marsh, of Ratcliff. | TBF 03/1847 |
| ATKINS | Thomas | 27.02.1847 | At Ackworth, THOMAS ATKINS, aged 45. He had been, for fourteen years, the Joiner at that Institution; and was well esteemed for his exemplary and conscientious conduct, in performing the duties of his situation. | TBF 04/1847 |
| ROBINSON | Sarah Maria | 27.02.1847 | At Manchester, SARAH MARIA, daughter of Edward and Martha Robinson, aged 8 months. | TBF 04/1847 |
| COGGESHALL | Caleb | xx.02.1847 | At New York, CALEB COGGESHALL, the husband of Elizabeth Coggeshall, who twice made a religious visit to these countries, many years ago. | TBF 03/1847 |
| BARRON | Ann | 02.03.1847 | ANN BARRON, aged 81, widow of Benjamin Barron, Cheapsides, near North Cave. | TBF 04/1847 |
| MAY | Mary Freeman | 03.03.1847 | At Luton, Beds., MARY FREEMAN MAY, widow of Edward May, aged 84. | TBF 03/1847 |
| GREER | Sarah | 05.03.1847 | At Lurgan, aged 74, after an illness of protracted duration, which she bore with much Christian patience, SARAH, wife of Samuel Greer, eldest daughter of the late Jacob Hancock, Jun., of Lisburn, and sister of Thomas Hancock, M.D. | TBF 03/1847 |
| ELCOCK | Benjamina | 05.03.1847 | At Chertsey, Surrey, BENJAMINA ELCOCK, aged 69. | TBF 04/1847 |
| BRACHER | Eliza C. | 06.03.1847 | At the Hot Wells, near Bristol, ELIZA C. BRACHER, aged 22. ELIZA C. BRACHER, of Frenchay, aged 23. | TBF 03/1847 TBF 04/1847 |
| STEPHENS | Amy | 06.03.1847 | At Bridport, in her 74th year, AMY STEPHENS, widow of the late William Stephens, of that place. | TBF 03/1847 |
| TURNER | Sophia | 06.03.1847 | SOPHIA, aged 2 years, daughter of William Turner, of Islington, Liverpool. | TBF 03/1847 |
| JONES | John | 07.03.1847 | At Tavistock, at the house of his son-in-law, David Kellaway, JOHN JONES, aged 87. | TBF 03/1847 |
| ELCOCK | Anne | 07.03.1847 | At Chertsey, Surrey, ANNE ELCOCK, sister to Benjamina Elcock, mentioned above, aged 74. The remains of the two sisters were interred, on the 14th, at Kingston-on-Thames, in the same grave. | TBF 04/1847 |
| BARRETT | Maria | 08.03.1847 | At Broad Green House, near Croydon, MARIA BARRETT, wife of Jonathan Barrett, in her 55th year. | TBF 03/1847 |
| HALL | John | 08.03.1847 | At Greysouthen, Cumberland, aged 70, JOHN HALL, pipe-maker, late of Little Broughton. | TBF 03/1847 |
| JENKINSON | Matthew | 11.03.1847 | At Carlow, of typhus fever, MATTHEW JENKINSON, aged about 58. | TBF 04/1847 |
| COPSIE | Favill James | 12.03.1847 | At York, after a long illness, FAVILL JAMES COPSIE, late of the firm of Tuke, Copsie, & Co. | TBF 03/1847 |
| BIGLANDS | Rebecca | 12.03.1847 | REBECCA, wife of Joseph Biglands, of Saltcoats, Cumberland. | TBF 03/1847 |
| WILSON | Deborah | 12.03.1847 | At her residence, 5, Bushell Place, Preston, Lancashire, in her 77th year, DEBORAH WILSON, a minister; widow of the late Richard Wilson, of Thornton in Craven, Yorkshire. Of this dear Friend, it may be justly said, that she was a minister in the fullest meaning of the word; for to do good and to communicate, she did not forget; but was ever ready, according to the ability given her, to minister to the spiritual and temporal wants of those amongst whom her lot was cast. A preacher of righteousness in life and conversation, by her humble works of faith and labours of love; for her exemplary Christian walk did not fail to preach convincingly to all around her. To visit the fatherless and widow in their affliction, and to keep herself unspotted from the world, was the great concern of her deeply exercised spirit, in passing through this vale of tears; wherein she had often to partake of the cup of suffering with her suffering Lord, and so became rightly qualified to feel for, and sympathize with, those who were under suffering of body or mind. For being herself taught in the school of Christ, she was enabled to teach others, to whom she was a true nursing mother, and while these cannot but mourn the loss of one so justly beloved and truly honoured, they are consoled with the assurance, that her purified spirit is at rest in her Redeemer’s kingdom; for her sun did indeed go down in brightness, and her end was crowned with peace. | TBF 03/1847 |
| MORGAN | Caleb | 12.03.1847 | At Haywards, near Ross, Herefordshire, CALEB MORGAN, aged 74. | TBF 05/1847 |
| MAY | Ann | 13.03.1847 | At Ampthill, Beds., ANN, wife of Samuel May, aged 71. An elder. Few persons have more adorned “the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things,” than this Friend. Remarkable for natural sweetness of disposition and cheerfulness; these qualities were greatly enhanced, by her having from early life set the Lord always before her. Her humility was very conspicuous, and her heart was enlarged in love to all. Serene and peaceful as she approached her close, she was, in the end, found ready with her light burning, and waiting for the coming of her Lord. | TBF 03/1847 |
| BARROW | Martha | 13.03.1847 | At Preston, MARTHA BARROW, aged 75. | TBF 03/1847 |
| RADLEY | Isaac | 13.03.1847 | ISAAC RADLEY, of Purleigh, near Maldon, aged 75. | TBF 04/1847 |
| GREENWOOD | Alfred | 14.03.1847 | Aged 26, ALFRED, youngest son of the late Robert Greenwood, of Springfield, near Chelmsford. | TBF 04/1847 |
| WADDINGTON | David | 15.03.1847 | At Cheetwood, near Manchester, DAVID WADDINGTON. | TBF 03/1847 |
| WORMALL | Hannah | 17.03.1847 | At Lothersdale, near Cross Hills, Yorkshire, HANNAH WORMALL, aged 79. | TBF 03/1847 |
| JAGGER | Thomas | 17.03.1847 | At Leeds, THOMAS JAGGER, aged about 48. | TBF 03/1847 |
| SMITH | Elizabeth | 19.03.1847 | At Olney, Bucks, after a long and suffering illness, borne with much patience, ELIZABETH SMITH, aged 80. | TBF 03/1847 |
| HODGSON | Isaac | 21.03.1847 | ISAAC HODGSON, of Hulme, near Manchester, aged 64. | TBF 04/1847 |
| COVENTRY | Dorcas | 24.03.1847 | At Stoke Newington, near London, DORCAS COVENTRY, wife of Joseph Coventry, aged 79; a minister in much esteem. | TBF 03/1847 |
| RING | Robert M. | 24.03.1847 | At his residence, Bedminster, Bristol, ROBERT M. RING, aged 40. His end was peaceful. | TBF 03/1847 |
| MULLEN | James | 25.03.1847 | At Dublin, of a decline, JAMES MULLEN, watch and chronometer maker. | TBF 04/1847 |
| WILSON | Thomas | 30.03.1847 | At Bradford, THOMAS WILSON, aged about 24. | TBF 04/1847 |
| BILTON | Ann | 30.03.1847 | At Bolton, near Bradford, ANN BILTON, widow of the late Edward Bilton, aged 70. | TBF 04/1847 |
| BAYLIFFE | Alice Lucy | 01.04.1847 | At Bromborough, Cheshire, aged 14, ALICE LUCY, only daughter of Edward and Lucy Bayliffe. | TBF 04/1847 |
| WELLS | John | 02.04.1847 | JOHN WELLS, of Woodstock, late of Chipping Norton, aged 59. | TBF 04/1847 |
| THORBY | Elizabeth | 04.04.1847 | At Colchester, ELIZABETH, wife of Thomas Thorby. | TBF 04/1847 |
| PIERSON | Hannah | 05.04.1847 | At the residence of her parents, Manor House, near Crawley, Sussex, of consumption, HANNAH, wife of Daniel Pierson, of Reading, in her 24th year. | TBF 04/1847 |
| HATTON | Mary | 10.04.1847 | At Cork, MARY, daughter of John Hatton, aged 26. | TBF 05/1847 |
| POLLEY | Hezekiah | 11.04.1847 | HEZEKIAH POLLEY, of Chelmsford, in his 85th year; much respected. | TBF 04/1847 |
| CLIBBORN | James | 11.04.1847 | At Moate, JAMES, infant son of William C. Clibborn, Junr. | TBF 05/1847 |
| STANILAND | Robert | 13.04.1847 | At York, ROBERT STANILAND, aged 31. | TBF 04/1847 |
| BRADLEY | Newman | 14.04.1847 | At Hitchin, NEWMAN BRADLEY, aged 15, only son of the late John Bradley, Jr., Worcester. He had been slightly unwell for two days, with what appeared to be a cold, and his medical attendant was in no apprehension of danger; when, on the evening of 4th day, the 14th instant, he suddenly became worse, and in about 15 minutes, expired. A deeply instructive instance, that in the midst of life, and even in the vigour of youth, death approaches without warning. | TBF 04/1847 |
| LIDGEY | John | 15.04.1847 | At Redruth, JOHN LIDGEY, aged about 86. He had been from early life, a consistent member of our Religious Society; a diligent attender of meetings; at some periods of his life went through much toil and difficulty to accomplish that duty; and when there, was one of Zion’s deeply though secretly-exercised travellers. He attended the Monthly and Quarterly Meetings at Falmouth (about 10 miles from his home), on the 13th and 14th; and soon after his return home on the latter day, he was seized with paralysis, which terminated in death. Thus within the short space of thirty hours, after being assembled with his friends in a favoured meeting, it is consolingly believed he was, through Redeeming Love and Mercy, permitted to witness an entrance into the Church triumphant. | TBF 04/1847 |
| THORBY | Thomas | 16.04.1847 | At Colchester, aged 84, THOMAS THORBY, twelve days after the decease of his beloved wife. | TBF 04/1847 |
| TUNSTALL | Caroline | 17.04.1847 | At Alveston House, near Nantwich, CAROLINE, third daughter of Croudson Tunstall, of that place. | TBF 04/1847 |
| DIX | James | 17.04.1847 | At Tivetshall, county of Norfolk, JAMES DIX, aged 65; an Elder. | TBF 05/1847 |
| BEVAN | Thomas | 19.04.1847 | Suddenly removed in the prime and vigour of life, from the midst of a large circle of warmly attached friends and acquaintances, THOMAS BEVAN, M.D., of 20 Finsbury Circus, London, in the 43d year of his age. | TBF 04/1847 |
| SOUTHAM | Ann | 22.04.1847 | At Leamington, in her 84th year, ANN SOUTHAM, relict of the late John Southam, M.D., of that place. | TBF 05/1847 |
| PRYOR | Samuel P. | 24.04.1847 | At Chesham, aged 75, SAMUEL P. PRYOR. | TBF 05/1847 |
| STERRIDGE | Amelia | 24.04.1847 | At Wandsworth, aged about 77, AMELIA STERRIDGE. | TBF 05/1847 |
| JON | Elizabeth | 24.04.1847 | At Hollins-in-Dent, Yorkshire, in her 85th year, ELIZABETH JON, widow of John Jon. | TBF 05/1847 |
| TATHAM | John | 25.04.1847 | JOHN TATHAM, of Settle, aged 76. | TBF 04/1847 |
| ELGAR | Thomas | 25.04.1847 | At Brentford, aged 25, THOMAS ELGAR, Junr. | TBF 05/1847 |
| TENNANT | John | 27.04.1847 | At Kendal, JOHN TENNANT, aged 71. | TBF 05/1847 |
| BELCH | William | 28.04.1847 | At Neath, where he had resided a few years, WILLIAM BELCH, formerly of London, in his 74th year. His loss will long be lamented by his bereaved widow, and a large circle of friends, to whom he was much endeared by the sweetness of his disposition, and his habitual cheerfulness. His end was peace. | TBF 05/1847 |
| WOOD | Herbert | 28.04.1847 | At Thorp Heyes, in Wooldale, HERBERT, son of Alfred and Elizabeth Wood, aged about 8 months. | TBF 05/1847 |
| CLIBBORN | William Cooper | xx.04.1847 | At Moate, Ireland, WILLIAM COOPER CLIBBORN, of that place. | TBF 04/1847 |
| WILLIAMS | Jane | 04.05.1847 | At Belfast, JANE WILLIAMS, aged 76, widow of John Williams of Rathangan. | TBF 06/1847 |
| JOHNSON | John | 05.05.1847 | At Hollins-in-Dent, Yorkshire, aged 77, JOHN JOHNSON, formerly of Kendal; an Elder. | TBF 05/1847 |
| CHARLTON | James | 06.05.1847 | At his residence, Ashley Hill, Bristol, after a short illness, JAMES CHARLTON, in his 67th year. | TBF 05/1847 |
| WOODHEAD | William | 07.05.1847 | At Totties, near Huddersfield, WILLIAM WOODHEAD, aged 70. | TBF 05/1847 |
| BROWN | Isabella | 07.05.1847 | At Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, aged 76, ISABELLA, wife of Richard Brown, of that place; a Friend who lost his eye sight when a boy at Ackworth School. He is now left the last of our Society in that part of North Wales, where, in early times, several meetings were settled; of which at different periods, many worthy Friends were members. “The fathers, where are they? the prophets, do they live for ever?” | TBF 05/1847 |
| RANDALL | Hannah | 07.05.1847 | At Shelton, Staffordshire Potteries, aged 60, HANNAH, wife of Thomas Martin Randall, of that place. This dear Friend, who was a minister, patiently endured a painful and lingering illness, as seeing Him, her Redeemer, in whom she trusted for salvation. Her remains were interred in Friends’ burial ground, at Leek on the 16th, attended by many Friends from distant places, and by some of the towns-people. It was a favoured occasion. Only one member of our Society is now resident in Leek. The meeting, formerly a large one, with many valued and worthy Friends belonging to it, has been for some time past shut up. | TBF 05/1847 |
| KINGSTON | John | 08.05.1847 | At Ditcheat, near Shepton Mallett, JOHN KINGSTON, aged 74. | TBF 06/1847 |
| CALVERT | Anna Maria | 09.05.1847 | At Dublin, of consumption, ANNA MARIA CALVERT, in her 19th year. | TBF 06/1847 |
| HOGG | James | 09.05.1847 | At Lisburn, JAMES HOGG, aged 93. | TBF 06/1847 |
| RICHARDSON | James Nicholson | 13.05.1847 | At Glenmore House, near Lisburn, JAMES NICHOLSON RICHARDSON, of that place, in his 67th year; an Elder. | TBF 05/1847 |
| BINHAM | John Pearson | 15.05.1847 | At Westminster, JOHN PEARSON BINHAM, aged 75. | TBF 05/1847 |
| GREGORY | Ann Metford and Ernest | 16.05.1847 | Of consumption, ANN METFORD, wife of Thomas Gregory, of Reading, in her 27th year; and on the 25th, aged 16 months, ERNEST, their son. | TBF 05/1847 |
| ORMSTON | Catherine | 16.05.1847 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, CATHERINE, widow of the late Robert Ormston, of that place. | TBF 05/1847 |
| HARDING | Elizabeth | 16.05.1847 | At Apsley Guise, Bedfordshire, ELIZABETH HARDING, in her 81st year. | TBF 06/1847 |
| ALEXANDER | Charlotte | 19.05.1847 | Aged 12, CHARLOTTE, eldest daughter of John Biddle and Anna Sophia Alexander, of Orwell Lodge, near Ipswich. | TBF 05/1847 |
| SCOTT | Henry | 19.05.1847 | At Carlisle, HENRY, aged 2 years and 9 months, son of Hudson Scott, bookseller. | TBF 06/1847 |
| SHARP | Hannah | 20.05.1847 | At Southwark, London, HANNAH SHARP, in advanced age. | TBF 05/1847 |
| DANN | Rebecca | 20.05.1847 | At Reigate, Surrey, REBECCA DANN, widow of Richard Dann, aged 79. | TBF 05/1847 |
| I’ANSON | Ellen Mary | 21.05.1847 | ELLEN MARY, infant daughter of Charles and Gulielma I’anson, of the Nursery, Gateshead. | TBF 06/1847 |
| CULLIMORE | Ruth | 22.05.1847 | At Belfast, RUTH CULLIMORE, aged 72, widow of John Cullimore. | TBF 06/1847 |
| BENTLEY | Thomas Fuller | 22.05.1847 | THOMAS FULLER BENTLEY, of Ipswich, aged 40. | TBF 06/1847 |
| WALTON | Mary | 23.05.1847 | At Liverpool, aged 59, MARY, wife of John Walton, of Southport. | TBF 05/1847 |
| DILWORTH | Thomas | 23.05.1847 | At Lancaster, THOMAS DILWORTH. | TBF 05/1847 |
| THOMPSON | Jonas | 23.05.1847 | At Rawden, near Leeds, in his 80th year, JONAS THOMPSON. This dear Friend was for many years in the station of overseer; the important duties of which, it is believed, he endeavoured to discharged faithfully; while his upright zeal, and exemplary life and conversation, did not fail to gain for him the love and esteem of his friends. He was the last survivor of a large family of brothers and sisters, and had also borne the loss of his wife, and many of their children with Christian resignation. It is consoling to believe, that these afflictions were sanctified to him; and that through the mercy of his Saviour, he is now gathered as a shock of corn fully ripe. | TBF 05/1847 |
| MORGAN | Sarah | 25.05.1847 | At Cheltenham, SARAH MORGAN, aged upwards of 90. | TBF 06/1847 |
| WARREN | William | 26.05.1847 | WILLIAM WARREN, of Springfield, near Chelmsford, aged about 66. | TBF 06/1847 |
| FAWKES | Rebecca | 26.05.1847 | REBECCA, wife of Thomas Fawkes, of Farringdon, Berks. She bore a protracted illness of 12 months, with great patience and resignation to the divine will. One of her most favourite portions of scripture, was the 63d of Isaiah: “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozah?”&c. Depending for salvation through the merits and intercession of her Saviour; her end was peace. | TBF 06/1847 |
| GREENWOOD | John | 27.05.1847 | Aged 24, JOHN GRENWOOD, of Fitz John’s, near Halstead, youngest son of Elizabeth Greenwood, of the same place. His death was a striking instance of the uncertainty of earthly things. He was to have been married very shortly, and was comfortably settled in a farm with every prospect bright; when he was taken ill on the 22d of 3d Month, and did not again leave his bed, but for a few hours. He was sweetly resigned at the end; though for some weeks he suffered acutely, from the fear that when in health he “had not thought sufficiently of the one thing needful;” and expressed an earnest desire that all might look to such an important duty now. His close was remarkably calm; he believed it would “indeed be a happy change.” | TBF 07/1847 |
| MAW | Ann | 28.05.1847 | ANN MAW, of Needham Market, aged 76. | TBF 06/1847 |
| FOSTER | Margaret Ann and Wilson | 28.05.1847 | MARGARET ANN, aged 14; and on the following day WILSON, aged 4 years; daughter and son of Wilson and Ann Foster, of Club Moor, near Liverpool. | TBF 06/1847 |
| GREEN | Mary | 01.06.1847 | MARY GREEN, of Chatteris, aged about 80. | TBF 06/1847 |
| WATLOCK | Ann | 05.06.1847 | At Wandsworth, of consumption, ANN, wife of John Dawson Watlock, aged 34. Her sun went down while it was yet day. After a lingering illness, borne with patience and resignation to the divine will, this dear Friend was enabled, unreservedly to resign to the care of her heavenly Father, her dear partner and beloved children; who, under their painful bereavement, find consolation in the belief, that her immortal spirit has been favoured, through redeeming love and mercy, to enter into that rest which is prepared for those who are found waiting for their Lord – “Having their loins girded about, and their lights burning.” | TBF 06/1847 |
| FISHER | Susanna | 07.06.1847 | At Cork, of fever, SUSANNA, third daughter of Abraham Fisher, of Youghal. | TBF 07/1847 |
| FOLLOWS | George | 12.06.1847 | At Bangor, GEORGE FOLLOWS, aged 46; formerly of Birmingham. | TBF 06/1847 |
| PIM | Hannah | 12.06.1847 | At Belfast, HANNAH PIM, wife of John Pim, aged 74. | TBF 06/1847 |
| APPLEBY | Jonathan | 12.06.1847 | At Houghton-le-Spring, near Durham, JONATHAN APPLEBY, in his 60th year. | TBF 07/1847 |
| TEMLETT | William | 14.06.1847 | At his residence, Silver Street, Taunton, WILLIAM TEMLETT, aged 65. | TBF 06/1847 |
| OXLEY | Edward | 14.06.1847 | At Darlington, aged 50, EDWARD OXLEY, formerly of Norwich. | TBF 06/1847 |
| MARRIAGE | Gurney | 14.06.1847 | At Manea, Cambridgeshire, aged 3 years, GURNEY, son of Alfred and Sarah Marriage, late of Chelmsford. | TBF 08/1847 |
| BEVAN | Walter | 16.06.1847 | WALTER, aged 5 years, youngest son of the late Thomas Bevan, M.D., of Finsbury Circus, London. | TBF 07/1847 |
| RICALTON | Rachel | 18.06.1847 | At Thirsk, aged 20, RACHEL, daughter of George and Sarah Ricalton, of Heworth, near York. | TBF 07/1847 |
| JACKSON | John Pim | 19.06.1847 | At Belfast, JOHN PIM JACKSON, architect, aged 32. | TBF 06/1847 |
| WHITING | Christiana | 21.06.1847 | At Tottenham, aged 85, CHRISTIANA WHITING, of that place; a minister. | TBF 06/1847 |
| RAWLINSON | Ann | 22.06.1847 | ANN, relict of the late Richard Rawlinson, of Newton-in-Cartmel, aged 79. | TBF 06/1847 |
| WARD | Mountain | 23.06.1847 | At the Mount, York, MOUNTAIN WARD, aged 84. | TBF 07/1847 |
| DICKINSON | William | 24.06.1847 | At Philadelphia, aged 74, WILLIAM DICKINSON, formerly of Settle, Yorkshire. | TBF 09/1847 |
| CLARK | Ann | 28.06.1847 | ANN, wife of Joseph Clark, of Doncaster, aged 44. The loss sustained by her removal will be felt beyond the limits of the family circle, and of her immediate friends. The charitable institutions of the town received her cordial support, and she was ever ready to unite with others in endeavouring to promote the best interests of the poor. | TBF 07/1847 |
| THORP | Hannah | 28.06.1847 | At Macclesfield, aged 56, HANNAH THORP, wife of Samuel Thorp. | TBF 07/1847 |
| MOORE | Nehemiah | 28.06.1847 | At Bristol, after a short illness, NEHEMIAH MOORE, aged 56. | TBF 07/1847 |
| PIM | George | 29.06.1847 | At Liverpool, aged 48, GEORGE PIM, distiller. | TBF 07/1847 |
| CARTWRIGHT | John | 29.06.1847 | At Ince, near Wigan, aged 45, JOHN CARTWRIGHT. This Friend, with eight others, was killed by an explosion in the coal-pit, where they were pursuing their daily occupation. | TBF 07/1847 |
| WATSON | William Wigham | 30.06.1847 | At the residence of his father, Bensham, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where he was staying for the benefit of his health, WILLIAM WIGHAM WATSON, of Claremont Place, Gateshead. | TBF 07/1847 |
| REED | Elizabeth | 30.06.1847 | At Stoke-Newington, of pulmonary consumption, in her 32d year, ELIZABETH, youngest daughter of Benjamin Reed; of that place | TBF 07/1847 |
| KEKWICK | John | xx.06.1847 | At Carlisle, JOHN KEKWICK. | TBF 07/1847 |
| GIBBS | George Bennett | 02.07.1847 | At Cork, of fever, aged 34, GEORGE BENNETT GIBBS. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WATSON | Mary | 02.07.1847 | At Great Broughton, near Cockermouth, Mary WATSON, aged 71. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WADGE | John | 03.07.1847 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, JOHN WADGE, aged about 85; an elder. This dear Friend was greatly beloved and respected, by a large circle. He was remarkable for the kindness and benevolence of his disposition; and in his removal, the poor especially, feel that they have lost a truly kind and sympathizing friend. | TBF 07/1847 |
| BARCLAY | Louisa | 04.07.1847 | At Leyton, near Walthamstow, aged 13, LOUISA, youngest daughter of Robert Barclay. | TBF 07/1847 |
| SHILLITOE | William Maw | 04.07.1847 | In his 36th year, WILLIAM MAW SHILLITOE, late of Birmingham, only son of Thomas and Ann Shillitoe, of Tottenham, Middlesex. | TBF 07/1847 |
| WIGHAM | Jane | 05.07.1847 | At the house of her son-in-law, George Baynes, North Shields, in her 90th year, JANE WIGHAM, widow of Thomas Wigham, of Hargill House Cornwood, Northumberland, whom she survived 36 years. A minister, upwards of 40 years. | TBF 07/1847 |
| HUGHES | Sarah | 10.07.1847 | At Cork, of fever, SARAH HUGHES, aged 63, wife of Benjamin Hughes. | TBF 08/1847 |
| PEILE | Ann | 11.07.1847 | At Carlisle, ANN, daughter of Thomas and Isabella Peile, of that place, aged about 13. | TBF 07/1847 |
| DAVY | Mary | 14.07.1847 | At Sheffield, MARY DAVY, widow of the late Dennis Davy, aged 77; whose long and useful life was spent in doing good. Her loss will be deeply felt by her family, as well as by the poor and afflicted in her neighbourhood; to whom she was a kind sympathizer, and willing helper. | TBF 07/1847 |
| LUDLOW | Thomas | 14.07.1847 | At Bristol, THOMAS LUDLOW, aged 65. | TBF 08/1847 |
| BARRY | Mary | 15.07.1847 | At Saffron Walden, in her 79th year, MARY BARRY, widow of Francis Barry, of that place. | TBF 08/1847 |
| OSTLE | Jane | 17.07.1847 | At Maryport, Cumberland, JANE OSTLE, aged 73; an elder. | TBF 07/1847 |
| BACKHOUSE | John | 17.07.1847 | At Shull, Durham, JOHN BACKHOUSE, of Darlington, aged 63; a minister. | TBF 08/1847 |
| LISTER | Mary | 18.07.1847 | At her residence, Stoke Newington, in her 82d year, MARY LISTER. | TBF 08/1847 |
| GOODERE | Esther | 18.07.1847 | ESTHER GOODERE, of Tewkesbury, aged 59. | TBF 08/1847 |
| KNIGHT | Margaret | 19.07.1847 | MARGARET, wife of Samuel Knight, of Fore Street, London, after a short illness, in her 38th year. | TBF 08/1847 |
| JACKSON | Margaret | 21.07.1847 | At Oaken Clough, Wyresdale, aged 13, MARGARET, third daughter of the late J. and M. Jackson, of that place. | TBF 08/1847 |
| HODGSON | Mary | 24.07.1847 | At Southport, in her 29th year, of consumption, MARY, wife of Thomas Hodgson, of Newton-le-Willows, and late of Liverpool. | TBF 07/1847 |
| MARRIAGE | John | 24.07.1847 | At Chelmsford, in his 70th year, JOHN MARRIAGE, late of Broomfield, much respected. | TBF 08/1847 |
| I’ANSON | Sarah | 24.07.1847 | At Darlington, SARAH I’ANSON, aged about 57. | TBF 08/1847 |
| DOEG | Esther | 25.07.1847 | ESTHER DOEG, wife of David Doeg, of 8, Nicholas Street, Hoxton, near London, aged about 76. | TBF 07/1847 |
| TUTTY | Richard | 26.07.1847 | RICHARD TUTTY, of Reading, aged 67. | TBF 08/1847 |
| FOSTER | William Penn | 26.07.1847 | After a few hours’ illness, WILLIAM PENN FOSTER, surgeon, of Church Street, Stoke Newington, near London, aged 44; beloved and respected by all who knew him. He was remarkable for the kindness and benevolence of his disposition, and in his removal the poor have lost a kind and sympathizing friend. | TBF 08/1847 |
| BROWN | Phebe Sophia | 28.07.1847 | PHEBE SOPHIA, aged 13, eldest daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Brown, of London, late of Dorking. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WARING | Elizabeth | 28.07.1847 | At Carlow, aged 53, ELIZABETH WARING. She was remarkable for her courteous, unassuming manners; and the course of her life was very much devoted to the service of others. To her only brother, of infirm health, her death was an irreparable loss. He survived her but a short time. See 8th Month, 21st. | TBF 09/1847 |
| GRICE | Richard | 05.08.1847 | Suddenly, aged 60, RICHARD GRICE, of Plaistow. | TBF 09/1847 |
| NICHOLSON | Elizabeth | 08.08.1847 | At Liverpool, aged 73, ELIZABETH NICHOLSON. | TBF 08/1847 |
| BOWER | William | 09.08.1847 | At Stubley, Derbyshire, WILLIAM BOWER, aged 68. | TBF 08/1847 |
| HARVEY | Mary Ann | 11.08.1847 | At Barnsley, after a lingering illness, MARY ANN, only daughter of Susannah Harvey, of that place, in her 32d year. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WAKEFIELD | Hannah | 12.08.1847 | At Rockport House, aged 47, HANNAH, widow of John Wakefield. She was favoured to experience resignation to the divine will; feeling her own unworthiness, and the all sufficiency of the atoning blood of the cross. Great exertion, in endeavouring to mitigate the distress during the past winter, injured a constitution by no means strong. In the conducting of the charitable associations of Belfast, it may truly be said, she will be greatly missed. She was one of the first, who, in the North of Ireland, 22 years ago, in conjunction with the late Elizabeth Fry, aided in the formation of a committee for visiting the prisons, and reading the scriptures to the female inmates; since which period, she was actively engaged in the various philanthropic institutions of the town. For 16 years she was a zealous promoter of the Anti-Slavery cause; and was chiefly instrumental in establishing a “Ragged School,” which now numbers upwards of 80 children. | TBF 08/1847 |
| TAYLOR | Elizabeth | 12.08.1847 | At Middlesboro’, ELIZABETH, wife of Henry Taylor. | TBF 08/1847 |
| HORSFALL | Elizabeth | 12.08.1847 | At Brighouse, ELIZABETH HORSFALL, widow. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WESTON | Daniel | 16.08.1847 | At Haverhill, aged 69, DANIEL WESTON, late of the Minories, London. | TBF 09/1847 |
| METCALF | John | 17.08.1847 | At Macclesfield, JOHN METCALF, aged 62. | TBF 09/1847 |
| SEALE | Edmund Henry | 17.08.1847 | EDMUND HENRY, aged 2 years, son of Elijah Seale, of Plaistow. | TBF 09/1847 |
| CALVERT | Lydia | 17.08.1847 | At Kingstown, Dublin, LYDIA CALVERT, aged 16. | TBF 09/1847 |
| NASH | Mary Eleanor | 19.08.1847 | Aged 17, MARY ELEANOR, daughter of William and Rebecca Nash, of Ratcliff, London. | TBF 09/1847 |
| STANILAND | Ann | 20.08.1847 | ANN STANILAND, widow of the late Robert Staniland, of Malton, aged 68. | TBF 08/1847 |
| WARING | William | 21.08.1847 | At Carlow, WILLIAM WARING, aged 46. Brother to Elizabeth Waring, before mentioned. | TBF 09/1847 |
| BEALE | Abraham | 22.08.1847 | Of fever, ABRAHAM BEALE, of Cork. | TBF 09/1847 |
| SPENCE | Mary | 23.08.1847 | At the house of her brother-in-law, John Spence, of Stanley, MARY SPENCE, of Wakefield, widow of Edward Spence, of Birstwith, near Harrowgate, aged 63. | TBF 08/1847 |
| RING | Elizabeth | 23.08.1847 | At Bristol, ELIZABETH RING. | TBF 09/1847 |
| BENSON | Thomas | 23.08.1847 | At Rastrick, near Huddersfield, THOMAS BENSON, farmer, of that place, aged 79; formerly of Bowling, near Bradford. | TBF 09/1847 |
| MILLOTT | Sarah | 23.08.1847 | At Derby, SARAH MILLOTT, aged about 56. This dear Friend was afflicted with a distressingly painful complaint, which she was enabled to bear with patience and resignation, through faith in Christ Jesus, whom she loved. Although poor in this world, she might be said to be of the “rich in faith,” described by the Apostle. James ii, 6. | TBF 09/1847 |
| ADY | Mary | 23.08.1847 | MARY, wife of Robert Hill Ady, of London, aged 47; formerly Mary Ridett, of Ackworth School, Yorkshire; and grand-daughter of the late John Hill, first superintendent at that Institution. | TBF 12/1847 |
| LUCAS | Margaret | 24.08.1847 | At Hitchin, MARGARET LUCAS, aged 71; a minister. | TBF 08/1847 |
| IRWIN | Tabitha | 24.08.1847 | At Scotby, near Carlisle, TABITHA IRWIN. | TBF 08/1847 |
| HOPKINS | William | 24.08.1847 | At Saffron Walden, in his 42d year, WILLIAM HOPKINS. | TBF 09/1847 |
| RICE | Henry Swaine | 24.08.1847 | Suddenly, aged 60, HENRY SWAINE RICE, of Shirley, near Southampton. | TBF 09/1847 |
| OVEREND | Ruth | 25.08.1847 | At Bolsover Hill, near Sheffield, aged 71, RUTH OVEREND, widow of Hall Overend. | TBF 09/1847 |
| ASHBROOK | Thomas | 26.08.1847 | At Grappenhall, near Warrington, THOMAS ASHBROOK, aged 35. | TBF 09/1847 |
| POWELL | Mary | 27.08.1847 | At Melksham, MARY POWELL, widow of the late William Powell, in her 81st year. A minister. | TBF 09/1847 |
| KECKWICK | Rachel | 27.08.1847 | RACHEL KECKWIK, of Ardwick, near Manchester, aged 60. | TBF 10/1847 |
| POST | Rosamond | 28.08.1847 | At her house at Stoke Newington, near London, ROSAMOND POST, formerly of Islington, in her 93d year; for many years in the station of elder. | TBF 09/1847 |
| YOUNG | Martha | 29.08.1847 | MARTHA YOUNG, of Neath, aged about 78, widow of the late Joseph Young, of Bristol. | TBF 09/1847 |
| COMFORT | Ezra | 29.08.1847 | At his residence in Plymouth, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, EZRA COMFORT, an approved minister of the gospel in the religious Society of Friends, in the 71st year of his age. The promise, “Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in his season,” was fulfilled to this dear Friend, when after a life, whose best energies were devoted to his Master’s cause, he was gathered in peace to the garner of heavenly rest. When Elias Hicks would have undermined the doctrines of our religious Society, Ezra Comfort was found, not only as a faithful watchman upon our walls to sound the alarm; but as a valiant soldier to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints. And during the painful conflicts which have since disturbed the peace of society, he was enabled steadfastly and faithfully to support our doctrines and testimonies until his Master called him to lay down his head in peace. A few days before his death, in conversing with a Friend, after referring to his short comings, he said “I know that I am a poor weak creature,” but added, “I am permitted in mercy to experience, that ‘there is now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit:’” saying also, ”I see nothing in my way: and believe that my day’s work is done.” He appeared to be very desirous of encouraging Friends in a faithful support of all our precious doctrines and testimonies, saying, “I have latey seen with increased clearness, that brighter days are approaching; and I believe that they are nearer than many Friends think them to be; but sharp conflicts and close trials must first be passed through.” His surviving friends have the consolation of knowing that he has gone down to the grave in peace, trusting in Him who is the “resurrection and the life,” with a full assurance of faith, that “them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him,” having made them “meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light,” in that blessed and everlasting kingdom, where “the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” – American Friend. | TBF 10/1847 |
| NASH | Andrew | 30.08.1847 | In his 21st year, ANDREW NASH, of North Walsham. | TBF 09/1847 |
| CARTER | James | 04.09.1847 | At his residence, Brighton, after a protracted illness, JAMES CARTER, aged 75. An elder. | TBF 09/1847 |
| AIREY | Thomas | 04.09.1847 | At Macclesfield, THOMAS AIREY, aged 71. | TBF 09/1847 |
| MACQUELLAN | Alfred | 05.09.1847 | At Carlow, ALFRED MACQUELLAN, aged 20. | TBF 09/1847 |
| MOOR | Ann | 05.09.1847 | At the Alms Houses, Mansfield, ANN MOOR, aged 70. | TBF 10/1847 |
| FIRTH | John | 06.09.1847 | JOHN FIRTH, of High Flatts, aged 57. | TBF 09/1847 |
| FOSTER | Sarah | 08.09.1847 | At Stamford Hill, aged 82, SARAH FOSTER, widow of the late Joseph Foster, of Bromley, and only surviving daughter of Sampson Lloyd, formerly of Birmingham. | TBF 09/1847 |
| JACKSON | Ellen Louisa | 10.09.1847 | At York, ELLEN LOUISA, aged 2¼ years, daughter of Charles and Hannah Jackson, of that city. | TBF 09/1847 |
| SADLER | Hannah | 11.09.1847 | HANNAH, wife of John Sadler, of Barugh, near Wigton, aged about 55. | TBF 09/1847 |
| GARNETT | John | 12.09.1847 | Very suddenly, at Thelwell, in Cheshire, JOHN, son of Edward Garnett, of Latchford, near Warrington, aged 18. | TBF 09/1847 |
| NORTON | Susanna | 12.09.1847 | At Woodbridge, aged 55, SUSANNA, wife of William Norton, late of Peckam, but now of the former place. | TBF 10/1847 |
| BALKWILL | Benjamin | 12.09.1847 | At Plymouth, after an illness of about 2 years, BENJAMIN BALKWILL, of that place, aged 75. | TBF 10/1847 |
| TAYLOR | John | 15.09.1847 | At the house of his late son-in-law, William Bower, Stubley, near Dronfield, Derbyshire, whose death was recorded in our last number, JOHN TAYLOR, aged 82. | TBF 09/1847 |
| DREWRY | Jonathan | 15.09.1847 | At Summerhill Grove, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 11, JONATHAN, eldest son of Jonathan and Ann Drewry. | TBF 10/1847 |
| RACK | Sarah | 16.09.1847 | At Morton Car, SARAH, wife of William Rack. | TBF 09/1847 |
| NEWSOM | Isabella | 16.09.1847 | At Waterford, aged 23, ISABELLA, fourth daughter of the late Joshua and Isabella Newsom, Bagnall’s Town, County Carlow. This young Friend presented her marriage with a Friend of Waterford, on the 26th of the 8th Month. On the 2d of the 9th Month, she was seized with dysentery, which terminated in erysipelas in the head; and after two weeks’ illness, she was removed to another state of being. | TBF 10/1847 |
| PEIRSON | John | 19.09.1847 | At Reading, after many years of patient suffering from asthma, JOHN PEIRSON, late of Sun Street, London, aged 72. | TBF 09/1847 |
| PEACOCK | Dinah | 21.09.1847 | DINAH PEACOCK, of Margate, Kent, aged 86. | TBF 09/1847 |
| BARCLAY | Emma Lucy | 21.09.1847 | At Leyton, near London, aged 24, EMMA LUCY, daughter of Robert Barclay. | TBF 10/1847 |
| ROBINSON | Martha | 27.09.1847 | MARTHA, wife of Edward Robinson, of Chorlton-on-Medlock, near Manchester, aged 29. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HART | Sarah | 28.09.1847 | SARAH HART, of Exeter, aged about 82. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HOPKINS | Susannah | 30.09.1847 | At Gainsboro’, aged about 75, SUSANNAH HOPKINS, widow of Jonathan Hopkins. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HAYWARD | William | 05.10.1847 | At Liverpool, aged 52, WILLIAM HAYWARD, book-keeper. | TBF 10/1847 |
| DYMOND | Mary | 05.10.1847 | MARY DYMOND, of Exeter, aged 72; an elder. | TBF 10/1847 |
| WATERHOUSE | Octavius | 07.10.1847 | At Edge Hill, near Liverpool, OCTAVIUS WATERHOUSE, aged 37. | TBF 10/1847 |
| BROWN | John | 07.10.1847 | In his 85th year, JOHN BROWN, of Earith, an elder. He survived an attack of paralysis only ten days. This venerable Friend, and his father and uncle, for their faithful maintenance of our Christian testimony against the payment of Tithes, were imprisoned in the County Jail, at Huntingdon, in the 11th Month, 1797. They were subsequently removed to the Fleet Prison in London; from whence they were, after a short time, discharged; and had distraints made upon them, for the amount of the demand and costs. | TBF 10/1847 |
| JESPER | William | 09.10.1847 | In his 4th year, WILLIAM, son of Joseph and Sarah Jesper, of Preston. | TBF 10/1847 |
| EDMONDS | Samuel | 11.10.1847 | At High Wycombe, Bucks, SAMUEL EDMONDS, in his 85th year. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HUSTLER | Edmund | 13.10.1847 | At Apperley Lane, Rawden, near Leeds, EDMUND HUSTLER, grocer &c., aged 41. | TBF 12/1847 |
| RECKITT | Walter | 16.10.1847 | WALTER, son of Thomas and Deborah Reckitt, of Manchester, aged 19. | TBF 10/1847 |
| WILLIAMS | Rachel | 18.10.1847 | RACHEL WILLIAMS, of Exeter, aged _________. | TBF 10/1847 |
| PARSONS | John | 20.10.1847 | JOHN PARSONS, of Wellington, Somerset, aged 50. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HALE | Joseph | 20.10.1847 | In Jewin Crescent, London, JOSEPH HALE, aged 73. | TBF 10/1847 |
| READ | Ann | 22.10.1847 | In her 88th year, ANN READ, of Godmanchester, an elder. | TBF 10/1847 |
| HOWISON | Ann Miller | 24.10.1847 | At Rose Hall, Edinburgh, aged 43, ANN MILLER, eldest daughter of the deceased William Howison, draper, Edinburgh, and Mary his wife, surviving. | TBF 10/1847 |
| RICHARDSON | Samuel | 27.10.1847 | At his residence at the Flax Mill, near Lisburn, SAMUEL RICHARDSON, aged about 29, after a few days illness, of typhus fever. His loss will be severely felt by the whole neighbourhood. He was gifted with great talents for public usefulness, and was actuated by a warm benevolence, which induced him to exert himself actively in relieving the alarming destitution amongst of poor of Lisburn, and in superintending the Fever Hospital and County Infirmary, of which he was Treasurer. He was also exceedingly exemplary and useful as a member of our Religious Society, especially in his devoted attention to Ulster Provincial School. | TBF 10/1847 |
| SPENCE | John | 31.10.1847 | At Stanley, near Wakefield, JOHN, son of John and Deborah Spence, aged 5 years. | TBF 12/1847 |
| KENWAY | Ann | 17.11.1847 | In her 40th year, ANN, wife of Gawen Ball Kenway, of Birmingham. | TBF 02/1848 |
| WOODVILLE | William | 21.11.1847 | At the residence of his nephew, Joseph Ostle, of Maryport, WILLIAM WOODVILLE, of Brandling Gill, near Cockermouth, in his 76th year. He was much respected. | TBF 12/1847 |
| BROADHEAD | Hannah | 24.11.1847 | At Attercliffe, near Sheffield, in her 73d year, HANNAH, relict of the late John Broadhead. Her kind consideration for the poor, and her anxiety for their best interests, will long be remembered by the objects of her benevolence. Her end was calm and peaceful. | TBF 01/1848 |
| FULLER | James Cannings | 25.11.1847 | At his house in Skancateles, Onondago County, State of New York, JAMES CANNINGS FULLER, in his 53d year. His disorder was termed bilious colic; which in little more than two days, terminated his active and valuable life. The dispensation must have been the more afflicting to our dear friend, and his connections, from his wife being absent at the time, on a visit to her relations in this country. Before he left England to reside in America, he was well known as the unflinching advocate of truth and justice. By his removal to America, the sphere of his usefulness became enlarged; and many parts of the United States can bear witness to his untiring labours on behalf of the Slave, and of the coloured people. He also zealously supported, and publicly pleaded for the cause of Temperance, and of Universal Peace; on both of which subjects, as well as the Anti-Slavery cause, he was a frequent lecturer; not shrinking from the perils and the censures to which the latter subject not unfrequently exposed him. His last visit to this country was in 1843, at which time he lectured in many places on the subject so near to his heart – multitudes having found in him the “Brother born for adversity.” We quote the following from the New York Anti-Slavery Standard, of the 2d current:- JAMES CANNINGS FULLER.- We hear with extreme regret, of the death of this good man. The slave had no warmer friend, and the cause of reform generally, no more sincere advocate. Mr. Fuller was an Englishman by birth, but from principle, a consistent republican. He left his own country, where his wealth gave him a high social position, to reside in one where he hoped freedom meant something more than a flourish of words. He never forgot to uphold here the principles which led him to seek a home among strangers. | TBF 12/1847 |
| HANDLEY | Bell | 26.11.1847 | At Foggy Gill, Ravenstondale, Westmoreland, BELL, second son of Isaac Handley, aged 7 years. | TBF 12/1847 |
| PEGLER | Mary Ann | 26.11.1847 | MARY ANN, wife of John Pegler, of Mangersbury, near Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, aged 71. She had a protracted illness, which she bore with patient resignation; and was favoured with a peaceful and happy close. Her funeral was attended by many Friends and neighbours, by whom she was highly and deservedly esteemed. | TBF 12/1847 |
| WATSON | Christiana | 27.11.1847 | At Little Holbeck, near Leeds, CHRISTIANA, infant daughter of Nathaniel and Sarah Watson, aged 11 months. | TBF 12/1847 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Elizabeth | 29.11.1847 | At Meadow Lane, Leeds, ELIZABETH, daughter of Anthony and Elizabeth Thistlethwaite, aged 11. | TBF 12/1847 |
| RATHMEL | Hannah | 29.11.1847 | At Melbourne Place, Horton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, HANNAH RATHMEL, in her 82d year, relict of the late William Rathmel, of Laura Place, Bradford. | TBF 12/1847 |
| MONTH 11 1847 | MISSING FROM | BOOK | TRANSCRIBED | TBF 11/1847 |
| COCKIN | Mary | 01.12.1847 | At Vauxhall, London, MARY, wife of John Cockin, aged 65. | TBF 12/1847 |
| WOODCOCK | Francis | 04.12.1847 | At Noreville, FRANCIS WOODCOCK, aged about 63. | TBF 01/1848 |
| BEWLEY | Hannah | 04.12.1847 | At Dublin, HANNAH BEWLEY, aged 43. | TBF 12/1847 |
| TURNER | Ursula | 04.12.1847 | At Kendal, in her 84th year, URSULA TURNER, widow. | TBF 12/1847 |
| RHODES | Ann | 05.12.1847 | At Huddersfield, ANN RHODES, widow of the late John Rhodes, clogger, of Leeds, aged 39. | TBF 12/1847 |
| NEWBY | Ann | 05.12.1847 | At Ackworth, ANN NEWBY, aged 74. | TBF 01/1848 |
| THORNHILL | Hannah | 05.12.1847 | At Ackworth, HANNAH THORNHILL, aged about 70. | TBF 01/1848 |
| CREWDSON | John Henry | 05.12.1847 | At Ardwick Green, near Manchester, JOHN HENRY, aged 18, son of the late Joseph Crewdson. | TBF 01/1848 |
| HINTON | John | 06.12.1847 | At Plymouth, JOHN HINTON, aged about 90. | TBF 12/1847 |
| JOHNSON | John | 06.12.1847 | JOHN, son of James and Elizabeth Johnson, of Stockport, aged 3 years. | TBF 12/1847 |
| SPENCER | Esther | 06.12.1847 | At Dorking, ESTHER SPENCER, widow of the late Thomas Spencer. | TBF 01/1848 |
| ROSLING | Samuel | 07.12.1847 | At Tottenham, SAMUEL, son of Alfred and Sarah Rosling, aged 13. | TBF 01/1848 |
| SHIPLEY | William | 08.12.1847 | WILLIAM SHIPLEY, of Uttoxeter, aged 50. | TBF 12/1847 |
| ANDREWS | George | 09.12.1847 | At Farsley, near Leeds, GEORGE ANDREWS, aged 66. This dear Friend bore a long and painful affliction with patient resignation to the divine will, and through redeeming love and mercy, his end was peace. | TBF 12/1847 |
| ADY | John Crabb | 11.12.1847 | JOHN CRABB ADY, of Crawley, Sussex, aged 68, son of the late John Ady, 30 years clerk to the Society of Friends. | TBF 12/1847 |
| FAYLE | Mary | 12.12.1847 | At Dublin, MARY FAYLE, aged 77. | TBF 12/1847 |
| FLETCHER | Annat | 13.12.1847 | At Cockermouth, ANNAT FLETCHER, late of Loweswater, aged about 78. | TBF 02/1848 |
| THOMAS | Jane | 13.12.1847 | At Clontarf, near Dublin (where she had been on a visit with a relation), JANE THOMAS, aged about 80, widow of the late John Thomas, of Ballitore. This dear Friend was from her youth remarkable for the benevolence of her disposition. She had been the succourer of many, and never forsook the friends of her youth, nor their children, when they stood in need of her assistance. To the poor, she was a kind and sympathising friend, ever lending a patient ear to their various sorrows or complaints. She was conspicuous for the simplicity of her dress and demeanour, avoiding any self indulgence. She did not suffer from any severe illness, but sunk under the gradual decline of nature. After much disquietude of mind, and feeling of desertion, she was enabled to attain to a good degree of quietude, and to the assurance of her peace being made. | TBF 02/1848 |
| PICKERING | Thomas | 14.12.1847 | At Woodbine Terrace, Gateshead, THOMAS PICKERING, aged about 43. | TBF 12/1847 |
| WARDELL | Eliza | 15.12.1847 | At Dublin, ELIZA WARDELL, aged 56. | TBF 12/1847 |
| CROSFIELD | George | 15.12.1847 | At his residence, near Liverpool, in his 63d year, GEORGE CROSFIELD, an elder upwards of 32 years. This dear and well known Friend had an attack of influenza about ten days before his decease, but his complaint was not thought of a serious nature for the first two or three days, when bronchitis ensued, accompanied with much difficulty of breathing; and though he survived about a week, yet there was from that time little hope of his recovery. During this period, it was instructive to witness the quiet and peaceful state of mind in which he was preserved. Though he had been actively engaged in benevolent pursuits, in assisting in the management of some of the local charities, and in aiding his poorer neighbours in various ways, so that he had many objects in hand at the time of his being taken ill, yet after giving directions as to what he wished to be done respecting them, he was enabled to lay aside all thought or concern for the things of this world, and to fix his attention on the world to come. He was strengthened to impart much tender counsel to his family and relatives, and the support with which he was favoured during the last closing scenes of life, gave evidence that he had not deferred to a sick bed the important work of preparation. At the same time, his remarks clearly showed, that he did not trust to any works of his own, but solely to the mercy of God, in Christ Jesus our Lord; to whom he was frequently engaged in supplication. He was granted perfect clearness and the full use of his faculties to the close; his last words being an unfinished prayer, that the Almighty would be with him in the last awful moment of the separation between soul and body. With these words on his lips, he quietly departed, without a struggle, we humbly hope to receive his inheritance in one of the many mansions reserved for those who have endeavoured to serve the Lord in their day and generation. His remains were interred in Friends’ burying ground at Penketh, on First-day the 19th, when a large company was collected, some of them from a considerable distance, to show their respect for his worth. The occasion was remarkably quiet and silent; excepting that a woman Friend spoke in hopeful testimony at the grave side, and a man Friend in the station of minister was briefly engaged in similar service, and in supplication in the meeting. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” It was believed that the dear departed had diligently sought the mind of Truth in the sercret of his own heart, from day to day; and had been enabled, through obedience to the manifestations of divine grace, to do the will of his heavenly Father, in the performance of those duties which his life so conspicuously pourtrayed. May we who are still in mutability and probation, be strengthened to follow him as he endeavoured to follow Christ! By a rather remarkable coincidence, the grave was made at the feet of that in which Samuel Fothergill was interred more than 70 years ago; and thus this noted minister and his biographer are laid close together in death, as they both, when living, had at heart the same cause. In the Liverpool Mercury, there appeared the following statement concerning our beloved Friend:- “THE LATE GEORGE CROSFIELD. – It was our painful duty, last week, to record the death of Mr. George Crosfield, after a few days’ illness of the prevailing influenza. He was in the 63d year of his age, in the midst of a life of great usefulness and activity. His firmness and integrity won for him the confidence and esteem of all who came in contact with him. In him many of the institutions of the town have lost a valuable friend and supporter, not in a pecuniary sense alone, but in the sound advice which he was so well able to give. He was a man of great benevolence and cheerfulness of disposition, of marked promptitude in business, and of excellent judgment. His loss will long be felt, not only by the immediate circle of his relatives and friends, including the religious society to which he belonged (the Society of Friends), but by many who daily applied to him for counsel, to whom his advice was invaluable, and freely given. To the humblest as to the highest, who claimed his attention, Mr. Crosfield was a considerate and warm-hearted friend.” | TBF 12/1847 |
| PIM | John Mark | 15.12.1847 | At the house of his brother-in-law, Thomas N. Cherry, of Waterford, JOHN MARK PIM, of Dublin, aged about 50, son of the late Tobias Pim, of that city | TBF 01/1848 |
| FELL | Elizabeth | 16.12.1847 | Aged 27, ELIZABETH, wife of William Fell, of Warrington, and eldest surviving daughter of the late Joseph Eveleigh, of Manchester. | TBF 12/1847 |
| HAWORTH | Mary and William | 17.12.1847 | Aged 5¾ years, MARY, eldest surviving daughter; and on the 24th, aged nearly 8, WILLIAM, only surviving son of George and Ann Haworth, of Moss Cottage, Rochdale. | TBF 12/1847 |
| BINNS | Sarah | 17.12.1847 | At her house, Deane Street, Liverpool, after a protracted illness, SARAH BINNS, aged 77, an Elder; widow of the late George Binns. She was of an innocent and exemplary life, abounding in kindness and mercy to the poor and sorrowful. She was interred in Friends’ burial ground, Liverpool, on the 23d, after which a meeting was held, which proved a solid opportunity. | TBF 12/1847 |
| ALDERSON | Emma | 17.12.1847 | At Cider Lodge, near Cincinnati, Ohio, EMMA, wife of Harrison Alderson, late of Blackburn, Lancashire. | TBF 01/1848 |
| GREEN | Susanna | 17.12.1847 | SUSANNA, wife of Joseph Green, of Luton, aged 33, and only daughter of John Foster, of that place. | TBF 01/1848 |
| DUDLEY | Mary | xx.12.1847 | MARY DUDLEY, of Peckham. | TBF 12/1847 |
| RECKIT | Constance | 18.12.1847 | At Ackworth School, aged 12, CONSTANCE, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Reckit, of Hull | TBF 01/1848 |
| ROWNTREE | Sarah Jane | 19.12.1847 | Of hooping cough, aged 4½ years, SARAH JANE, youngest daughter of Joseph and Sarah Rowntree, of York. | TBF 12/1847 |
| BEVINGTON | Samuel | 19.12.1847 | At his residence, Wandsworth Common, Surrey, SAMUEL BEVINGTON, in his 70th year. | TBF 01/1848 |
| MILNER | Jane | 21.12.1847 | JANE, wife of William Edward Milner, of Warrington, aged 35. | TBF 12/1847 |
| WOODHEAD | Jane | 21.12.1847 | JANE, daughter of Godfrey and Maria Louisa Woodhead, of Manchester, aged about 2 years. | TBF 01/1848 |
| HUSTLER | William | 23.12.1847 | At Yeadon, near Rawden, WILLIAM HUSTLER, cloth manufacturer. | TBF 12/1847 |
| ELLIS | Sarah | 24.12.1847 | At Broom House, Mansfield, after a few days’ illness, aged 65, SARAH ELLIS, widow of the late William Ellis. | TBF 12/1847 |
| DOUBLEDAY | Benjamin | 24.12.1847 | At Epping, BENJAMIN DOUBLEDAY, of that place, in his 76th year. | TBF 01/1848 |
| TATHAM | Rachel | 26.12.1847 | Aged 46, RACHEL, second daughter of the late Joseph Tatham, of Leeds. | TBF 12/1847 |
| SCALES | Mary | 26.12.1847 | MARY SCALES, Hulme, near Manchester, aged 76. | TBF 01/1848 |
| STANSFIELD | Fanny | 29.12.1847 | FANNY STANSFIELD, of Bristol, aged 79 years. | TBF 01/1848 |
| RICKERBY | Mary | 29.12.1847 | At Wigton, MARY, widow of the late Joseph Rickerby, of Parson Bridge, in her 92d year. In this dear Friend, the poor have lost a kind and sympathising friend, ready at all times to relieve their wants. | TBF 01/1848 |
| CATLIN | Mary Ann | 01.01.1848 | At Stoke Newington, MARY ANN, daughter of John Hallam Catlin, late of Huggin Lane, City, in her 22d year. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BEWLEY | Elizabeth | 01.01.1848 | At Sandford Hill, county of Dublin, ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Bewley aged 52. | TBF 02/1848 |
| McLURE | Susannah | 01.01.1848 | At Lisburn, after a short illness, SUSANNAH McLURE, of that place. | TBF 02/1848 |
| McLURE | Robert | And on the 15th, of fever, her husband, ROBERT McLURE. They have left nine orphans, the youngest about 4 years old. | TBF 02/1848 | |
| ISHERWOOD | James | 02.01.1848 | At Leigh, Lancashire, JAMES ISHERWOOD, aged 67. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BENWELL | Henry | 03.01.1848 | At Tottenham, HENRY BENWELL, late of Twyford, aged 62. | TBF 02/1848 |
| THOMAS | Jane | 04.01.1848 | At Falmouth, JANE THOMAS, aged 58. | TBF 02/1848 |
| TATTERSALL | Allison | 05.01.1848 | ALLISON TATTERSALL, of Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, aged 74. | TBF 01/1848 |
| PIM | Susanna | 05.01.1848 | At Monkstown, county of Dublin, SUSANNA, daughter of Thomas Pim, aged 34. | TBF 02/1848 |
| TATHAM | Benjamin | 10.01.1848 | At the railway station, Rochdale, BENJAMIN TATHAM, of Hitchin Hertfordshire, formerly of Leeds, in his 71st year; an elder. The death of this well-known and highly esteemed Friend, was awfully sudden. He had been on a visit to his relations at Leeds, having gone thither to attend the funeral of his cousin, Rachel Tatham, whose decease was recorded in our last number. Her funeral took place on First-day, the 2d current; and Benjamin Tatham spoke a few words on the occasion. A female Friend, a minister, had at the same time a remarkable communication, speaking of the uncertainty of time, and the need there was to “be ready.” On Second-day, the 10th, he had proceeded to Rochdale for the day, intending to return in the evening. He took his ticket at the office, for Leeds, by the 4 o’clock train, and on stooping down for his travelling bag, fell and instantly expired of apoplexy. A medical man happened to be in the room, but before he could reach him, life was extinct. How true is the saying, “In the midst of life we are in death!” He was interred on First-day, the 16th, by the side of his relative, whose funeral he had attended but 14 days before. | TBF 01/1848 |
| BOWLY | Devereux | 14.01.1848 | At Cirencester, DEVEREUX BOWLY, aged 82. | TBF 01/1848 |
| SQUIRE | Henrietta | 14.01.1848 | At Falmouth, HENRIETTA, wife of Lovell Squire, in her 41st year. | TBF 02/1848 |
| CHAPMAN | Mary | 14.01.1848 | At Bishop Wearmouth, aged 84, MARY CHAPMAN, sister of the late Solomon Chapman. | TBF 02/1848 |
| MUSKETT | William | 14.01.1848 | WILLIAM MUSKETT, of Attleborough, Norfolk, aged 88. | TBF 02/1848 |
| GRUBB | George | 14.01.1848 | At Dublin, GEORGE GRUBB, aged 33. | TBF 02/1848 |
| HEALD | Mary | 16.01.1848 | At Chelmsford, MARY, wife of James Heald, aged 61. | TBF 01/1848 |
| SERGENT | Daniel | 16.01.1848 | At Bristol, DANIEL SERGENT, aged 69. | TBF 02/1848 |
| RIDGWAY | Matthew | 17.01.1848 | At Leighton, MATTHEW RIDGWAY, aged 87. | TBF 01/1848 |
| BACKHOUSE | Anna | 17.01.1848 | Suddenly, at the age of 27, on board ship, off Palermo, ANNA, the wife of John Church Backhouse, of Blackwell, near Darlington, and only daughter of the late Joseph John Gurney, of Earlham, near Norwich. Her health had been for some time declining, and, last autumn with her husband and their two young children, she embarked for Naples, intending to winter in Italy. They subsequently removed to Palermo, and were there at the time of the insurrection, when the town was invested by the King’s troops and preparation made for a siege and bombardment. In consequence of the disturbed state of the town, J. C. Backhouse and his family, with other English residents, were obliged to go on board two British ships. The embarkation was effected, without hurry or confusion, on the evening of the 15th ult. Anna B., having long been in a delicate state of health, was carried on board the Bull-dog steamer, by two men, in a chair, and was accompanied by her husband, their little boy and his nursemaid. As this vessel could not accommodate all the passengers, the other servants went on board the European. The next day and night were passed comfortably by A. B. On the morning of the 17th, she came on deck about eleven o’clock, soon after which she went to the captain, to ask permission for her own maid to come to her. This was readily granted by Captain Key, whose considerate kindness was unvarying thoroughout the whole trying scene. On returning to her seat on deck, her breathing became affected, and other alarming symptoms came on. The most prompt and kind attentions were shewn by the passengers and the medical men on board; but, from the first, she said the remedies would prove unavailing, that it was “a strange place to die in, but she felt very comfortable,” and that she should soon be with Jesus and her beloved father. After taking a most affectionate leave of her family, she peacefully breathed her last. A suitable spot on shore was selected for interring the remains, and being accompanied by her husband, several officers of the frigate, and the marines, they were quietly and solemnly committed to the grave, after the manner of Friends. – Universe. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BENNET | Mary | 18.01.1848 | MARY, wife of James Bennet, of Sicklesmere, near Bury St. Edmunds, aged 84. | TBF 02/1848 |
| COMPTON | Ambrose | 18.01.1848 | At Stoke Newington, at the house of his brother, AMBROSE COMPTON, son of the late Townsend Compton, of London, of consumption, aged 29. | TBF 02/1848 |
| COLES | Sarah | 19.01.1848 | At Buckingham, SARAH, wife of Richard Coles, watchmaker, aged 60. | TBF 01/1848 |
| SAUL | Catharine | 20.01.1848 | At Wigton, CATHARINE, daughter of John and Catharine Saul, aged 2½. | TBF 01/1848 |
| FENWICK | Christina | 21.01.1848 | At Bridgend, Perth, CHRISTINA, wife of Andrew Fenwick. | TBF 01/1848 |
| DEANE | Robert | 22.01.1848 | At Lancaster, ROBERT DEANE, in his 93d year. | TBF 01/1848 |
| CLARK | Fanny | 22.01.1848 | At Southampton, FANNY, wife of Joseph Clark, aged 78. | TBF 01/1848 |
| EDMUNDSON | Joshua | 26.01.1848 | At Dublin, JOSHUA EDMUNDSON, ironmonger, of 35 Capel Street. | TBF 01/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Margaret Maria | 26.01.1848 | In her 30th year, MARGARET MARIA, wife of James Nicholson Richardson, of Liverpool, merchant. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BAKER | Thomas | 27.01.1848 | At Kingstown, Dublin, THOMAS, son of Samuel and Margaret Baker, aged 3 months. | TBF 02/1848 |
| ROBINSON | Martha | 29.01.1848 | MARTHA ROBINSON, of Cheetham Hill, near Manchester, aged 65. | TBF 02/1848 |
| PIM | Anna | 31.01.1848 | At Wicklow, ANNA PIM, aged 89. | TBF 02/1848 |
| PERRY | Henry | 01.02.1848 | At Obelisk Park, county of Dublin, HENRY PERRY aged 54. | TBF 02/1848 |
| NICHOLSON | Mary Sanderson | 03.02.1848 | MARY SANDERSON NICHOLSON, of Whitehaven, age 28. | TBF 02/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Anna Lucia | 04.02.1848 | Aged 14 days, ANNA LUCIA, daughter of James N., and Margaret Maria Richardson, of Liverpool. | TBF 02/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Mary Frances | 05.02.1848 | At Berkhampstead, where she was receiving her education, MARY FRANCES, aged 15, daughter of Caleb and Mary Richardson, of Sunderland | TBF 03/1848 |
| TYLOR | Joseph John | 05.02.1848 | At Stoke Newington, after a lingering illness, aged 25, JOSEPH JOHN, eldest son of Joseph and Harriet Tylor, of that place. | TBF 03/1848 |
| WEBB | John Joshua | 06.02.1848 | At Dublin, JOHN JOSHUA WEBB, son of John Webb, aged 22. | TBF 02/1848 |
| CLIBBORN | Frederick | 06.02.1848 | At Myrtle Hill, near Lisburn, aged 41, FREDERICK, son of the late William Cooper Clibborn, of Moate, county Westmeath. | TBF 03/1848 |
| DAWES | Mary Jane | 06.02.1848 | At Stoke Newington, MARY JANE, aged 14 months, infant daughter of Henry and Sarah Dawes, of that place. | TBF 03/1848 |
| SMITH | Eliza | 07.02.1848 | At Calne, Wilts, aged 48, ELIZA SMITH, widow of the late Edward Smith, of the Haymarket, London. | TBF 02/1848 |
| GILKES | Arthur | 08.02.1848 | At Brighton, ARTHUR, eldest son of Beford and Eliza Gilkes, of that place, in his 7th year. | TBF 02/1848 |
| MIDGLEY | Alfred | 08.02.1848 | At Spring Hill, near Rochdale, after an illness of three days, in his 22d year, ALFRED, youngest son of James Midgley, of that place. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BRIGHTWIN | Mary | 09.02.1848 | At her residence, Chelmsford, very suddenly, aged 75, MARY BRIGHTWIN, widow of Robert Brightwin, late of Dunmow. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BARCLAY | Mary W. | 10.02.1848 | At Layton, Essex, after a very short illness, aged 27, MARY W., wife of Joseph Gurney Barclay, of that place, and daughter of the late William Leatham, of Heath, near Wakefield. | TBF 03/1848 |
| DOUGLAS | William Dickenson | 10.02.1848 | At Belfast, WILLIAM DICKENSON, aged 18 months, son of William and Mary Douglas. | TBF 03/1848 |
| HANDLEY | William Edward | 10.02.1848 | At Manchester, WILLIAM EDWARD, aged about 5 years, son of William and Sarah Handley. | TBF 03/1848 |
| BARROW | Joseph | 11.02.1848 | At Standish, near Wigan, Lancashire, in his 87th year, JOSEPH BARROW, of that place. | TBF 02/1848 |
| LEWIS | William | 11.02.1848 | At Chudleigh, near Exeter, aged 87, WILLIAM LEWIS, M.D., formerly of Bath. | TBF 03/1848 |
| STEAD | Joseph | 12.02.1848 | JOSEPH STEAD, of Waver Bridge, near Wigton, aged about 61. | TBF 02/1848 |
| SHANNON | Jane | 13.02.1848 | At the residence of her son-in-law, Whitehaven, JANE SHANNON, aged 80, widow of John Shannon, late of Dublin. | TBF 02/1848 |
| BATGER | Elizabeth | 13.02.1848 | At Brunswick Street, Hackney Road, London, aged 80, ELIZABETH BATGER, widow of John Batger, of Bishopsgate Street. | TBF 03/1848 |
| WRIGHT | Keziah | 15.02.1848 | At Bury St. Edmunds, KEZIAH WRIGHT, aged 70. | TBF 03/1848 |
| RANSOME | Elizabeth | 17.02.1848 | At the house of her nephew, George Ransome, Ipswich, ELIZABETH RANSOME, aged about 92. | TBF 02/1848 |
| STORDY | John | 17.02.1848 | At Thurstonfield, JOHN STORDY, in his 55th year. | TBF 03/1848 |
| LOWE | John | 18.02.1848 | JOHN LOWE, of Eatington, near Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, aged about 38. | TBF 02/1848 |
| SPENCER | Anne | 18.02.1848 | At Torquay, whither she had gone on account of declining health, aged 19, ANNE, daughter of John and Mary Spencer, of Whitehaven. | TBF 03/1848 |
| WATTS | Elizabeth | 22.02.1848 | At Southampton, aged 74, ELIZABETH WATTS, widow, of that place. | TBF 03/1848 |
| STRETCH | Samuel | 22.02.1848 | At Palmyra, State of Michigan, United States, SAMUEL STRETCH, late of Nantwich, Cheshire. | TBF 04/1848 |
| RUTTER | John | 23.02.1848 | JOHN RUTTER, of Upper Clapton, near London, aged 52. | TBF 03/1848 |
| GREGG | Francis | 24.02.1848 | At Witney, Oxfordshire, aged 47, FRANCIS GREGG; a minister. The removal of this dear Friend is felt to be a loss in Witney monthly meeting; he being well approved and respected, not only in our Society, but out of it, for his exemplary, consistent conduct. | TBF 03/1848 |
| HUTCHINSON | Alfred Septimus | 24.02.1848 | At Selby, Yorkshire, aged about 9 years, ALFRED SEPTIMUS, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Hutchinson, of that place. | TBF 03/1848 |
| FRYER | Mary | 25.02.1848 | At Godmanchester, aged 82, MARY, widow of Joseph Fryer, late of Rastrick, near Huddersfield. | TBF 05/1848 |
| WALLIS | Francis Ashby | 26.02.1848 | At Basingstoke, FRANCIS ASHBY, eldest son of Richard and Mary Wallis, aged 26. He was much endeared to a large circle of relative and friends; possessing an amiable and affectionate disposition, with talents for usefulness, which he was concerned carefully to cultivate, remembering his Creator in the days of his youth. By his exemplary walk in life, as he advanced to maturity, he became a bright example in the practice of those Christian duties in which he had been educated, and was actively engaged to promote those objects which tend to the moral and religious improvement of mankind. The tranquil and peaceful state of his mind throughout his illness, was consoling and instructive; during which time, he was enabled to testify that his hope of salvation rested entirely on the merits and intercession of his blessed and holy Redeemer. May his early removal from this probationary state prove an incentive to others to endeavour to follow the same guidance, that their end may also be crowned with peace. | TBF 03/1848 |
| FRY | Sarah | 29.02.1848 | SARAH, wife of William Fry, of Woodgate, Devonshire, aged 81; an elder. | TBF 03/1848 |
| NODAL | James Handley | 02.03.1848 | At Manchester, JAMES HANDLEY, aged about 3 years, son of Aaron and Mary Nodal. | TBF 03/1848 |
| BOWLY | Sarah | 02.03.1848 | At Chesterton House, near Cirencester, SARAH BOWLEY, widow of Devereux Bowly, in her 85th year. | TBF 04/1848 |
| LANGLEY | Elizabeth | 03.03.1848 | At the residence of her son, William Langley, of Halifax, Nova Scotia, ELIZABETH LANGLEY, formerly of Birmingham, in her 64th year. | TBF 04/1848 |
| BLAKEY | Thomas | 04.03.1848 | THOMAS BLAKEY, of Wood End Lodge, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, aged 58. | TBF 03/1848 |
| LECKY | Rebecca | 05.03.1848 | REBECCA, aged 5 years, daughter of Robert John Lecky, of Cork. | TBF 04/1848 |
| TODHUNTER | Elizabeth | 06.03.1848 | ELIZABETH TODHUNTER, aged 66, wife of William Todhunter, of Cork. | TBF 04/1848 |
| UNTHANK | Deborah | 07.03.1848 | At Lifford, near Limerick, at the advanced age of 91½, DEBORAH UNTHANK. She retained full possession of her mental faculties to the latest moment of her life – and died, rejoicing in the assurance of a blessed eternity. | TBF 06/1848 |
| WITHERS | John | 08.03.1848 | At his residence, Thatcham, Berkshire, JOHN WITHERS, in his 94th year; a minister. | TBF 04/1848 |
| BARROW | Sarah | 09.03.1848 | SARAH, widow of the late Thomas Barrow, of Elswick Lodge, near Garstang, Lancashire, in her 83d year. | TBF 03/1848 |
| BOWTELL | Thomas | 09.03.1848 | At Hempnall, near Tasburgh, Norfolk, THOMAS BOWTELL, in his 81st year. | TBF 04/1848 |
| SMITH | Henry | 10.03.1848 | HENRY SMITH, of Reading, in his 75th year; an elder. | TBF 03/1848 |
| STURGE | Mary Sophia | 10.03.1848 | MARY SOPHIA, aged 16 months, daughter of Charles and Mary Darby Sturge, of Edgbaston, near Birmingham. | TBF 04/1848 |
| COTTERELL | Catharine | 13.03.1848 | CATHARINE, wife of Joseph Francis Cotterell, of Bristol, and only child of John and Lydia Naish, of Congersbury, Somerset, aged 27. | TBF 03/1848 |
| PALMER | William | 13.03.1848 | At Congersbury, Somersetshire, WILLIAM PALMER, aged 70. His end was peace. Corrections made in 04/48 the date was 10th March and he was aged 79. | TBF 03/1848 |
| BOARDMAN | William | 14.03.1848 | At Ackworth School, in his 15th year, WILLIAM, son of Allan and Eliza Boardman, of Manchester. | TBF 04/1848 |
| GERRARD | Mary | 15.03.1848 | MARY GERRARD, aged 76, widow of Peter Gerrard, formerly of Toxteth Park, near Liverpool, grocer. | TBF 03/1848 |
| CRAGG | Thomas | 17.03.1848 | THOMAS CRAGG, of Greenbank, Wyresdale, Lancashire, farmer, in his 85th year. | TBF 03/1848 |
| TUKE | Rachel | 18.03.1848 | At Thirsk, aged 83, RACHEL TUKE; widow. | TBF 04/1848 |
| METFORD | Ann | 20.03.1848 | At Bridgewater, ANN METFORD, aged 77; an elder. | TBF 03/1848 |
| ALBRIGHT | Thomas | 20.03.1848 | In the city of Hannibal, Marion county, United States, THOMAS ALBRIGHT, late of Newland House, near Lancaster, aged 65. | TBF 05/1848 |
| POLLARD | Thomas | 21.03.1848 | At Brighton, aged about 55, THOMAS POLLARD, of that place. | TBF 04/1848 |
| MARTIN | Mary | 26.03.1848 | At Waterford, MARY MARTIN, widow of the late Edward Martin, of Southwark, London, and previously of Cork. | TBF 04/1848 |
| HARRIS | Jane | 26.03.1848 | At Brigham, near Cockermouth, JANE, youngest daughter of Isaac and Hannah Harris, aged 35. | TBF 04/1848 |
| SMITH | Hannah | 28.03.1848 | HANNAH SMITH, widow of Thomas Smith, of Reading, aged 73. | TBF 04/1848 |
| SHARMAN | Hannah | 28.03.1848 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, HANNAH SHARMAN, widow, aged 75. | TBF 05/1848 |
| SMEAL | Jane | 02.04.1848 | At Glasgow, JANE SMEAL, widow of the late James Smeal, surgeon, there. | TBF 04/1848 |
| OLIVER | Daniel | 02.04.1848 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, DANIEL OLIVER, aged about 77; a minister. | TBF 04/1848 |
| ASHBY | Judith | 03.04.1848 | At Knowle Green, Staines, aged 71, JUDITH ASHBY, widow of the late Thomas Ashby, of Staines. | TBF 04/1848 |
| WILSON | William | 04.04.1848 | At Allendale, WILLIAM WILSON, aged about 57; an elder. | TBF 04/1848 |
| HAYLLAR | Margaret | 04.04.1848 | At Chichester, MARGARET HAYLLAR, aged 70. | TBF 04/1848 |
| JANSON | William | 04.04.1848 | At Bruce Grove, Tottenham, in his 76th year, WILLIAM JANSON, of that place. | TBF 05/1848 |
| MULLETT | James | 07.04.1848 | At Bristol, JAMES MULLETT, aged 77. | TBF 04/1848 |
| REYNOLDS | Elizabeth | 13.04.1848 | ELIZABETH REYNOLDS, of Farringdon, Berks, aged 78. | TBF 04/1848 |
| SPARKES | Anna | 18.04.1848 | ANNA SPARKES, of Houndsditch, aged 34, daughter of William Sparkes, of Stoke Newington. | TBF 05/1848 |
| COOKWORTHY | Sarah | 20.04.1848 | At Bristol, SARAH COOKWORTHY. At her residence in Bristol, in her 82d year, much respected, SARAH, relict of the late Frederick Cookworthy, of that city. | TBF 04/1848 TBF 05/1848 |
| POULTER | Ann | 21.04.1848 | At Leighton Buzzard, aged 70, ANN POULTER, widow of James Poulter. | TBF 04/1848 |
| LESTER | George | 21.04.1848 | GEORGE, son of John and Elizabeth Lester, Chelmsford, aged 13. | TBF 05/1848 |
| ALEXANDER | Mary | 22.04.1848 | At the house of her relative, Maria Tuke, of York, MARY, daughter of William Henry and Sophia Alexander, of Ipswich, aged about 15. | TBF 05/1848 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 24.04.1848 | THOMAS SMITH, of Uxbridge, banker, in his 63d year. | TBF 05/1848 |
| PALE | Charles | 25.04.1848 | At Stanwix, near Carlisle, CHARLES, son of Thomas and Isabella Pale, aged 3 months. | TBF 04/1848 |
| BINNS | Mary | 25.04.1848 | At Tottenham, MARY, wife of Thomas Binns. | TBF 05/1848 |
| SESSIONS | Maria | 25.04.1848 | MARIA, aged 21, only daughter of James Sessions, of Charlbury. | TBF 05/1848 |
| TENNANT | Margaret | 25.04.1848 | At her brother’s house, St. James’ Street, Liverpool, MARGARET TENNANT, aged 19. | TBF 05/1848 |
| TOULMIN | William | 25.04.1848 | At Preston, Lancashire, WILLIAM TOULMIN, in his 66th year. | TBF 05/1848 |
| GREEN | John | 28.04.1848 | At Annahilt, near Hillsborough, JOHN GREEN, aged 79; an elder. | TBF 07/1848 |
| LIDBETTER | Thomas | 29.04.1848 | At Droitwich, THOMAS LIDBETTER, aged 71. | TBF 05/1848 |
| HEDLEY | Frederick William | 01.05.1848 | FREDERICK WILLIAM, aged two years and ten weeks, son of William and Eliza Hedley, of Syndusk, near Port Dover, Canada West. | TBF 07/1848 |
| NORMAN | Elizabeth | 04.05.1848 | At Taunton, ELIZABETH, wife of Thomas Norman, of Taunton, aged 84. | TBF 05/1848 |
| RUNDELL | Samuel | 04.05.1848 | At Liskeard, aged nearly 85, SAMUEL RUNDELL, a minister. This dear Friend was confined to his bed for about 4 months. In the early part of his illness, while ability was afforded, his serious and impressive remarks envinced a deep interest for the welfare of individuals and of the Society at large; his chief concern being that all might take heed to the Light or Spirit of Christ, revealed in the heart. His mind was sustained in calm and humble resignation to the Divine will; and his hopes of salvation were founded, as he often expressed, on the mercy of God through Jesus Christ our Redeemer. The powers of nature gradually declined, and he died in peace. | TBF 05/1848 |
| TOTHILL | Lucy | 04.05.1848 | At Bristol, LUCY TOTHILL, wife of Charles Tothill. | TBF 05/1848 |
| BOTHAM | Ann | 05.05.1848 | At Clapton, near London, at the house of her son-in-law, William Howitt, where she had resided for the last few years, ANN BOTHAM, in the 85th year of her age. She was a woman of great energy of chacter and considerable powers of mind. The sudden death of her daughter, Emma Alderson, of Cincinatti, United States, which occurred at the close of last year, and to whom she was more than ordinarily attached, was a severe shock, from which she never recovered. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” | TBF 05/1848 |
| POOLE | Hannah | 06.05.1848 | At Ballinday, county of Wexford, the residence of her father Joseph Waring, HANNAH POOLE, wife of Jacob Poole, in the 23d year of her age. At the time of her marriage in 10th March last, she was apparently possessed of health, and had every prospect of earthly happiness. In a very few weeks, however, she was attacked by illness, and her constitution finally gave way to the inroads of pulmonary consumption. On her death-bed she was favoured with great peace, and with the blessed assurance of a happy eternity. The sweet serenity she enjoyed was felt greatly to assuage the anguish of parting to a large circle of mourning relatives and friends. Her disposition was cheerful, kindly, and affectionate, and she was ever ready to devote herself to the good of others. | TBF 05/1848 |
| WILSON | Deborah | 10.05.1848 | At Kendal, in her 60th year, DEBORAH WILSON. | TBF 06/1848 |
| WALPOLE | Francis | 10.05.1848 | FRANCIS, aged 16, son of William Walpole, of Ashbrooke, Queen’s county, Ireland. | TBF 06/1848 |
| WALKER | Elizabeth | 11.05.1848 | ELIZABETH, wife of Robert Walker, of Springfield Mount, Leeds, aged 53; an elder. | TBF 06/1848 |
| WATSON | Sarah Jane | 12.05.1848 | At Gresham Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in her 6th year, SARAH JANE, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Watson. | TBF 05/1848 |
| SQUIRE | Edward | 13.05.1848 | At Falmouth, EDWARD, infant son of Lovell Squire, aged 8 months. | TBF 06/1848 |
| BROWN | Maria | 16.05.1848 | At Earith, Huntingdonshire, MARIA, wife of John Brown, jun. | TBF 05/1848 |
| HARRISON | Sarah | 17.05.1848 | At Poole, aged 27, of pulmonary consumption, SARAH, wife of Samuel Harrison. | TBF 05/1848 |
| MALCOMSON | Mary Anne | 17.05.1848 | At Mayfield, Portlaw, county of Waterford, MARY ANNE, daughter of Joseph and Charlotte Malcomson, aged 14. | TBF 06/1848 |
| ALEXANDER | Deborah | 18.05.1848 | At Limerick, in her 86th year, DEBORAH, relict of the late Samuel Alexander. This beloved friend was closely attached to the principles of the Society, and was desirous that our peculiar testimonies should be upheld in their primitive purity. She was, for many years, an overseer; and at a later period, held the station of elder. In reference to the attendance of our religious meetings, she lately observed, that “she never absented herself when she could attend; and now that bodily inability rendered her incapable of performing this duty, she had comfort and peace in the retrospect.” Shortly before the close of her life, her sight became much impaired; and she was frequently heard to express the satisfaction she experienced, in the reflection, that she had never wasted it in reading anything of an unprofitable tendency. To the above testimony, it may be truly added, that she possessed “the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit”. | TBF 06/1848 |
| GREGORY | Mary Ann | 20.05.1848 | At Ipswich, MARY ANN, infant daughter of Frederick and Maria Gregory, of Bristol. | TBF 05/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Lucy | 20.05.1848 | At Cork, LUCY RICHARDSON, aged 25, youngest daughter of the late Robert and Deborah Richardson of Mountmellick. | TBF 05/1848 |
| PAGE | Frances | 22.05.1848 | At Norwich, in her 86th year, FRANCES, wife of Joseph Page. | TBF 06/1848 |
| YOUNG | William | 24.05.1848 | At Taunton, aged 63, WILLIAM YOUNG. | TBF 05/1848 |
| JAMES | Ann | 25.05.1848 | At Bristol, aged 78, ANN, widow of Joseph James, of Godalming. | TBF 06/1848 |
| BISHOP | Lucy | 26.05.1848 | LUCY, infant daughter of Edward W. and Maria Bishop, of Ipswich. | TBF 06/1848 |
| EVANS | James P. | 26.05.1848 | JAMES P. EVANS, of Limerick. | TBF 06/1848 |
| BISHOP | Maria | 30.05.1848 | MARIA, wife of Edward Willmott Bishop, of Ipswich, aged 29. | TBF 06/1848 |
| PRATT | Harriet | 30.05.1848 | At Stoke Newington, HARRIET PRATT. | TBF 06/1848 |
| HALL | Hannah Maria | 01.06.1848 | In her 17th year, HANNAH MARIA, daughter of Thomas Hall, of Low Mosser, near Cockermouth. | TBF 05/1848 |
| ROBARTS | Jane | 03.06.1848 | After a short illness, JANE, daughter of Thomas Robarts, of Truro. | TBF 06/1848 |
| GILES | Mary | 04.06.1848 | MARY, wife of John Giles, of Cambridge Road, London. | TBF 06/1848 |
| GOWER | Edmund | 04.06.1848 | EDMUND GOWER, of Oxford Street, London. | TBF 06/1848 |
| NEAVE | Thomas | 04.06.1848 | At Reading, THOMAS, son of Josiah and Mary Ann Neave, of Fordingbridge, aged 12½ years. A short account of his last days may prove both interesting and instructive, especially to the young. His dear mother was with him during the last three weeks of his life, but it was not till the fifth day before he died, that he overcame his natural reserve in speaking on religious subjects. On the morning of that day, after conversing about home, his mother asked him if he ever thought of the uncertainty of his getting better. He replied, “I think a great deal.” On sixth-day morning, a decided change for the worse was noticed; and the medical man now giving no hope of his recovery, his mother thought it right to inform him; and to direct him to the Great Physician, who alone could relieve him. He said in reply, “I know it.” His father arriving soon after from home, and not having seen him for two weeks, was struck with the alternation in his appearance, and could not refrain from tears. Thomas said, “Don’t mind, we shall soon meet again. The Lord has been very merciful to me: we came into this world only to prepare for another. You have all been very kind to me, particularly thee and mother, in sending me to a nice school to be educated.” On his parents asking him if he could give them up, he replied, “Yes; for I am going to a better friend, and you should all be glad of it.” After his father had left the room he remarked, “I wish father was not so concerned about me.” His mother replied, “he is grieved to see thee suffer so much.” “Oh, I know it,” he answered, “I believe he does not like to part with me; but I hope I shall be better off, and you may some day be glad of that.” In reply to a remark that, if he was prepared, it would be a happy change, and if he lived to be a man he might not be so prepared as now; he said, No: the older he grew the stronger might be the temptations, and the more difficult to overcome; and he thought he would rather go now. His father coming into the room again, and remarking that he had been a good boy, he said, “Oh I think I have often been naughty, and I am very sorry; - I have been fond of teasing some of the boys, and I have tried Joe (his brother), sometimes very much, I am very sorry.” He then inquired if any of his brothers and sisters were likely to come to see him, and gave directions for each to have some little token of his affection; remarking, “I have not much of value, but perhaps they will like to have something to remember me.” He expressed his gratitude for the kindness he had experienced during his illness, and regretted the trouble he had given in the early part of the time he had been at school. The day before he died, he remarked, “I have not employed my thoughts as I ought in meetings, but suffered them to wander – and then the enemy gained the power over me – I knew it was wrong.” On his mother saying, what a favour it was, that he was not taken off at the commencement of his illness, but had time granted to him to remember these things, and to beg forgiveness, he replied, “Oh yes, it was; and the Saviour had been very merciful to him; and he hoped he had died for him.” Between eleven and twelve o’clock, seeming rather better, he said, “Mother, I want thee to sit down by me and have a little talk about serious things. I feel so happy, I want to sing – I want to sing praises!” His mother read a few lines out of the Youth’s Magazine. He asked for the book, and said they were so like his state:- ”Around the throne of God in heaven Thousands of children stand; Whose sins are all through Christ forgiven, A holy happy band, Singing, Glory – Glory!” “Not like the glories of the battle-field,” he remarked: “but I should like that best;” meaning, heavenly glory. Having such an evidence of the prepared state of his mind, his mother told him she believed she could now give him up, when he said, with great earnestness, “I am glad to hear thee say so, but don’t cry; I shall be better off, and, if I had lived longer, I might not be so prepared to go. We shall soon meet agan.” He frequently expressed a desire “to be kept quiet,” that he might endeavour to fix his thoughts on serious subjects. He evinced great patience and resignation throughout his illness, and a care not to give unnecessary trouble. His close was remarkably peaceful; it took place on First-day afternoon, about half-past three. He remarked, during his illness, that for two or three years, he had often thought he should not live long; and though there was but little appearance of religious sensibility during health, there is reason to believe his mind was preparing for the great change. His parents desire that this little narrative may tend to the encouragement of those who have the care of youth, to perservere in their endeavours to instil religious principles into the minds of their charge, even though the fruit of their labours may not be immediately apparent. ”Cast thy bread upon the waters, for thou shalt find it after many days,” Eccles. xi. 1. | TBF 06/1848 |
| DIX | Elizabeth | 05.06.1848 | At Dickleburgh, in her 77th year, ELIZABETH DIX. | TBF 05/1848 |
| SHACKLETON | Ann | 05.06.1848 | ANN, wife of Richard Shackleton, of Gildersome, near Leeds, late of Holbeck, aged 62. | TBF 07/1848 |
| HUSTLER | Sarah | 09.06.1848 | At Apperley Lane, Rawden, near Leeds, in her 67th year, SARAH, widow of the late Benjamin Hustler; a woman of upright life and conduct, which gained her the love and esteem of her friends. | TBF 07/1848 |
| BRADSHAW | Grizell Maria | 10.06.1848 | At her residence, Kingstown, near Dublin, GRIZELL MARIA BRADSHAW, in her 63d year. | TBF 07/1848 |
| GRAY | Margaret | 13.06.1848 | At Craigie Terrace, Edinburgh, in her 67th year, MARGARET, wife of John Gray, late shawl manufacturer. | TBF 06/1848 |
| TANNER | Mary | 13.06.1848 | At Bristol, MARY TANNER, of that city, aged 76. | TBF 07/1848 |
| SMITHSON | James | 15.06.1848 | At Lancaster, JAMES SMITHSON, aged about 63. | TBF 06/1848 |
| JOHNSON | George | 17.06.1848 | At Hull, GEORGE JOHNSON, formerly of Craike, near Thirsk. | TBF 06/1848 |
| NOAKES | Robert Foster | 19.06.1848 | ROBERT FOSTER, second surviving son of Ann Noakes, aged 36. | TBF 06/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Deborah | 20.06.1848 | At Summerhill Grove, Newcastle-on-Tyne, DEBORAH, relict of the late Isaac Richardson, aged about 75. | TBF 06/1848 |
| HOWITT | Thomas | 20.06.1848 | At Heanor, near Derby, THOMAS HOWITT, in his 86th year. This dear Friend, through a long course of years, maintained the character of a consistent member of our religious Society; and in his more private and domestic life, his conduct proved his profession to be sincere. Like Enoch, “he walked with God;” being chiefly concerned to hold communion with Him. It pleased his heavenly Father that his faith should be tried by a long and distressing illness. For many weeks his suffering from pain and weakness was great, but the everlasting arm was his support, and his deathbed presented a scene of great instruction. His spirit was ever clothed with love. He looked forward with joy to his dismissal from earth, that he might dwell with “his dear Saviour;” whom not having seen, he loved. When, from bodily weakness, his mind became less collected, his thoughts ever returned to the beloved of his soul; and expressions of love and adoration were heard to fall from his lips. Not a cloud was permitted to darken his prospect of another world, but in love and charity with all, he departed in peaceful hope to his eternal rest, like a shock of corn “fully ripe.” | TBF 06/1848 |
| SINGLETON | Sarah | 22.06.1848 | At Queenwood, Hampshire, the residence of her son-in-law, George Edmondson, aged 77, SARAH, widow of William Singleton, late of Sheffield. | TBF 07/1848 |
| WHEELER | Daniel | 24.06.1848 | At Clevedon, Somersetshire, DANIEL, son of the late Daniel Wheeler. | TBF 06/1848 |
| CLAYTON | Mary | 25.06.1848 | At Dunmow, Essex, MARY CLAYTON, relict of the late Hollis Clayton, aged about 74. Whilst the removal of this beloved Friend will long be felt by her family and acquaintance, they have the consoling belief, that, through redeeming love and mercy, she has been gathered to the just of all generations. | TBF 07/1848 |
| WILKINSON | Sarah | 29.06.1848 | At Sankey, near Warrington, SARAH WILKINSON, in her 71st year. | TBF 07/1848 |
| WATSON | Jacob | 03.07.1848 | At Allendale Town, in his 79th year, JACOB WATSON. It may be said of him that he died as he had lived, loved and respected by every one. He has left a numerous family to lament their loss, but they are consoled with the belief that it is his eternal gain; for his end was peace. | TBF 07/1848 |
| GREEN | Thomas | 17.07.1848 | THOMAS GREEN, grocer and corn dealer, Banbury, aged 47. | TBF 07/1848 |
| DIX | Mary | 18.07.1848 | At Handsworth-Woodhouse, at the house of her son-in-law, Peter France, MARY DIX, widow of the late James Dix, of Leek, Staffordshire, aged 75. | TBF 07/1848 |
| CHERRY | Jane | 20.07.1848 | At Waterford, of typhus fever, after a few weeks’ illness, JANE, wife of Thomas Robinson Cherry, of that city. | TBF 08/1848 |
| SHACKLETON | Ann | 20.07.1848 | ANN, wife of Richard Shackleton, of Gildersome, near Leeds, and formerly of Holbeck, aged 62. | TBF 08/1848 |
| NORRIS | Samuel | 22.07.1848 | At Claverham, Somerset, aged 57, SAMUEL NORRIS. He had been afflicted many years by paralysis – his end was peace! “Rejoice for a brother released.” | TBF 07/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Abigail | 22.07.1848 | ABIGAIL RICHARDSON, of Great Leighs, near Chelmsford. | TBF 08/1848 |
| BINNS | Henrietta | 23.07.1848 | At Lawrey Place, Little Horton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, HENRIETTA, daughter of George Binns, stuff merchant. | TBF 09/1848 |
| MASON | Mary | 26.07.1848 | At Woodhouse, near Sheffield, MARY, infant daughter of William and Kitty Mason, of Ackworth, aged 13 months. | TBF 07/1848 |
| RHODES | Thomas | 26.07.1848 | THOMAS RHODES, of Otley, Yorkshire. | TBF 07/1848 |
| GOODBODY | Thomas | 28.07.1848 | At Parsonstown, aged 66, THOMAS GOODBODY, formerly of Dublin. | TBF 09/1848 |
| WATSON | Jane | 29.07.1848 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, JANE WATSON, aged 61. | TBF 08/1848 |
| WHITAKER | Robert | 03.08.1848 | At his residence, Ackworth, ROBERT WHITAKER, aged 82. This dear Friend was well known, throughout the Society, as the valued superintendent, for 28 years, of the school at Ackworth. His health had been for many months in a declining state, but his last illness was short. Although he appeared to be spared much suffering, his weakness was great; and from this cause he was able to express but little – but to a Friend who asked him how he was, he replied – “very weak, waiting for the Master’s orders;” and in this patient state he passed several days, till at length without pain or struggle he quietly ceased to breathe, being favoured to close his long and honourable life in peace. | TBF 08/1848 |
| KENWAY | Deborah | 03.08.1848 | At Mountmellick, aged 71, DEBORAH, widow of Peter Kenway, of Bridport. | TBF 09/1848 |
| GELDARD | Hannah | 04.08.1848 | HANNAH GELDARD, of Leeds, aged 93. | TBF 09/1848 |
| HILLS | Sarah | 06.08.1848 | At Bishopwearmouth, aged 36, SARAH, wife of James Hills, of that place. | TBF 09/1848 |
| CONING | William | 07.08.1848 | At Ayton, WILLIAM CONING. | TBF 09/1848 |
| BRIDGMAN | Mary | 07.08.1848 | At Mildenhall, Suffolk, aged 80, MARY BRIDGMAN. | TBF 09/1848 |
| CHRIMES | Sarah Cash | 08.08.1848 | At Manchester, aged 16, SARAH CASH, eldest daughter of Joseph and Sarah Chrimes, of that place. | TBF 09/1848 |
| FISHER | William Dominick | 10.08.1848 | At Scarborough, aged about 6, WILLIAM DOMINICK, second son of Edward and Jane Fisher, of Spring Dale, near Huddersfield. | TBF 09/1848 |
| WHEELER | Mary | 11.08.1848 | At Leighton Buzzard, MARY, widow of Josiah Wheeler, in her 78th year. | TBF 08/1848 |
| THORPE | Alfred Harrison | 13.08.1848 | ALFRED HARRISON, son of Henry and Hannah Thorpe, of Leeds, aged 10 months. | TBF 09/1848 |
| SPENCE | Rachel | 13.08.1848 | RACHEL, wife of Joseph Spence, of Birstwith, near Harrowgate, aged 73. | TBF 09/1848 |
| ROBINSON | Joseph Phelps | 13.08.1848 | From the Times of 11th Month, 22d, 1848. “Died, on the 13th of August last, at Sydney, New South Wales, of scarlet fever, after an illness of five days, JOSEPH PHELPS ROBINSON, Esq., member of the legislative council, universally regretted, aged 35.” Joseph P. Robinson, whose decease is above recorded, is said to have been “of the Royal Bank, Sydney,” as well as a “member of the legislative council.” He was formerly a much respected member of Devonshire House Monthly Meeting, London; and those who knew him, are not surprised at the character given of him in the Times; copied, it is believed, from a Sydney paper. | TBF 12/1848 |
| RICHARDSON | Joseph | 14.08.1848 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged about 57, JOSEPH RICHARDSON, formerly a shipowner and captain. He was much beloved for his meek and Christian disposition, and was for some years past one of the superintendents of Friends’ First-day school, at that place. | TBF 08/1848 |
| PAWLYN | Margaret | 14.08.1848 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, MARGARET PAWLYN, aged nearly 70. | TBF 08/1848 |
| COURTENAY | Jane | 14.08.1848 | At Waterford, JANE COURTENAY, aged about 58. | TBF 09/1848 |
| CHAPMAN | Abel | 17.08.1848 | At his house, Sunniside, Bishopwearmouth, agd 79, ABEL CHAPMAN - much and deservedly respected. | TBF 08/1848 |
| EDRIDGE | Mary Ann | 17.08.1848 | At Bilston, aged 4 months, MARY ANN, daughter of Richard Edridge. | TBF 08/1848 |
| DAY | Mary | 19.08.1848 | At Olney, MARY DAY, aged 85, widow of John Day. | TBF 08/1848 |
| WATSON | Sarah | 27.08.1848 | At Ballintrain, county Carlow, of consumption, SARAH, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Watson, of that place, aged about 27. This dear young Friend was reduced to a state of very great weakness, and had to endure much suffering, particularly from a distressing cough. She was mercifully brought to an entire resignation to the Divine will, and enabled to look forward to a happy eternity. The Bible she esteemed the best of all books, and her mind was richly stored with its precious contents. She often supplicated the Lord to take her to His heavenly kingdom, where she would feel no more pain nor sorrow, but be at rest for evermore. She said it had not been of late only that she felt the desire to turn her mind unto the Lord; but for a long time past she had felt such comfort from on high, that she thought if she died in the night, she would be accepted by her Heavenly Father. In the latter part of her time, she was preserved in much calmness – saying, if she had it in her power, she would not wish to recover, nor exchange the hope of glory she had for the highest earthly condition; longing hourly to be gone, and to be with her Redeemer. She continued praising Him, saying that her sufferings were as nothing compared to what He suffered for her; and exhorting those around her to give thanks to the Lord for His goodness. | TBF 09/1848 |
| STRINGER | George | 28.08.1848 | At Tottenham, GEORGE STRINGER, aged 61. | TBF 09/1848 |
| LEIGHS | John | 03.09.1848 | JOHN LEIGHS, of Guildford, Surrey, aged 77. | TBF 09/1848 |
| GELDART | Hannah | 04.09.1848 | HANNAH GELDART, of Leeds, aged 93. | TBF 10/1848 |
| ELGAR | William | 05.09.1848 | At Reigate, aged 58, WILLIAM ELGAR, late of Braintree. | TBF 10/1848 |
| CHAPMAN | James | 08.09.1848 | At Ulverstone, after a short illness, JAMES CHAPMAN, aged 24. In the decease of this young man, was strikingly exhibited the uncertainty of all terrestrial things: but his relatives are consoled in the belief, that whilst in health, he had submitted in a good degree, to the sanctifying operations of the Holy Spirit, and that his end was peaceful. The following appeared in the Ulverstone Advertiser, dated September, 14th, 1848:- “Died, on Thursday, the 7th instant, aged 24, much regretted, Mr. James Chapman, schoolmaster, of this town. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and was interred on Sunday last, at Swarthmoor, in the burial ground belonging to the Society. The deceased was much respected by all who knew him; and highly esteemed for the consistency of his conduct, by all who came within the sphere of its influence.” | TBF 10/1848 |
| WALLER | Mary | 09.09.1848 | MARY WALLER, of Guildford, Surrey, in her 86th year. | TBF 09/1848 |
| CARTER | Mary Ann | 10.09.1848 | At Darlington, suddenly, MARY ANN, wife of Richard Carter, aged 44. This was amended to 3rd day in The British Friend 10/48. | TBF 09/1848 |
| TILNEY | Mary Ann | 12.09.1848 | In her 19th year, MARY ANN, daughter of Robert Tilney, of Rainsford Cottage, Chelmsford. | TBF 09/1848 |
| THORNE | Arthur Harrison | 13.09.1848 | ARTHUR HARRISON, aged 10 months, son of Henry Thorne, of Leeds. | TBF 10/1848 |
| BURLINGHAM | Lucy | 16.09.1848 | After a suffering illness of three days, LUCY, only daughter of Elizabeth Burlingham, of Lynn, Norfolk, aged about 27. | TBF 09/1848 |
| SUTTON | Lydia | 16.09.1848 | At Scotby, LYDIA SUTTON, a minister. | TBF 09/1848 |
| MERRICK | William | 16.09.1848 | WILLIAM MERRICK, of Beckenham, Kent, surgeon, aged 49, eldest son of the late John and Mary Merrick, of Southwark. | TBF 10/1848 |
| BOWRON | Joseph | 18.09.1848 | At Darlington, JOSEPH BOWRON, sen., aged 75. | TBF 09/1848 |
| MARTIN | Jacob | 20.09.1848 | At Brittas, near Wicklow, JACOB MARTIN, aged 36. | TBF 10/1848 |
| WINSTONE | John | 22.09.1848 | At Staines, in his 70th year, JOHN WINSTONE, surgeon, late of Charter House Square, London | TBF 10/1848 |
| STACKHOUSE | Fanny Sophia | 22.09.1848 | FANNY SOPHIA, infant daughter of Joseph and Lucy Stackhouse, of Malton. | TBF 10/1848 |
| BEWLEY | Elizabeth | 23.09.1848 | At Sandford Grove, near Dublin, ELIZABETH BEWLEY, aged 76, widow of the late Samuel Bewley, of Dublin. | TBF 09/1848 |
| BAYES | Anna | 23.09.1848 | At Dorking, ANNA, aged 17 youngest daughter of the late James Bayes, of Tottenham, formerly of Norfolk. | TBF 10/1848 |
| JACKSON | Robert | 24.09.1848 | At York, after a short but severe illness, aged nearly 59, ROBERT JACKSON, much and deservedly respected by a large circle of acquaintance; and his surviving relatives have the consolation to believe, that his end was peace. | TBF 09/1848 |
| SPARKES | Mary | 24.09.1848 | At Stamford Hill, London, aged 66, MARY SPARKES, an elder; wife of William Sparkes. | TBF 10/1848 |
| STUBBS | Thomas | 25.09.1848 | THOMAS STUBBS, of Reading, aged about 80. | TBF 09/1848 |
| GOODBODY | Hannah | 25.09.1848 | At Hillsborough, county Dublin, HANNAH, daughter of Thomas Pim Goodbody, aged 3 years. | TBF 10/1848 |
| DEARMAN | Henry | 27.09.1848 | At Plymouth, aged about 44, HENRY DEARMAN, of that place, formerly of Birmingham. | TBF 10/1848 |
| BELLIS | Edward | 29.09.1848 | At the residence of his grandfather, John Lewis, Lee, near Ellesmere, Shropshire, of consumption, aged 32, EDWARD BELLIS, eldest son of the late Edward Bellis, of Colchester, formerly of Edinburgh. | TBF 10/1848 |
| ARMSTRONG | Ann Southron | xx.09.1848 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ANN SOUTHRON, infant daughter of John and Hannah Armstrong. | TBF 09/1848 |
| HILL | Elizabeth | 02.10.1848 | At Limerick, after a short illness, aged about 62, ELIZABETH, relict of the late James Hill. This dear Friend was religiously concerned for the welfare of her large family, from whom she was unexpectedly removed. | TBF 11/1848 |
| REYNOLDS | Ann | 03.10.1848 | At Halstead, Essex, ANN REYNOLDS, widow of James Reynolds, in her 82d year – Further particulars respecting her received, but too late for this month. | TBF 12/1848 |
| PEACOCK | George Dawson | 06.10.1848 | At Ackworth, aged 21, GEORGE DAWSON, only son of Jonathan Peacock. | TBF 10/1848 |
| FLETCHER | Henry | 07.10.1848 | At Guisboro’, of typhus fever, aged 20, HENRY, son of George and Mary Fletcher. | TBF 10/1848 |
| ABBOT | Sarah | 08.10.1848 | At Great Broughton, Cumberland, in her 78th year, SARAH ABBOT; an elder. | TBF 10/1848 |
| BLAIN | Samuel | 09.10.1848 | At Carlisle, SAMUEL, aged 11 months, son of David and Mary Dickenson Blain, of Carlisle. | TBF 10/1848 |
| DAWES | Susannah | 10.10.1848 | At Blackfriars Road, London, aged 81, SUSANNAH, widow of the late George Dawes. Her unobtrusive benevolence, and consistent and upright walk in life, will be long remembered in the neighbourhood where she had resided more than fifty years. | TBF 10/1848 |
| HARKER | Tamer | 12.10.1848 | At Darlington, after a lingering illness of many years, aged 69, TAMER, wife of Adam Harker. | TBF 10/1848 |
| FIRTH | Elizabeth | 15.10.1848 | ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Firth, of Northgate, Wakefield, aged 33. | TBF 11/1848 |
| PAULL | William | 16.10.1848 | WILLIAM PAULL, of London, aged 55. | TBF 11/1848 |
| HANDLEY | Joseph | 16.10.1848 | At Foggy Gill, Ravenstonedale, Westmoreland, aged 11, JOSEPH, eldest son of Isaac and Ellen Handley. | TBF 10/1848 |
| SANDERS | Jane | 16.10.1848 | In her 26th year, after a few days’ illness, JANE SANDERS, of Liverpool Street, London, granddaughter of J. M. Sanders, of Witham. | TBF 10/1848 |
| THOMPSON | Philip | 18.10.1848 | At Woodbridge, PHILIP THOMPSON, of Doric Place, aged 63. | TBF 11/1848 |
| HAZELDINE | Esther | 19.10.1848 | ESTHER HAZELDINE, aged 52, wife of Bartholomew Hazeldine, of Liverpool. | TBF 11/1848 |
| ASHFORD | Thomas | 19.10.1848 | Of consumption, aged 16, THOMAS, son of Samuel and Rachel Ashford, of Saffron Walden. | TBF 11/1848 |
| FISHER | James Abell | 29.10.1848 | At Springfield, near Youghal, aged 21, JAMES ABELL, son of Abram Fisher, of that place – See farther particulars in another column. | TBF 12/1848 |
| FOX | Elizabeth | 30.10.1848 | ELIZABETH FOX, of Falmouth; a minister. | TBF 11/1848 |
| NEVINS | Hannah | 01.11.1848 | At Waterford, HANNAH NEVINS, aged 68, widow of Thomas Nevins, of Ferrybank, Waterford. | TBF 12/1848 |
| TUKE | Maria | 03.11.1848 | At York, MARIA TUKE, of that city, aged 58; an elder. | TBF 11/1848 |
| ATKINSON | Abigail | 03.11.1848 | At Wray, near Lancaster, aged about 80, ABIGAIL ATKINSON. | TBF 12/1848 |
| BISHOP | Edward | 06.11.1848 | At Bristol, EDWARD BISHOP, aged 74. | TBF 11/1848 |
| BOWLES | Ann | 06.11.1848 | At Kingstown, Dublin, ANN BOWLES, aged about 70. | TBF 11/1848 |
| FULLER | John | 06.11.1848 | At Southdown, near Great Yarmouth, aged 80, JOHN FULLER. | TBF 12/1848 |
| MORLEY | James | 09.11.1848 | JAMES MORLEY, of Ackworth, aged 90. | TBF 11/1848 |
| HOGG | Mary | 09.11.1848 | At Roscrea, Ireland, in her 71st year, MARY HOGG. | TBF 12/1848 |
| POTTER | James | 10.11.1848 | After a short illness, JAMES POTTER, of Chelmsford, aged 69. | TBF 11/1848 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Elizabeth | 10.11.1848 | At Warrington, aged 82, ELIZABETH, widow of William Thistlethwaite, formerly of Manchester. | TBF 11/1848 |
| BARKER | Rebecca | 10.11.1848 | At Worcester, REBECCA BARKER, aged 57, widow of Samuel Barker, of Tewkesbury. | TBF 12/1848 |
| BEAUMONT | Abraham | 13.11.1848 | At Bath, ABRAHAM BEAUMONT, of London. | TBF 11/1848 |
| BAXTER | Mary | 13.11.1848 | At Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, aged 32, MARY, wife of William Baxter, formerly of Keighley, Yorkshire, and daughter of the late Thomas Wickett, of Bradford. | TBF 02/1849 |
| DICKINSON | Jane | 13.11.1848 | At Rheban, near Athy, county Kildare, JANE DICKINSON, aged about 73. | TBF 12/1848 |
| GOPSIL | Mary | 14.11.1848 | Very suddenly, MARY GOPSIL, of Broomfield, near Chelsmford, aged 55. | TBF 11/1848 |
| WILLIAMSON | Mary | 15.11.1848 | At Mansfield, aged 83, MARY WILLIAMSON, formerly of Sheffield. | TBF 12/1848 |
| WIGHAM | William | 16.11.1848 | At Mill Hill, Cornwood, WILLIAM WIGHAM, in his 71st year. | TBF 11/1848 |
| HARRIS | Isaac | 16.11.1848 | At Brigham, Cumberland, ISAAC HARRIS, in his 80th year; a minister. This dear Friend was remarkable for his plain and unassuming deportment. Throughout his life, and on his dying bed, he was a bright example of true piety, and devotedness of heart to his Master’s service; and it may with truth be said of him, that he lived respected and died regretted. | TBF 11/1848 |
| WHITTEN | Maria | 17.11.1848 | Of consumption, at Sibford, near Banbury, where she had been residing on account of her health, MARIA, second daughter of Joseph and Maria Whitten, formerly of Liverpool, in her 19th year. | TBF 11/1848 |
| DALLY | Rachel | 18.11.1848 | At Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, RACHEL DALLY, aged 83, widow of Benjamin Dally, formerly of London. | TBF 11/1848 |
| MARRIAGE | Rebecca | 18.11.1848 | Of paralysis, after a few days’ illness, in her 61st year, REBECCA, wife of John Marriage, Barns Farm, Springfield, near Chelmsford. | TBF 11/1848 |
| SEEKINGS | Thomas | 20.11.1848 | At Ives, Huntingdonshire, THOMAS SEEKINGS, aged 84; an elder. | TBF 11/1848 |
| PARVIN | Ellen | 21.11.1848 | At Dublin, ELLEN PARVIN, aged about 67. | TBF 11/1848 |
| LEICESTER | Ann | 22.11.1848 | Aged 33, ANN LEICESTER, wife of Thomas Leicester, of Liverpool. | TBF 11/1848 |
| PRIESTMAN | Mary | 23.11.1848 | Aged 40, MARY, wife of Henry Priestman, of Latchford, near Warrington. | TBF 11/1848 |
| MARTINDALE | William | 25.11.1848 | At Kirkdale, near Liverpool, aged 32, WILLIAM MARTINDALE. | TBF 12/1848 |
| DEANE | Susannah | 26.11.1848 | At Heslington Road, near York SUSANNAH DEANE, formerly of London, aged 70. | TBF 11/1848 |
| HOGG | John | 28.11.1848 | At Monkstown, near Dublin, JOHN HOGG, of Stonebridge, near Armagh, aged about 48. | TBF 12/1848 |
| WHITE | Edward | 28.11.1848 | At Bristol, EDWARD WHITE, late of Mangotsfield, near that city, aged 74; universally respected by all who knew him. | TBF 12/1848 |
| GREEN | Sarah | 01.12.1848 | At Shillingford, Oxon, aged 78, SARAH GREEN, late of Wallingford. | TBF 01/1849 |
| CORBETT | Sarah | 01.12.1848 | At Pedleton, Manchester, in her 73d year, SARAH, widow of the late Matthew Corbett. | TBF 01/1849 |
| LITTLE | John | 01.12.1848 | At Carlisle, JOHN LITTLE, aged about 66. | TBF 01/1849 |
| MEYERS | Thomas | 03.12.1848 | At his house, Rock Spring, Cork, aged 39, THOMAS MEYERS; on the 18th of the 11th month, his son JOHN; and on the 25th of the 12th month, his eldest daughter ELIZABETH ABBOTT. Thus in a short period, were the fond father and his much loved children removed by the effects of scarlet fever from their happy home; but their friends trust they are now centered in a joyful eternity, never to be separated. Thomas Meyers very affectionately fulfilled the relative duties of husband, father, and friend – he was deservedly beloved and esteemed, and his loss is deeply felt by his family and friends. | TBF 12/1848 |
| SMART | Elizabeth E. | 03.12.1848 | At Brooklyn, near New York, ELIZABETH E. SMART, in her 87th year, widow of the late Thomas C. Smart, formerly of Warwick. | TBF 01/1849 |
| WHITE | Richard How | 05.12.1848 | At Maidenhead, RICHARD HOW WHITE, of Aspley-guise, near Woburn. | TBF 12/1848 |
| WALKER | Mary | 07.12.1848 | MARY, wife of John Walker, of Rawden, aged about 54. | TBF 01/1849 |
| CALVERT | Adam | 08.12.1848 | At De Vesci Terrace, Dublin, ADAM CALVERT, in his 72d year. | TBF 12/1848 |
| WHITLOW | William | 11.12.1848 | At Manchester, in his 26th year, WILLIAM, eldest son of John and Sarah Whitlow. | TBF 01/1849 |
| LECKY | Mary | 12.12.1848 | At Cork, aged 37, MARY, wife of Robert J. Lecky. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BASS | Sarah | 14.12.1848 | SARAH, wife of Isaac Gray Bass, of Brighton, in her 32d year. | TBF 12/1848 |
| COVE | Augustus | 15.12.1848 | At Tottneham, after a short illness, AUGUSTUS COVE, in his 84th year. | TBF 12/1848 |
| PHELPS | Sarah | 24.12.1848 | At Dublin, SARAH PHELPS, aged about 86; an elder. SARAH PHELPS, of Dublin, an elder, aged 86. (See B.F., No.12, Vol.VI.) It appears from the memoranda of this beloved Friend, that from her youth she was at times favoured to feel “the reproofs of instruction;” and though much removed from the care and notice of Friends, she was firmly attached to the principles we posess. Ere she reached the meridian of life, having yielded to the sanctifying Power of Divine Grace, she became a useful member of the Society, The kindness of her manners, and her Christian example, endeared her to an extensive circle of friends and acquaintances; and her affectionate interest in the welfare of youth, had a beneficial influence on their minds. To the necessities of the indigent, she contributed largely; and to the afflicted of all classes, she was a sympathizing friend. Our dear Friend retained her faculties clear to the end, and a liveliness in the best things was evident to all around her. The evening of life passed quietly away, and, as “a shock of corn fully ripe,” she waited to be gathered into the heavenly garner, trusting in the mercy of her Saviour, in whom her hopes had long been centred. | TBF 12/1848 TBF 02/1849 |
| CASSON | Henry | 24.12.1848 | Aged 12 years, HENRY, son of Henry Casson, of Hull. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BIRKBECK | Henry | 25.12.1848 | HENRY BIRKBECK, of Keswick, near Norwich, aged 62. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BAXTER | Thomas Wickett | 25.12.1848 | THOMAS WICKETT, son of William and Mary Baxter, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, aged about 2 months. | TBF 02/1849 |
| BARRETT | Eliza | 26.12.1848 | At her residence, Cheltenham, aged 52, ELIZA, daughter of the late Edmund Barrett, of that place. | TBF 12/1848 |
| BALL | Richard Gawen | 27.12.1848 | Near Taunton, RICHARD GAWEN BALL, aged 30, eldest son of Richard Ball. | TBF 01/1849 |
| WHEATLEY | Jane | 28.12.1848 | At York, JANE, daughter of John Wheatley, of that city, aged 27. | TBF 01/1849 |
| ATKINSON | John | 29.12.1848 | At Calf Cop, near Lower Bentham, JOHN ATKINSON, aged 87. He was highly respected. | TBF 01/1849 |
| JACKSON | Martha | 31.12.1848 | At Oxon-park, near Ulverstone, MARTHA JACKSON, in her 81st year; deservedly respected. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BIGLAND | Amos | 02.01.1849 | At his residence, Manor-road, Liscard, Cheshire, in his 63rd year, AMOS BIGLAND, of Liverpool. | TBF 01/1849 |
| CATLIN | Sarah | 10.01.1849 | SARAH CATLIN, of London, formerly of Lynn, Norfolk, aged 49. | TBF 01/1849 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas | 11.01.1849 | THOMAS ATKINSON, of Stockton-on-Tees, aged 35. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BELL | John | 13.01.1849 | At Wandsworth, near London, aged 75, JOHN BELL; a minister. | TBF 01/1849 |
| ALLISON | James Brian | 13.01.1849 | At Durham, JAMES BRIAN, son of John and Eleanor Allison, aged 5 months. | TBF 01/1849 |
| WOODEND | Elizabeth | 13.01.1849 | At Warrington, aged 69, ELIZABETH, widow of the late James Woodend. | TBF 02/1849 |
| PRIDEAUX | Joseph | 14.01.1849 | At Wellington, Somerset, JOSEPH PRIDEAUX, aged 63. | TBF 02/1849 |
| DEAVES | Thomas Harvey | 15.01.1849 | At Cork, aged 51, THOMAS HARVEY DEAVES. | TBF 02/1849 |
| GUNDRY | Ann Langley | 16.01.1849 | At Bristol, ANN LANGLEY, wife of William Gundry, aged 41; after a gradual decline of nearly two years. | TBF 01/1849 |
| BRIGGS | Ann | 16.01.1849 | At South Shields, ANN, wife of Henry Briggs, aged 45. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WALLER | Judith | 18.01.1849 | In her 71st year, JUDITH WALLER, widow, of Plaistow, Essex. | TBF 02/1849 |
| FRY | Richard | 20.01.1849 | RICHARD FRY, of Woodgate, Devonshire, aged 80; an elder. | TBF 01/1849 |
| DYMOND | Anna | 20.01.1849 | At Combe Leonard, Exeter, ANNA, widow of the late Jonathan Dymond, aged 51; an elder. | TBF 01/1849 |
| HORSNAILL | Samuel Cleverly | 26.01.1849 | At Strood, near Rochester, SAMUEL CLEVERLY aged 5 years, son of William Cleverly and Louisa Horsnaill. He was believed to have taken cold about a month since, on the night of the first which entirely destroyed the dwelling-house and adjoining buildings, occupied by his parents. | TBF 01/1849 |
| SMITH | Mary Anna | 27.01.1849 | At Fishbourne, near Chichester, in her 12th year, MARY ANNA, only child of Nathan and Rachel Smith. | TBF 02/1849 |
| RANDALL | Julius | 28.01.1849 | JULIUS, aged 22, son of Thomas Martin and Hannah Randall, of Shelton, Staffordshire. | TBF 03/1849 |
| ROBINSON | Henry | 29.01.1849 | At Everton, near Liverpool, aged 5 months, HENRY, son of William S. and Maria Robinson. | TBF 02/1849 |
| MILES | Martha | xx.01.1849 | At Sidcot, near Bristol, MARTHA, widow of the late Robert Miles. | TBF 01/1849 |
| NEILD | Ralph | 02.02.1849 | At Grappenhall, near Warrington, aged 62, RALPH NEILD; an elder. Soon after this dear Friend had left the house, he was found dead at the foot of a short ladder, which was reared against an outbuilding on the premises; the time, about noon. There being no appearance of contusions on the body, he was supposed to have died from a stroke of apoplexy. He was a much beloved father in the church, and one, it is believed, who loved his fellow-men “with a pure heart fervently.” His manners were simple, and unaffected; his character much resembling that of Nathaniel – “an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile.” His funeral took place at Warrington, on the 6th, and was attened by many Friends. A sweet savour and deep solemnity were felt to prevail throughout the day. “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord.” | TBF 02/1849 |
| LINFORD | James | 02.02.1849 | At March, Cambridgeshire, JAMES LINFORD, aged 71. He was the last of three brothers, who first met together with others for the purpose of Divine worship, after the manner of Friends at a private house in the occupation of one of them, about 40 years ago. He was a man of inoffensive character, and his close was peaceful. | TBF 02/1849 |
| RING | Keturah | 03.02.1849 | At Glastonbury, KETURAH, wife of John Young Ring, and eldest daughter of Arthur and Keturah Clothier, of Street. | TBF 03/1849 |
| JAMES | Mary | 05.02.1849 | At Truro, MARY, wife of Sylvanus James, aged 54. | TBF 03/1849 |
| FORBES | James | 07.02.1849 | At his residence, Christianstown, Kildare, Ireland, JAMES FORBES, an elder; in his 64th year. From early life, this dear Friend evinced his attachment to the Society, by his expemplary life and Christian deportment. His benevolence to the neighbouring poor was concspicuous, and his social virtues won the love and respect of all classs. Through Divine Grace, he was enabled patiently to bear a very protracted and suffering illness; and in resignation to the will of his Heavenly Father, he quietly passed away, we reverently believe, to join the redeemed of all generations, whose robes have been washed and made white in the blood of the Lamb. Extracted from the Dublin Evening Mail:- “February 7th. – Deeply and sincerely mourned, at his residence, Christianstown, Kildare, James Forbes, Esq.; he was an eminent member of the Society of Friends, and by the integrity of his character the kindliness of his disposition, his benevolence to the poor, and his many Christian virtues, had won the respect and affection of the community at large of all persuasions.” | TBF 02/1849 |
| LUCAS | Gulielma | 07.02.1849 | At Southwick, near Brighton, GULIELMA, third daughter of Edward and Benjamina Lucas, aged about 17. | TBF 02/1849 |
| SOWDEN | Elizabeth | 07.02.1849 | ELIZABETH SOWDEN, of Undercliffe, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 47. | TBF 03/1849 |
| HUBBERT | Hannah | 08.02.1849 | At Bocking, of apoplexy, HANNAH HUBBERT, aged 67. | TBF 05/1849 |
| CANDLER | Elizabeth | 10.02.1849 | At Croydon, ELIZABETH, widow of the late William Candler, in her 75th year. | TBF 02/1849 |
| STACEY | Rachel | 10.02.1849 | At Tottenham, RACHEL STACEY. | TBF 02/1849 |
| DEANE | Margaret | 10.02.1849 | At Dorking, Surrey, MARGARET, wife of William Deane, aged about 80; an elder. | TBF 03/1849 |
| UPRICHARD | James | 12.02.1849 | Suddenly, at his residence, Bann-vale, JAMES UPRICHARD, aged about 71. | TBF 03/1849 |
| GREEN | James | 13.02.1849 | Suddenly, JAMES GREEN, of Chelsea, aged 67. | TBF 03/1849 |
| PARSONS | James | 15.02.1849 | At Wellington, Somerset, aged 82, JAMES PARSONS; an elder. | TBF 02/1849 |
| LUCAS | Matilda | 16.02.1849 | MATILDA, wife of Samuel Lucas, of Hitchin, aged 42. | TBF 02/1849 |
| GOUNDRY | Rachel | 17.02.1849 | At the house of her son-in-law, Henry Tennant, of Leeds, RACHEL GOUNDRY, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, widow, aged 55. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WEETCH | Elizabeth | 18.02.1849 | ELIZABETH WEETCH, of Stepney Causeway, London, aged 80. | TBF 02/1849 |
| PEARSON | Andrew | 18.02.1849 | ANDREW PEARSON, of Bradford, Yorkshire; a minister; aged 51. This dear Friend had a paralytic seizure in the 10th Month, last; after which he never recovered the use of his right arm, and was not again well enough to attend Meetings, though he could walk about a little in the house, and occasionally ride out to see his friends. His medical attendant had told him he could hold out no hope of his eventual recovery: to which he replied, -“then I shall be thankful to my Heavenly Father to cut short the work in righteousness.” On the day of his death, he had been dining at the house of a friend in the country, and addressed the family in the line of the ministry, concluding with the last two verses in the eighth chapter of the Epistle to the Romans. He was almost immediately after attacked with apoplexy, and in about an hour and a half peacefully expired. | TBF 03/1849 |
| BARTON | Bernard | 19.02.1849 | At Woodbridge, Suffolk, very suddenly, BERNARD BARTON, aged about 66. This dear Friend was well known in the Society, and by his writings in the literary word at large. He had, for some considerable time, been indisposed; which it was thought, arose from disease of the heart. He appeared, however, previous to the attack which terminated his life, to have been as well, or at least not more unwell than usual. The attack came on between eight and nine o’clock in the evening, and in less than an hour, he expired! | TBF 02/1849 |
| WAINE | James | 20.02.1849 | At Northampton, JAMES WAINE, in his 84th year. | TBF 06/1849 |
| WHITBURN | Mary Elizabeth | 21.02.1849 | At Pemberton, near Wigan, in the county of Lancaster, aged 3 years, MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of Henry B. and Mary Whitburn. | TBF 02/1849 |
| NAPPER | Sophia Caroline | 22.02.1849 | At Newport, SOPHIA CAROLINE NAPPER, aged 28. She had for some years valuably filled the office of principal teacher at Friends’ Girls’ School, at Croydon, in the welfare of which she felt a deep and lively interest; and although suffering from cough and indisposition, she left at the vacation, anticipating the resuming of her duties with renovated strength. She visited her mother and relatives at Newport, who with her friends, were much concerned to see symptoms of a pulmonary nature, which had been making progress, and which did not yield to change and relaxation. On the re-opening of the School, she returned to Croydon for a short time, to make some arrangements which she thought desirable; and whilst there, the medical attendant of the School was consulted, also a physician, who both took an unfavourable view of her case, and the former thought she should be made acquainted with the critical state of her health. On receiving the information, she remarked. That “the prospect of leaving this world was no trial to her.” She afterwards returned home, and varied as were the changes in the suffering of the frail tabernacle, her mind was sweetly staid in resignation to the Divine will, whether for life or death; and on allusion being made to the dark valley of the shadow of death, she replied, “no dear, not dark, - light, light, all the way through.” Whilst able to get up a portion of the day, she looked over and disposed of many things, and sent several mementoes to her distant friends, also gave directions respecting her funeral, &c. She was a bright example of patience, under suffering and great debility; often expressing her thankfulness for the mercies extended to her; and one day when very weak, she sweetely whispered to her sister, “although my tongue cannot praise the Lord, yet my heart can and does, morning and night, and all day long.” She was favoured to retain her faculties to the close; she passed off very sweetly, and her relatives have consolingly to believe, that, through the blessed mediation of our dear Lord and Saviour, her robes are washed and made white in his precious blood; and that she has joined the happy number in ascribing “Salvation to our God who sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb,” Rev. vii. 10. | TBF 02/1849 |
| TIMPSON | Israel | 22.02.1849 | Suddenly, ISRAEL TIMPSON, of Pentonville, London. | TBF 03/1849 |
| POLLARD | James | 22.02.1849 | At Hertford, JAMES POLLARD, of that place. | TBF 03/1849 |
| STANSFIELD | Martha | 23.02.1849 | At Lothersdale, near Skipton, aged about 65, MARTHA STANSFIELD, relict of the late John Stansfield, of Keighley, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. | TBF 03/1849 |
| BROWN | Henrietta | 24.02.1849 | At North Shields, in her 8th year, HENRIETTA, daughter of Elizabeth F. Brown. | TBF 03/1849 |
| SMITH | John Harrison | 25.02.1849 | At Southampton, aged about 49, JOHN HARRISON SMITH, formerly of Preston. | TBF 03/1849 |
| BENSON | William | 26.02.1849 | At Bowden, WILLIAM BENSON, of Manchester, solicitor, aged 35. Though the loss of this dear Friend will long be deeply felt, his afflicted relatives have the consoling assurance, that he has entered upon the full fruition of bliss; having, during his illness, been mercifully permitted to experience acceptance through the merits of his Saviour, and fully to express his sole dependence and trust to be in Him. | TBF 03/1849 |
| ALEXANDER | Dykes | 27.02.1849 | At Ipswich, DYKES ALEXANDER in his 86th year; a minister. His funeral took place on First-day following, the 4th of 3d Month, and was largely attended by Friends, by the Mayor and members of the Town Council, and by many of the principal inhabitants; a striking manifestation of the esteem entertained for our valued and lamented friend. At the grave, after a considerable time of silence, Sophia Alexander, and John T. Shewell, were engaged in religious communication to those attending; and after the interment, at the Meeting House, which was crowded, William Forster, of Norwich, and John Pease, of Darlington, were engaged, the former in testimony and the latter in supplication. | TBF 03/1849 |
| LOVELL | George | 27.02.1849 | GEORGE LOVELL jun., of London, aged 21. | TBF 05/1849 |
| WILLIS | Ann | 28.02.1849 | At Reading, ANN WILLIS, aged 86. | TBF 03/1849 |
| BROWN | Rebecca | 01.03.1849 | At the Flounders Institute, Ackworth, of apoplexy, aged 42, REBECCA, wife of Isaac Brown, | TBF 03/1849 |
| FOWLER | Francis Martin | 02.03.1849 | At Baltimore, Maryland, in his 64th year, FRANCIS MARTIN FOWLER, formerly of the city of Bristol. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WOOD | John | 02.03.1849 | At his residence, near Philadalphia, in his 69th year, JOHN WOOD, formerly of Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire. | TBF 04/1849 |
| BINNS | Joseph | 06.03.1849 | At Crawshawbooth, Lancashire, aged 80, JOSEPH BINNS. | TBF 03/1849 |
| STRANGE | Priscilla | 07.03.1849 | At Ampthill, PRISCILLA, wife of Edward Harris Strange, aged 39. | TBF 03/1849 |
| CATLIN | Mary | 08.03.1849 | At Bethnal-green, near London, in her 73d year, MARY, widow of the late John Catlin, wool merchant, of King’s Lynn, Norfolk. | TBF 03/1849 |
| ROBERTS | Catherine | 08.03.1849 | At Tydynygareg, near Dolgelly, Merionethshire, CATHERINE ROBERTS, aged 90. The second removal, by death, of the three female Friends, who, for some years, constituted the meeting of Tydynygareg. The survivor of the three is in her 90th year. – A person who kindly takes some notice of her, writes to a friend in Shropshire: “Your poor old friend (A. P.) is nearly bed ridden and quite resigned; very thankful daily to all around her, for their kindness and attention.” | TBF 08/1849 |
| WATTS | William | 09.03.1849 | At the house of his son-in-law, Jeremiah Cross, Banbury, suddenly, of apoplexy, WILLIAM WATTS, in his 77th year. | TBF 03/1849 |
| MULLETT | Anna Fry | 10.03.1849 | At Bristol, ANNA FRY MULLETT, daughter of the late James Mullett. | TBF 03/1849 |
| HOYLAND | Elizabeth | 10.03.1849 | At Sheffield, ELIZABETH HOYLAND, aged 62. | TBF 03/1849 |
| HUTCHINSON | Catherine Elizabeth | 10.03.1849 | At Mansfield, CATHERINE ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON, late of Derby, aged 56. | TBF 04/1849 |
| PRICE | William Henry | 13.03.1849 | At Clifton, Bristol, WILLIAM HENRY PRICE, of Sidcot, aged 62. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WARING | Edward | 13.03.1849 | At Bristol, EDWARD WARING, aged 83. “He was an exemplary member of the Society of Friends, and uniformly enjoyed the respect of his fellow-citizens, as an upright, benevolent, and honourable man. | TBF 03/1849 |
| GRIMES | Daniel | 13.03.1849 | At Ampthill, DANIEL GRIMES, aged 79. | TBF 03/1849 |
| SAVORY | Mary | 14.03.1849 | At Stamford Hill, near London, MARY, widow of Adey Bellamy Savory, in her 70th year. | TBF 04/1849 |
| WEATHERALL | Anne | 15.03.1849 | At Stockton, in her 57th year, ANNE, wife of Joseph Weatherall, grocer. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WARDELL | Elizabeth | 15.03.1849 | At Dublin, ELIZABETH, daughter of Jonas and Lucy Wardell, aged 19 months. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HULL | Henry | 16.03.1849 | At Uxbridge, HENRY HULL, aged about 43. | TBF 04/1849 |
| WHITELEY | Elizabeth | 18.03.1849 | At Bristol, ELIZABETH WHITELEY. | TBF 03/1849 |
| PROCTOR | Elizabeth | 19.03.1849 | At Selby, Yorkshire, ELIZABETH, wife of William Proctor, aged 75. | TBF 03/1849 |
| HAYLLAR | Elizabeth | 20.03.1849 | ELIZABETH, wife of Benjamin Hayllar, Dorking. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WHEELER | Elizabeth | 20.03.1849 | At Stockport, aged 75, ELIZABETH, widow of John Wheeler. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WERE | Mary | 21.03.1849 | At Wellington, Somerset, MARY WERE. | TBF 03/1849 |
| ELLIS | John | 22.03.1849 | At Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, JOHN ELLIS, aged 69. | TBF 03/1849 |
| MAKEPEACE | Joseph | 22.03.1849 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, JOSEPH MAKEPEACE, in his 80th year; much respected. | TBF 03/1849 |
| STEVENSON | Elizabeth | 22.03.1849 | At Sheffield, ELIZABETH, wife of William Stevenson, in her 27th year. | TBF 03/1849 |
| NEWMAN | Lydia | 23.03.1849 | At Worcester, LYDIA, wife of Thomas Newman, aged 69; a minister. | TBF 03/1849 |
| SIMPSON | Robert | 24.03.1849 | In his 14th year, ROBERT, son of Robert and Emma Simpson, of Melksham. | TBF 03/1849 |
| FARRAND | Sarah | 26.03.1849 | At Dorking, Surrey, in her 88th year, SARAH, widow of the late Banks Farrand. | TBF 03/1849 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 26.03.1849 | At Dublin, aged 35, THOMAS WRIGHT. It was the lot of this Friend to endure a lingering illness, which was mercifully tempered with comparative absence of much bodily suffering; his disorder was of the consumptive kind, which very gradually undermined and ultimately prostrated a constitution of ordinary strength. Fom an early period of his indisposition, his mind was impressed with an apprehension, that his life was not likely to be of much longer duration; and while sensible of many short-comings, and of the want of due preparation to stand in the presence of his Heavenly Father: although he had not had all the advantages of a guarded and religious education which many others are favoured with. He early evinced a circumspection of conduct, and a tenderness of spirit, which he was favoured to retain in a good degree through life; and as his illness progressed, it was evident that the great work of the soul’s sanctification was going forward, although he had often to endure conflict of spirit, and was tried with many doubts and fears of ultimate acceptance. But He whose compassion fail not was with him, and at seasons brightened his pathway to the tomb by a hope full of immortality, and as the solemn close approached, he was favoured with entire resignation to the divine will, and with a firm trust that, through the merits and mediation of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, all his sins of omission and commission were blotted out, and a mansion of rest prepared for his immortal soul. | TBF 05/1849 |
| BOYER | Elizabeth | 28.03.1849 | At Birkenhead, aged 61, ELIZABETH BOYER, of Stoke Newington. | TBF 04/1849 |
| CARR | Jonathan | 28.03.1849 | At Carlisle, JONATHAN CARR, in his 73d year. | TBF 04/1849 |
| CASSON | Sarah Fenn | 29.03.1849 | At York, after a long illness, SARAH FENN, wife of John Casson, of that city, aged 33. | TBF 05/1849 |
| JACKSON | Alfred | 03.04.1849 | At Cork, ALFRED JACKSON, of Dublin. | TBF 05/1849 |
| MARSH | Catharine | 05.04.1849 | CATHARINE, wife of Samuel Marsh, of Upton Place, Essex. | TBF 04/1849 |
| WINPENNY | John | 06.04.1849 | At Northwich, Cheshire, JOHN WINPENNY, in his 51st year. | TBF 04/1849 |
| CORDER | Thomas | 07.04.1849 | At the house of his grandmother, near Chelmsford, aged 6 years, THOMAS, only child of Henry Shewell Corder, of Ipswich. | TBF 07/1849 |
| RUSHTON | Thomas | 11.04.1849 | At Lancaster, THOMAS RUSHTON, slater and plasterer, in his 83d year. | TBF 04/1849 |
| PRIESTMAN | George | 13.04.1849 | GEORGE, youngest son of John and Sarah Priestman, of Whetley, near Bradford. | TBF 04/1849 |
| CATCHPOOL | Ellen | 14.04.1849 | At Colchester, of decline, aged 14, ELLEN, youngest daughter of Thomas and Mary Catchpool. | TBF 05/1849 |
| WILSON | John | 15.04.1849 | At Bradley, near Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, in his 27th year, JOHN WILSON; after a long and painful affliction, which he was favoured to bear with patient resignation. His end was peace. | TBF 04/1849 |
| AUSTELL | William | 16.04.1849 | WILLIAM AUSTELL, of Peel-court, London. | TBF 04/1849 |
| HANCOCK | Thomas | 16.04.1849 | At his house in Lisburn, aged 66, THOMAS HANCOCK, M.D.; an elder. His health had been for years in a very infirm and declining state. At times great bodily sufferings were his portion, which he bore with Christian fortitude; in the intervals of ease evincing deep interest for the welfare of our religious Society. Frequently when laid by from active service, the secret exercise of his spirit was felt to be helpful and strengthening to his friends. In the latter years of his life the cheerful serenity of his mind was peculiarly striking to those around him. On one occasion when recovering from illness, he thus expressed his feelings; “I know that my time here is very uncertain, and that I have much to do before my spirit is fully prepared for ‘an inheritance with the saints in light.’ I believe that by a closer religious retirement of mind I shall be enabled to know myself more thoroughly, - to detect the adversary in his various devices, to see my real standing, and to make an advance in ‘the highway of holiness.’ I am abundantly sensible that it is in the ordering of a good and gracious providence that I have been visited with my late tedious indispositon, which has brought me to serious reflection on my misspent time, and upon the great work before me. I have, at times, been mercifully permitted to feel the consolations of an unshaken belief in my Redeemer’s goodness and power; and have put up my secret petitions for an increase of love to my heavenly Father. Hence I can feelingly say; ‘what shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits towards me?’” The concluding illness was connected with extensive disease of the heart. Confining him about seven weeks to his chamber. Although from extreme debility, but little capacity for expression was afforded, yet his exemplary patience under acute bodily suffering, and the precious sweetness of his spirit, afforded consoling evidence that he was fully prepared for the final change; and truly was the promise verified, - “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusteth in thee.” | TBF 04/1849 |
| PRIESTMAN | Sarah | 18.04.1849 | SARAH, wife of John Priestman, of Whetley, near Bradford, aged 44. | TBF 04/1849 |
| NIXON | Charles | 19.04.1849 | CHARLES NIXON, of Croydon, aged 45. | TBF 05/1849 |
| PALIAN | Ann | 20.04.1849 | At Gainsboro’ after a short illness, aged 72, ANN, wife of Thomas Palian. | TBF 04/1849 |
| BEEBY | Elizabeth | 24.04.1849 | At Allonby, in her 88th year, ELIZABETH BEEBY. | TBF 05/1849 |
| INGLE | Ann | 24.04.1849 | At Sheffield, ANN, wife of Joshua Ingle, aged 66. | TBF 05/1849 |
| BLAIN | Agnes | 26.04.1849 | In Shaw-street, Liverpool, aged 52, AGNES, wife of William Blain. | TBF 04/1849 |
| BARRINGTON | William | 26.04.1849 | At Dublin, WILLIAM BARRINGTON, aged 77. | TBF 05/1849 |
| ALSOP | John | xx.04.1849 | At Whitehaven, JOHN ALSOP, of that place. | TBF 04/1849 |
| HEAD | Maria | 04.05.1849 | At Banbury, in her 24th year, after an illness of about ten days, MARIA, only daughter of John and Elizabeth Head. | TBF 05/1849 |
| AINGE | Elizabeth | 04.05.1849 | At Ipswich, ELIZABETH AINGE, aged 91. | TBF 05/1849 |
| BURLINGHAM | Edward | 06.05.1849 | At Evesham, aged about 25, EDWARD BURLINGHAM, youngest son of the late Richard Burlingham, of that place. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HINGSTON | Anne | 06.05.1849 | At East Looe, Cornwall, aged 88, ANNE HINGSTON, widow of Andrew Higston. | TBF 05/1849 |
| WHITING | Elizabeth | 08.05.1849 | At Tottenham, ELIZABETH, wife of Richard Whiting, aged 83. | TBF 05/1849 |
| CROSFIELD | Ann | 11.05.1849 | At Lancaster, in her 84th year, ANN, widow of George Crosfield, of that place. By the removal of this dear Friend, her numerous family feel that they have lost a bright and animating example of Christian love and cheerfulness, and her memory will long be precious. Her daily adorning was that of a meek and quiet spirit, and the close of her lengthened life corresponded with its peaceful tenor, retaining her faculties bright and unimpaired to the end. Her last illness was short, but she was permitted to meet the approach of death with much calmness, expressing to those around her, that she had finished her course, had endeavoured to keep the faith, that she had nothing of her own to trust to, but that through the redeeming love of her Saviour, she believed there was a crown of righteousness laid up for her, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give to those who love his appearing. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HATTERSLEY | Elizabeth | 11.05.1849 | At the house of her brother-in-law, Joseph France, Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, ELIZABETH HATTERSLEY, aged 37. | TBF 07/1849 |
| BURGESS | Joseph | 12.05.1849 | At Leicester, JOSEPH BURGESS, aged 86. | TBF 05/1849 |
| MONE | Benjamin | 12.05.1849 | At Waterford, aged about 76, BENJAMIN MONE, ship broker. | TBF 06/1849 |
| HOLMES | George Bax | 12.05.1849 | At Timsbury farm, near Southampton, aged about 18, GEORGE BAX, son of George Bax Holmes, of Horsham. | TBF 06/1849 |
| ASTIN | Betsy | 13.05.1849 | At Huddersfield, aged 60, BETSY ASTIN, widow of the late James Astin, surgeon. | TBF 05/1849 |
| CLARK | Mary | 14.05.1849 | At Wandsworth, Surrey, suddenly, MARY CLARK, aged about 78. The deceased retired to rest in usual health, and on the servants going to take her breakfast, speaking to her and finding no reply, found she was quite dead, with all the apparent calmness of sleep. | TBF 05/1849 |
| RHODES | Lydia | 14.05.1849 | At Mountrath, aged about 70, LYDIA RHODES. | TBF 06/1849 |
| ARMSTRONG | Hannah | 16.05.1849 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian resignation, HANNAH, wife of John Armstrong. | TBF 05/1849 |
| BISHOP | Sarah | 17.05.1849 | Whilst on a visit at Wellington, Somerset, SARAH BISHOP, aged 73, widow of the late Edward Bishop, of Bristol. | TBF 05/1849 |
| STEVENS | John | 17.05.1849 | At Douglas, Isle of Man, in his 70th year, JOHN STEVENS, of Newferry, near Liverpool. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HAUGHTON | Thomas Wilson | 18.05.1849 | At Knockarda, near Carlow, aged about 40, THOMAS WILSON HAUGHTON, son of Joshua Haughton, of that place. | TBF 06/1849 |
| THORP | Phebe | 20.05.1849 | At Hull, PHEBE, wife of Jonathan Thorp, in her 55th year. | TBF 05/1849 |
| PIM | Mary | 20.05.1849 | At Eniscorthy, MARY PIM, widow of Joseph Pim, aged 74. | TBF 06/1849 |
| BURGESS | Elizabeth | 21.05.1849 | At Ridlington Park, aged 80, ELIZABETH BURGESS. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HOLMES | Dorothy | 22.05.1849 | At Bolton, near Bradford, DOROTHY, wife of Benjamin Holmes, of Bolton, farmer, aged 79. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HUNTLEY | Joseph | 24.05.1849 | Whilst on a visit to his brother, William Huntley, at Stoke-on-Trent, JOSEPH HUNTLEY, of Reading, in his 75th year; a minister. | TBF 05/1849 |
| LEICESTER | Ann | 24.05.1849 | Aged 6 months, ANN, only daughter of Thomas Leicester, of Liverpool. | TBF 05/1849 |
| HINGSTON | Alexander | 25.05.1849 | At the Bute Docks, near Cardiff, ALEXANDER HINGSTON, aged 42, after a lingering illness, which he bore with great patience. | TBF 05/1849 |
| MILLS | Mary | 25.05.1849 | At Drapers’ Meeting House, Margate, after a few days’ illness, MARY MILLS, aged 77, much respected by all who knew her. | TBF 05/1849 |
| DOWD | Richard | 26.05.1849 | At Brusna Mills, Tipperary aged about 58, RICHARD DOWD. | TBF 06/1849 |
| FAYLE | Josiah | 26.05.1849 | JOSIAH FAYLE, of Enniscorthy, aged 50. | TBF 09/1849 |
| NAPPER | Sarah | 27.05.1849 | At Bristol, aged 72, SARAH NAPPER. | TBF 05/1849 |
| JACKSON | Richard | 27.05.1849 | At Dublin, RICHARD JACKSON, aged 77. | TBF 06/1849 |
| JOHNSON | Joseph | 30.05.1849 | At Rochdale, aged about 76, JOSEPH JOHNSON. | TBF 06/1849 |
| FARRAND | Lydia Maria | 01.06.1849 | LYDIA MARIA, wife of Banks Farrand, London, and daughter of the late George Stringer, aged 23. | TBF 06/1849 |
| ADCOCK | George | 02.06.1849 | At Eccleshill, near Bradford, Yorkshire, GEORGE ADCOCK, clothier, aged 54. | TBF 07/1849 |
| GREGORY | Robert | 06.06.1849 | At Evesham, ROBERT GREGORY aged 61. | TBF 08/1849 |
| WARDELL | Jonas | 07.06.1849 | At Dublin, JONAS WARDELL, aged 28. | TBF 06/1849 |
| THOMPSON | James | 12.06.1849 | At Manchester, aged 45, JAMES THOMPSON. | TBF 07/1849 |
| PAYNE | Sophia | 15.06.1849 | SOPHIA, aged 2 years, youngest child of Reuben and Elizabeth Rickman Payne. | TBF 06/1849 |
| HARGRAVE | John | 15.06.1849 | At London, JOHN HARGRAVE. | TBF 06/1849 |
| SHUTTLEWORTH | Mary | 16.06.1849 | At Lothersdale near Skipton, in her 48th year, MARY SHUTTLEWORTH. She had a paralytic attack when an infant, which nearly deprived her of the use of one side; so that she was quite disabled the rest of her life, and subject to fits, which often left her weakly, and for a time unable to walk much about; yet when able she attended meetings, and on First-day the 10th of 6th Month, she was at meeting apparently in usual health and spirits, but on the Seventh-day following she died; and although thus suddenly called away, yet her friends have the consoling hope that she was not unprepared for the solemn event. | TBF 07/1849 |
| LINGHAM | Joseph | 17.06.1849 | Suddenly, at Stoke Newington, aged 76, JOSEPH LINGHAM, youngest son of the late Abraham Lingham, of Worcester. | TBF 08/1849 |
| TATHAM | Hannah | 18.06.1849 | At Plaistow, aged 40, HANNAH, widow of the late Joseph Tatham, of Leeds. | TBF 07/1849 |
| BARNARD | Katherine | 19.06.1849 | At Bath, Somersetshire, KATHERINE BARNARD, aged 21. | TBF 06/1849 |
| SANKEY | Elizabeth | 19.06.1849 | ELIZABETH SANKEY, of Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, aged about 86. | TBF 07/1849 |
| HAUGHTON | Joshua | 20.06.1849 | At Knockarda, near Carlow, aged about 85, JOSHUA HAUGHTON, of that place. | TBF 06/1849 |
| FENNELL | Jane | 20.06.1849 | At Caher Abbey Ville, near Caher, after a protracted illness, JANE FENNELL, aged 79. | TBF 06/1849 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Michael | 20.06.1849 | At Liverpool, aged 18, MICHAEL, eldest son of Jonathan and Elizabeth Satterthwaite, of Colthouse, near Hawkshead. | TBF 06/1849 |
| PIM | Hannah | 21.06.1849 | At Tullamore, in her 91st year, HANNAH, daughter of Joseph Pim, formerly of Tullylost, in the county of Kildare. She retaind her mental faculties unimpaired to the last. | TBF 07/1849 |
| ISAAC | Samuel | 22.06.1849 | At Reckleford, Yeovil, SAMUEL ISAAC aged 67. The following appeared respecting him in the Yeovil Times:- “He was a much respected inhabitant of the town; a member of the Society of Friends; and his death will be a great loss to many poor families.” | TBF 08/1849 |
| HEMINGTON | Robert | 23.06.1849 | At Somersham, Hunts, after a few days’ illness, ROBERT HEMMINGTON, aged 66. | TBF 08/1849 |
| JESPER | Hannah | 24.06.1849 | At Upton, near Macclesfield, in her 47th year, HANNAH, wife of Samuel Jesper. Through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, her end was peace. | TBF 06/1849 |
| MARRIAGE | Hannah | 25.06.1849 | At Chelmsford, much esteemed and respected, HANNAH, wife of Joseph Marriage, of that place. She died after lengthened indisposition, in her 77th year; having filled the station of elder for many years. | TBF 07/1849 |
| HOLMES | Mary | 27.06.1849 | In her 82d year, MARY HOLMES, widow of John Holmes, of Tivetshall, Norfolk. | TBF 07/1849 |
| WOOD | Mary | 30.06.1849 | At Dublin, MARY WOOD, in her 60th year. This Friend retired to her chamber in apparently usual health. On the following morning, it was found that her spirit had departed, and that this solemn event had probably taken place some hours before. Her life, from an early age, was a continued scene of useful exertion. For many years, she was employed in institutions for those of our suffering fellow-beings afflicted with the loss of their mental faculties; and though her first introduction to this service seemed to be a casual circumstance, it subsequently bore the mark of providential allotment, so soon did she evince that she was gifted, in a remarkable degree, for the arduous calling. Without any claim to superior intellect, she gave a striking example of how “the one talent,” rightly occupied may be blessed to the befefit of others. With singleness of purpose, and intuitive firmness and presence of mind in emergencies, joined to great tenderness of disposition, she was enabled to consult the safety of those under her care, to soothe their perturbed minds, and, in other respects, render truly comfortable the bereaved objects of her kind solicitude; by many of whom, who regained the use of their reason, she was remembered with affection and gratitude; while her integrity and faithful discharge of duty, won from her employers, and from the relatives and friends of the afflicted, the frequent expression of their confidence and regard. For the last few years, she relinquished this kind of engagement, and it was in the midst of her usefulness, in the more private family circle, that she was suddently called, we humbly trust, “from works to rewards.” Her memory is endeared to many with whom she was associated; and they have a consoling belief that “the work was cut short in righteousness,” and that through the mediation of our blessed Redeemer, she has been vouchsafed an entrance into one of the many mansions prepared in our Father’s kingdom. | TBF 07/1849 |
| BARTON | Margaret | 02.07.1849 | At Waterford, aged 30, MARGARET, wife of Joshua Barton. | TBF 08/1849 |
| MARTINDALE | Rachel | 03.07.1849 | Aged 4 years, RACHEL, only child of Henry and Mary Martindale, of Liverpool. | TBF 07/1849 |
| CORDER | Thomas | 04.07.1849 | At the residence of his Grandmother, near Chelmsford, aged 6 years, THOMAS, only child of Henry S. Corder, of Ipswich. | TBF 08/1849 |
| HADWEN | Theodore | 07.07.1849 | Aged 12, THEODORE, youngest son of Isaac and Tabitha Hadwen, of Liverpool. | TBF 07/1849 |
| MAW | Thomas | 07.07.1849 | At Needham Market, Suffolk, aged 77, THOMAS MAW, of that place; an elder. The removal of this dear Friend was awfully sudden. He had been walking out with his wife, and on his return to the house, left her to go into an adjoining room, where he was heard to fall; and on her hastening to the spot, the vital spark had fled! Great as is the loss to his family and Friends, they are consoled in the belief that, through redeeming mercy, his lamp was trimmed, and his light burning. | TBF 07/1849 |
| COWGILL | Anne | 09.07.1849 | At Thornton-in-Craven, and late of Leeds, ANNE, wife of John Cowgill, in her 52d year. She bore a long and very painful affliction with great patience, more than nine years of which she was confined to bed, and all that time unable to be dressed; but through redeeming love and mercy, her end was peace. | TBF 07/1849 |
| WILLMOTT | Eliza | 09.07.1849 | At Congresbury, Somersetshire, after a long and trying illness, in a humble but firm trust in her Redeemer, ELIZA, wife of Robert Willmott, aged 31. | TBF 09/1849 |
| NICHOLSON | Charles Ernest | 14.07.1849 | At Roby, near Liverpool, CHARLES ERNEST, youngest son of Richard and Hannah Nicholson. | TBF 07/1849 |
| PENROSE | Sarah Eliza | 15.07.1849 | At Elm View, Clontarf, near Dublin, SARAH ELIZA PENROSE, aged 15. | TBF 07/1849 |
| FERGIE | Frances | 16.07.1849 | Aged 18, FRANCES, daughter of Allen Fergie, of Liverpool. | TBF 07/1849 |
| MARRIAGE | John | 18.07.1849 | After a short illness, JOHN MARRIAGE, of Barns Farm, Springfield, near Chelmsford, aged 65. | TBF 07/1849 |
| WILLIAMS | Margaret | 18.07.1849 | At Dublin, aged 47, MARGARET, wife of George Williams. This dear Friend had removed with her famly to a watering place, about three weeks previous to her decease; and the change of air appared to have a beneficial influence on her health, which previously had not been very good. On the 9th she attended her Monthly Meeting, when her health appeared to be quite restored. On the 12th she was seized with an attack of cholera, the violent symptoms of which subsided the following morning, when fever came on, under which she gradually sunk. Although there was not much expression from her during her illness, yet her composure and resignation were very striking to those around her. To a Friend who asked her how she felt, she said, If it were her Heavenly Father’s will to spare her to her dear husband and family, she would be satisfied; but if not, she trusted in his mercy, that an admittance to one of his Heavenly mansions would be granted her. She was a kind and affectionate parent and much beloved by those who were acquainted with her. Her loss will be severely felt by her family, but they feel consolation in the belief, that her end was peace. - And on the 21st [see below] | TBF 07/1849 |
| SCOTT | Martha | 21.07.1849 | At the same place, aged 32, MARTHA, daughter of John and Elizabeth Scott.These two friends were, during life, strongly attached; and in death, scarcely disunited. A few days previous to Margaret Williams’ decease, the latter called to see her, when they had some conversation. On parting, M. W. expressed a hope, that they should meet again in Heaven; either party, perhaps, little thinking how soon that meeting was to be. Martha Scott took ill on the morning of the 21st, and died the same evening. Amongst other expressions, she requested her mother to pray for her, but not to live – stating, “I am not afraid to die.” She was of a placid and engaging disposition from childhood, extremely affectionate and thoughtful; and although her friends feel the bereavement to be great, they are consoled in the belief, that her eternal felicity is far greater. | TBF 07/1849 |
| RYLEY | Octavius | 23.07.1849 | Aged four months, OCTAVIUS, youngest son of James and Hannah Ryley, of Liverpool. | TBF 07/1849 |
| NEWMAN | Ann | 24.07.1849 | At Leominster, aged 76, ANN NEWMAN, widow of George Newman, of that place. | TBF 08/1849 |
| STRANGMAN | Sarah | 25.07.1849 | At Waterford, aged about 92, SARAH STRANGMAN. | TBF 08/1849 |
| DAWS | Martha | 25.07.1849 | At Marlborough-street, Blackfriars-road, London, aged 43, MARTHA, daughter of the late George and Susannah Dawes. This dear Friend was of a remarkably meek and humble disposition, but during the illness which immediately preceded her death, was enabled to testify, “that through faith in her Redeemer, she believed one of the many mansions in her Heavenly Father’s house was prepared for her; and that, in time or in eternity, all would be well;” emphatically adding, “weep not for me.” | TBF 08/1849 |
| EMLEN | Sarah | 27.07.1849 | Of paralysis, at the residence of her husband, West Chester, Chester County, Pennsylvania, SARAH, wife of James Emlen, in the 63d year of her age; a member of Birmingham (but recently of Chester) Monthly Meeting. This dear friend had long been in impaired health, but was riding out on Third-day, the 24th ult. After her return, entire paralysis of the left side occurred, and she became speechless, and thus continued until her peaceful close. About five years since she performed a religious visit to Great Britain and Ireland, to the peace of her own mind, and the comfort of many concerned Friends in those parts. She has also visited in gospel love, at different times, within the limits of nearly all the Yearly Meetings of Friends. Her gift in the ministry was lively and awakening, and she was often led to address particular states in a remarkable manner. The earnest petition of her soul had long been after purity, and that with unsullied garments she might be prepared for the King of saints. Believing that her sojourn here would be short, she repeatedly referred to it; and in a communication in our last Yearly Meeting of Woman Friends, said, she appeared “to stand upon the brink of an awful eternity;” and on the first admonitory pain on the day of her attack, she expressed her belief that her dissolution was at hand. And as she was deeply concerned while exhorting others, that her own day’s work should keep pace with the day, we reverently believe that she has entered into that rest prepared for the people of God, where there is “no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain;” into that city that hath “no need of sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof.” – Philadelphia Friend, of 8th Month, 4th. | TBF 08/1849 |
| ASHETON | Lucy | 29.07.1849 | At the Meeting House, Dublin, of cholera, LUCY ASHETON, aged about 43. | TBF 08/1849 |
| BARRITT | Maria | 31.07.1849 | Aged 44, MARIA, wife of Charles Barritt, of Layer Marney, Essex. | TBF 08/1849 |
| BINNS | Eleanor | 03.08.1849 | At Bradford, Yorkshire, aged about 50, ELEANOR BINNS, widow of the late David Binns. | TBF 09/1849 |
| MARRIAGE | Martha | 04.08.1849 05.08.1849 | At Chelmsford, aged 11, MARTHA, only daughter of James Marriage. MARTHA, aged 11, only daughter of James Marriage, Chelmsford, Essex. | TBF 08/1849 TBF 09/1849 |
| ROWBOTHAM | Sarah | 07.08.1849 | At Newbury, Berks, aged 57, SARAH ROWBOTHAM. | TBF 09/1849 |
| PRESTON | Ann | 07.08.1849 | ANN PRESTON, widow, of Rastrick, Yorkshire, aged 71. | TBF 09/1849 |
| FLETCHER | Mary Elizabeth | 09.08.1849 | MARY ELIZABETH, aged 11, eldest daughter of Robert Fletcher, grocer, Dewsbury | TBF 08/1849 |
| HODGKINSON | Alice | 10.08.1849 | At Bolton, aged 13, ALICE, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Hodgkinson. | TBF 08/1849 |
| MORLEY | John | 10.08.1849 | Drowned, in attempting to ford the passage from Hoylake, in Cheshire, to Hilbre Island, distant about a mile at the mouth of the Dee, JOHN MORLEY, of Birkenhead, aged 38, formerly a Teacher at Ackworth School. The circumstances attending this mournful event are involved in some little obscurity, J. M. being alone at the time of the occurrence. He was seen from the Telegraph on the island, wading across, but the keeper’s attention being suddenly called off, no further notice was then taken; shortly afterwards nothing was visible but a hat floating; and on the ebbing of the tide, the corpse was found on the rocks. It is supposed that as the current here runs very strong, J. M. must have been borne into a deep pool which lay directly in the path he was taking; and that having most of his clothes on, though a good swimmer, he was finally overcome. Sudden as has been his removal, those of this friends who knew him best, have comfort in believing that his exemplary life, and his richly-stored and well-regulated mind, would not find him unprepared for the awful change. | TBF 08/1849 |
| WILLIAMS | John | 11.08.1849 | At Burncoose, near Redruth, JOHN WILLIAMS, aged 71. This dear and valued Friend was an elder, whose example, in conduct and conversation, was strikingly consistent. He may truly be said to have been one of the burden-bearers, and an upright pillar in the church. From a Cornish paper we extract the following additional particulars respecting him:- “DEATH OF JOHN WILLIAMS, Esq. – We deeply regret to announce the decease of a gentleman, who, on account of the important position which he held in connection with our commercial interests, and still more for the personal virtues which shone throughout his life, will be long and sincerely lamented, JOHN WILLIAMS, of Burncoose, Esq., who died on Saturday last, in the 72d year of his age. As the head of the Cornish house of ‘John Williams, jun., and Brothers, and of the Swansea Smelting Company, ‘Williams Foster, & Co.,’ we need not say to any one familiar with these names how high and honourable a position he held in the circle of commerce. In this relation, however, it is rare that any man is so eminent but that others are found to re-place him. But the qualities which are characteristic of the man – the warm, expansive charity – the looks and tones of kindness – the ready offices of friendship – the spirit of forebearance with wrongs – and enlarged philanthropy – these, once lost, are lost for ever; and by many a sorrowing friend of the deceased it is felt that the blank thus created can never be filled. The crowning grace of Mr. Williams’ character was one which has been beautifully styled ‘the magnanimity of meekness.’ We doubt if any one who reads this memorial ever witnessed in him, even under those sudden provocations from which, in the business of life, no one can be exempt, a temper at variance with a disciplined mind or a christian spirit. We have only to add, that in early life Mr. Williams was led by a strong religious impression to attach himself to the Society of Friends, in communion with whom he remained to the period of his death.” | TBF 09/1849 |
| BROWN | Joseph | 11.08.1849 | At Lothersdale, near Skipton, age 76, JOSEPH BROWN; eldest son of the late Joseph Brown, of the same place; and who suffered a long imprisonment in York Castle for his conscientious refusal to pay tithes. | TBF 10/1849 |
| VALENTINE | Anne | 15.08.1849 | At Edenderry, Ireland, in her 75th year, ANNE VALENTINE. This dear Friend was favoured with almost uninterrupted good health, till within a few months prior to her decease, when she was attacked with a very painful malady, (cancer in the stomach,) which she bore with Christian fortitude and resignation to the Divine will. On being informed by the physician that her sufferings were coming to a close, she exclaimed, “Oh joy, joy, that’s joyful tidings;” but on being told by him, that it was probable he might see her again, she replied, “I hope not;” but expressed herself satisfied to wait patiently the appointed time, which she was enabled to do; appearing to have a well-grounded hope, not from any works of her own, but through the merits of her Redeemer, that she would be vouchsafed an entrance into the mansions of eternal rest and peace; and her relations are consoled in the belief, that such has been her happy experience. | TBF 08/1849 |
| SAUL | Sarah | 16.08.1849 | At Allonby, SARAH, wife of Beeby Saul. | TBF 08/1849 |
| HOOME | Elizabeth | 16.08.1849 | At Edenderry, aged 62, ELIZABETH HOOME. | TBF 09/1849 |
| GRIMSHAW | Hannah | 16.08.1849 | At Pontefract, HANNAH, widow of the late Jonathan Grimshaw, in her 81st year. | TBF 10/1849 |
| HUSTLER | John Mildred | 19.08.1849 | At Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 33, JOHN MILDRED HUSTLER, only son of the late John Hustler. | TBF 09/1849 |
| TOWNSON | Ellen | 20.08.1849 | Aged 7 months, ELLEN, youngest child of Benjamin and Mary Townson, of Liverpool. | TBF 08/1849 |
| BRYAN | William | 21.08.1849 | At London, WILLIAM BRYAN, in his 63d year. | TBF 08/1849 |
| BAKER | Jane | 21.08.1849 | In her 93d year, JANE BAKER, of Brighton. | TBF 08/1849 |
| HILL | Mary | 22.08.1849 | MARY, wife of Samuel S. Hill, of Birmingham, aged 21. | TBF 08/1849 |
| RICKMAN | H. N. | 22.08.1849 | At London, H. N. RICKMAN, in his 63d year. | TBF 08/1849 |
| NAISH | Eliza | 23.08.1849 | At Montpelier, Bristol, ELIZA, daughter of Edmund and Ann Naish, the former deceased. | TBF 08/1849 |
| WILLIAMS | Elizabeth | 23.08.1849 | At 3 Spencer-street, Northampton-square, London, in her 79th year, ELIZABETH WILLIAMS, a minister. | TBF 08/1849 |
| FLETCHER | Mary | 23.08.1849 | At Leeds, MARY, wife of Caleb Fletcher, of York, aged 66. | TBF 10/1849 |
| GILES | Robert Goswell | 24.08.1849 | Aged 80, ROBERT GOSWELL GILES, of Bow, near London. | TBF 08/1849 |
| WALKER | Peter | 27.08.1849 | At Workington, aged 19, PETER WALKER, jun. He was a promising young man, and his very sudden death is cause of grief to his attached relatives and friends. | TBF 10/1849 |
| BRUNTON | Robert | 28.08.1849 | ROBERT BRUNTON, of Lancaster, aged 42. | TBF 09/1849 |
| WATSON | Catharine | 30.08.1849 | At Leeds, CATHARINE, eldest daughter of John Watson, corn miller, aged about 34. | TBF 10/1849 |
| CALWELL | William and Mary | 01.09.1849 | Of cholera, WILLIAM CALWELL, of Manchester, and MARY his wife; he aged 35 and she 42 years. These Friends moved in an humble sphere of life, but it is believed they were of the Lord’s poor. The husband went to his employ in a cotton mll, leaving his wife in the morning somewhat indisposed; he had not been absent much more than two hours before he also was seized with this mysterious complaint. He left the factory and called at the house of his mother, where the rapid progress of the disease soon prevented his proceeding home. His wife, unknown to him, expired a little before, and he a little after sunset, on the same day. Before the sun had set again, they were consigned to one silent tomb, in the presence of three or four mourning relatives and a number of Friends. How awfully uncertain is life! The children of men “are as a sleep: in the morning they are like grass which groweth up. In the morning it flourisheth and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down and withereth.” | TBF 09/1849 |
| KELLAWAY | Elizabeth | 01.09.1849 | At Tavistock, after a few hours’ illness, of cholera, aged 52, ELIZABETH, wife of David Kellaway, tailor and draper. She was much respected by a large circle of friends and neighbours. | TBF 10/1849 |
| LACON | Sarah | 02.09.1849 | At Ramsgate, aged 38, SARAH LACON, a member of Peel Monthly Meeting, London, | TBF 10/1849 |
| DIXON | Mary | 04.09.1849 | At Staindrop, MARY, daughter of Ralph Dixon, aged 20. | TBF 09/1849 |
| THORNE | Hannah | 04.09.1849 | At Headingley Terrace, near Leeds, aged 42, HANNAH, wife of Henry Thorne, of that place, cocoa manufacturer. | TBF 10/1849 |
| SPARROW | Jane | 05.09.1849 | JANE SPARROW, of Wexford, aged 75. | TBF 09/1849 |
| CASH | William | 05.09.1849 | After a very short illness, at Hastings, where he was staying with his family, WILLIAM CASH, of Peckham Rye, Surrey, and 39, Wood-street, London, in his 58th year. | TBF 09/1849 |
| DUDLEY | Elizabeth | 07.09.1849 | After a short illness, ELIZABETH DUDLEY, of Peckham; a minister. | TBF 09/1849 |
| FRY | Thomas | 08.09.1849 | At Camberwell, THOMAS FRY, aged about 74. | TBF 09/1849 |
| BRAGG | Hannah | 08.09.1849 | At Hawkshead, HANNAH BRAGG, an elder; and widow of the late John Bragg, in her 96th year. This dear Friend, well known and much beloved by an extensive circle of friends, was for many years so far deprived of sight as to be disabled from reading or any active employment; she was, notwithstanding, preserved in cheerful resignation to the Divine will. Love was peculiarly and instructively her characteristic; and often did she feelingly express her sense of thankfulness, for “the many mercies which had followed her all the days of her long life.” Truly hers was a green old age, her mental faculties being preserved to the last; and the tenor of her life and conversation evincing that her “affections were fixed on things above,” her trust being confidingly placed on the mercy of God in Christ Jesus. The following is extracted from the Obituary of the Kendal Mercury and Northern Advertiser, of the 15th curt.: “Died, on the 8th inst., at her residence, Hawkshead, in the 96th year of her age, HANNAH, relict of John Bragg, a member of the Society of Friends, whom she survived about 5 years. Endued with a kind and amiable disposition, she pursued through her long life the even tenor of her way, winning the respect and esteem of those among whom she resided, and all to whom she was known. In the religious society to which she belonged, she was an useful and valued member, and though to its principles conscientiously attached, hers was no sectarian feeling, but with a heart regulated by Christian principle, and a mind clothed with the mantle of love, she was interested in everything calculated to promote the comfort and happiness of the whole human family. The promotion of ‘peace on earth,’ was an object near to her heart, and much did she delight to hear of any attempt being made towards the abolition of Slavery. “Her mental faculties remaining unimpaired, her conversation was cheerful and instructive. Speaking of her final change, she remarked that she was waiting the appointed time. From the calm and serene manner in which she alluded to the event, she evinced that death was no terror to her. She quietly passed away, and, like a shock of corn fully ripe, is, doubtless, gathered into the garner of eternal rest.” The subject of the above notice was a niece of that eminent minister, Isaac Wilson, of Kendal, of whom there is a considerable account in one of the parts of “Piety Promoted.” Her mother, Hannah Wilson, of High Wray, near Windermere, was also an esteemed minister for 48 years, and of whom a notice appears in the same work. | TBF 09/1849 |
| STARBUCK | Alice | 08.09.1849 | At the Mumbles, near Swansea, after a lengthened illness, aged about 66, ALICE STARBUCK of Giant’s Grave, near Neath, formerly of Milford. At Beaufort Buildings, near the Mumbles, Swansea, ALICE STARBUCK, late of Milford, South Wales. | TBF 09/1849 TBF 10/1849 |
| ASHFORD | Ann | 09.09.1849 | At Hertford, aged about 60, ANN ASHFORD. | TBF 10/1849 |
| GILLETT | William | 10.09.1849 | At Brailes, near Shipston-on-Stour, WILLIAM GILLETT, in his 82d year. | TBF 09/1849 |
| JELLICO | Elizabeth | 10.09.1849 | At Kingstown, after a short illness, ELIZABETH, wife of Samuel Jellico, of Caher, aged about 50. | TBF 09/1849 |
| SEWELL | Hannah Maria | 10.09.1849 | At Stoke Newington, aged 72, HANNAH MARIA SEWELL, of Wareham, Norfolk. | TBF 10/1849 |
| HASHOLD | Mary | 10.09.1849 | At Stoke Newington, aged about 70, MARY, widow of Samuel Hashold. | TBF 10/1849 |
| STURGE | Elizabeth | 12.09.1849 | At the house of Samuel Sturge, Brixton, ELIZABETH, wife of Henry J. Sturge, of Newington Butts. | TBF 09/1849 |
| BLACK | William | 12.09.1849 | At Cockermouth, WILLIAM BLACK, aged about 72. | TBF 10/1849 |
| WILMOTT | Esther | 13.09.1849 | Of apoplexy, ESTHER, wife of James Wilmott, of Montpelier, near Bristol, aged 50. | TBF 09/1849 |
| LIDBETTER | Samuel | 15.09.1849 | SAMUEL LIDBETTER, of Shoreham, near Brighton, aged 67. | TBF 09/1849 |
| HURST | Ann | 16.09.1849 | At West-Houghton, aged 69, ANN, wife of Isaac Hurst. This dear Friend was one of the little company that sat down together to hold Meetings for Worship in West-Houghton, after the manner of Friends, in the year 1806. Though their number was small, and none of them members of the Society of Friends at the time, yet they gradually increased; and the meeting was eventually acknowledged by the Monthly Meeting of Hardsaw, and thus became established as West-Houghton Meeting. | TBF 09/1849 |
| PEASE | Thomas | 17.09.1849 | At Darlington, THOMAS PEASE. | TBF 09/1849 |
| BARRETT | Samuel Francis | 17.09.1849 | At Beech-street, London, aged 5 years, SAMUEL FRANCIS, eldest son of William and Mary Ann Barrett. | TBF 10/1849 |
| SHIPP | Elizabeth | 18.09.1849 | At Darnall Hall, near Sheffield, the residence of her niece, ELIZABETH SHIPP, aged 77 years. True Christianity was exemplified throughout the life of this most estimable Friend. | TBF 09/1849 |
| ALEXANDER | Ann | 19.09.1849 | At Ipswich, aged 82, ANN ALEXANDER, of that place, widow of William Alexander, late of York. The name of this dear Friend will be famliar to many of our readers, in the remembrance of her acceptable services as a minister; in which capacity she travelled extensively in Great Britian, Ireland, and North America. Her removal was very sudden, but her friends consolingly believe that she has been gathered as a shock of corn fully ripe. | TBF 09/1849 |
| WIFFEN | Mary | 20.09.1849 | Near Woburn, Beds, suddenly of apoplexy, MARY WIFFEN, daughter of the late Elizabeth Wiffen, and elder Sister of Jeremiah Holmes Wiffen, in her 59th year. | TBF 09/1849 |
| BULL | Phebe Ann | 20.09.1849 | At Bunhill Fields, London, aged 13, PHEBE ANN, daughter of James Bull. | TBF 10/1849 |
| KEENE | Elizabeth | 20.09.1849 | At Hammersmith, aged 78, ELIZABETH KEENE. | TBF 10/1849 |
| HAYWARD | Mary | 21.09.1849 | At the house of her uncle, Brombill, Glamorganshire, aged about 17, MARY, daughter of Joseph and Mary Hayward, of St. Pancras, London. Having remembered her “Creator in the days of her youth,” she was favoured to bear a lingering illness with christian patience. Her sorrowing relatives have thankfully to believe, that through a Redeemer’s love, their loss has been her eternal gain. | TBF 09/1849 |
| COOK | John | 22.09.1849 | JOHN COOK, of Lindfield. | TBF 09/1849 |
| FRY | Anna | 23.09.1849 | At Leamington Villa, Cotham Park, Bristol, ANNA, eldest daughter of the late Joseph Storrs Fry. | TBF 10/1849 |
| LUCAS | Arthur | 24.09.1849 | Of fever, after a few days’ illness, ARTHUR, youngest son of Samuel H. Lucas, Corham, Croydon, aged 20. | TBF 09/1849 |
| MASON | Thomas | 30.09.1849 | At Enniscorthy, THOMAS MASON, in his 90th year. This dear Friend was the survivor of a few men Friends, who were taken to the rebel camp on Vinegar Hill, in the troubles of 1798. As no person would come forward to make any charge against him, he was permitted to return to his family unmolested. He was diligent in the attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, till within one week of his decease. From the tenor of his life, his friends have consolingly to believe that his end was peace. | TBF 10/1849 |
| SIMMONDS | William Fountain | xx.09.1849 | At Spalding, WILLIAM FOUNTAIN SIMMONDS. | TBF 09/1849 |
| MARSH | William | 01.10.1849 | At Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire, WILLIAM MARSH, aged 50. | TBF 10/1849 |
| WILSON | James | 01.10.1849 | At Elm Farm, near Liverpool, in his 77th year, JAMES WILSON. | TBF 12/1849 |
| MALONE | Ellen | 03.10.1849 | At Dublin, ELLEN, aged 2 months, daughter of Willam Malone. | TBF 10/1849 |
| NIELD | Henry | 04.10.1849 | At the house of Croudson Tunstall, Alverston Grove, near Nantwich, HENRY NIELD, of Overwhitley, Cheshire, aged 59. He was an elder, ruling well in the church, and his life had the savour of godliness. | TBF 10/1849 |
| HOCKING | Richard Ivey | 05.10.1849 | At Truro, aged 49, RICHARD IVEY HOCKING. | TBF 11/1849 |
| FOX | Catherine | 06.10.1849 | At Rushmere, near Ipswich, aged 62, CATHERINE, wife of Thomas Fox, of that place, and eldest daughter of the late Dykes Alexander; an elder. | TBF 10/1849 |
| HAYLLAR | Benjamin | 06.10.1849 | At Dorking, BENJAMIN HAYLLAR, in his 84th year. | TBF 10/1849 |
| MASON | Jane | 09.10.1849 | JANE, wife of George Mason, corn miller, Springfield Place, Leeds, aged 45. | TBF 10/1849 |
| SANSOM | James | 10.10.1849 | At Tideford, Cornwall, JAMES SANSOM, aged 73; an elder. | TBF 10/1849 |
| ROBINSON | Rebecca | 11.10.1849 | At Tottenham, aged about 52, REBECCA, wife of James Robinson, of that place. | TBF 11/1849 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 13.10.1849 | At Bartonbury, Cirencester, THOMAS BROWN, in his 86th year; a minister about 45 years. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace” Psalm xxxvii.37. | TBF 10/1849 |
| LESLIE | John | 14.10.1849 | At Wells, Norfolk, JOHN LESLIE, in his 67th year. | TBF 10/1849 |
| FELL | Eleanor | 15.10.1849 | At the Hermitage, Uxbridge, ELEANOR, wife of John Fell, of that place, in her 42d year. | TBF 10/1849 |
| WALKER | Maria | 18.10.1849 | At Wooldale, Yorkshire, in her 24th year, MARIA, only daughter of Samuel Walker, of Rastrick, near Brighouse, in the same county. | TBF 10/1849 |
| EDMUNDSON | Charlotte | 18.10.1849 | At Durham place, Kingstown, near Dublin, CHARLOTTE EDMUNDSON, aged 76. | TBF 10/1849 |
| WATSON | Mary | 18.10.1849 | At Cockermouth, MARY WATSON, aged 64. | TBF 10/1849 |
| WATSON | Jane | 20.10.1849 | At North Lodge, near Allonby, JANE WATSON, aged about 85. | TBF 01/1850 |
| WHITFIELD | Thomas | 23.10.1849 | At his residence in Drummond, near Grange, Ireland, THOMAS WHITFIELD. | TBF 10/1849 |
| ROBINSON | William | 26.10.1849 | At Rathgar, near Dublin, WILLIAM ROBINSON, aged 62. | TBF 10/1849 |
| MARSH | Rebecca | 27.10.1849 | At Dorking, REBECCA, wife of William Marsh. | TBF 11/1849 |
| CROSLAND | Tabitha | 29.10.1849 | At Horton-crescent, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 45, TABITHA, wife of Robert Crosland, iron-founder. | TBF 11/1849 |
| WILLIAMS | William | 02.11.1849 | WILLIAM WILLIAMS, of Denbigh, in his 70th year. | TBF 01/1850 |
| DEANE | Gulielma | 04.11.1849 | At Reigate, aged 13, GULIELMA, daughter of James Deane. | TBF 12/1849 |
| WILDMAN | Susannah | 05.11.1849 | At Keighley, Yorkshire, in her 72nd year, SUSANNAH, widow of the late David Wildman; a notice of whom appeared in The British Friend for the 11th Month of last year. | TBF 11/1849 |
| HARKER | Mary | 05.11.1849 | At Cotham, Bristol, in her 81st year, MARY HARKER, widow of James Harker, of Mansfield, Notts. | TBF 12/1849 |
| DAY | Anna Maria | 08.11.1849 | At Saffron Walden, aged about 68, ANNA MARIA DAY. | TBF 12/1849 |
| LLOYD | Samuel | 10.11.1849 | SAMUEL LLOYD, banker, Birmingham, aged 81. | TBF 11/1849 |
| GREENWOOD | Mary | 12.11.1849 | MARY GREENWOOD, of Stones, near Todmorden, aged 72. | TBF 12/1849 |
| WALLER | Barbara | 13.11.1849 | At York, BARBARA WALLER, of that city, aged 70. | TBF 11/1849 |
| BOWDEN | Sarah | 13.11.1849 | At Liskeard, after an illness of scarcely two days, SARAH, wife of John Bowden jun., aged 32. | TBF 11/1849 |
| WICKETT | Maudlen | 15.11.1849 | At Darlington, MAUDLEN WICKETT, aged 95. | TBF 11/1849 |
| TUNSTALL | Croudson | 17.11.1849 | At Alvaston Grove, near Nantwich, CROUDSON TUNSTALL, aged 68. This dear and well esteemed Friend was in the station of Elder. In Truth’s testimonies, a faithful burden-bearer, - resigned and patient in tribulation, - and his closing days were sustained by the good hope through grace. | TBF 11/1849 |
| ABBOTT | Hannah | 19.11.1849 | At the residence of her nephew, Joseph Heath, Thorley, near Bishop’s Stortford, HANNAH ABBOTT, aged 88, relict of Samuel Abbott, Doddington, Northamptonshire. | TBF 11/1849 |
| HAWORTH | George | 19.11.1849 | At his residence, Moss Cottage, Rochdale, GEORGE HAWORTH, aged 48. | TBF 11/1849 |
| THOMSON | Thomas | 20.11.1849 | THOMAS THOMSON, Graigue, near Carlow, aged 22. | TBF 12/1849 |
| JENKINS | Anna Almy & Sarah B. | 20.11.1849 | At Providence, Rhode Island, ANNA ALMY JENKINS, aged 59, widow of William Jenkins; and SARAH B. JENKINS, her eldest daughter, aged 22. The melancholy tidings of the awful catastrophe by which both mother and daughter were deprived of life, by the burning of the dwelling-house, are contained in the following extract of a letter, dated the 24th ult., received by a Friend in Liverpool, and which has been kindly handed us- “I saw A. A. J. for the last time, on Second-day, the 19th instant, about 2 o’clock, P.M., at her house. I called to inform her, that two ministering Friends, from the neighbouring Quarterly Meeting, were engaged in visiting the Families of our Monthly Meeting, and proposed paying them a visit that evening. She was gratified by the prospect of seeing them; and the visit was accordingly paid, much to the satisfaction of the visitors and visted. The family retired at their usual hour. The night was very tempestuous, the wind blowing heavily, and the rain falling fast. “A. A. J. and her son Moses, occupied a large room on the second storey of the house, and her daughter’s a contiguous one, with a door communicating between them. A white servant slept in a chamber above the girls, and three coloured servants, two of them females, occupied rooms on the same floor of the third storey, somewhat remote from the family. “About 3 o’clock in the morning, Sarah awoke from a sense of suffocation from smoke in the room. She immediately arose and called Anna, and they directly ascertained that the house was on fire. Their mother was at once called, who aroused Moses, and all rushed into the girls’ room; and raising the widow, called loudly for help.The vent now given to the air rapidly increasing the flames, Moses called loudly for a ladder. Sarah who was much alarmed, and insisted upon attempting to descend the stairs, with her mother and Anna, passed through the dense smoke in the upper hall, until they came to the top of the stairs, where they were met by fierce flames (the lower hall being entirely on fire), which drove them back; and they returned to the room they had left, much exhausted. Anna threw up another window, and succeeded in leaping from it on to the roof of the portico, over the front door of the house; her mother assisting and encouraging her to do so. She then reached back, and got her mother by the hand, and endeavoured to draw her after, but she sunk back into the room, and no doubt instantly expired from suffocation. “In the meantime a ladder was brought by the man servant, who had escaped on the roof of the projection of the house, and from thence unhurt to the ground, and Moses also decended by it, followed by a white servant, who had found her way from her room to the same window. Sarah, we believe, attempted again to find the window, but fell exhausted before reaching it, about midway of the chamber, and no doubt at once suffocated; so we infer, from the position of the spot where her remans were found. Anna was directly taken from the portico, and a ladder placed immediately to the window from which she escaped; but the efforts of the firemen to enter the chamber, were frustrated by the dense column of smoke. The other servants escaped to the ground in the same manner as the man. Eliza Almy was not at home, being on a visit to her friends at Dartmouth. “I think, not more than five minutes elapsed, from the time Sarah was roused from sleep, till all was over with her and her mother. The origin of the fire is unknown, though we believe it began in the kitchen some hours before; the shutters being shut, preventing its being seen from without. “I conveyed Anna and Moses directly to my house, and we shall endeavour, by every means in our power, to supply their terrible loss. Anna’s feet were blistered by the heat of the floor, and also her hands and face a little burned. Both are quiet and composed; they cannot yet fully realize their situation.” The letter goes on to state, that the city was in mourning, and great the concourse at the funeral; that the meeting was solemn and impressive, several Friends being engaged in testimony, and two in supplication. A. A. Jenkins, it appears, had had a strong presentiment that her end was near, and had several times expressed it. Less than a week previous to the awful event, she conversed with an intimate Friend as to the spot where she desired to have her remains laid. “She had also, more than once, expressed that she believed her work in the ministry was nearly, if not quite accomplished. She had returned her certificates to her Monthly and Quarterly Meetings, and informed Friends, that she had been mercifully favoured to perform all the service she believed required of her in England.” Since the foregoing came to hand, an extract from the Providence Journal, has also been received, from which it appears that the bodies were found in the morning, in the cellar, among the ruins of the house. The probability is, that they perished from suffocation, before the flames reached them; and but for the mistake of crossing from the room in which A. A. Jenkins herself slept, all would probably have been saved. When the people who first arrived from without reached the spot, the flames were bursting through the windows, and had obtained such control that no efforts could have saved the house. It was large, built of wood, and open on all sides. The engines were impeded from want of water, and in a short time, a solitary chimney, standing like a ghastly monument amid the ruins at its base, was all that remained of the house. Another letter states, that the mother and eldest daughter did not escape, seems as mysterious as the orgin of the fire, - means of escape being furnished by every room on the second storey, with moderate efforts. But all the circumstances, - lateness of the hour – darkness of the night – severity of the storm, conspired to prevent the availing intervention of human aid to succour those who perished. Add to this the fact, that the family was supposed to be out of the house; which, being of wood and rendered so combustible by the accumulation of paint and varnish, in little more than an hour from the first alarm of the inmates, their happy home was reducted to a heap of smoking ruins; and after several hours of diligent search, the remains of mother and daughter – her first-born – were recovered from the smouldering embers, with scarcely any traces by which they could be identified. The sudden removal of these Friends, and under such circumstances, “is well calculated,” says the Friends’ Review, of 12th Month, 1st, “to impress upon survivors a sense of the uncertainty of time, and the importance of the admonition, ‘Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.’” | TBF 12/1849 |
| WHEELER | Joseph | 21.11.1849 | JOSEPH WHEELER, of Birmingham, aged 81. | TBF 11/1849 |
| RANSOME | James | 22.11.1849 | At Rushmere, near Ipswich, in his 67th year, much beloved and respected, JAMES RANSOME, of that place, senior partner in the well known firm of Ransomes and May. The following appeared in the Suffolk Chronicle on the 24th: - DEATH OF MR. JAMES RANSOME – This much respected and worthy member of the Society of Friends expired at his residence at Rushmere, near this town, on Thursday last, after a long and painful affliction. As the senior partner of the celebrated firm whose agricultural implements have ploughed the surface of many lands, nothing need now be said; but as a man, living amongst us for so many years, his departure cannot be permitted without a passing tribute to his praise. Speaking, as we do, with the utmost sincerity, and unused as we are to dissemble our opinions of others by flattery in any shape or degree, and the question were simply put to us to point out an individual who was entitled, by his private virtues, to stand at the head of the community in this district, we should, unhesitatingly, have said, James Ransome. As a master, a parent, a friend, or indeed in any other capacity of social life, we will not say he was unequalled, but he could not be excelled. The town is under great obligations to him for the enterprising spirit he at all times manifested, and which was invariably attended with success. His surviving relatives must enjoy the satisfaction, whilst mourning over their bereavement, of knowing that he leaves behind him the enviable character, so aptly expressed by the poet, “an honest man is the noblest work of God.” | TBF 11/1849 |
| WILSON | William | 23.11.1849 | WILLIAM WILSON, of Westgate, Bradford, Yorkshire, in his 83d year. | TBF 11/1849 |
| PICKARD | Hartas | 26.11.1849 | HARTAS, aged 1 year, son of David Pickard, of Bushcliffe, near Wakefield. | TBF 12/1849 |
| DYKE | Catherine | 26.11.1849 | At Aberavon, Glamorganshire, aged about 6 years, CATHERINE, daughter of John and Rachel Dorothea Slade Dyke. | TBF 12/1849 |
| WAITHMAN | John | xx.11.1849 | At his residence, Yealand, near Lancaster, JOHN WAITHMAN, linen manufacturer. He was of an amiable and kind disposition, and his loss will be much felt; and not least by those in his employ, to whom he was, we believe, a judicious and helpful counsellor. | TBF 11/1849 |
| WATSON | Ann | 06.12.1849 | At the Felling, near Newcastle-on-Tyne, ANN, wife of John Watson, aged about 72. | TBF 12/1849 |
| BROWN | Amelia | 07.12.1849 | At Luton, AMELIA, wife of Richard Marks Brown, aged 62; a minister. | TBF 12/1849 |
| TOWNSEND | Alexander | 07.12.1849 | ALEXANDER TOWNSEND, Rathrush, county Carlow, aged 70. | TBF 12/1849 |
| HUNT | Mary | 07.12.1849 | MARY HUNT, aged 79, a minister; widow of the late James Hunt, Hayes Farm, near Bristol. | TBF 01/1850 |
| MARRIAGE | Joseph | 08.12.1849 | JOSEPH MARRIAGE, of Coval Cottage, Chelmsford, and many years occupier of Moulsham and Bishop’s Hall Mills. A much respected member of the Society of Friends. Deceased was one of the oldest trustees of Chelmsford Charity School, having subscribed to that venerable institution fifty years, - Chelmsford Chronicle. | TBF 12/1849 |
| SPENCE | Charles | 08.12.1849 | At Darlington, CHARLES SPENCE, aged 6, son of Hannah Spence. | TBF 12/1849 |
| HODGKIN | Mary | 08.12.1849 | MARY HODGKIN, of Shipston-on-Stour, Worcestershire, aged 78. | TBF 01/1850 |
| FINCHER | Susanna | 09.12.1849 | SUSANNA FINCHER, widow of the late John Fincher, of Evesham, aged nearly 84. Erratum in 01/1850: for aged nearly 84, read 74. | TBF 12/1849 |
| COOKE | Mary | 09.12.1849 | At Liverpool, MARY COOKE, widow of the late John Cooke, of Liverpool, aged 69. | TBF 12/1849 |
| EUSTACE | Jane | 10.12.1849 | At Hampstead, near Dublin, JANE EUSTACE, late of Liverpool, aged 56. | TBF 01/1850 |
| ALEXANDER | Rebecca | 13.12.1849 | REBECCA ALEXANDER, of Goldrood, near Ipswich, widow of the late Samuel Alexander, of that place, in her 73d year. | TBF 12/1849 |
| NICHOLSON | Mary | 14.12.1849 | At Everton, near Liverpool, MARY NICHOLSON, aged 78. | TBF 12/1849 |
| JEFFERYS | Mary Ann | 14.12.1849 | At Melksham, Wilts, MARY ANN, daughter of Thomas Jefferys. | TBF 12/1849 |
| WALLER | Fanny Martin | 14.12.1849 | At Richmond House, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, aged about 30, FANNY MARTIN, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Waller, of Guildford, Surrey. | TBF 01/1850 |
| SEFTON | Joseph | 15.12.1849 | JOSEPH SEFTON, of Liverpool, aged 66. | TBF 12/1849 |
| BEEBY | Rachel | 15.12.1849 | At Allonby, aged 65, RACHEL BEEBY, of that place. | TBF 12/1849 |
| ROBINSON | Frederick | 16.12.1849 | At Sandycove, near Dublin, FREDERICK ROBINSON, aged 16. | TBF 01/1850 |
| CHESELDEN | William | 17.12.1849 | WILLIAM CHESELDEN, of Ipswich, aged 75. | TBF 12/1849 |
| RICHARDS | William | 19.12.1849 | At Wellington, Somerset, WILLIAM RICHARDS, aged 73. | TBF 01/1850 |
| GILES | Herbert | 25.12.1849 | At Old Ford, near London, HERBERT, infant son of Robert Moline and Catherine Giles. | TBF 12/1849 |
| CHAPMAN | David | 29.12.1849 | DAVID CHAPMAN, of Reeth, aged 24. | TBF 01/1850 |
| CHAPMAN | Daniel | 29.12.1849 | At Reeth, DANIEL CHAPMAN, aged 24; after a short illness of erysipelas. His sufferings were severe, but the calm composure and patience with which they were borne, strikingly exemplified the delaration of scripture – “As thy day is, so shall thy strength be.” – This notice is reprinted, in consequence of a misprint last month. | TBF 02/1850 |
| SMART | Benjamin | xx.12.1849 | In Australia, (Sir) BENJAMIN SMART, aged about 25, many years apprentice and assistant at Isaac Brown’s school, Hitchin. His father, the late Benjamin Smart, of Rock Mills Warwick, from a peculiar view of the obnoxious distinctions of titles, named his eldest son as above; another was named Master Benjamin; and a third Prince Benjamin, so as to compel the use of these names in order to distinguish them. It failed, of course, in practice, as they were dropped out of the family; and sometimes proved a disadvantage as the children grew up. The young man was a steady Friend, though not a member of Society; and all his family were connected with Friends. He appears to have been cut off under very promising prospects. | TBF 09/1850 |
| WHITE | Jane | 02.01.1850 | At Heslington-road, near York, JANE WHITE, aged 41. | TBF 01/1850 |
| HOGG | James | 02.01.1850 | At his residence, Portadown, JAMES HOGG. | TBF 02/1850 |
| LYNES | Richard | 03.01.1850 | At Chelsea, RICHARD LYNES, aged about 85. | TBF 01/1850 |
| PATTINSON | Rachel | 05.01.1850 | At the residence of her son-in-law, Felling New House, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, RACHEL, widow of the late Thomas Pattinson, in her 60th year. She was greatly respected. Errata. In last month’s obituary notice of RACHEL PATTINSON, for residence of her son-in-law, read son. | TBF 01/1850 TBF 02/1850 |
| HASLAW | John | 05.01.1850 | At Rosenallis, near Mountmellick, JOHN HASLAW, aged 81. | TBF 02/1850 |
| WALTON | John | 07.01.1850 | At his residence, Elm Cottage, Southport, JOHN WALTON, aged 61. | TBF 01/1850 |
| ASHBY | William | 07.01.1850 | WILLIAM ASHBY, of Hounslow, Middlesex, in his 62d year. | TBF 02/1850 |
| TOMS | Catherine | 08.01.1850 | At Amersham, Bucks, CATHERINE TOMS, aged about 70. | TBF 01/1850 |
| PRIDEAUX | Esther | 08.01.1850 | ESTHER PRIDEAUX, of Plymouth, aged 71. | TBF 02/1850 |
| SQUIRE | Dorcas | 09.01.1850 | DORCAS SQUIRE, of King’s Langley, Herts, aged 67. | TBF 02/1850 |
| BENWELL | Mary | 13.01.1850 | MARY BENWELL, of Bristol, aged 70. | TBF 01/1850 |
| BEWLEY | Elizabeth | 16.01.1850 | At Rockville, near Dublin, ELIZABETH, aged 3 years and 9 months, daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Bewley. | TBF 03/1850 |
| HORSFALL | Elizabeth | 17.01.1850 | ELIZABETH HORSFALL, of Leeds, aged about 50. | TBF 02/1850 |
| FAYLE | Anna | 18.01.1850 | At Enniscorthy, aged about 54, ANNA FAYLE, widow of Josiah Fayle. | TBF 01/1850 |
| TODHUNTER | William | 18.01.1850 | WILLIAM TODHUNTER, of Dublin. | TBF 01/1850 |
| CHAPMAN | Susan | 18.01.1850 | SUSAN CHAPMAN, of Plymouth. | TBF 02/1850 |
| FREETH | Lucy | 19.01.1850 | At Birmingham, LUCY FREETH, in her 54th year. | TBF 01/1850 |
| CHURCHIN | Rachel | 20.01.1850 | At York, RACHEL CHURCHIN, aged 52. | TBF 01/1850 |
| WATSON | Fergus | 21.01.1850 | At North Lodge, near Allonby, FERGUS WATSON, aged 90. | TBF 01/1850 |
| SMITH | Hannah | 23.01.1850 | At Walton-on-the-Hill, near Liverpool, after a short illness, in her 58th year, HANNAH, wife of Henry Hall Smith, of that place. | TBF 01/1850 |
| RACEY | Sarah | 25.01.1850 | SARAH RACEY, of Norwich. | TBF 01/1850 |
| BAKER | George | 26.01.1850 | At Askham Bryan, near York, GEORGE BAKER, aged 71; an elder. | TBF 03/1850 |
| HALL | Rachel | 30.01.1850 | At Greysouthen, Cumberland, RACHEL HALL, aged 69. | TBF 03/1850 |
| WILSON | Mary | 31.01.1850 | Aged 60, MARY, widow of the late William Wilson, of Netherfield, Kendal. | TBF 03/1850 |
| WOOD | Elizabeth | xx.01.1850 | ELIZABETH WOOD, of Chelmsford. | TBF 01/1850 |
| TODHUNTER | Susanna | 02.02.1850 | At Parnell-place, Dublin, SUSANNA TODHUNTER, aged 74. | TBF 03/1850 |
| PEARSON | Elizabeth | 03.02.1850 | At Dublin, ELIZABETH PEARSON, aged 25. | TBF 03/1850 |
| SPARKES | Mary Ann | 03.02.1850 | At Heslington-road, near York, in her 42d year, MARY ANN SPARKES, formerly of Exeter. | TBF 03/1850 |
| SHIPLEY | Betty | 03.02.1850 | At Derby, in her 87th year, BETTY SHIPLEY, widow of the late John Shipley, of Uttoxeter. | TBF 04/1850 |
| HOTHAM | James | 07.02.1850 | After a few days’ illness, of erysipelas, JAMES HOTHAM, of Leeds, linen draper, aged about 45. From the Leeds Mercury, of the 9th, the following is extracted:- DEATH oF Mr. JAMES HOTHAM. – We regret to have to record the decease, in the prime of life, and after a very short illness, of one of our most estimable townsmen, Mr. James Hotham, of the firm of Hotham and Whiting, linen drapers, which took place on Thursday last, from an attack of erysipelas. Though remarkably unassuming, and disposed at all times to shun publicity, his sphere of influence and usefulness were extensive; and within that sphere he will be greatly missed and mourned. Endowed by nature with great suavity of disposition, and with a heart full of tender sympathies, he was equally ready to relieve individual distress, or to join in efforts on a broader scale, to mitigate the sufferings, or to raise the character of his fellow beings. Yet his crowning excellence was an endowment not of nature but of grace, viz., firm, consistent, christian principle. It was this that imparted power, elevation, and increased benignity, to a character of uncommon natural sweetness and amiability. For many years Mr. Hotham has been one of the chief supporters of the Temperance Society in Leeds, of which he was formerly president; and at the time of his decease, he was its treasurer. He was also for many years an active visitor of the Benevolent and Stranger’s Friend Society. Mr. Hotham was a member of the Society of Friends. He was about 45 years of age, and leaves a widow and five children to lament his loss. | TBF 03/1850 |
| ROBINSON | Mary | 08.02.1850 | At Fleetwood, aged 77, MARY ROBINSON, widow of the late Isaac Robinson, of Cork. | TBF 03/1850 |
| BENBOW | John | 10.02.1850 | At Hereford, JOHN BENBOW, aged 80. He had never been a member of our religious Society, but appeared to maintain an undeviating regard for its principles, which he manifested by his attendance of our meetings; and his house was always open to Friends. He was much respected by his neighbours; his funeral was a solemn one, and large was the gathering that attended. Nearly the whole of his brother-members of the Hereford town council were present on the occasion. | TBF 03/1850 |
| THORNE | Henry | 13.02.1850 | After a few days’ illness, of erysipelas, HENRY THORNE, of Leeds, aged 39. | TBF 03/1850 |
| PATCHING | Richard | 15.02.1850 | At his residence, Brighton, RICHARD PATCHING, in his 71st year. | TBF 03/1850 |
| COVENTRY | Joseph | 17.02.1850 | At Stoke-Newington, JOSEPH COVENTRY. | TBF 04/1850 |
| CARSON | Sarah | 21.02.1850 | After a lingering illness, borne with much patience and resignation, aged 59, SARAH, wife of William Carson, Smithdown-lane, Liverpool. | TBF 04/1850 |
| PIM | Elizabeth | 22.02.1850 | At Richmond Hill, Monkstown, near Dublin, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Jonathan Pim, aged 63. | TBF 04/1850 |
| STRETCH | Elizabeth | 27.02.1850 | At Finedon, aged 75, ELIZABETH STRETCH, widow of the late Samuel Stretch, of Hatherton, Cheshire. | TBF 04/1850 |
| SMITH | Mary | 02.03.1850 | At Darlington, MARY SMITH, aged 77. | TBF 04/1850 |
| ALLEN | Ellen | 04.03.1850 | At Ballitore, ELLEN, wife of Henry Allen, aged about 49. | TBF 04/1850 |
| WALLIS | Edward | 06.03.1850 | At Melksham, after a short illnesss, aged about 26, EDWARD WALLIS, fifth son of Abraham Wallis, of London. | TBF 04/1850 |
| BRIGHTWEN | Robert Charles | 06.03.1850 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 4 years, ROBERT CHARLES, son of Charles and Hannah Brightwen. | TBF 04/1850 |
| CROWE | Mary | 08.03.1850 | At her residence in Norwich, aged 78, MARY, widow of the late Spicer Crowe. | TBF 05/1850 |
| NASH | Priscilla | 13.03.1850 | In her eighteenth year, PRISCILLA, daughter of William and Rebecca Nash, Cannon Street, East, London. | TBF 06/1850 |
| WESTWOOD | Lucy Bell | 19.03.1850 | At Brampton, Huntingdonshire, LUCY BELL WESTWOOD, daughter of John and Elizabeth Westwood, aged about 18. | TBF 05/1850 |
| DARBY | Francis | 20.03.1850 | At Coalbrookdale, Salop, FRANCIS DARBY, aged 67. | TBF 04/1850 |
| ROBSON | Anne | 20.03.1850 | At Cumberland-terrace, Sunderland, after a lingering illness, aged 65, ANNE, wife of Thomas Robson, of that place. | TBF 05/1850 |
| SQUIRE | William | 24.03.1850 | At the house of his sister, Elizabeth Haggar, Stoke-Newington, WILLIAM SQUIRE, in his 60th year. | TBF 04/1850 |
| HAYTON | Hannah | 24.03.1850 | At Penrith, HANNAH HAYTON, aged 70. | TBF 04/1850 |
| STRETCH | Mary | 25.03.1850 | In her 81st year, MARY STRETCH, of Nantwich, Cheshire, widow of the late Richard Stretch. | TBF 05/1850 |
| COLEBY | Joshua | 26.03.1850 | At Alton, JOSHUA COLEBY. | TBF 04/1850 |
| CATLIN | Hannah | 26.03.1850 | At the residence of James Mason, York, in her 61st year, after a painful and protracted illness, borne with great patience and resignation, HANNAH CATLIN, a member of Southwark Monthly Meeting of Friends. | TBF 04/1850 |
| APPLETON | Sophia | 28.03.1850 | SOPHIA APPLETON, wife of John Appleton, Stoke Newington, aged 49. | TBF 05/1850 |
| NEALE | Hannah | 29.03.1850 | At Mountmellick, Queen’s county, HANNAH NEALE, aged 32. | TBF 05/1850 |
| PIM | Emily | 05.04.1850 | EMILY, aged 5 years, daughter of Samuel and Susanna Pim. | TBF 05/1850 |
| BUDGE | Ann | 10.04.1850 | At Camborne, after a short but severe illness, which she was enabled to bear with Christian patience and resignation, ANN, wife of John Budge of that place, aged 53. In the West Briton newspaper, in a notice of her decease, it was justly observed, that the poor of the neighbourhood would feel her loss, as she was to them “an untiring and judicious benefactor.” | TBF 05/1850 |
| BINNS | William | 10.04.1850 | In his 83d year, after a protracted illness, WILLIAM BINNS, of Poole, formerly of Regent-street, London. He had, for many years, been in the station of elder. | TBF 05/1850 |
| WILSON | Elizabeth | 12.04.1850 | ELIZABETH WILSON, of Rawden, aged 70. | TBF 06/1850 |
| SCALES | Maria | 16.04.1850 | Aged 37, MARIA, only surviving daughter of Lydia Scales, of Nottingham. Of this dear Friend it may truly be said, that she had long lived in a state of preparation for the awful change; and has, we believe, been gathered into the Saviour’s fold. | TBF 05/1850 |
| HEAD | Mary Ann | 18.04.1850 | At Ipswich, aged 33, MARY ANN HEAD, of that place. | TBF 05/1850 |
| PUMPHREY | Ann | 22.04.1850 | At Worcester, ANN PUMPHREY, aged 84. | TBF 05/1850 |
| PRESTON | Sarah | 22.04.1850 | At Earith, SARAH PRESTON, widow of Samuel Preston, aged 79; an elder. | TBF 05/1850 |
| GREEN | Ellen | 25.04.1850 | At the house of her son-in-law, Edward Mould, of Gildersome, aged 70, ELLEN GREEN, widow of the late David Green, of Leeds. | TBF 07/1850 |
| DELL | Martha | 30.04.1850 | At her son’s house, in London, MARTHA DELL, aged 78, widow of the late Joseph Hagen Dell, of Earl’s Colne, Essex. | TBF 06/1850 |
| REYNOLDS | Deborah | 04.05.1850 | DEBORAH REYNOLDS, of Rochester, aged 75. | TBF 07/1850 |
| BACKHOUSE | Hannah Chapman | 06.05.1850 | At Polam Hall, near Darlington, HANNAH CHAPMAN BACKHOUSE, in her 64th year; a minister, and widow of Jonathan Backhouse. | TBF 06/1850 |
| AIREY | Elizabeth | 06.05.1850 | ELIZABETH AIREY, of Kendal, widow, aged 81. | TBF 06/1850 |
| JONES | Samuel | 10.05.1850 | SAMUEL JONES, Singleton Street, London, aged 39. | TBF 07/1850 |
| TACKABERRY | Sarah | 12.05.1850 | At the house of her nephew, James Shannon, Ballygunner, near Waterford, aged about 88, SARAH TACKABERRY, widow of the late William Tackaberry. | TBF 07/1850 |
| SMITH | Abigail | 12.05.1850 | At Preston, ABIGAIL SMITH, aged 71. | TBF 08/1850 |
| WRIGHT | Francis | 13.05.1850 | FRANCIS WRIGHT, of Kettering, aged 75. | TBF 06/1850 |
| TATHAM | George North | 14.05.1850 | At Headingley, near Leeds, GEORGE NORTH TATHAM, aged 78, of the firm of Titley, Tathams, and Walker, of that town, flax spinners. | TBF 06/1850 |
| BAYNES | Thomas | 14.05.1850 | THOMAS BAYNES, of Bainbridge, Wensleydale, aged 70; after a painful and lingering illness, borne with becoming patience. | TBF 06/1850 |
| GRIMES | Thomas | 20.05.1850 | At Chelsea, near London, THOMAS GRIMES, formerly of Colchester, in his 52d year. | TBF 06/1850 |
| FULLER | Ann | 20.05.1850 | At Southtown, near Yarmouth, in her 78th year, ANN FULLER, relict of the late John Fuller. | TBF 07/1850 |
| BLACK | Joseph | 22.05.1850 | At Lisburn, JOSEPH BLACK, aged 22. This promising young man was teacher at Friends’ Provincial School, near Lisburn. After the duties of the day were over, he went to bathe with another young Friend, and was drowned. His untimely death is much regretted by all who knew him. | TBF 07/1850 |
| CLARK | Joseph | 25.05.1850 | At Southampton, in his 86th year, JOSEPH CLARK. | TBF 06/1850 |
| GULSON | John | 26.05.1850 | At Leicester, JOHN GULSON, aged about 89. | TBF 06/1850 |
| HORSNAILL | Albert George | 27.05.1850 | ALBERT GEORGE, son of George and Maria Horsnaill, of Rochester, aged 4 years and 5 months. | TBF 06/1850 |
| WELSH | Louisa | 30.05.1850 | At Somerton, aged about eight months, LOUISA, daughter of Edward and Susan Mary Welsh. | TBF 07/1850 |
| WHITING | Elizabeth | 31.05.1850 | At the house of her brother, Richard Whiting, Tottenham, ELIZABETH WHITING, of Hitchin, in her 72d year. | TBF 06/1850 |
| SILL | Alice | 01.06.1850 | At Kent Terrace, Kendal, ALICE SILL, aged 82. | TBF 06/1850 |
| ALLISON | John | 01.06.1850 | JOHN ALLISON, of Durham. | TBF 07/1850 |
| ALLEN | Sarah | 01.06.1850 | At Bristol, SARAH ALLEN, aged 77. | TBF 07/1850 |
| HULL | John | 03.06.1850 | At Cheltenham, JOHN HULL, late of Uxbridge, in his 56th year. | TBF 07/1850 |
| THORNTON | Philip Henry Luscombe | 05.06.1850 | At Mountmelick, PHILIP HENRY LUSCOMBE THORNTON, late head teacher of Sidcot School, in his 23d year. | TBF 08/1850 |
| JACOBS | Elizabeth | 09.06.1850 | At Folkestone, Kent, aged 76, ELIZABETH JACOBS, relict of the late Jacob Jacobs, of that place. | TBF 07/1850 |
| GALE | Ann | 10.06.1850 | At Raggett’s Town, Queen’s County, aged 73, ANN GALE, widow of the late Thomas Gale. | TBF 08/1850 |
| CLARK | Thomas | 16.06.1850 | Near Bridgewater, THOMAS CLARK, aged 91; a minister. | TBF 07/1850 |
| NEWSOME | William | 18.06.1850 | At his residence, Kingstown, near Dublin, WILLIAM NEWSOME, of Limerick. | TBF 08/1850 |
| GLAISTER | Sarah Jane | 19.06.1850 | SARAH JANE, infant daughter of Jacob and Deborah Glaister, of Birkenhead. | TBF 08/1850 |
| PUGH | Ann | 24.06.1850 | At Tyddynygareg, near Dolgelly, Merionethshire, ANN PUGH, aged about 80; the survivor of the three women Friends who, for many years, were the Tyddynygareg Meeting; the last also of Friends in that part of North Wales. (See British Friend, Vol. vii., No.8, Obituary, page 191. | TBF 08/1850 |
| BROWN | Joseph Handin Joseph Standin | 27.06.1850 | At Stoke Newington, aged 59, JOSEPH HANDIN BROWN, of Hitchin. At Stoke-Newington, aged 59, JOSEPH STANDIN BROWN, of Hitchin. – Re-inserted, owing to a misprint last month. | TBF 08/1850 TBF 09/1850 |
| SPENCER | Mary | 30.06.1850 | At the residence of her brother, South Lodge, near Cockermouth, MARY SPENCER, aged 69. | TBF 08/1850 |
| REYNOLDS | Sarah | xx.06.1850 | At Kirkdale, near Liverpool, in her 69th year, SARAH REYNOLDS. | TBF 06/1850 |
| WHITING | Richard | 03.07.1850 | RICHARD WHITING, of Tottenham, aged 84. | TBF 08/1850 |
| SIMPSON | George | 05.07.1850 | At Birkenhead, GEORGE SIMPSON, broker, aged about 58. | TBF 08/1850 |
| DOYLE | Joseph | 06.07.1850 | At Caledon, County Carlow, JOSEPH DOYLE, aged about 60. | TBF 08/1850 |
| PEGLER | John | 06.07.1850 | At Maugersbury, near Stow-on-the-Wold, JOHN PEGLER, aged 75. “Mr. JOHN PEGLER. – Died on the 6th inst., at Maugersbury, near Stow-on-the-Wold, aged 75, Mr. John Pegler, one of the Society of Friends. In his death the labourers will have to lament the loss of a kind master, and one who, although occupying a small tract of land, found more employment than most farmers; always considering it more advantageous to furnish labour than to suffer them to receive parochial relief: by this means, as well as by a practical knowledge of agriculture, combined with unwearied exertions, his farm was considered one of the model farms of the neighbourhood.” – Banbury Guardian, July 11, 1850. | TBF 08/1850 |
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| CHRISTMAS | John Christmus John | 07.07.1850 | At Colne, Huntingdonshire, in his 87th year, JOHN CHRISTMUS GARDENER. At Colne, Huntingdonshire, in his 87th year, JOHN CHRISTMAS, gardener. – Reinserted in consequence of error in copy last No. | TBF 08/1850 TBF 10/1850 |
| CARTER | Hannah | 12.07.1850 | HANNAH, daughter of Thomas and Mary Carter, of Preston, aged 4 years and 7 months. | TBF 08/1850 |
| ROBINSON | Jane | 15.07.1850 | At Whinfell Hall, JANE, wife of Wilson Robinson, aged 84. | TBF 08/1850 |
| JONES | Sarah | 17.07.1850 | At Hereford, SARAH, daughter of Joseph Jones, aged 22. | TBF 08/1850 |
| ALSOP | Robert | 21.07.1850 | At Maldon, Essex, ROBERT ALSOP; a minister. | TBF 08/1850 |
| SNOWDEN | Elizabeth | 21.07.1850 | At Ann Place, Little Horton, in the borough of Bradford, Yorkshire, ELIZABETH, daughter of John Snowden, wool merchant, aged 21. | TBF 08/1850 |
| MALLEY | William | 23.07.1850 | WILLIAM MALLEY, of Preston, in his 75th year. | TBF 08/1850 |
| HORSNAILL | Richard | 23.07.1850 | RICHARD HORSNAILL, of Dover, aged 49; after a long continuance of great suffering, from abscess on the liver, which he bore with Christian resignation. His end was peaceful. | TBF 08/1850 |
| BICKERTON | Mary | 24.07.1850 | At Melbourne, Port-Philip, MARY, wife of James Bickerton, late of Stamford Street, London. The deceased sailed from the Thames with her husband and family, in second month last, was ill throughout the voyage, and survived its termination only two weeks. | TBF 02/1851 |
| PENNEY | Francis | 27.07.1850 | At Brighton, FRANCIS PENNEY, son of Benjamina Penney, of Poole, aged 22. | TBF 08/1850 |
| GAUNTLEY | John | 28.07.1850 | JOHN GAUNTLEY, of Bakewell, Derbyshire, aged 72. | TBF 09/1850 |
| KILPATRICK | Rachel | 02.08.1850 | At Edinburgh, RACHEL KILPATRICK, in her 83d year. This dear Friend had attended meetings for many years, and but a few weeks prior to her decease, had applied for admission into membership. She had been visited by a committee, who had prepared a report, to the effect that the visit was, to their minds, one of comfort and satisfaction; believing their aged friend to be in a sweet, humble, state of mind, seeking day by day to do her Lord’s will; and that they felt nothing to prevent their recommending her as suitable to be received. But before this report was presented to the meeting R. Kilpatrick was removed by death, after a short illness; and it is consoling to believe that her end was peace. | TBF 09/1850 |
| WALKER | Benjamin | 10.08.1850 | Very suddenly, in his 66th year, BENJAMIN WALKER, of Cross Hall, near Leeds. | TBF 09/1850 |
| WALKER | Benjmin | 10.08.1850 | At Maryport, aged 5 years, BENJAMIN, son of Jacob Walker. | TBF 09/1850 |
| HAGGER | Thomas | 11.08.1850 | THOMAS HAGGER, of Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, aged about 89. | TBF 09/1850 |
| ROBSON | Henry | 12.08.1850 | At Stansted, Essex, HENRY ROBSON, of Huddersfield, aged about 53. | TBF 10/1850 |
| MOORE | Susanna | 12.08.1850 | At Waterford, SUSANNA MOORE, aged about 81. | TBF 10/1850 |
| JACOBS | Caroline | 15.08.1850 | At Maidstone, Kent, after a few days’ illness, of fever, in her 7th year, CAROLINE, youngest daughter of J. and L. Jacobs. | TBF 09/1850 |
| WHITE | Maria B. | 17.08.1850 | At Henley-on-Thames, MARIA B. WHITE, aged about 85. | TBF 09/1850 |
| MULLENGER | Robert | 19.08.1850 | At Tottenham, ROBERT MULLENGER, aged 64. | TBF 10/1850 |
| BINNS | Emma | 22.08.1850 | In her 7th year, EMMA, daughter of Henry and Eliza Binns, of Sunderland. | TBF 09/1850 |
| CASSON | Hannah | 22.08.1850 | At Askern, aged 14, HANNAH, third daughter of Benjamin Casson, of Hull. | TBF 10/1850 |
| STANILAND | Susanna | 26.08.1850 | At Hull, SUSANNA STANILAND, aged 78. | TBF 10/1850 |
| BINNS | George | 26.08.1850 | GEORGE BINNS, of Bradford, shopkeeper aged about 52. This Friend was overtaken, on the private railway of the Bowling Iron Company, by a train of coal-waggons, and was killed on the spot. | TBF 10/1850 |
| TODHUNTER | Susanna | 30.08.1850 | At Dublin, SUSANNA, daughter of Thomas H. and Hannah Todhuner, aged 1 year. | TBF 10/1850 |
| HOOWE | Sarah | 30.08.1850 | At Dunlarm, SARAH HOOWE, late of Edenderry, aged about 66. | TBF 11/1850 |
| ARNETT | Rachel | 31.08.1850 | At Waynesville, Ohio, peacefully departed this life, after ten days’ illness of modified cholera, RACHEL, wife of Thomas Arnett, in her 42d year. Her cheerful company and pleasant society will be missed by many; but the loss to her friends is her eternal gain. | TBF 12/1850 |
| HORNE | Martha | 02.09.1850 | At her residence, Tottenham, MARTHA HORNE, in her 83d year; an elder. | TBF 11/1850 |
| SHARP | Anna | 03.09.1850 | At Philadelphia, after a lingering illness, which she bore with Christian patience, ANNA, wife of John Sharp, merchant. | TBF 11/1850 |
| WADDINGTON | Thomas | 04.09.1850 | In great peace, at his residence, Penketh, near Warrington, THOMAS WADDINGTON, in his 50th year. | TBF 11/1850 |
| HALLIDAY | Sarah Ann | 05.09.1850 | At Moss Side, near Manchester, SARAH ANN, wife of James Halliday, in her 32d year. | TBF 10/1850 |
| GILL | William Fox | 06.09.1850 | At Batley Carr, WILLIAM FOX, infant son of Benjamin and Hannah Gill. | TBF 10/1850 |
| BALL | Joseph | 08.09.1850 | At Tothill Cottage, Plymouth, JOSEPH BALL, aged 53. | TBF 10/1850 |
| WRIGHT | Eliza | 08.09.1850 | In her 8th year, ELIZA, daughter of Thomas and Mary Wright, of Sutton, Isle of Ely. | TBF 10/1850 |
| DODSHON | Maria | 12.09.1850 | At Stockton, MARIA, aged 6 years, daughter of John and Elizabeth Dodshon. | TBF 11/1850 |
| WRIGHT | Thomas | 16.09.1850 | THOMAS WRIGHT, (Father of Eliza), of Sutton, Isle of Ely, aged 49. | TBF 10/1850 |
| MILDRED | Thomas | 18.09.1850 | At Dalston, THOMAS MILDRED. | TBF 11/1850 |
| PHELPS | Elizabeth | 22.09.1850 | At Dublin, ELIZABETH, widow of the late John Phelps, aged 84. | TBF 10/1850 |
| GILL | Hannah | 25.09.1850 | Of consumption HANNAH, wife of Benjamin Gill, of Batley Carr, in her 32d year. | TBF 10/1850 |
| SEFTON | Elizabeth | 25.09.1850 | ELIZABETH SEFTON, aged 71, widow of the late Joseph Sefton, schoolmaster, Liverpool. | TBF 11/1850 |
| SPENCE | Joseph | 26.09.1850 | At Mount Parade, York, JOSEPH SPENCE, late of Birstwith, near Harrogate, aged 75. | TBF 10/1850 |
| HARTAS | John | 26.09.1850 | At Westerdale, near Guisborough, JOHN HARTAS, farmer, aged 49. | TBF 12/1850 |
| BARKER | Robert | 28.09.1850 | At Cheadle, Cheshire, ROBERT BARKER, aged about 63. | TBF 10/1850 |
| GRACE | Isabella | 28.09.1850 | ISABELLA, daughter of Josiah and Mary Grace, of Queen Square, Bristol; aged 9 years. | TBF 12/1850 |
| KITCHING | William | xx.09.1850 | At Darlington, suddenly, WILLIAM KITCHING, aged 56. | TBF 10/1850 |
| MUSKETT | Elizabeth Anna Maria | 01.10.1850 | At Stoke Newington, Middlesex, in her 47th year, ELIZABETH ANNA MARIA, wife of William Muskett. | TBF 12/1850 |
| BENNINGTON | George | 03.10.1850 | GEORGE BENNINGTON, of Wakefield; an elder. | TBF 12/1850 |
| WATSON | Margaret | 04.10.1850 | At the house of her son-in-law, Henry Fitchie, Deanfield, near Meigle, aged 77, MARGARET WATSON, relict of the late William Watson, woollen manufacturer, Hawick. | TBF 11/1850 |
| GRIMES | Johanna | 04.10.1850 | At Eydon Moors, Northamptonshire, aged 27, JOHANNA, wife of John Grimes. | TBF 12/1850 |
| SHACKLETON | Richard | 05.10.1850 | At Gildersome, near Leeds, aged 71, RICHARD SHACKLETON, grocer, &c. He had to partake largely of the cup of affliction, domestic trials and bereavements, all of which he was enabled to bear with patient submission to the Divine will; and through the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit, his end was peace. | TBF 11/1850 |
| CREETH | John | 08.10.1850 | At Belfast, JOHN CREETH, aged about 50. | TBF 11/1850 |
| BELL | Catharine | 11.10.1850 | At Cockermouth, CATHARINE eldest daughter of the late Daniel Bell of Wandsworth, aged 59. | TBF 11/1850 |
| BROWN | Richard | 14.10.1850 | At Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire, RICHARD BROWN, aged about 73. This dear Friend was much respected by his neighbours, and esteemed by Friends who knew him. He was kind to the poor, and hospitable in his house, though in but humble circumstances – being a basket-maker and small shopkeeper. When a scholar at Ackworth, about the year 1790, he lost his eye-sight, in the small-pox; which affliction he bore through life with cheerful resignation. The writer of this brief notice was, some years ago, several times at his house; sat by him in their little meeting; was entertained at his table, and taken for a walk into the country; in the course of which, the occularly blind guide would stop to point out objects in the surrounding romantic scenery for notice and admiration. He was the last member of our Society in that part of North Wales. His remans were interred at Esguirgoch – the place of residence and burial-ground of John Goodwin, and other worthies of his day – the early times of our Society. (See Memorials of Rebecca Jones, lately published, pp. 127, 128.) Errata in 11th Month’s Obituary. – In the notice of Richard Brown, line 6, delete the words, “in the small-pox;” his loss of eye-sight was from some other disease or cause; and in line 15, delete the words, “and burial ground.” John Goodwin’s place of abode was Esgairgoch (or Eskyrgoch); but his interment took pace at Llwyndee, in Merionethshire. – See the Memorial of him in Piety Promoted, Part 8. | TBF 11/1850 TBF 12/1850 |
| KING | Eliza | 14.10.1850 | At Sudbury, ELIZA, wife of William King. | TBF 11/1850 |
| MANLEY | Priscilla | 14.10.1850 | At Leighton Buzzard, in her 70th year, PRISCILLA, wife of William Manley, late of London; a minister. | TBF 12/1850 |
| KING | James | 15.10.1850 | At Rochdale, rather suddenly, JAMES KING, of that place. | TBF 11/1850 |
| THOMPSON | Ellen | 17.10.1850 | At Grange, near Toome Bridge, ELLEN, wife of Elias H. Thompson, of Belfast, aged 28. | TBF 11/1850 |
| FOX | Anna Priscilla | 19.10.1850 | At Bermondsey, aged 50, of consumption, ANNA PRISCILLA FOX, late of Falmouth. | TBF 12/1850 |
| TOLERTON | Elizabeth | 22.10.1850 | At Leinster Road, Rathmines, Dublin, aged 50, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Samuel Tolerton. | TBF 11/1850 |
| FYFIELD | Sarah | 22.10.1850 | At Peckham, SARAH FYFIELD, aged 74. | TBF 11/1850 |
| CARSON | Mary | 23.10.1850 | Aged thirteen months, MARY, daughter of John and Catherine Carson, Liverpool. | TBF 11/1850 |
| WOOLLEY | George Hagan | 30.10.1850 | After a short illness, aged 25, GEORGE HAGAN WOOLLEY, Maidstone. | TBF 12/1850 |
| JOHNSON | Susanna | 30.10.1850 | At Mansfield, SUSANNA JOHNSON, aged 75. | TBF 02/1851 |
| DWYER | Catherine | 05.11.1850 | At the house of Ann and Isabella Cullimore, 22, York Street, Belfast, CATHERINE DWYER, aged about 87. She had been for 60 years a faithful servant in the family. | TBF 01/1851 |
| SHACKLETON | Joseph | 06.11.1850 | At Wortley, near Leeds, JOSEPH SHACKLETON, aged 73. His removal was awfully sudden. He was brother of Richard Shackleton, of Gildersome Street, whose death was recorded last month. | TBF 12/1850 |
| GILBERT | Mary | 07.11.1850 | At Ayton, near Stokesley, MARY, widow of the late Robert Gilbert, aged 50. | TBF 12/1850 |
| BROWNE | Philip | 08.11.1850 | At Plymouth, after a week’s illness, PHILIP BROWNE, late of Peckham, London, aged 76. | TBF 01/1851 |
| CLEMES | Jane | 10.11.1850 | At Ackworth, aged about 33, JANE, wife of Samuel Clemes | TBF 01/1851 |
| CORK | Hannah | 11.11.1850 | At Charlbury, aged 77, HANNAH CORK, widow of William Cork, formerly of Campden, Gloucestershire. | TBF 01/1851 |
| STORRS | Joseph | 12.11.1850 | At Ackworth, aged about 60, JOSEPH STORRS; a minister. | TBF 01/1851 |
| KING | Sarah | 12.11.1850 | Sarah King, of Todmorden, near Halifax, widow of Benjamin King, aged 70. | TBF 02/1851 |
| WALLIS | Gertrude | 14.11.1850 | GERTRUDE, infant daughter of Arthur and Hannah Wallis, of Brighton, aged about five weeks. | TBF 12/1850 |
| WATSON | Eliza Greer | 14.11.1850 | At Cabra Terrace, Dublin, ELIZA GREER, wife of John Watson, aged 28. | TBF 12/1850 |
| STANSFIELD | Samuel | 16.11.1850 | At Kendal, SAMUEL STANSFIELD, aged 63. | TBF 12/1850 |
| NEVILLE | Joseph | 17.11.1850 | At Darlington, JOSEPH NEVILLE, aged about 85. | TBF 12/1850 |
| THORPE | Robert | 17.11.1850 | At Calder Bridge, near Garstang, ROBERT THORPE, late of Liverpool, grocer, aged 34. | TBF 01/1851 |
| FISHER | Deborah | 18.11.1850 | At Clonmel, aged about 64, DEBORAH FISHER, of that place; an elder. | TBF 12/1850 |
| NICHOLSON | John | 18.11.1850 | In his 21st year, JOHN, son of Thomas and Ann Nicholson, of Wood End, in Lamplugh, Cumberland. | TBF 12/1850 |
| BARLOW | Deborah | 19.11.1850 | At Chorley, Cheshire, DEBORAH, widow of the late John Barlow, farmer, Chorley. | TBF 12/1850 |
| SHIPTON | Ellen | 22.11.1850 | At Leamington, aged 60, ELLEN, eldest daughter of the late Joseph Shipton, of Edgbaston, near Birmingham. | TBF 12/1850 |
| FARRAND | Alfred Lewis | 22.11.1850 | At Peckham, aged 4½, ALFRED LEWIS, son of Henry and Annie FARRAND. | TBF 01/1851 |
| LAMB | Sarah | 22.11.1850 | At Sibford, aged about 58, SARAH, wife of Joshua Lamb; an elder. | TBF 01/1851 |
| HOLMES | Edward | 23.11.1850 | At Warrington, EDWARD, son of Charles and Mary Holmes, of Warrington, aged about 22. | TBF 12/1850 |
| ATKINSON | Thomas Waring | 23.11.1850 | After a few day’s illness, in his 24th year, THOMAS WARING, youngest son of Sarah Atkinson, of Rosehill, Cotham, Bristol. | TBF 01/1851 |
| BROOK | William | 23.11.1850 | WILLIAM BROOK, of Todmorden, aged 63. | TBF 02/1851 |
| BROOK | Samuel | 24.11.1850 | SAMUEL BROOK, of Todmorden, aged 77. | TBF 02/1851 |
| TREFFRY | Samuel | 25.11.1850 | At Exeter, after a severe illness of several months’ duration, SAMUEL TREFFRY, aged 77; a minister. | TBF 01/1851 |
| STURGE | Susanna | 26.11.1850 | At Lambridge, Bath, from an apoplectic seizure, SUSANNA STURGE, aged about 68. | TBF 12/1850 |
| VEEVERS | Ellen | 28.11.1850 | ELLEN, daughter of Richard and Ann Veevers, of Preston, aged about 20. | TBF 01/1851 |
| GILBERT | Mary | xx.11.1850 | At Ayton, MARY, widow of the late Robert Gilbert. | TBF 12/1850 |
| BINNS | Sophia Louisa | xx.11.1850 | At Lawrey Place, Little Horton, Bradford, SOPHIA LOUISA, daughter of George Binns. | TBF 01/1851 |
| IRWIN | William | 01.12.1850 | At Wigton, WILLIAM IRWIN, in his 56th year. The removal of this dear Friend was awfully sudden; but survivors have the consolation of believing, that he had long been concerned to be in readiness for the call; whether made at even, at midnight, at the cock-crowing, or in the morning. | TBF 01/1851 |
| CARROLL | Anna | 06.12.1850 | At Brighton, ANNA, wife of Edward Carroll, of Reading, aged nearly 64; a minister. | TBF 01/1851 |
| PATCHING | Martha | 07.12.1850 | At Birmingham, MARTHA, wife of Frederick Patching, aged 30. | TBF 01/1851 |
| MOUNSEY | Thomas | 07.12.1850 | At his residence, near Sunderland, after a long and painful illness, in his 58th year, THOMAS MOUNSEY; an elder. | TBF 02/1851 |
| BURLINGHAM | Sarah | 07.12.1850 | At Lynn Regis, Norfolk, after a few days’ illness, in her 62d year, SARAH, daughter of the late John Burlingham, of Worcester. | TBF 02/1851 |
| GREER | John | 07.12.1850 | At Bordeaux, JOHN GREER, late of Dublin. | TBF 04/1851 |
| BURGESS | Ann | 08.12.1850 | At the Newarke, Leicester, ANN BURGESS, widow of the late John Burgess, of Wigston Grange, near Leicester. At the Newarke, Leicester, ANN BURGESS, aged 76; an elder, and widow of the late John Burgess, of Wigston Grange, near Leicester. (Repeated, in consequence of an inaccuracy last month.) | TBF 01/1851 TBF 02/1851 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Ellen | 08.12.1850 | In her 27th year, ELLEN THISTLETHWAITE, of Leeds. | TBF 02/1851 |
| CASSON | Hannah | 09.12.1850 | At Thorne, HANNAH CASSON, aged 74. | TBF 01/1851 |
| HINGSTON | Jane | 10.12.1850 | At Falmouth, JANE HINGSTON, aged about 79. | TBF 02/1851 |
| LEICESTER | Peter | 12.12.1850 | At Rock Ferry, Cheshire, in his 52d year, PETER LEICESTER, corn-factor, Liverpool. | TBF 01/1851 |
| CROWE | Martha | 13.12.1850 | At Norwich, MARTHA, wife of Spicer Crowe, aged 56. | TBF 01/1851 |
| BINNS | George | 14.12.1850 | GEORGE BINNS, of Chichester, aged 43. | TBF 01/1851 |
| IVISON | William | 15.12.1850 | At Lancaster, WILLIAM IVISON, aged 74. | TBF 01/1851 |
| WATSON | Hannah | 16.12.1850 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, HANNAH WATSON, in her 85th year. | TBF 01/1851 |
| JEFFERYS | Thomas | 16.12.1850 | At Melksham, Wilts, THOMAS JEFFERYS, in his 78th year. | TBF 02/1851 |
| WHEELER | Charles | 19.12.1850 | At Birmingham, CHARLES WHEELER, grocer, aged 35. | TBF 01/1851 |
| LIEF | John | 21.12.1850 | At Thornton-C-Clay, Yorkshire, JOHN LIEF, aged 64. | TBF 01/1851 |
| BROWN | Henry Robert | 25.12.1850 | At Norwich, HENRY ROBERT, son of Henry and Benjamina Brown, aged about 14 months. | TBF 01/1851 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Eleanor | 26.12.1850 | At Leeds, aged 26, ELEANOR, daughter of the late Timothy Thistlethwaite, of that town. | TBF 01/1851 |
| PAGE | Joseph | 26.12.1850 | At Norwich, JOSEPH PAGE, age 86; an elder. | TBF 01/1851 |
| JEFFERYS | Henry John | 28.12.1850 | At Melksham, Wilts, in his 28th year, HENRY JOHN JEFFERYS, youngest son of Thomas Jefferys. | TBF 02/1851 |
| KNIGHT | Thomas | 29.12.1850 | THOMAS KNIGHT, of Beckingham Hall, near Maldon, Essex, aged 73. | TBF 02/1851 |
| GILKES | Alice | 31.12.1850 | At Hook Norton, ALICE GILKES, aged 76, widow of William Gilkes, formerly of Buckingham. | TBF 02/1851 |
| ECROYD | Mary | 31.12.1850 | MARY ECROYD, aged 87, widow of Henry Ecroyd, of Edgend, near Burnley, Lancashire. | TBF 02/1851 |
| ARMFIELD | George | 01.01.1851 | At the Crescent, Cripplegate, London, GEORGE ARMFIELD, late of Croydon, aged 68. | TBF 02/1851 |
| GIBBINS | Rebecca | 01.01.1851 | At Charlbury, REBECCA GIBBINS, aged 93. | TBF 03/1851 |
| SAYCE | Catharine Hargrave | 02.01.1851 | At Crouch End, CATHARINE HARGRAVE, infant daughter of Joseph and Emma Sayce. | TBF 03/1851 |
| GOOUCH | Joseph | 03.01.1851 | JOSEPH GOOUCH, aged 16, second son of Robert and Ann Goouch, of Waterford. | TBF 03/1851 |
| HEYWOOD | James | 04.01.1851 | At Belfast, JAMES HEYWOOD. | TBF 03/1851 |
| BARRINGTON | Mary | 04.01.1851 | At Dubin, MARY BARRINGTON, aged about 77. | TBF 03/1851 |
| MITCHINSON | Margaret | 05.01.1851 | At Ipswich, MARGARET MITCHINSON, of that place, and formerly of South Shields, aged about 78. | TBF 02/1851 |
| GRIMSHAW | William | 06.01.1851 | WILLIAM GRIMSHAW, of Peckham, aged about 81. | TBF 02/1851 |
| POLLARD | James | 07.01.1851 | Suddenly, at the house of his son-in-law, Thomas Nickalls, of Reigate, JAMES POLLARD, of Horsham, aged 63. | TBF 03/1851 |
| FAYLE | Alfred | 08.01.1851 | At Dublin, ALFRED, aged 4 years; and on the 10th, ELIZABETH, aged 7, children of Samuel B. Fayle. | TBF 03/1851 |
| CRAILL | Vernon | 09.01.1851 | At Ackworth, VERNON CRAILL, aged 17, son of Robert Craill, of Barnsley. | TBF 03/1851 |
| FAYLE | Elizabeth | 10.01.1851 | At Dublin, ALFRED, aged 4 years; and on the 10th, ELIZABETH, aged 7, children of Samuel B. Fayle. | TBF 03/1851 |
| PHELPS | Joseph | 10.01.1851 | At Moyallen, JOSEPH PHELPS. | TBF 03/1851 |
| MUSKETT | William | 14.01.1851 | At Stoke Newington, WILLIAM MUSKETT. | TBF 03/1851 |
| COOPER | Mary Ann | 15.01.1851 | At Sheffield, MARY ANN, wife of Joseph Cooper, aged 43; daughter of the late Robert Stanilands, of Malton. | TBF 02/1851 |
| BURLINGHAM | Edward | 15.01.1851 | At Evesham, aged 11 months, EDWARD, son of Henry and Hannah Burlingham. | TBF 03/1851 |
| ENOCH | Mary Ann | 15.01.1851 | MARY ANN, wife of John Enoch, of the Corn-market, Warwick, aged 59. | TBF 03/1851 |
| GILL | Arthur | 16.01.1851 | ARTHUR, aged about 6 months, son of Seth and Sarah Gill, Liverpool. | TBF 02/1851 |
| MAY | Samuel | 17.01.1851 | At Ampthill, Bedfordshire, SAMUEL MAY, aged 78; an elder. | TBF 02/1851 |
| WARDELL | Abigail | 17.01.1851 | At Harold’s Cross, Dublin, ABIGAIL WARDELL, aged about 59. | TBF 03/1851 |
| MANLEY | William | 20.01.1851 | At Leighton Buzzard, WILLIAM MANLEY, in his 80th year, formerly of 86, Houndsditch, London; an elder and for thirty-five years recording clerk to the Society of Friends, “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace.” | TBF 02/1851 |
| JACOB | Joshua | 23.01.1851 | At Waterford, aged 78, JOSHUA JACOB, ironmonger. | TBF 03/1851 |
| NEWBY | James | 28.01.1851 | At Lawley Bank, near Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, JAMES NEWBY, aged 71, formerly of Southwark, London. | TBF 04/1851 |
| BRIGGS | Ralph | 01.02.1851 | At Acomb, near York, aged about 79, RALPH BRIGGS, formerly of Stockton-on-Tees. | TBF 03/1851 |
| JEFFERYS | Martha | 02.02.1851 | At Melksham, Wilts, aged 76, MARTHA, widow of the late Thomas Jefferys. | TBF 03/1851 |
| EXTON | William | 04.02.1851 | At Hitchin, after a short illness, WILLIAM EXTON, aged 64. | TBF 03/1851 |
| COOPER | Emanuel | 07.02.1851 | At Blackheath, in his 57th year, EMANUEL COOPER, of Peckham. | TBF 03/1851 |
| PIM | Louisa | 11.02.1851 | At Greenbank, Monkstown, near Dublin, aged 7 years, LOUISA, daughter of Jonathan and Susanna Pim. | TBF 04/1851 |
| WEST | Joseph Hagger | 11.02.1851 | At Chapmore End, near Hertford, JOSEPH HAGGER WEST, in his 76th year. | TBF 04/1851 |
| WOOLSTON | Susanna | 16.02.1851 | At Irthlingboro’, SUSANNA WOOLSTON. | TBF 07/1851 |
| ROBINSON | James | 18.02.1851 | At Belfast, JAMES ROBINSON, aged about 24. | TBF 04/1851 |
| KERSHAW | Margaret | 19.02.1851 | At Standish, aged 92, MARGARET KERSHAW, widow of the late John Kershaw, of Standish, in the county of Lancaster. | TBF 03/1851 |
| THOMPSON | Grace | 20.02.1851 | At Leeds, GRACE THOMPSON, confectioner. | TBF 03/1851 |
| BURLINGHAM | Martha | 20.02.1851 | At Worcester, aged 29, MARTHA, daughter of Samuel Burlingham. | TBF 03/1851 |
| ATKINSON | Alice | 22.02.1851 | At Low Bentham, ALICE, widow of the late John Atkinson, aged 76. | TBF 04/1851 |
| STEPHENS | Mary Hewett | 22.02.1851 | At Bridport, MARY HEWETT, wife of Silvanus Stephens, aged 34. | TBF 04/1851 |
| SILL | Bridget | 23.02.1851 | At Crosby Green, West Derby, in her 78th year, BRIDGET SILL, of St. Ann Street, Liverpool, widow of the late James Sill. | TBF 04/1851 |
| FAREN | William | 23.02.1851 | At Belfast, WILLIAM FAREN, aged 33. | TBF 04/1851 |
| HAUGHTON | John | 26.02.1851 | At Rheban, in the county of Kildare, JOHN HAUGHTON, aged 87. He lived in the same humble manner, from infancy to old age, “Keeping the even tenor of his way; remarkable for his hospitality and genuine simplicity of manners.” His funeral was attended to the burial-ground at Ballitore, a distance of ten miles, by a large concourse of those who loved and respected him, where a becoming solemnity was observed. | TBF 04/1851 |
| BLECKLY | John | 28.02.1851 | At York, after a short illness, JOHN BLECKLY, aged about 81. | TBF 04/1851 |
| FOSTER | Mary | 01.03.1851 | Aged about 79, MARY, wife of Richard F. Foster, of Scarbro’. | TBF 04/1851 |
| CHAPMAN | Ann | 02.03.1851 | After a very short illness, ANN, widow of the late Joseph Chapman, of Bradford, Yorkshire, Woolstapler, aged 84. | TBF 04/1851 |
| GREEN | Ralph | 05.03.1851 | At Belfast, RALPH GREEN, aged 40. | TBF 04/1851 |
| JACOBS | Rebecca | 06.03.1851 | Aged about 11, REBECCA, daughter of Jacob and Lydia Jacobs, of Maidstone. | TBF 04/1851 |
| AWMACK | John | 09.03.1851 | At York, JOHN AWMACK, in his 26th year, after suffering 5 years from asthma. | TBF 04/1851 |
| BLAKE | Robert | 09.03.1851 | At Norwich, ROBERT BLAKE, aged 87; an elder. | TBF 05/1851 |
| JOWITT | Thomas | 11.03.1851 | At Chapel Town, Leeds, THOMAS JOWITT, aged 68. | TBF 05/1851 |
| WALKER | Benjamin | 12.03.1851 | At Leeds, BENJAMIN WALKER, aged 51. | TBF 05/1851 |
| ANDERSON | Mary | 13.03.1851 | Near Leeds, MARY ANDERSON, aged 80. | TBF 05/1851 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 13.03.1851 | At South Lodge, Great Bardfield, Essex, JOSEPH SMITH, aged about 86; an elder. | TBF 05/1851 |
| GODLEE | Mary | 14.03.1851 | At Lewes, MARY, relict of the late John Godlee, aged 81. | TBF 05/1851 |
| FOSTER | Mary | 16.03.1851 | At Hitchin, MARY FOSTER, aged 76, widow of the late Oswald Foster. | TBF 04/1851 |
| ELY | Ruth | 18.03.1851 | At her residence, in New Hope, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, in the 83d year of her age, RUTH ELY; a member and elder of Buckingham Monthly Meeting of Friends. – “Mark the perfect man and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” Few instances comparatively occur in which the language of this text is more applicable, than in the one which is the subject of this notice. Her deportment and character bore the evidence of a constant endeavour to live and to act in the performance of all her religious and social duties; and towards the close of her valued life, the sweetness and tranquillity of her disposition, and the patience and resignation with which she awaited the final summons, manifested to all around her that her end was indeed peace. To her “Death seemed to have no sting, the grave no victory.” There are still living some who well remember the consistent life and valuable religious services of her father, Oliver Paxson, a man who stood as a pillar in the church, and as a watchman on the walls of Zion, zealous in the support of the primitive principles and testimonies of our religious Society. Our dear Friend bore a striking resemblance to her father in the strength of her mind, her clearness of judgment and discrimination, and in the judiciousness of her treatment of those over whom she was called to exercise a care in religious matters. While she wisely guarded against everything like flattery, she would on proper occasions speak an encouraging word to them that were weary, and of counsel and help to her junior Friends, who, she saw, loved the Truth, and were walking in it. Some of these can bear testimony to her dignified and instructive manner and conversation, in which she was an excellent example, and ranked among the “honourable women” of the Society. In our religious meetings she was reverent and weighty in her spirit and firm in maintaining the excellent order and church government instituted among us. During the whole of the trying period of the Separation of 1827, and the difficulties which followed, our beloved Friend had a large share of the labour and burthen of the day. In the many afflictive scenes incident to that period, she did not shrink from the performance of her duty in the support of the principles and discipline of the Society. Nor has she been less concerned for the faithful upholding of these principles and doctrines, in all their integrity, in later time. Satisfied with the religion which she confidently believed had conducted so many of her worthy forefathers to a land of eternal rest and peace, and which she felt to be sufficient for herself, and for all who would faithfully walk by the same rule, and mind the same thing, she neither desired nor sought after any new way. Her loss will be sensibly felt by the meeting of which she was a useful and devoted member, and by the Society at large, for she was truly a mother in our Israel. To the sick and the poor of her own neighbourhood, and wherever her lot was cast, she was a prompt and efficient friend. Her benevolence was only circumscribed by her means and she was remarkably judicious in the manner and in the objects of her charity. To a large number of connections and an extensive circle of acquaintance her loss is great. But we do not mourn as those without hope, believing our loss is her eternal gain. May we one and all cherish the remembrance of her excellent example and precepts, and by submission to the grace and cross of Christ Jesus, which made her what she was, follow her as she followed her Lord and Saviour. – Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 07/1851 |
| ALLASON | Ann | 20.03.1851 | At Greysouthen, ANN ALLASON, aged 49. | TBF 04/1851 |
| PIM | Mary | 21.03.1851 | At Moate, Ireland, aged 87, MARY, widow of the late Anthony Pim. | TBF 05/1851 |
| COLLINS | William | 22.03.1851 | At Witney, WILLIAM COLLINS, aged 77. | TBF 05/1851 |
| CORLETT | Mary | 23.03.1851 | At Mecklenburg Street, Dublin, MARY, widow of the late George Corlett, aged about 90. | TBF 05/1851 |
| PRIESTMAN | David | 27.03.1851 | At York, aged 74, DAVID PRIESTMAN of that city; an elder. | TBF 06/1851 |
| WALKER | Sarah | 28.03.1851 | At the house of her father, Workington, SARAH WALKER, of Cockermouth, aged 34. | TBF 05/1851 |
| SPENCE | Margaret | xx.03.1851 | At Hastings, where she had been staying for the benefit of her health, in her 26th year, MARGARET, daughter of the late Robert and Mary Spence, of North Shields. | TBF 04/1851 |
| CREWDSON | William Dillworth | 02.04.1851 | At Helm Lodge, near Kendal, WILLIAM DILLWORTH CREWDSON, in his 77th year. | TBF 05/1851 |
| RUTTER | John | 02.04.1851 | At Shaftesbury, JOHN RUTTER, solicitor, aged 33. | TBF 06/1851 |
| DILLWORTH | Elizabeth | 03.04.1851 | At Ayton, ELIZABETH DILLWORTH, aged 78. | TBF 07/1851 |
| CHRISTY | John Fell | 06.04.1851 | At Kingston on Thames, aged 39, JOHN FELL, second son of William Miller Christy. | TBF 06/1851 |
| CORNISH | Martin | 08.04.1851 | At Redruth, MARTIN, son of Charles and Eliza Cornish, aged 9 months. | TBF 05/1851 |
| GELDART | Joseph | 11.04.1851 | At Norwich, JOSEPH GELDART, aged 73. | TBF 05/1851 |
| SWINBORN | John | 11.04.1851 | JOHN SWINBORN, of Limehouse in his 65th year. | TBF 06/1851 |
| THACKER | Mary | 13.04.1851 | MARY THACKER, widow of John Thacker. | TBF 07/1851 |
| TATHAM | Thomas | 14.04.1851 | THOMAS TATHAM, of Headingley, near Leeds, aged about 78. | TBF 06/1851 |
| CROWLEY | Walter | 14.04.1851 | WALTER, fourth son of Abraham Crowley, of Alton. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BUSSELL | George | 14.04.1851 | At New York, of paralysis, in his 63d year, GEORGE BUSSELL, formerly of Bristol, England. | TBF 04/1852 |
| PEILE | George | 16.04.1851 | At Rogerscale, near Cockermouth, GEORGE PEILE, in his 92d year. | TBF 05/1851 |
| GILL | Hannah | 16.04.1851 | At Guildford, Surrey, HANNAH, wife of Thomas Gill, having survived the birth of a son but a few hours. This solemn instance of the uncertainty of life, is calculated forcibly to remind survivors that “here we have no continuing city.” | TBF 05/1851 |
| CROSS | Hannah | 17.04.1851 | At Colchester, HANNAH CROSS, aged about 70. | TBF 05/1851 |
| THACKER | Mary | 18.04.1851 | At 48, Middle Abbey Street, MARY THACKER, widow of the late John Thacker, aged about 78. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BARRETT | Sarah | 19.04.1851 | At Birmingham, aged 59, SARAH, wife of Jeremiah Barrett. | TBF 06/1851 |
| PHILLIPS | John | 20.04.1851 | At his son-in-law’s, John Biddle Alexander, of Ipswich, JOHN PHILLIPS, formerly of London, aged 79. | TBF 05/1851 |
| GOAD | Sarah | 23.04.1851 | At Edge End, near Ulverston, aged 52, SARAH, third daughter of the late Joseph and Hannah Goad. | TBF 05/1851 |
| WHITEHEAD | Ann | 24.04.1851 | At Camberwell, ANN WHITEHEAD, of Peckham, aged 67, widow of William Whitehead, of Minchin Hampton. | TBF 06/1851 |
| WILSON | Elizabeth | 25.04.1851 | ELIZABETH WILSON, aged 26, wife of Henry Wilson, of Ackworth School. | TBF 05/1851 |
| THOMPSON | James | 27.04.1851 | At Belfast, JAMES THOMPSON, aged about 25, son of the late James Thompson, of Cootehill. | TBF 06/1851 |
| HUTCHINSON | Elizabeth | 27.04.1851 | At Wenlock Street, new North Road, aged 74, ELIZABETH HUTCHINSON, widow of Jacob Hutchinson, formerly of Norwich. | TBF 06/1851 |
| GUNDRY | William | 27.04.1851 | At Calne, Wilts, aged 74, WILLIAM GUNDRY; a minister. | TBF 07/1851 |
| HENDERSON | John | 28.04.1851 | At Paisley, in his 54th year, JOHN HENDERSON, iron-monger, and late chief magistrate of that town. | TBF 05/1851 |
| CARRICK | Mary | 29.04.1851 | At Manchester, aged 27, MARY, wife of Thomas Carrick. | TBF 07/1851 |
| HARFORD | John | 03.05.1851 | At Eastfield, near Bristol, JOHN HARFORD, aged 83, formerly of Chew Magna, Somesetshire. | TBF 06/1851 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Elizabeth | 05.05.1851 | ELIZABETH THISTLETHWAITE, aged 18, Assistant Teacher at the Agricultural School, Ayton, near Stokesley, Yorkshire. | TBF 07/1851 |
| GRACE | John | 06.05.1851 | At Wellington Place, Bristol, JOHN GRACE, aged 79. | TBF 06/1851 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 06.05.1851 | At Great Bardfield Hall, Essex, JOSEPH SMITH, aged 81. | TBF 07/1851 |
| WRIGHT | Leslie | 07.05.1851 | LESLIE WRIGHT, of Walthamstow, Essex, aged 37. | TBF 06/1851 |
| YEARDLEY | Martha | 07.05.1851 | MARTHA YEARDLEY, wife of John Yeardley; a minister. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BURTT | Elizabeth | 07.05.1851 | At Wilmslow, Cheshire, aged about 59, ELIZABETH, wife of John Burtt, formerly of London. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends, both in and out of our Religious Society. To such, the heavenly state of her mind, previous to the solemn close, will be welcome and truly interesting intelligence. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BRADLEY | John | 08.05.1851 | At Cheltenham, JOHN BRADLEY, aged about 73. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BOWRON | John | 09.05.1851 | At Sunderland, JOHN BOWRON, in his 82d year. | TBF 06/1851 |
| SMITH | Robert | 10.05.1851 | Since the issuing of our last number, our esteemed friend ROBERT SMITH has departed this life. His illness was short and unaccompanied with much suffering; his end was calm and peaceful. Having been the Editor of this Journal from its commencement, now nearly twenty-four years, we think it may be truly said, that in all the vicissitudes and times of trial through which it has had to pass, he proved himself peculiarly qualified for the duties devolved upon him. With a thorough knowledge of the doctrines of the gospel as held by our religious Society, he was unwavering in their support, as well as of all the testimonies given us as a people to maintain; while his life and conversation illustrated and adorned the religion he professed. With clear judgment and nice discrimination he strove to supply the columns of The Friend with matter which, while it imparted useful and entertaining knowledge, should elevate the taste and confirm sound principles, and was especially careful that nothing should ever be found therein that could inculcate or foster that which was vain or unsound. His loss will be deeply felt by us. Until his place shall be supplied, the journal will be conducted by a Committee of the Contributors. – Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 07/1851 |
| KNIGHT | William | 11.05.1851 | WLLIAM KNIGHT, of Witham, aged 62. | TBF 07/1851 |
| DIXON | Margaret Eliza | 13.05.1851 | At West Brook Place, Little Horton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, MARGARET ELIZA, aged 7 years, daughter of James and Elizabeth Dixon. | TBF 06/1851 |
| BAYNES | Mary | 14.05.1851 | At Clifton, Bristol, MARY BAYNES, aged 77. | TBF 06/1851 |
| MIDGLEY | Mary Ann | 14.05.1851 | MARY ANN, daughter of James H. Midgley, of Liverpol, aged about 11 months | TBF 07/1851 |
| LEIGHS | Susanna | 14.05.1851 | At the residence of her brother, Samuel Puplett, Maldon Essex, SUSANNA LEIGHS, aged 76, widow of John Leighs, late of Guildford, Surrey. | TBF 07/1851 |
| HEALY | Christopher | 16.05.1851 | At his residence, in Lower Makefield, Bucks county, Pennsylvania, in the 78th year of his age, CHRISTOPHER HEALY; a member of Falls Monthly Meeting, and a beloved minister in the Society of Friends. It may truly be said, that a valiant in Israel has departed; that a long life of devotion to the cause of his Redeemer, has terminated in the triumphant departure of the spirit to God who gave it; to him death had no sting, and the grave no victory. He became convinced of our principles in very early life, by the powerful convictions of Truth upon his own mind, and was drawn from a dependence on forms and ceremonies, into fellowship and union with Friends. As he continued faithful to the Divine Witness in his soul, a dispensation of the gospel was committed to him in the 28th year of his age, in which service he travelled extensively in this and foreign lands, both among his fellow-members and those not of our Society. He was remarkable for his unwavering and uncompromising adherence to the principles which he had adopted, and was a faithful watchman upon the walls of Zion. He was of a cheerful disposition, very interesting in conversation, instructive in precept, consistent in example, and weighty in counsel. His ministry was sound and edifying, and he was frequently led into its exercise, and great was his unity and sympathy with the suffering seed. As the close of his dedicated life drew on, that never-failing Arm of Power which had sustained him in the needful time through many conflicts and trials, was near to support and comfort his departing spirit; and he frequently adopted the language, “I feel no condemnation.” “All is peace!” “There is no condemnation to them who are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh but after the Spirit, for the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death;” and the last words he was heard to utter, were “Peace! peace!” Thus he quietly passed away, and “like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season,” doubtless is gathered to the just of all generations.- Philadelphia Friend | TBF 07/1851 |
| FOX | Silvanus | 17.05.1851 | Suddenly, at the house of Cornelius Hanbury, Stoke-Newington, SILVANUS FOX, of Wellington, Somerset, aged about 69; a minister. | TBF 06/1851 |
| ASHBY | John | 18.05.1851 | At Northampton, JOHN ASHBY, aged 45. | TBF 07/1851 |
| RABY | Susan | 19.05.1851 | At her residence, Mawson Row, Chiswick, SUSAN RABY, in her 74th year. | TBF 06/1851 |
| SQUIRE | Mary | 23.05.1851 | At Chelmsford, aged 27, MARY, daughter of the late Lovell Squire. | TBF 07/1851 |
| FAYLE | Thomas | 26.05.1851 | At Dublin, THOMAS FAYLE, aged about 32. | TBF 08/1851 |
| REID | John | 26.05.1851 | At his residence, Centreville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, of a lingering disease, JOHN REID, aged 57. He was a native of Birmingham, in England, but had resided in this country for upwards of 30 years. The deceased was a man of remarkable talents, industry and perserverance. His ever active and inquiring mind, was stored with a rich variety of knowledge on almost every subject of human attainment. The arts and sciences, education, religion and the general welfare of the human race, were his favourite themes, and hence his conversation was peculiarly pleasing and instructive. Naturally sincere and just, he was opposed to all hypocrisy and dishonesty; and his religious faith was of that practical kind, which manifests itself in good works. In the full assurance of a happy immortality, he yielded up his soul was these words – “O Heavenly Father! take me to thy rest.” The numerous friends of the deceased will find a void in their midst not easily filled; and his bereaved consort and children will long mourn the irreparable loss of a kind husband, father, friend, and protector. But time assuages grief, and hope will ever point towards the happy realms of eternal reunion. Thus when the righteous yield their breath, They shed a radiance round the tomb, Which lights the dreary realms of death, And robs the grave of half its gloom. (Washington County Paper.) | TBF 10/1851 |
| SMITH | Thomas | 31.05.1851 | At Thirsk, THOMAS SMITH, aged 52; an elder. | TBF 07/1851 |
| SEEKINGS | William | xx.05.1851 | At Huntingdon, WILLIAM SEEKINGS, aged 84. | TBF 06/1851 |
| THOMPSON | Jane | xx.05.1851 | JANE, daughter of Mary Thompson, of Birmingham. | TBF 06/1851 |
| HAUGHTON | Thomas | 03.06.1851 | At Green Bank, Carlow, THOMAS HAUGHTON, aged 63. | TBF 07/1851 |
| BOARDMAN | Caroline | 04.06.1851 | At Manchester, in her 19th year, CAROLINE, daughter of Allan and Eliza Boardman. | TBF 08/1851 |
| PRIESTMAN | Joseph | 08.06.1851 | JOSEPH, aged 16, eldest son of John Priestman, of Whetbey, Bradford, Yorkshire. | TBF 07/1851 |
| HARDING | Ann | 10.06.1851 | At Bristol, ANN, widow of John Harding. | TBF 07/1851 |
| WHITE | Samuel | 10.06.1851 | At Waterford, aged about 66, SAMUEL WHITE, an elder. | TBF 08/1851 |
| SMITH | Ann Hopkins | 12.06.1851 | At Olney, ANN HOPKINS SMITH, aged 83. | TBF 07/1851 |
| CROSFIELD | Joseph | 13.06.1851 | At the house of his brother-in-law, John Harrison, Broughton, Manchester, JOSEPH CROSFIELD, aged 49. This dear and deeply lamented Friend was removed, after about a week’s illness, of erysipelas, which ascending from the face to the head, produced ceaseless delirium, followed by effusion in the brain; this, though distressing to witnesss, is believed to have mercifully prevented all consciousness of pain. There was indubitable and remarkable evidence, that, a few days previously to becoming indisposed, he had had a presentiment of what was impending. He had, with striking exactness, arranged his outward affairs; making his last will on the 30th ult., and writing instructions on a separate memorandum, just such as a person would make, who, in haste, was about to take a long journey, and could not find time or opportunity for communicating the same by word of mouth. These, and other indications, induce the conviction, that he had perceived the day of his close to be very near; and his friends enjoy the consoling persuasion that, with him, the great work itself – peace with God, through Jesus Christ our Lord – was accomplished, ere delirium commenced. In this quiet, but not less effective way, Joseph Crosfield laboured zealously to save the lives of millions from destruction by War, and to ameliorate the sufferings of his Coloured fellow-beings from the miseries of Slavery. On the former point, he was the originator of the measure of Arbitration for the settlement of disputes among Nations – moving Europe and America to embrace the new light on the subject. Ardent, indeed, for years, have been his efforts in the blessed cause of “Peace on earth and good will among men.” He is gone to reap the full fruition of his labours, leaving behind him sorrowing, though not disconsolate, friends and the few valuable institituions of which he was the living strength. These may keenly feel his loss for many days – his, it is believed, is the everlasting gain. The following appeared in the Manchester Examiner and Times, of 6th Month, 18th – “THE LATE JOSEPH CROSFIELD. – In our obituary of this day we regret having to record the death of Joseph Crosfield, of the Society of Friends, who died at Broughton, on Friday last, having been absent from his usual avocation only a few days. By his decease the Manchester and Salford Peace Society loses one of the most devotedly active and persevering members of the committee. If not always the most prominent, he was labouring unweariedly and unseen in the holy crusade against war and the war spirit. In exposing the wickedness of this relic of barbarism, to which civilization has lent such scientific modes for human destruction, his pen was unceasingly active. While refusing to take such steps as mere policy would dictate in the advocacy of peace, the Christian standard alone he recognized; nevertheless, he was warmly interested in the adhesion, as of late, of politicians and statesmen, and occasionally ministers of religion, to the peace societies, in whose defence he wielded the pen of a ready writer. In council he was acknowledged wise, and his foresight in times of difficulty readily perceived the path of duty. He was author of the peace tracts, which were circulated in America with the international addresses of particular towns and cities in England to the towns and cities of the United States, a few years since, when the Oregon boundary dispute was fanned by the newspapers on both sides the Atlantic, and when even a war was expected, and by some in both countries advocated with all the warmth of old national prejudices. These effusions of his philanthropic spirit led Elihu Burritt to seek him out in first landing on the shores of England, and in their hearts a mutual attachment was enkindled. Joseph Crosfield was one with four others who met Elihu Burritt, in 1848, and decided on holding the congress of nations in Belgium; when through the excitement of the French and other revolutions following in Europe, some of the oldest friends of peace in England and Scotland considered the time unpropitious for such a demonstration. These few friends, who met in Manchester, to counsel and advise with Elihu Burritt, while the storm of revolution raged in France, however, judged that the cause of humanity imperatively called for a congress of nations without delay, that the movements of the people should be directed to the fostering of human brotherhood, and that moderation and peaceful social reforms should enable the millons of the civilized world to direct their energies towards commercial enterprise and Christian intercourse between the several branches of the human family, who look up to the common Parent of all, and in the prayer of the Saviour acknowledge the brotherhood of man, and the fatherhood of God. The subject of this brief notice was one of the most active in planning for the fulfilment of Elihu Burritt’s desires for a congress of nations, and was a delegate to that held at Brussels, in 1848, and in Paris, in 1849, from the Mancester and Salford Peace Society; but his health prevented him from attending at Frankfort last summer. Nevertheless, he continued active in local effort, occasionally doing the duties of secretary, and on Monday the 2nd instant met the committee, as usual, the members of which, with a large number of Friends, attended his funeral at the Friends’ Meeting House, yesterday, to pay the last mark of respect to one so highly esteemed and beloved, and whose loss to the cause of peace cannot be fully estimated. He had so minutely arranged all his private affairs as to give the idea that he felt the time of his departure to be nigh, and that he had finished his course on earth. Joseph Crosfield was a true Friend, and the principles which George Fox advocated found a willing, disciple in him, who had no sympathy with the modern notions that Christianity was rather an ideal thing than a practical rule of conduct, the revelation of God’s love to man. He exercised an influence for good far greater than many who occupy public positions as teachers. With great benevolence, he knew how to speak a word in season, and the death of so worthy a character may be considered a loss to the public, for which, though unseen, he was unceasingly useful. He was 49 years old.” | TBF 07/1851 |
| COULSON | Mary | 15.06.1851 | At Erith, MARY COULSON, aged 61. | TBF 07/1851 |
| PROCTER | Joseph | 15.06.1851 | At Campville, North Shields, in his 18th year, JOSEPH, son of Joseph Procter. | TBF 10/1851 |
| TYLOR | Harriet | 20.06.1851 | HARRIET, wife of Joseph Tylor, of Albion Road, Stoke Newington, London. | TBF 07/1851 |
| COGGESHALL | Elizabeth | 20.06.1851 | In the city of New York, ELIZABETH COGGESHALL, a beloved and revered minister of the gospel among Friends. Whilst her ministry was sound in all the essentials of Christian faith, it seemed her peculiar office to find her way to the heart; to awaken the careless, to comfort the mourner, to re-assure the doubting believer, and to strengthen the fainting traveller Zion-ward. Possessing a sensitive mind, and having herself drunk deeply of the waters of adversity, she was prepared tenderly to sympathize with the afflicted; devoted much time to visting of the sick; and was often, under the Divine blessing, made instrumental in preparing them to meet the closing period of life. She was frequently engaged in extensive journeys in her own, and twice in foreign lands; but though called in very early life into her Lord’s vineyard, and faithfully devoted to his service even to old age, she was led to take very humiliating views of herself, as she approached her eternal rest; with great tenderness of spirit, acknowledging herself an unprofitable servant, wholly unworthy of the merciful regard extended to her; and owning her only hope of salvation to be in the free and unmerited mercy of God, through the atonement and intercession of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ; thus exemplifying, in her own experience, the truth of those doctrines which she had so long been led impressively to preach unto others. For a considerable time previous to her death she was afflicted with great bodily weakness during which her disease frequently obscured her highly gifted mind; but these seasons were succeeded by lucid intervals, in which she sweetly ministered to those who visited her. Her dissolution has broken tender ties which endeared her, not only to the nearest relations in life, but to many survivors, who feel that a mother in Israel has been removed from the church militant; but we feel the most undoubted assurance that she has joined the general assembly and church of the first born which are written in heaven. – Friends’ Review. | TBF 09/1851 |
| HOLME | John | 22.06.1851 | JOHN HOLME, of Kendal, aged 50. At Manchester, THOMAS EDMONDSON, aged 58. He was the ingenious inventor and maker of the famous machine for printing Railway tickets, with all the matchless system and arrangements now in general use; and a valuable and upright member of our religious Society. Our Number for 7th Month recorded the decease of THOMAS EDMONDSON, of Manchester. In addition, we quote the following respecting him, from the Manchester Guardian of this date:- “On the 22d ult. at Manchester, Mr. THOMAS EDMONDSON, aged 58. “It may not be generally known, that the subject of the above simple announcement was not only the originator of the species of card or pasteboard ticket, now so universally adopted by railway companies, in booking passengers with such facility, but that to him they are indebted for the whole train of mechanism involved in the printing of the tickets, their dating after being printed, and the elaborate and complete system of check and counter-check of accounts, which now constitutes their safeguard in this department. Mr. Edmondson was employed before the world reaped the benefit of his inventive talent, on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway; and having taken occasion, now some years ago to develope his plan to the superintendent at that time of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company, it ended in its adoption by that Company, and in Mr. Edmondson’s transfer from the one service to the other, in which latter capacity he officiated at the Oldham Road Station in Mancheser, for some time as chief of the traffic audit department. The extreme simplicity, and yet the perfection of Mr. Edmondson’s invention, were so soon appreciated, that he, without delay, took steps to secure himself by patent; and whilst continuing in the service of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company, he availed himself of the opportunities thus afforded to him of promulgating his plan. His connection with the above Company was terminated in course of time, by the many inducements offered to him in the widely extending usefulness of his invention, and from that period to his death he assiduously devoted himself to the improvement of those minor points of detail, which so generally suggest themselves to the reflective mind. With the character of Mr. Edmondson in private life it is denied to us to deal, inasmuch as knowing well his retiring habits, his inclinations and his scrupulous motives, we fear we should be acting in opposition to his declared wishes – suffice it to say, however, that not the least noticeable trait of his character was, that though at an early period of his life misfortunes had invoved him in difficulties, he hardly permitted better times to dawn fully upon him, before he nobly and voluntarily exerted himself, and as nobly succeeded, some time before his death, in ‘rendering to every man his own,’ who had chanced to be his creditor.” | TBF 07/1851 |
| EDMONDSON | Thomas | 22.06.1851 | At Manchester, THOMAS EDMONDSON, aged 58. He was the ingenious inventor and maker of the famous machine for printing Railway tickets, with all the matchless system and arrangements now in general use; and a valuable and upright member of our religious Society. Our Number for 7th Month recorded the decease of THOMAS EDMONDSON, of Manchester. In addition, we quote the following respecting him, from the Manchester Guardian of this date:- “On the 22d ult. at Manchester, Mr. THOMAS EDMONDSON, aged 58. “It may not be generally known, that the subject of the above simple announcement was not only the originator of the species of card or pasteboard ticket, now so universally adopted by railway companies, in booking passengers with such facility, but that to him they are indebted for the whole train of mechanism involved in the printing of the tickets, their dating after being printed, and the elaborate and complete system of check and counter-check of accounts, which now constitutes their safeguard in this department. Mr. Edmondson was employed before the world reaped the benefit of his inventive talent, on the Newcastle and Carlisle Railway; and having taken occasion, now some years ago to develope his plan to the superintendent at that time of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company, it ended in its adoption by that Company, and in Mr. Edmondson’s transfer from the one service to the other, in which latter capacity he officiated at the Oldham Road Station in Mancheser, for some time as chief of the traffic audit department. The extreme simplicity, and yet the perfection of Mr. Edmondson’s invention, were so soon appreciated, that he, without delay, took steps to secure himself by patent; and whilst continuing in the service of the Manchester and Leeds Railway Company, he availed himself of the opportunities thus afforded to him of promulgating his plan. His connection with the above Company was terminated in course of time, by the many inducements offered to him in the widely extending usefulness of his invention, and from that period to his death he assiduously devoted himself to the improvement of those minor points of detail, which so generally suggest themselves to the reflective mind. With the character of Mr. Edmondson in private life it is denied to us to deal, inasmuch as knowing well his retiring habits, his inclinations and his scrupulous motives, we fear we should be acting in opposition to his declared wishes – suffice it to say, however, that not the least noticeable trait of his character was, that though at an early period of his life misfortunes had invoved him in difficulties, he hardly permitted better times to dawn fully upon him, before he nobly and voluntarily exerted himself, and as nobly succeeded, some time before his death, in ‘rendering to every man his own,’ who had chanced to be his creditor.” | TBF 07/1851 TBF 09/1851 |
| BUSVINE | Elizabeth | 22.06.1851 | At Bristol, aged 71, ELIZABETH, wife of James Busvine. | TBF 08/1851 |
| WALKER | Thomas | 24.06.1851 | After a short illness of about 24 hours, THOMAS WALKER, of Springfield Mount, Leeds, in his 58th year; a minister. The day before he was taken ill, viz., First-day, the 22d. ult., this beloved Friend attended the morning and evening Meeting, at Leeds, as usual; and each time was engaged in the ministry, concluding his testimony on earth by an impressive reference to Jesus Christ, as our only hope of glory. The great uncertainty of life, so solemnly exemplified by his own very unexpected removal, was a frequent subject of his ministry. | TBF 07/1851 |
| HANCOCK | Elizabeth | 24.06.1851 | At the house of her brother, George Hancock, Birkenhead, ELIZABETH, second and eldest surviving daughter of the late Dr. Hancock, of London. | TBF 08/1851 |
| SUTTON | Mary | 29.06.1851 | At Whinfell Hall, the house of her son-in-law, Wilson Robinson, aged 63, MARY SUTTON, of Derwent Bank, near Cockermouth. | TBF 08/1851 |
| CHALLACOMBE | Esther | 29.06.1851 | At Bristol, ESTHER, widow of Peter Challacombe surgeon, of Bristol. | TBF 08/1851 |
| HARTLEY | Rachel | 01.07.1851 | At Crook, near Kendal, RACHEL HARTLEY, aged 63, wife of Robert Hartley. | TBF 09/1851 |
| DUCK | Rachel | 04.07.1851 | At Bristol, RACHEL DUCK, aged 62, widow of the late Nehemiah Duck, and daughter of the late Thomas Pole, M.D. | TBF 08/1851 |
| BINNS | Mary | 04.07.1851 | At Parkstone, near Poole, MARY BINNS, in her 77th year, a minster, and widow of William Binns. She was much valued and beloved by the Friends of her own meeting; and had, for the last nine years, been much confined to the house. | TBF 09/1851 |
| NORMAN | Thomas | 05.07.1851 | At Taunton, THOMAS NORMAN, in his 70th year. | TBF 08/1851 |
| BRIGHT | Jacob | 07.07.1851 | At his residence, at Rochdale, JACOB BRIGHT, aged 76. | TBF 08/1851 |
| ACKROYD | Elizabeth Story | 13.07.1851 | At Batley, near Dewsbury, aged about 60, ELIZABETH STORY ACKROYD, (late Chambers) wife of Henry Ackroyd. | TBF 08/1851 |
| AWMACK | Sarah | 16.07.1851 | At Dewsbury, of consumption, aged 19, SARAH, daughter of Rachel Awmack. | TBF 08/1851 |
| NEWSOM | Phebe | 17.07.1851 | At Hampstead, near Dublin, PHEBE NEWSOM, aged about 54, widow of William Newsom, of Limerick, a minister. | TBF 08/1851 |
| FARRER | William | 18.07.1851 | At Lambrigg, near Kendal, WILLIAM FARRER, aged 84. | TBF 09/1851 |
| BISSELL | Samuel | 23.07.1851 | At Evesham, SAMUEL BISSELL, aged 78 years. | TBF 10/1851 |
| HITCHCOCK | Robert | 25.07.1851 | At Mount Barker, near Adelaide, South Australia, ROBERT HITCHCOCK, aged 67, formerly of Taunton, Somersetshire. | TBF 05/1852 |
| ALSOP | Edmund Fell | 28.07.1851 | At Middlesbro’-on-Tees, EDMUND FELL, son of Michael Satterthwaite and Hannah Alsop, aged 1 month. | TBF 08/1851 |
| BRADY | Mary | 28.07.1851 | At Sheffield, MARY BRADY, aged 62. We quote as follows, from the Sheffield Independent, of 8th Month 2d. “On Monday, aged 62, MISS MARY BRADY, of Hanover Street, for many years the head of a Lady School of great reputation at Leavy Grove. Miss Brady was distinguished for her energy and zeal for those humane and philanthropic objects, in promoting which the Society of Friends bears so great a share. Free trade, the Abolition of Slavery, and the Slave Trade, and the promotion of Peace principles, engaged her warmest sympathies, and her enthusiastic support. | TBF 09/1851 |
| LLOYD | Jane | 30.07.1851 | At the Lozells, near Birmingham, aged 73, JANE, widow of Joseph Lloyd, of that town. | TBF 09/1851 |
| HARRIS | Jane | 31.07.1851 | At her residence, Walworth, near London, in her 68th year, JANE, eldest surviving daughter of the late Richard and Jane Harris, of the same place. | TBF 09/1851 |
| DICKINSON | Dinah | 01.08.1851 | At Allonby, DINAH DICKINSON, aged 71. | TBF 09/1851 |
| HAGGAR | Gerard John | 04.08.1851 | At Hoddesdon, in his 21st year, of consumption, GERARD JOHN, youngest son of the late Thomas N. Haggar, of Sele Mill, Hertford. | TBF 09/1851 |
| ROGERS | Thomas | 05.08.1851 | At Rhonllwyn, near Llandegla, Radnorshire, THOMAS ROGERS, aged about 82. | TBF 09/1851 |
| GATES | Barton | 05.08.1851 | BARTON GATES, of London, aged 57. | TBF 10/1851 |
| HARRISON | Timothy | 09.08.1851 | At his residence, Balby, TIMOTHY HARRISON, of Doncaster, in his 58th year. | TBF 09/1851 |
| ELGAR | Thomas | 10.08.1851 | At Folkstone, where he was staying for the benefit of health, THOMAS ELGAR, of Reigate, aged about 67. | TBF 10/1851 |
| PEACOCK | Mary Elizabeth | 10.08.1851 | MARY ELIZABETH, wife of Jonathan Peacock, of Pickering, Yorkshire, aged 41. | TBF 10/1851 |
| BACKWILL | Richard | 11.08.1851 | At Yarde, near Kingsbridge, after a few hours’ illness, RICHARD BACKWILL, aged 77. | TBF 10/1851 |
| BOWLY | Richard | 16.08.1851 | At Cirencester, RICHARD BOWLY, aged 72. | TBF 09/1851 |
| DEANE | John | 18.08.1851 | JOHN DEANE, of Deptford, Kent, aged 64. | TBF 10/1851 |
| NEALE | Francis | 19.08.1851 | At Dublin, FRANCIS NEALE, aged about 34. | TBF 09/1851 |
| PRIESTMAN | Margaret | 22.08.1851 | At Gorton, near Manchester, aged 6 years, MARGARET, daughter of Henry Priestman | TBF 10/1851 |
| TANGYE | Ann | 23.08.1851 | At Illogan, near Redruth, ANN, wife of Joseph Tangye, aged 51. This dear Friend was attacked by hemorrhage some months before her decease. She sunk gradually, but it was consoling to her friends to witness her resignation and trust in the Saviour. Her language was, “I know I shall have the victory.” On the day of her decease, she was better than usual; but on retiring to rest, felt the hand of death. She then said, “Lord, into Thy hands I commit my spirit!” and peacefully departed. | TBF 11/1851 |
| COVE | Priscilla | 24.08.1851 | At Tottenham, PRISCILLA, daughter of Henry and Mary Cove, aged nearly 11 months. | TBF 09/1851 |
| BACKHOUSE | Charles Fox | 24.08.1851 | CHARLES FOX, aged about two months, son of Edmund and Juliet Mary Backhouse, of Polam Hill, near Darlington. | TBF 10/1851 |
| CLEMES | Samuel | 01.09.1851 | At Austell, Cornwall, SAMUEL CLEMES, late of Ackworth, aged about 30. | TBF 11/1851 |
| DAY | Sarah | 05.09.1851 | At Epping, SARAH DAY, widow, aged 72. | TBF 10/1851 |
| WEST | William | 11.09.1851 | WILLIAM WEST, F.R.S., of Leeds, aged 59. | TBF 11/1851 |
| PIM | John | 12.09.1851 | At Belfast, JOHN PIM, sen., aged 91. | TBF 11/1851 |
| CLIBBORN | Barclay | 13.09.1851 | BARCLAY CLIBBORN, of Anner Park, near Clonmel, aged 45. His strength had been greatly exhausted by a recent illness, and having walked out along the bank of the river, in the grounds of Anner Mills, it is supposed from the position in which his body was found in shallow water, that he sought shelter from an overpowering sun, by leaning against a tree at the edge of the river, and that he fell from it unconscious. This solemn event loudly proclaims that we know not what a day may bring forth, and the necessity of being prepared to appear before the Judge of all the earth. | TBF 10/1851 |
| BROMILY | Mary Ann | 14.09.1851 | At Southwark, London, suddenly, aged 25 MARY ANN, wife of Kershaw Bromily. | TBF 12/1851 |
| BEWLEY | Joseph | 15.09.1851 | At Newcastle, near Castlewellan, county of Down, Ireland, JOSEPH BEWLEY, of Sandford Hill, near Dublin, aged about 56. The awfully sudden removal of this beloved Friend from time to eternity, is an instructive instance of the great uncertainty of life, impressively bringing to remembrance the solemn admonition of our blessed Lord, “Be ye also ready; for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh.” He had been spending a few days with his family at the above retired watering-place, and was returning with them from a pleasant walk in the neighbourhood, when, without any premonitory symptoms, he fell to the ground, and on being raised, it was found that life had become extinct. Sudden as was the call to put off mortality, there is good ground to believe it did not come to this dear and valued friend at an unprepared moment. He was one who, from early youth, evidenced , by a consistent life and conversation, that he had yielded his heart to the precious influences of the love of Christ; and continuing to walk in humility and watchfulness, he became a bright example of dedication to the cause of Truth. His natural talents were many, and he possessed an enlarged and highly cultivated understanding; these being sanctified, were subordinated to the glory of the Great Giver, and became singularly useful in the concerns of our religious Society. He had long filled the important offices of Elder and Overseer with great acceptance, and in other departments of service in the church, he laboured with much fidelity and willingness. Beloved and honoured for his works’ sake, he had acquired much influence amongst his friends; yet was he a remarkable example of humility and meekness; and in his general intercourse, his conduct was characterized by a suavity of manner that gained for him a large share of respect and esteem. Being blessed with a competency, he had retired from the active pursuits of business for several years; and in the stewardship of the pecuniary means with which he was entrusted, he exhibited an exemplary liberality. During the season of famine with which Ireland was visited a few years ago, he filled the office of joint secretary with his friend and active fellow-labourer Jonathan Pim, to Friends’ Relief Committee, and with a zeal and diligence rarely equalled, devoted his time and talents to the alleviation of the wretchedness and poverty, which, to a great extent, had overspread his native country. But we desire not to eulogize the creature, but rather to magnify that grace by which this worthy man and humble Christian was what he was. We believe he is now numbered among those of whom it is said, “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them;” and that, “not through any works of righteousness” that he hath done, but through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, he has entered into everlasting rest. | TBF 10/1851 |
| HUTCHINSON | Simeon | 15.09.1851 | At Helmsley, Yorkshire, after a protracted illness, SIMEON HUTCHINSON, aged 72. | TBF 11/1851 |
| THACKER | Hannah | 17.09.1851 | At Henry Street, Dublin, HANNAH THACKER, aged about 75. | TBF 10/1851 |
| WARDELL | Thomas | 17.09.1851 | At Bellbrook, near Dublin, THOMAS WARDELL, aged about 32. | TBF 10/1851 |
| NEILD | Charles Herbert | 22.09.1851 | Aged 1 year and 5 months, CHARLES HERBERT, youngest child of John Cash and Maria Nield, of Bristol. | TBF 10/1851 |
| TILNEY | Robert | 22.09.1851 | At Chelmsford, ROBERT TILNEY, aged 66. | TBF 11/1851 |
| DOYLE | John Ashton | 24.09.1851 | At Tullow, county Carlow, JOHN ASHTON DOYLE, aged about 36. | TBF 11/1851 |
| FOWLER | Thomas | 26.09.1851 | At Ben Rhydding, THOMAS FOWLER, of Tottenham, aged about 60. | TBF 11/1851 |
| TALLACK | Ann Mary | 27.09.1851 | At Austell, Cornwall, ANN MARY TALLACK, aged about 15. | TBF 11/1851 |
| BURGESS | Theodore | 29.09.1851 | At Wigston Grange, near Leicester, of typhus fever, aged 18, THEODORE eldest son of Thomas Burgess. | TBF 11/1851 |
| ANDREWS | Margaret | 30.09.1851 | MARGARET, wife of John Andrews, of Bishopwearmouth, aged 29. | TBF 12/1851 |
| HILL | Caroline Matilda | 03.10.1851 | At Ashourne, Clonmel, CAROLINE MATILDA, aged about 15, daughter of the late James and Mary Hill, of Waterford. | TBF 11/1851 |
| MALCOMSON | Joshua | 03.10.1851 | At Melvine, Clonmel, JOSHUA MALCOMSON, aged about 50. | TBF 11/1851 |
| SOUTHALL | Eliza | 06.10.1851 | Aged 28, ELIZA, wife of William Southall, jun., of Birmingham, whose marriage was recorded in our Number for 9th Month. Within six weeks from their union, and after an illness of five days, she peacefully resigned the opening prospects of this life, in humble hope to meet the Heavenly Bridegroom, Christ her Saviour. | TBF 11/1851 |
| HADDOCK | Ann | 06.10.1851 | At Lower Mount Pleasant Avenue, Dublin, ANN HADDOCK, aged 63. | TBF 12/1851 |
| BLAIN | Jane | 09.10.1851 | At the house of her son-in-law, Springfield, Everton, Liverpool, aged 77, JANE BLAIN, relict of the late Samuel Blain, of Dalston Lower Mill, near Carlisle. | TBF 12/1851 |
| COLEMAN | Ann | 12.10.1851 | At Darlington, aged about 83, ANN COLEMAN, of that place. | TBF 12/1851 |
| BARCLAY | Henry | 13.10.1851 | At Tunbridge Wells, in his 22d year, HENRY, youngest son of Robert Barclay, banker, of Leyton, Essex. | TBF 11/1851 |
| BOWLY | Christopher | 14.10.1851 | At Cirencester, after a few days’ illness, CHRISTOPHER BOWLY, aged 78. | TBF 11/1851 |
| ASHBY | Charlotte | 14.10.1851 | At Folkstone, aged about 41, CHARLOTTE, wife of John Ashby, of Carshalton. | TBF 12/1851 |
| NEAVE | Marian | 16.10.1851 | At Spalding, aged about 43, MARIAN, wife of James Neave, of that place. | TBF 12/1851 |
| GRAHAM | John | 17.10.1851 | JOHN GRAHAM, of Whitechapel, London | TBF 11/1851 |
| HUTCHINSON | Hannah | 18.10.1851 | At Gedney, aged about 32, HANNAH, wife of Procter Hutchinson. | TBF 12/1851 |
| MILNER | William Edward | 23.10.1851 | At Warrington, after an illness of two weeks, aged 46, WILLIAM EDWARD MILNER, of Springfied House, Warrington. | TBF 11/1851 |
| KNIGHT | Elizabeth | 23.10.1851 | Suddenly, at Great Dover Street, Southwark, London, aged about 64, ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of the late James Knight. | TBF 12/1851 |
| DOUBTING | Mary | 24.10.1851 | MARY, wife of John Doubting, of Portishead, Somerset, aged about 67. | TBF 11/1851 |
| FAYLE | Samuel Barcroft | 24.10.1851 | At South Richmond Street, Dublin, SAMUEL BARCROFT FAYLE, aged about 50. | TBF 12/1851 |
| WESTWOOD | John Fitzgerald | 25.10.1851 | JOHN FITZGERALD, aged about 14, son of John and Elizabeth Westwood, of Brampton, near Huntingdon. | TBF 11/1851 |
| THOMPSON | Isabella | 25.10.1851 | ISABELLA, aged 41, daughter of James Thompson, Liverpool. | TBF 12/1851 |
| CHALK | Lydia | 26.10.1851 | At Kingston-on-Thames, after a suffering illness of several weeks’ duration, which she bore with Christian patience, LYDIA, wife of Thomas Chalk, aged 57; a minister. Her end was peace. | TBF 11/1851 |
| SMITH | Eliza | 28.10.1851 | ELIZA, aged about 7 months, daughter of Paul and Martha Smith. | TBF 12/1851 |
| MARSH | George Finch | 01.11.1851 | GEORGE FINCH MARSH, of Chelmsford, aged 66, formerly of White Hart Court, Lombard Street, London. | TBF 12/1851 |
| SQUIRE | Thomas | 01.11.1851 | THOMAS SQUIRE, of Berkhamsted, aged 67. He was a minister 30 years. His services were particularly valued in the little meeting to which he belonged, where his loss is deeply felt. His end was eminently peaceful, and he may be truly said to have died “rejoicing in God his Saviour.” | TBF 12/1851 |
| PRIEST | John | 03.11.1851 | At Sheffield, JOHN PRIEST, aged 80. | TBF 12/1851 |
| BOWER | Thomas | 03.11.1851 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Shefield, THOMAS BOWER, aged about 60. His decease was awfully sudden. Having attended to his usual employment in apparent health, and after taking tea, which he much enjoyed, he went into the farm-yard, fell, and died, it is believed instantaneously. How applicable is the injuction – “Be ye also ready,” &c. | TBF 01/1852 |
| MOLLET | John Stephen | 03.11.1851 | At Amsterdam, JOHN STEPHEN MOLLET, aged 83. | TBF 01/1852 |
| MOORE | Sarah | 04.11.1851 | At Waterford, aged 43, SARAH, daughter of the late Benjamin Moore, Shipbroker. | TBF 01/1852 |
| SAYER | Meshach | 07.11.1851 | At Sudbury, Suffolk, MESHACH SAYER, aged about 88. This Friend was born of parents not members of our Society, who were in very humble circumstances; and he was, in very early life, left with but little education to make his way in the world. Having entered into service in a Friend’s family in London, he there became convinced of the religious principles held by the Society, and through the course of a long life, by his unassuming faithfulness and integrity, he truly adorned his profession, and gained the esteem of those who knew him. | TBF 02/1852 |
| MARTINDALE | Henry | 09.11.1851 | HENRY MARTINDALE, late of Fairfield, aged 43, eldest son of Nicholas Martindale, of Belmont Road, near Liverpool. | TBF 12/1851 |
| TREFFRY | Joseph | 09.11.1851 | At Plymouth JOSEPH TREFFRY, aged 81. | TBF 01/1852 |
| HOBSON | Rebecca | 10.11.1851 | At the Provincial School, Lisburn, Ireland, of scarlatina, aged about 11, REBECCA, daughter of William and Susanna Hobson, of Moy. | TBF 12/1851 |
| NAISH | William Capper | 10.11.1851 | At his father’s residence, Bath, WILLIAM CAPPER NAISH, aged 27. | TBF 01/1852 |
| WALKER | Hannah Maria | 12.11.1851 | At Ullock, near Cockermouth, aged 9 years, HANNAH MARIA, daughter of Thomas and Mary Walker. | TBF 12/1851 |
| EDMONDS | Thomas | 13.11.1851 | At High Wycombe, THOMAS EDMONDS, aged 94. | TBF 12/1851 |
| SHILLITOE | Richard | 13.11.1851 | At Hertford, suddenly, RICHARD SHILLITOE, aged 72. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BUSSEL | Elizabeth | 13.11.1851 | Of paralysis, in her 63d year, ELIZABETH BUSSEL, widow of George Bussel, also from England. | TBF 04/1852 |
| YOUNG | Ann | 14.11.1851 | At Taunton, aged about 56, ANN, wife of John Young. | TBF 12/1851 |
| TURNER | Sarah | 14.11.1851 | SARAH, daughter of E. and L. Turner of Bowling House, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 16. At Bowling, near Bradford, aged 16, SARAH, daughter of Edwin and Lydia Turner. | TBF 12/1851 TBF 01/1852 |
| MURPHY | Anne | 14.11.1851 | In her 55th year, ANNE, widow of the late John M. Murphy. | TBF 12/1851 TBF 01/1852 |
| WATSON | Sarah | 15.11.1851 | At the house of her brother, Joseph Watson, Cockermouth, after a few days’ illness, SARAH WATSON, aged 64. | TBF 12/1851 |
| BELL | Anna Maria | 16.11.1851 | At Tullylish, near Gilford, county Down, Ireland, aged 42, ANNA MARIA, wife of James Greer Bell. | TBF 12/1851 |
| DIXON | Joseph | 18.11.1851 | At Stockton-on-Tees, JOSEPH DIXON, in his 87th year. | TBF 02/1852 |
| LEES | Elizabeth | 20.11.1851 | At the house of her son-in-law, Richard Wormall, of Mouldgreen, near Huddersfield, in her 83d year, ELIZABETH LEES, widow of the late James Lees, of Rastrick, near Halifax. She was a woman concerning whom it may be said, that her day’s work was accomplished. She possessed an abiding faith in God, and a hope full of immortality. In passing through the valley of the shadow of death, she was preserved from the fear of evil: and she crossed the boundary-line of time like one sinking into a peaceful repose. | TBF 01/1852 |
| PIDWELL | Jane | 21.11.1851 | At Camborne, JANE, wife of Lambert Pidwell, aged 59. | TBF 01/1852 |
| ADCOCK | John | 23.11.1851 | JOHN ADCOCK, of Bradford, Yorkshire, woolstapler, aged 70. | TBF 12/1851 |
| YARKE | Ann | 25.11.1851 | At Lilling, near Sheriff Hutton, Yorkshire, aged 10 years, ANN, daughter of John Yarke, of that place. | TBF 02/1852 |
| ROBINSON | Ann | 28.11.1851 | At Pardshaw, near Cockermouth, ANN ROBINSON, aged 78. | TBF 01/1852 |
| CORNISH | Eliza | 01.12.1851 | At Redruth, of pulmonary consumption, aged 39, ELIZA, wife of Charles Cornish. By yielding to the visitations of Divine grace in early life, she became convinced of the principles held by our Society, and was received into membership on that ground. By her consistent walk and circumspect life, she was an example of dedication to the requirings of Truth. She was enabled to bear a long illness with great patience; and was thankful that she had, while in health, been concerned to seek a preparation for the life to come; and taken up the cross in adopting plainness of dress and address; inducing in those who had the privilege of attending her, the consoling belief that all was well. In addressing one of her friends, she said “When I am gone, rejoice: O! what a glorious change it will be, to be freed from this poor, afflicted body, and to be with the Lord, and with an innumerable company of saints and angels for evermore.” | TBF 01/1852 |
| MARSHALL | Sarah Peele | 02.12.1851 | At Leighton Buzzard, aged 46, SARAH PEELE, wife of James Marshall | TBF 02/1852 |
| HART | Elizabeth | 05.12.1851 | At Gargrave, near Airton, ELIZABETH HART, aged 61. | TBF 02/1852 |
| FREELOVE | Elizabeth | 05.12.1851 | At Esher, Surrey, in her 66th year, ELIZABETH, wife of James Freelove. | TBF 02/1852 |
| BRUNTON | John | 06.12.1851 | At Lancaster, JOHN BRUNTON, Cooper, in his 75th year. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BASTIN | Mary | 06.12.1851 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, aged about 33, MARY, daughter of Jacob and Mary Bastin. | TBF 01/1852 |
| WEST | Caroline | 07.12.1851 | At Summergangs Cottage, Hull, aged 16, CAROLINE, youngest daughter of Leonard West. | TBF 01/1852 |
| CADBURY | Elizabeth | 09.12.1851 | ELIZABETH CADBURY, in her 84th year, wife of Richard Tapper Cadbury, of Birmingham. | TBF 01/1852 |
| GOODBODY | Robert | 11.12.1851 | At Belleville, Rathgar Road, Dublin, aged 4 years, ROBERT, son of Thomas Pim and Elizabeth Goodbody. | TBF 01/1852 |
| JACKSON | Mary | 11.12.1851 | At Warrington, of small-pox, aged 51, MARY, wife of John Jackson, Schoolmaster. This Friend had been twice attempted to be vaccinated; but her medical attendant believed, from the disease being so long in getting to a crisis, that the intended remedy did not take effect from either attempt. | TBF 01/1852 |
| SIBBERING | William | 12.12.1851 | WILLIAM SIBBERING, of Swansea, aged 51. | TBF 01/1852 |
| CAPPER | Caroline | 12.12.1851 | Aged 31, CAROLINE, wife of Thomas Sanders Capper, of Bristol. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BINYON | Thomas | 13.12.1851 | At Moss-side, Manchester, THOMAS, infant son of Thomas and Martha Anna Binyon. | TBF 02/1852 |
| ORMSTON | Barbara | 15.12.1851 | At Saville Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 71, BARBARA, eldest daughter of the late Robert Ormston. | TBF 01/1852 |
| HARDY | Thomas | 16.12.1851 | THOMAS HARDY, of Houghton-le-Spring, aged 73. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BURLINGHAM | Alfred | 17.12.1851 | At Evesham, aged 3½ years, ALFRED, son of Henry and Hannah Burlingham. | TBF 01/1852 |
| NEWMAN | Harriot | 18.12.1851 | At Cirencester, of pulmonary consumption, HARRIOT, wife of Josiah Newman. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BAKER | Mary | 18.12.1851 | MARY BAKER, of Dover, aged 80. | TBF 01/1852 |
| JACOB | Jane | 18.12.1851 | At Clonmel, aged 84, JANE JACOB, a minister 62 years, and widow of the late Isaac Jacob. | TBF 01/1852 |
| WASPE | Phebe | 19.12.1851 | At Brook House, Woodbridge, the residence of her daughters, PHEBE WASPE, having nearly completed her 92d year, and been for 60 years a member of that meeting. “Sweet peace was in thy parting hour Which set thy spirit free; And we partook its soothing power, And thanked thy God for thee.” | TBF 01/1852 |
| NORTON | John | 19.12.1851 | At Burford, JOHN NORTON, in his 79th year. | TBF 02/1852 |
| GREER | Thomas | 20.12.1851 | At Raheen, the residence of his mother, Elizabeth Greer, THOMAS GREER, aged about 35. | TBF 02/1852 |
| HARVEY | Elizabeth | 21.12.1851 | At Dublin, ELIZABETH, wife of Joshua Harvey, M.D. | TBF 01/1852 |
| HAYWARD | Mary | 22.12.1851 | MARY, wife of Joseph Hayward, Park Village West, London. | TBF 01/1852 |
| HARDING | Mary | 25.12.1851 | At Southwark, MARY HARDING, widow of George Harding, of Tottenham, aged 85. | TBF 01/1852 |
| CHAPMAN | Maria | 25.12.1851 | At Bishop Wearmouth, aged 72, MARIA CHAPMAN, widow of the late Abel Chapman, of that place. | TBF 01/1852 |
| BURGESS | John | 26.12.1851 | At Wigston Grange, near Leicester, aged about 16, JOHN, son of Thomas Burgess. | TBF 01/1852 |
| POLLARD | Mary | 27.12.1851 | At Derby, in her 26th year, after a severe attack of asthma, MARY, daughter of (the late James and) Susan Pollard, of Park Farm, Horsham. | TBF 02/1852 |
| MARTINDALE | Nicholas | 29.12.1851 | At his residence, Belmont Road, near Liverpool, NICHOLAS MARTINDALE, aged 67. | TBF 02/1852 |
| FARDON | Caroline Deborah | 31.12.1851 | A Stanwell, near Staines, after a short illness, CAROLINE DEBORAH, aged 6 years, younget daughter of John and Mary Fardon. | TBF 02/1852 |
| COLLINS | Benjamin D. | 31.12.1851 | At Hitchin, Herts, aged 78, BENJAMIN D. COLLINS, an elder. | TBF 02/1852 |
| CLARE | Peter | xx.12.1851 | At Manchester, PETER CLARE. | TBF 01/1852 |
| NODAL | James | xx.12.1851 | At Manchester, JAMES NODAL. | TBF 01/1852 |
| HARTAS | Sarah | xx.12.1851 | At Castleton, near Guisborough, SARAH HARTAS aged 61. | TBF 01/1852 |
| MORGAN | Sarah | 05.01.1852 | At Ross, Herefordshire, SARAH, wife of Nathaniel Morgan, aged 76. | TBF 02/1852 |
| CATCHPOOL | Mary | 05.01.1852 | At Colchester, in her 60th year, after a lengthened illness and much suffering, MARY, wife of Thomas Catchpool. She was, through favour, enabled fully to rest on the only support that is sufficient for such a conflict, in putting off the shackles of mortality; and has, it is believed, been permitted to enter that city where sorrow and suffering are unknown. | TBF 02/1852 |
| CASH | Phebe | 09.01.1852 | After a long illness, borne with much patience and resignation, PHEBE, youngest daughter of Joseph and Sarah Cash, of Coventry, aged 21. | TBF 02/1852 |
| NAISH | Edward | 09.01.1852 | At Osbaldwick, near York, after a lingering illness, EDWARD NAISH, aged 53. | TBF 02/1852 |
| DENT | David | 12.01.1852 | At Cheltenham, in his 77th year, DAVID DENT. He was interred at Cirenceser on the 20th. | TBF 02/1852 |
| WOOD | Hannah | 13.01.1852 | HANNAH WOOD, of Bradford Moor, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 54. | TBF 02/1852 |
| MILWARD | Thomas | 15.01.1852 | At Exeter, THOMAS MILWARD, of that place, aged about 61. | TBF 02/1852 |
| SHIPLEY | John | 15.01.1852 | JOHN SHIPLEY, of Derby. | TBF 03/1852 |
| PALMER | Julia | 17.01.1852 | At Claverham, Somerset, at the house of her aunts B. and A. Palmer, with whom she had resided mostly from her infancy, in her 22d year, JULIA, youngest daughter of James and Sarah Palmer, of Gloucester. Her end was peace; and her bereaved parents, near relations, and connections, while they deeply feel their loss, enjoy the consoling belief that it is her great and eternal gain. | TBF 02/1852 |
| FINCH | Phebe | 21.01.1852 | At Peckham, very suddenly, PHEBE FINCH, aged 82. | TBF 03/1852 |
| BROSTER | Mary | 22.01.1852 | MARY BROSTER, of Bosley, near Macclesfield, aged 83. | TBF 03/1852 |
| SMITH | Ann Tyler | 23.01.1852 | At Witney, Oxfordshire, aged 16, of consumption, ANN TYLER SMITH, daughter of Hannah Smith. | TBF 03/1852 |
| THWAITE | Jane | 25.01.1852 | At Askrigg, Wensleydale, JANE, daughter of the late James Thwaite, of Monkhill, Pontefract, aged 40. | TBF 03/1852 |
| GILKES | Sophia Price | 25.01.1852 | At 28, Steward Street, London, aged 39, SOPHIA PRICE, wife of Alfred Gilkes. | TBF 03/1852 |
| PERKINS | Mary | 28.01.1852 | At Witney, Oxfordshire, MARY PERKINS, aged 82. | TBF 03/1852 |
| MORRIS | Susan Maria | 31.01.1852 | SUSAN MARIA, eldest daughter of Thomas Morris, Gildersome, near Leeds, aged 31. | TBF 03/1852 |
| TYLOR | Joseph | 03.02.1852 | At Hove, near Brighton, JOSEPH TYLER, of Warwick Lane, London, and late of Stoke Newington, in his 59th year. | TBF 03/1852 |
| KINGSTON | Joseph | 03.02.1852 | At Dodbrook, near Kingsbridge, Devonshire, JOSEPH KINGSTON. | TBF 04/1852 |
| FOZARD | John | 04.02.1852 | At Batley Carr, near Dewsbury, JOHN FOZARD, aged 63 | TBF 04/1852 |
| POOLEY | Robert | 05.02.1852 | At Kendal, ROBERT POOLEY, aged 89. | TBF 03/1852 |
| ENOCH | Mary | 05.02.1852 | At Birmingham, aged 74, MARY, wife of Joseph Enoch. | TBF 04/1852 |
| RICKMAN | Ann | 06.02.1852 | At Lewes, ANN, widow of the late George Rickman, of Bristol, aged 60. | TBF 03/1852 |
| TEMPLEMAN | Judith | 06.02.1852 | At Bradinch, Devonshire, JUDITH TEMPLEMAN, aged 81. | TBF 04/1852 |
| GREEN | Elizabeth | 06.02.1852 | At Orrfield, near Hillsborough aged about 28, ELIZABETH daughter of John Green. | TBF 04/1852 |
| MARRIAGE | Joseph Gray | 07.02.1852 | JOSEPH GRAY, aged about 15 months, infant son of Joseph Gray Marriage, of Springfield, near Chelmsford. | TBF 03/1852 |
| LECKY | Mary | 07.02.1852 | At Besborough, near Cork, the residence of her nephew, Ebenezer Pike, were she came that day three weeks to pay a visit, MARY LECKY, aged 82, widow of James Lecky, of Kilnock, in the county of Carlow. During a widowhood of more than half a century, this dear Friend experienced many close trials, accompanied by very many mercies, and was sustained in much cheerfulness, trusting in the Lord. Residing in a lonely country place, she suffered sharply by assaults of wicked and unreasonable men, and after the Irish rebellion in 1798, her life seemed at one time in much danger, but was mercifully preserved; so that, in her case, the words of the Psalmist were exemplified, “When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.” Her mental powers were bright to the last, and her memory continued good. During her illness she had no fear; she intimated to a Friend that she had not left the work (of preparation) to this time to be done; her heart was fixed, still trusting in the Lord; and we reverently believe that, through redeeming love and mercy, she has entered into one of the many mansions in His heavenly kingdom of rest and joy. | TBF 04/1852 |
| ROGERS | Mary | 08.02.1852 | MARY ROGERS, of Manchester, aged 81. | TBF 03/1852 |
| ROBSON | Elizabeth | 08.02.1852 | At her residence, John Street, Bishopwearmouth, after a short illness, ELIZABETH, widow of Edward Robson, formerly of Green Bank, Darlington, a minister, in her 82d year. | TBF 03/1852 |
| CROSFIELD | James | 09.02.1852 | JAMES CROSFIELD, of Liverpool. | TBF 03/1852 |
| FARRAND | Samuel | 10.02.1852 02.02.1852 | At Leicester, SAMUEL, son of Daniel Farrand, aged about 11. At Leicester, aged 11, SAMUEL, son of Dainel Farrand, of that place. | TBF 03/1852 TBF 04/1852 |
| ATKINSON | Mary | 11.02.1852 | At Smeeton, Leicestershire, MARY ATKINSON, in her 76th year. | TBF 03/1852 |
| ORD | Michael Satterthwaite | 11.02.1852 | At Preston, of scarlet fever, aged about 2 years, MICHAEL SATTERTHWAITE, son of Thomas and Mary Ann Ord. | TBF 04/1852 |
| HANBURY | Osgood | 12.02.1852 | At Oldfield Grange, near Coggeshall, OSGOOD HANBURY, aged 87. | TBF 04/1852 |
| BURLEIGH | Sarah | 12.02.1852 | At Heslington Road, near York, aged 73, SARAH BURLEIGH, formerly of London. | TBF 05/1852 |
| SHACKLETON | Elizabeth | 13.02.1852 | At the house of her brother-in-law, Thomas Warfe, Gargreave, in Craven, Yorkshire, ELIZABETH, wife of George Atkinson Shackleton, aged 63. | TBF 03/1852 |
| WARFE | Agnes | 13.02.1852 | On the afternoon of the same day, and in the same house, AGNES, wife of the aforesaid Thomas Warfe, aged 59. They were both interred in Friends’ burial-ground at Airton, on the morning of the 18th. “They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided.” | TBF 03/1852 |
| DOGGETT | Frederick | 14.02.1852 | At Acre Lane, Brixton, Surrey, FREDERICK DOGGETT, aged about 80. | TBF 04/1852 |
| CURTIS | James | 15.02.1852 | At Harpenden, Hertfordshire, JAMES CURTIS, aged 41. | TBF 04/1852 |
| ORD | Ellen | 15.02.1852 | At Preston, of scarlet fever, aged about 3 years, ELLEN, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Ord. | TBF 04/1852 |
| ABEL | Jane | 17.02.1852 | At Waterford JANE ABEL, aged 64. The cheerfulness and resignation with which this dear Friend bore much bodily suffering, through a period of many years, afford a striking proof of the sustaining power of religion. When her friends expressed a hope of seeing her better, her frequent reply was, “If a mitigation be permitted, it will be a great favour; but I cannot say I wish it, because I know if it be right it will be so.” A short time before the close, when much tried with increased debility and helplessness, she observed, “What a state I am reduced to! I have been thinking of the words of our Saviour, ‘O, my Father! if this cup may not pass from me, except I drink it, Thy will be done!’ It is His will that I should be thus afflicted; may that Will be done.” Her faith was strong in the mediation of our Holy Redeemer, and she was favoured with a firm reliance on his gracious promise, “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” An unclouded calm, and remarkable clearness were permitted to attend the closing hour, and the dismissal of the redeemed spirit was so gentle, that her attendants could scarcely tell when it escaped from the wasted tabernacle. | TBF 04/1852 |
| SLEE | Elizabeth | 18.02.1852 | At Thirsk, ELIZABTH SLEE, in her 61st year. | TBF 03/1852 |
| BELL | Richard | 18.02.1852 | At Belfast, RICHARD BELL, aged about 78. | TBF 04/1852 |
| SLEIGH | Elizabeth | 18.02.1852 | At Thirsk, ELIZABETH SLEIGH, aged 61. | TBF 04/1852 |
| ELLISON | Ralph | 19.02.1852 | RALPH ELLISON, of Levenshulme, near Stockport, aged 87. | TBF 03/1852 |
| BENTLEY | Sarah | 20.02.1852 | At Ampthill, SARAH, wife of Jacob Henry Bentley, aged 39. | TBF 03/1852 |
| EDMONDSON | Ann | 20.02.1852 | At Gildersome, near Leeds, ANN EDMONDSON, aged 58. | TBF 04/1852 |
| SAUL | John Beeby | 21.02.1852 | At Allonby, aged 25, JOHN BEEBY, son of Beeby Saul, late of Carlisle. | TBF 04/1852 |
| HORNE | Ann | 24.02.1852 | At Chatham Street, Liverpool, in her 59th year, ANN HORNE, widow of the late Benjamin Horne, formerly of Arundel. | TBF 03/1852 |
| HOWARD | Mariabella | 25.02.1852 | At Tottenham, aged 83, MARIABELLA HOWARD, wife of Luke Howard. | TBF 04/1852 |
| BARLOW | Henry | 26.02.1852 | At Darlington, HENRY BARLOW, senr., aged 69. He had for 50 years made a Christian profession and was remarkable for the sincerity, meekness, and gentleness of his spirit. He had been but about two months a member of our religious Society, and was only able to be once at meeting since his admission. | TBF 04/1852 |
| GREGORY | Margaret | 28.02.1852 | In her 21st year, at Sidcot School, (where she was an apprentice), MARGARET, daughter of Bishop and Sarah Gregory, of Yatton. | TBF 04/1852 |
| PEARSON | Thomas | xx.02.1852 | At Great Broughton, near Cockermouth, aged 69, THOMAS PEARSON, an elder. | TBF 04/1852 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | John | 01.03.1852 | JOHN THISTLETHWAITE, of Manchester, aged about 63. | TBF 04/1852 |
| WEBB | Sophia | 01.03.1852 | At Dunneville Avenue, Rathmines, Dublin, aged about 7 years, SOPHIA, daughter of William and Maria Webb. | TBF 04/1852 |
| WREATHAM | Frederick William | 01.03.1852 | At Lindley, near Huddersfield, in his 7th year, FREDERICK WILLIAM, second son of William and Sarah Wreatham. | TBF 05/1852 |
| FESSANT | Mary | 02.03.1852 | At Castle Donington, Leicestershire, aged 73, MARY, widow of the late John Fessant. | TBF 05/1852 |
| HYATT | Hannah | 05.03.1852 | In her 43d year, after a long illness, HANNAH, wife of Edward Hyatt, of Castle Donington, Leicestershire. | TBF 05/1852 |
| MIDGLEY | James | xx.03.1852 | At Scarboro’, JAMES MIDGLEY, of Rochdale. | TBF 04/1852 |
| PARROTT | Robert Hyder | 07.03.1852 | At Delee, near Rochester, ROBERT HYDER PARROTT, in his 57th year. | TBF 04/1852 |
| ABRAHAM | Ann | 07.03.1852 | At Doncaster, ANN ABRAHAM, aged 87; an elder. She was one of the descendants of “The Fell Family”, as mentioned in Volume III. of The British Friend, page 168. | TBF 04/1852 |
| MARTEN | Lucy | 09.03.1852 | At Southover, near Lewes LUCY MARTEN in her 82d year. | TBF 04/1852 |
| WATERHOUSE | Margaret | 09.03.1852 | At her house, Princes Park, near Liverpool, MARGARET WATERHOUSE, daughter of the late Nicholas Waterhouse. | TBF 04/1852 |
| NEWMAN | Thomas | 11.03.1852 | At Worcester, aged 74, THOMAS NEWMAN. The following appeared in The Worcester Herald:- March 11. Thomas Newman, Esq., of Catherine Hill House, near this city, aged 74 years. Mr. N. was a member of the Society of Friends. The genuine kindness of his disposition justly endeared him not only to his immediate connections, but also to a very wide circle of friends. His Christian principles were illustrated by extensive private benevolence, and by the liberal support of institutions calculated to supply the spiritual or temporal necessities of his fellow-creatures. | TBF 04/1852 |
| WARDER | Rebecca | 12.03.1852 | REBECCA WARDER, aged 53, wife of Benjamin Head Warder, of Philadelphia. | TBF 05/1852 |
| MARSHALL | Edward | 13.03.1852 | At Sheffield, EDWARD MARSHALL, in his 69th year. | TBF 05/1852 |
| ADAMSON | Mary | 16.03.1852 | At Bradford, Yorkshire, in her 74th year, MARY, wife of John Adamson, woolstapler. | TBF 04/1852 |
| PEARSON | Mary | 16.03.1852 | At Pardshaw, near Cockermouth, MARY PEARSON, in advanced life. | TBF 04/1852 |
| RUTTER | Caroline | 16.03.1852 | At Hastings, aged 21, CAROLINE, eldest daughter of the late John Rutter of Clapton. | TBF 05/1852 |
| HAMILTON | Sarah | 16.03.1852 | At Havill Street, Camberwell, aged 56, SARAH HAMILTON, widow of the late Robert Hamilton. | TBF 05/1852 |
| GILLETT | Sarah | 19.03.1852 | At Street, aged 19, SARAH, daughter of John and Martha Gillett, of that place. | TBF 04/1852 |
| SELF | Eleanor | 21.03.1852 | At Melksham, ELEANOR SELF, aged 87. | TBF 05/1852 |
| HURT | Elizabeth | 23.03.1852 | At Whitechapel Road, London, ELIZABETH HURT, aged 71. | TBF 05/1852 |
| NOBLE | John | 27.03.1852 | At Earith, JOHN NOBLE, aged 86. | TBF 06/1852 |
| SMITH | Hannah | 27.03.1852 | HANNAH, wife of Allen Smith, of Salford, Manchester, aged about 82. | TBF 08/1852 |
| WARNER | Alfred | 28.03.1852 | At Stoke Newington, ALFRED, son of John Warner, of Hoddesdon | TBF 05/1852 |
| BILLER | Sarah | 29.03.1852 | At Evesham, Worcestershire, aged 63, SARAH BILLER, late of Petersburgh. | TBF 05/1852 |
| FARDON | Mary Ann | 30.03.1852 | At Stanwell, near Staines, aged 14, MARY ANN, daughter of John and Mary Fardon; and sister to Caroline Deborah Fardon, recorded in The British Friend for 2d Month last. | TBF 05/1852 |
| LLOYD | William | 31.03.1852 | WILLIAM LLOYD, of Birmingham, aged 73. | TBF 05/1852 |
| FOX | Sarah | 31.03.1852 | At Wellington, Somerset, SARAH FOX, aged 69, an Elder. | TBF 05/1852 |
| GURNEY | Mary | 01.04.1852 | At Bristol, aged 85, MARY, widow of the late Joseph Gurney | TBF 06/1852 |
| LLOYD | Tertius | 05.04.1852 | At Kings Mills, near Castle Donington, Leicestershire, TERTIUS, infant son of William and Caroline Lloyd. | TBF 05/1852 |
| GILL | Samuel | 06.04.1852 | At his residence, Regent Street, London, after a short illness, SAMUEL GILL, in his 58th year. | TBF 05/1852 |
| FOX | Sarah | 07.04.1852 | Suddenly, at her residence, Tone-dale, near Wellington, SARAH FOX, in her 69th year. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WILLS | Catharine Margaret | 09.04.1852 | CATHARINE MARGARET WILLS, aged 82, widow of the late Francis Wills, schoolmaster, of Newton in Bolland, Lancashire. | TBF 06/1852 |
| SIM | Sarah | 10.04.1852 | At the residence of her brother-in-law, Joseph Robinson, Berkhampstead Herts, aged 26, SARAH, wife of William F. Sim, of Birkenhead; and youngest daughter of Thomas and Hannah Graham, of Coalbrookdale. | TBF 05/1852 |
| CADBURY | Lucy Ann | 10.04.1852 | At Birmingham, LUCY ANN, aged 4 years, daughter of B. H. and C. Cadbury. | TBF 05/1852 |
| MALONE | Ellen | 10.04.1852 | At Cullenswood Avnue, Dublin, ELLEN, daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth Malone, aged about 38. | TBF 06/1852 |
| CROUCH | Margaret | 11.04.1852 | At Ives, Huntingdonshire, MARGARET CROUCH, widow of John Crouch, aged 72, having for many years filled the station of Elder. The mind of this dear Friend was early impressed with the importance of true religion, and the necessity of adopting the principles of the Religious Society with which she made profession, and of conscientiously maintaining its testimonies; and it is believed, her consisent example exerted a salutary influence over the junior members of a large family, of which she was the eldest. Thus yielding to the visitations of heavenly love, a sound and clear judgement, a refined and intelligent mind, with many other entrusted talents, she was concerned faithfully to devote to Him, who was the rightful Lord of all their increase. She had much experience in the school of affliction, having passed through deep trials and close bereavements; these she was enabled to bear with Christian patience and resignation, to her own peace, and the instruction of others. Having suffered for many years from frequent illness and debility, in the end an attack of paralysis was permitted to free the redeemed spirit from its earthly tabernacle; and we believe, to her, the summons was not unexpected, but that she was found waiting with oil in her vessel, and her lamp burning, when the midnight cry was heard, “Behold the bridegroom cometh.” | TBF 06/1852 |
| OWEN | Mary | 12.04.1852 | At Checkpoint, near Waterford, MARY OWEN, aged about 78. | TBF 06/1852 |
| FELLOWS | Margaret Anne | 13.04.1852 | MARGARET ANNE, wife of James Fellows of Manchester, aged 24. | TBF 08/1852 |
| DARBY | Alfred | 14.04.1852 | After an illness of but a few days’ continuance, aged 44, ALFRED DARBY, of Stanley Hall, near Bridgenorth, Shropshire. He was managing partner in the extensive iron-works belonging to the Coalbrookdale Company; and his death is much deplored, not only by his family and immediate friends, but by the pubic in general of the neighbourhood. | TBF 05/1852 |
| THOMPSON | Cyrus | 17.04.1852 | At his mother’s residence, aged 18, CYRUS, son of Hannah and the late James Thompson, of Chorlton-upon-Medlock. | TBF 05/1852 |
| FULLER | Hannah | 19.04.1852 | At Waterford, HANNAH FULLER, aged 85. | TBF 06/1852 |
| HODGSON | Helen Eliza | ?0.04.1852 | HELEN ELIZA, daughter of John and Jane Hodgson, of Manchester, aged 10 months. | TBF 08/1852 |
| CROSFIELD | Elizabeth | 22.04.1852 | Aged about 29, ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Crosfield, of Edge Lane, West Derby, near Liverpool, and only daughter of James Backhouse, of York. | TBF 06/1852 |
| GREGORY | Fanny | 24.04.1852 | At Yatton, Somerset, the residence of her brother, William Gregory, aged 24, FANNY, daughter of the late Isaac and Hannah Gregory | TBF 05/1852 |
| AIRAY | Alice Ann | 24.04.1852 | At East Ardsley, near Wakefield, aged 1 year and 10 months, ALICE ANN, daughter of James and Alice Airay. | TBF 05/1852 |
| SWETMAN | Susanna | 24.04.1852 | At her residence, 15, Norfolk Terrace, Hereford, SUSANNA SWETMAN, aged 79, formerly of Hay. | TBF 05/1852 |
| WEBB | Frederick | 27.04.1852 | FREDERICK, aged 3 years, youngest child of William and Maria Webb, of Dunville Avenue, near Dublin. | TBF 05/1852 |
| DICKINSON | Barnard | 30.04.1852 | At his residence, Eastfield, Coalbrookdale, Shropshire, BARNARD DICKINSON, aged 71. This dear Friend was well known as a minister in our Society, having visited, either as companion with other labourers, or in the exercise of his own humbler gift, most of the meetings of Friends in Great Britain and Ireland; and herein, as in various other ways, he devoted himself and his substance to the service of Truth from his youth up. His valuable life was terminated by a painful disease, which he bore with exemplary patience and resignation to the Divine will – manifesting, we trust, as the patient patriarch of old testified of himself, “my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.” In the removal of our dear friend from works to rewards, the church is bereft of one of her worthy servants; we “weep not for him, but for ourselves and our children.” May it please our all-sufficient Helper in every time of trial and bereavement, to raise up and send forth more faithful labourers into his vineyard; that her wilderness may, by His blessing on the labours of his servants, become as Eden, and her desert as the garden of the Lord! | TBF 06/1852 |
| BOWDEN | Mary | 30.04.1852 | At Liskeard, MARY BOWDEN, spinster, aged 86. | TBF 06/1852 |
| FOX | B. M. | 30.04.1852 | At the Isle of Wight, B. M. FOX, second son of Samuel Fox, of Tottenham. | TBF 06/1852 |
| MORRIS | Joseph | 30.04.1852 | At 4, Lower Clanbrassil Street, Dublin, JOSEPH MORRIS, in his 83d year. | TBF 07/1852 |
| HARRIS | Edward | 02.05.1852 | EDWARD HARRIS, of Stoke Newington. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WATSON | Rachel | 03.05.1852 | After a few days’ illness, aged 23, RACHEL, daughter of Henry and Harriet Watson, of Camberwell New Road. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WARDELL | John | 07.05.1852 | At Thomas Street, Dublin, JOHN WARDELL, aged 60. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WALTON | Elizabeth | 08.05.1852 | At Derby, aged 26 ELIZABETH wife of James Walton and daughter of John Burley, Leiston, Suffolk. | TBF 06/1852 |
| THWAITE | Lucy | 08.05.1852 | At Wiswell Shaye, near Whalley, Lancashire, after a short illness, aged 51, LUCY wife of John Thwaite. | TBF 06/1852 |
| COVENTRY | Silvanus | 09.05.1852 | Suddenly, at the residence of his father, Birkehead, aged 19, SILVANUS, second son of Joseph F. and Mary P. Coventry. | TBF 06/1852 |
| THWAITE | Ann | 14.05.1852 | At Askrigg, Wensleydale, aged 72, ANN THWAITE, relict of the late Thomas Thwaite. It was the lot of this dear Friend largely to experience the truth of the declaration, that “Man is born unto trouble as the sparks fly upward.” Nevertheless, she died in the full assurance, that He who had been her stay and comfort in many an hour of trial, would not forsake her in her old age. | TBF 06/1852 |
| EDEY | Grace | 15.05.1852 | At Trembraze, near Liskeard, aged 73, GRACE, wife of Ebenezer Edey. | TBF 06/1852 |
| LAMB | Sarah Maria | 17.05.1852 | At Devis View, Belfast, aged 16, SARAH MARIA, daughter of John Lamb. | TBF 06/1852 |
| ROBSON | Thomas | 19.05.1852 | THOMAS ROBSON, of Huddersfield an Elder; aged 83. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WATSON | Anna Maria | 22.05.1852 | At Lewisham, ANNA MARIA, daughter of Henry and Harriet Watson, of Camberwell New Road. | TBF 06/1852 |
| RIDETT | Truman Day | 23.05.1852 | At Leicester, aged nearly 11, TRUMAN DAY RIDETT, son of Truman and Ann Maria Ridett. | TBF 06/1852 |
| CLARK | Thomas Bryant | 25.05.1852 | At Street, of fever, aged 9 years, THOMAS BRYANT CLARK, son of James and Eleanor Clark. | TBF 06/1852 |
| WILMORE | Bromley | 25.05.1852 | At Leyton, BROMLEY, son of Benjamin Wilmore. | TBF 06/1852 |
| RICKMAN | Albert | 25.05.1852 | At Lewes, ALBERT RICKMAN, aged 29, last surviving member of the family of George Rickman, late of Bristol. | TBF 06/1852 |
| BRAGG | Thomas | 27.05.1852 | At West Milton, Ohio, aged 68, THOMAS BRAGG, late of Belfast, and formerly of Pontan, near Whitehaven. His end was peace. | TBF 12/1852 |
| PEILE | Ann | 01.06.1852 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, ANN PEILE, aged 87. | TBF 07/1852 |
| BRUNTON | Hannah | 09.06.1852 | At Lancaster, HANNAH, widow of the late John Brunton, aged 84; an Elder, and much esteemed. | TBF 07/1852 |
| FERGIE | Allen | 11.06.1852 | At Liverpool, ALLEN FERGIE, Joiner, aged about 61. | TBF 07/1852 |
| CLARK | Emily | 12.06.1852 | At Chatteris, in her 10th year, EMILY, daughter of William and Mary Ann Clark. | TBF 08/1852 |
| GREEVES | Mary | 13.06.1852 | At the residence of her niece, Botanic View, Belfast, MARY GREEVES in her 94th year. This dear Friend was favoured to retain her faculties to the last. She was much beloved for her many amiable qualities, and her end of truly peaceful. | TBF 07/1852 |
| HARVEY | Elizabeth | 13.06.1852 | At Fellow Street, North Kingsland Road, London, ELIZABETH, wife of Thomas Harvey. | TBF 08/1852 |
| TAYLOR | Ann | 14.06.1852 | ANN TAYLOR, of Harum, near Helmsley, Yorkshire, aged 81. | TBF 08/1852 |
| SWAN | Robert | 21.06.1852 | At Dorking, Surrey, after a very short illness, ROBERT SWAN aged 56. | TBF 08/1852 |
| DEBENHAM | Lucy | 25.06.1852 | LUCY DEBENHAM, of Bury, Suffolk, aged about 80. | TBF 08/1852 |
| PROCTOR | John | 02.07.1852 | JOHN PROCTOR, of Stockton-on-Tees, aged 52. | TBF 08/1852 |
| HUDSON | John | 05.07.1852 | At Heslington Road, near York, JOHN HUDSON, aged 65. | TBF 08/1852 |
| FOWLER | Joseph | 06.07.1852 | At Heslington Road, near York, JOSEPH FOWLER, late of Stourbridge, aged 63. | TBF 08/1852 |
| BROOK | Candia | 07.07.1852 | At Worcester, aged 75, CANDIA BROOK, widow of the late John Brook, of Worcester. | TBF 08/1852 |
| THOMPSON | Martha | 08.07.1852 | MARTHA THOMPSON, of Macclesfield, aged 82. | TBF 08/1852 |
| FORSTER | Hannah | 16.07.1852 | At Heslington Road, near York, HANNAH FORSTER, late of Warrington, aged about 78. | TBF 08/1852 |
| JENNINGS | Sarah | 19.07.1852 | SARAH JENNNGS, of Scarboro’, aged 79. “She was the first individual,” says the Leeds Mercury, “in Scarbro’ who signed the total abstinence pledge; and consequently had the honour of laying the foundation of a society which, in 17 years, has so progressed as to number about one-tenth of the inhabitants.” | TBF 08/1852 |
| BROWN | John | 21.07.1852 | At Ufford, after a long and severe affliction, JOHN BROWN, late of Pettestree, Suffolk, aged about 61. | TBF 08/1852 |
| COX | Martha | 23.07.1852 | At Horsham, MARTHA COX, widow, aged 86. | TBF 08/1852 |
| LEICESTER | Elizabeth | 03.08.1852 | At Highfield Park, Rockferry, in her 26th year, ELIZABETH, wife of Chamney Leicester. | TBF 11/1852 |
| STEAD | Ann | xx.08.1852 | At Waverbridge, Cumberland, ANN STEAD, aged 63. This dear Friend, who was in the station of Elder, was not much known beyond the limits of her own Quarterly Meeting; where she was much esteemed by those who had most frequent opportunities of intercourse with her. Her kindness and liberality were exerted in assisting in the education of the children, and in other ways promoting the welfare of the labouring population, in a colliery district in which she resided. | TBF 02/1853 |
| THOMPSON | William | 11.09.1852 | WILLIAM THOMPSON, hosier, of Aysgarth, Wensleydale, aged 73. | TBF 01/1853 |
| MORRIS | Mary Ann | 17.09.1852 | At 103, Cork Street, Dublin MARY ANN MORRIS, aged about 77. | TBF 11/1852 |
| GUN | Thomas | 22.09.1852 | At Clonmel, THOMAS, son of John M. and Sarah Gun, aged 7 months. | TBF 11/1852 |
| BULSOM | Margaret | 26.09.1852 | At York, after many years of suffering and bodily infirmities, MARGARET BULSOM, aged 47. | TBF 12/1852 |
| AGNEW | Margaret | 30.09.1852 | At Woodside, Cheshire, MARGARET, wife of John Agnew, aged 68. | TBF 11/1852 |
| CORBETT | Anne | 03.10.1852 | At Clonmel, ANNE CORBETT, aged about 28. | TBF 11/1852 |
| TATHAM | Thomas | 04.10.1852 | At Settle, aged 23, THOMAS, eldest son of John Tatham. He was a young man possessed of good talents, and gave promise of great usefulness in the church, and otherwise; but the Lord saw meet, in His infinite mercy, to cut short his work in righteousness, and early to call this dear Friend from works to rewards; but his sorrowing friends have the consoling belief, that their loss is his eternal gain. | TBF 11/1852 |
| HARRISON | John | 04.10.1852 | At Manchester, from valvular disease of the heart, JOHN HARRISON, printer, age 56. During the illness, which terminated a life of active usefulness, this dear Friend was favoured with perfect serenity of mind; experiencing a remarkable foretaste of the rest promised to the follower of the Saviour. | TBF 11/1852 |
| PAYNE | Sophia | 04.10.1852 | At Taunton, in her 12th year, SOPHIA, only daughter of Jonathan and Mary Payne. She was at Teigmouth, in good health, with her sister Mary Hannah, whose death, as having taken place there is recorded in The British Friend of 9th Month; from which painfully sudden bereavement, this interesting young Friend sunk, after a lingering confinement to her bed of about eight weeks. | TBF 11/1852 |
| NEAVE | Josiah | 06.10.1852 | At Fordingbridge, JOSIAH NEAVE, aged 60. | TBF 11/1852 |
| BRYANT | Edith Ellen | 06.10.1852 | At Lipson Terrace, Plymouth, EDITH ELLEN, aged 18, eldest daughter of William and Anne Bryant. | TBF 11/1852 |
| FLETCHER | Caleb | 10.10.1852 | At Clementhorpe, York, after a few days’ illness, CALEB FLETCHER, jun., aged 37. | TBF 01/1853 |
| CHALLEMER | Henry | 13.10.1852 | At Liverpool, HENRY, son of John and Margaret Challemer, aged 3 years. | TBF 11/1852 |
| HARTAS | Mary Grace | 13.10.1852 | MARY GRACE, aged 12 months, daughter of Thomas S. Hartas, of Sinnington Grange, near Pickering. The account of the decease of her mother, Sarah Elizabeth Hartas, on the 12th of 9th Month, appeared in The British Friend last month. | TBF 11/1852 |
| EVENS | James Birch | 18.10.1852 | At Brighton, in his 32d year, JAMES BIRCH EVENS, eldest son of the late Robert Evens, of Chelmsford. | TBF 11/1852 |
| SWITHENBANK | Michael | 19.10.1852 | At his residence, Green Bank, near Blackburn, in his 40th year, MICHAEL SWITHENBANK, manufacturer, youngest son of the late Thomas Swithenbank, Northgate, Blackburn. | TBF 11/1852 |
| VENTRESS | William | 22.10.1852 | At Stockton-on-Tees, WILLIAM VENTRESS, aged 64. He bore a long and painful illness with great patience and resignation, and his relatlives have the consoling assurance that his end was peace. | TBF 02/1853 |
| GRAY | Ann | 30.10.1852 | ANN, daughter of John and Elizabeth Gray, of Glasgow, aged about 2½ years. | TBF 11/1852 |
| GRAVELY | Arthur | 31.10.1852 | At Sydney, New South Wales, ARTHUR GRAVELY, aged 37. | TBF 03/1853 |
| GRIPPER | Charles | 05.11.1852 | Near Jonesborough, Indiana, at the age of 23, CHARLES GRIPPER, son of Edward and Mary Gripper, of Layer Breton, Essex. He emigrated to the United States, in company with an elder brother, in the spring of 1851. There is reason to believe that, during the last summer, his health was not good; but an attack of measles, causing congestion of the lungs, carried him off, after about a week’s illness. He felt convinced from the first that he should not recover; and about three hours before the close, said he knew he had not many minutes to live, and expressed his willingness to die; saying that his trust was in the Lord, that He had pardoned all his sins, and would receive him into His kingdom, for Jesus Christ’s sake. He was then concerned to exhort those around him to put their trust in the Divine power, and prepare for the change that must come upon all. After sending messages of dear love to his near relatives in England, he soon became speechless, and quietly passed away without a struggle; leaving to his bereaved friends the consoling hope, that, through redeeming love, and in unutterable mercy, his purified spirit has been permitted to enter within the pearl gates. | TBF 01/1853 |
| PRIESTMAN | Henry | 06.11.1852 | At Gorton, near Manchester, aged 9 years, HENRY, son of Henry and Mary Priestman, formerly of Warrington. | TBF 01/1853 |
| BROWN | Lancelot D. | 09.11.1852 | LANCELOT D. BROWN, late of Bristol, in his 24th year, on board the El Dorado, about half an hour after her anchoring in Hobson’s Bay, Port Philip, Australia. The funeral, which was conducted according to the practice of Friends, took place the next day, in the public cemetery, at Williamstown (Friends not having a burial ground there), and was attended by his uncle, two Friends, and three others of his fellow-passengers. | TBF 05/1853 |
| PAYNE | William | 10.11.1852 | WILLIAM PAYNE, aged 61. At Wellingborough, WILLIAM PAYNE, aged 61. – Reinserted, the notice being defective last month. | TBF 01/1853 TBF 02/1853 |
| FISHER | Anna | 13.11.1852 | At Knock-na-gerah, near Youghall, in her 36th year, ANNA, wife of Joseph Fisher. | TBF 01/1853 |
| BAYNES | Margaret | 16.11.1852 | At North Shields, of scarlet fever, MARGARET, youngest daughter of George and Rachel Baynes. – Repeated, in consequence of an inaccuracy last month. | TBF 01/1853 |
| ASHWORTH | Isabel | 19.11.1852 | At Birtenshaw, near Bolton, aged 81, ISABEL, wife of John Ashworth. | TBF 01/1853 |
| RECKITT | Deborah | 23.11.1852 | DEBORAH RECKITT, aged 66, wife of Thomas Reckitt, Stretford Road, Manchester. This dear Friend had been, for a considerable time, in a feeble state of health; but no idea of immediate danger was entertained, until the night previous to her decease. From the rapid increase of disease and prostration of strength, little opportunity was afforded for expression; but she remarked that her mind was very comfortable and composed, and her sorrowing friends thankfully believe her spirit has entered into that eternal rest for which she had long been preparing. | TBF 01/1853 |
| FLETCHER | Eliza | 26.11.1852 | At Blackburn, aged about 22, ELIZA FLETCHER, daughter of George Fletcher, late of Guisborough. | TBF 02/1853 |
| MATTHEWS | Janet | 29.11.1852 | JANET MATTHEWS, aged about 75, widow of the late William Matthews, ship carpenter, Liverpool. | TBF 01/1853 |
| BELL | George | 29.11.1852 | At Hobart Town, GEORGE BELL, in his 48th year. – A more extended notice in our next. The late GEORGE BELL, of Hobart Town. - We had only room in our last to intimate the decease of this dear Friend, on the 29th of 11th month, 1852, in his 48th year. He had been afflicted with epileptic fits for upwards of seventeen years, which greatly depressed his mental powers (which were of no ordinary kind); but for the last five years of his life, he was subjected to much suffering from another cause, viz., disease of the lungs, the foundation of which appeared to be laid in a neglected cold. He was of upright, innocent, and unblemished character; and his uncomplaining endurance of suffering won for him the sympathy of those who best knew what he had to pass through. The depressed state of his mind caused him to yield to much discouragement; but through Divine mercy, the conflict was over ere the last hour arrived, and his end was peace. He has left a dependent family, consisting of a wife (whose health is very indifferent) and three children. The eldest, a daughter, seventeen years of age, has been confined to her bed, from spraining her knee, twenty-three months, and could only then move from her bed to the sofa in the adjoining room now and then on crutches. Her dear parent was much distressed at the thought of leaving his helpless child; and when she was assisted into the room, to bid him farewell, the parting between them was very affecting. The two dear friends from Great Britain – Robert Lindsay and Frederick Mackie – arrived at Hobart Town a short time previous to George Bell’s decease. Their religious visit was blest to each individual of the family. He was never able to go out after that time. Subsequntly two visits were paid by Rober Lindsay alone, at G. B.’s earnest request, which also afforded him a revival of consolation and hope. The immediate cause of George Bell’s death was the influenza, which had been prevalent for some time; and his lungs being then half-gone, he had but little strength to withstand its reducing effects. His sufferings for a few days were intense, partly from difficulty of breathing; but within the last hour, a peaceful change was granted him. He said he committed his family to the care of his Jesus, who would bless and provide for them. He then lay calm and tranquil, with his eyes closed for about half an hour, breathing shorter and shorter, when his purified spirit was released from suffering, and, we humbly believe, entered into that rest prepared for those who love the Lord, and for which his soul had so ardently longed. | TBF 10/1853 TBF 11/1853 |
| GREAVES | John | 30.11.1852 | At Leeds, JOHN GREAVES, aged about 70. Though never actually in membership with our Society, this exemplary individual was from early life a constant attender of our meetings, both on First and other days of the week, and sustained a high character for integrity and respectability. The Leeds Mercury records his decease as follows:- “THE LATE JOHN GREAVES.- In our obituary of this day, we regret to announce the death of a highly esteemed townsman, Mr. John Greaves, of Brunswick Street. It is more than twenty years since Mr. Greaves retired from business; but during that long period, his active mind and business habits have found full occupation in serving his fellow-townsmen in various ways, - for many years as commissioner under our Improvement Act, and on the Board of Surveyors of Highways; but for a much longer period, even to the close of life, in connection with the Leeds General Infirmary and House of Recovery, where his services have been most valued, and his loss will be deeply regretted. Few men have earned for themselves a more general esteem. His death will be sincerely lamented. | TBF 01/1853 TBF 11/1853 |
| BROWN | Ann | 01.12.1852 | At 147, Minories, ANN BROWN, aged 77. ANN BROWN, a Member of Devonshire House Monthly Meeting. She was interred at Staines. | TBF 01/1853 TBF 02/1853 |
| BIGG | Susanna | 02.12.1852 | At Tottenham, SUSANNA BIGG, aged 85, widow of the late Thomas Bigg. | TBF 01/1853 |
| BILLING | Ann | 02.12.1852 | At Warwick, aged 72, ANN, wife of Thomas Billing. | TBF 02/1853 |
| GRIGG | Betsy | 02.12.1852 | At Banwell, Somersetshire, BETSY GRIGG, aged 67. | TBF 02/1853 |
| JOHNSON | William | 02.12.1852 | Suddenly, at Carlisle, WILLIAM JOHNSON, of the firm of Johnson & White, tea dealers, London. | TBF 02/1853 |
| DEAVES | Reuben | 03.12.1852 | At Cork, REUBEN DEAVES, aged about 58. | TBF 01/1853 |
| PEET | Deborah | 05.12.1852 | At Youghall, DEBORAH PEET. At Youghal, DEBORAH PEET, aged about 62. - Incorrectly reported last month. | TBF 01/1853 TBF 02/1853 |
| SQUIRE | Rachel | 08.12.1852 | At Berkhamsted, aged 66, RACHEL SQUIRE, widow of the late Thomas Squire. | TBF 01/1853 |
| COLEBY | Benjamin Hart | 09.12.1852 | BENJAMIN HART COLEBY, Holybourne, near Alton, Hants, aged 69; an Elder. | TBF 01/1853 |
| DIX | Jane | 09.12.1852 | At West Harling, Norfolk, whilst on a visit, aged about 17, JANE, youngest daughter of Robert Dix, of Stamford Rivers, Essex. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HESLETINE | Mary | 10.12.1852 | At Myersgarth, Bishopdale, Yorkshire, after a protracted illness, MARY HESLETINE, aged 77. | TBF 01/1853 |
| MILLOTT | Joseph | 10.12.1852 | At his residence, 4, Grove Street, Derby, JOSEPH MILLOTT, aged about 60. | TBF 01/1853 |
| REED REID | Benjamin | 11.12.1852 | At Stoke Newington, BENJAMIN REED, aged 73. At Stoke-Newington, London, BENJAMIN REID, aged 73. | TBF 01/1853 TBF 02/1853 |
| BAYLIFFE | Lucy | 11.12.1852 | At Birkenhead, after a long and suffering illness, aged 69, LUCY, wife of Edward Bayliffe, sharebroker, of Liverpool. | TBF 02/1853 |
| MARSH | Mary | 12.12.1852 | MARY, infant daughter of Isaac and Mary Marsh, Liverpool. | TBF 01/1853 |
| PORTLOCK | Richard | 12.12.1852 | At Gloucester, RICHARD PORTLOCK, aged about 85. | TBF 02/1853 |
| DIX | Charles | 12.12.1852 | At Haverhill, CHARLES DIX, aged about 66. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BINYON | Edward | 15.12.1852 | EDWARD BINYON, of Moss Side, near Manchester, aged 60. | TBF 01/1853 |
| BENSON | Jane | 16.12.1852 | At Preston, JANE BENSON, wife of Robert Benson, sen., aged 69. | TBF 01/1853 |
| FARRER | Jane | 19.12.1852 | JANE FARRER, aged 79, widow of the late Thomas Farrer, Liverpool. | TBF 01/1853 |
| WILBUR | Lydia | 19.12.1852 | At the residence of her husband, John Wilbur, Hopkinton, Rhode Island, LYDIA WILBUR, a valuable member and elder of South Kingston Monthly Meeting, in her 75th year. “Her illness, which was of several months’ duration, was endured with much patience and resignation to the Divine will. For some weeks previous to her decease, she had given up all expectation of recovery; and she spoke with entire composure of the approaching event, and of her willingness and “desire” to depart. For the last few days of her time she suffered but little; and retained her faculties until near the close; when gradually growing weaker, she quietly passed away in great peace; doubtless to “a better country, that is, an heavenly.” -Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 02/1853 |
| PEASE | Alfred | 20.12.1852 | At Southend, Darlington, in his 12th year, ALFRED, sixth son of Joseph and Emma Pease. | TBF 01/1853 |
| GREGORY | Elizabeth | 20.12.1852 | ELIZABETH, wife of Arthur Gregory, of Sharpham Park, Somerset. | TBF 01/1853 |
| CLARK | Martha | 22.12.1852 | At Street, Somerset, MARTHA, wife of Joseph Clark. | TBF 01/1853 |
| SMITH | Jos. | 22.12.1852 | At Leeds, in his 81st year, JOS. SMITH, late of Rawden. | TBF 02/1853 |
| GREENWOOD | Ann | 24.12.1852 | At Cracken Edge, near Dewsbury, ANN GREENWOOD, aged 41. | TBF 01/1853 |
| STANDING | Josiah | 24.12.1852 | At Charlwood, aged 29, JOSIAH, son of John and Hannah Standing. | TBF 02/1853 |
| CHARLTON | Richard | 25.12.1852 | At Falmouth, RICHARD CHARLTON. | TBF 02/1853 |
| FORSTER | Lydia | 25.12.1852 | LYDIA FORSTER, of Uxbridge Common, aged 90; an Elder. | TBF 02/1853 |
| WOODWARD | Emma Elizabeth | 27.12.1852 | EMMA ELIZABETH WOODWARD, of Colchester. in her 79th year; a Minister. | TBF 02/1853 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 28.12.1852 | At Cockermouth, JOSEPH WATSON, aged 68; an Elder. | TBF 02/1853 |
| BRADY | Joseph | 28.12.1852 | JOSEPH BRADY, of Birstwith, near Ripley, Yorkshire, aged about 26. | TBF 02/1853 |
| MASON | Mary | 30.12.1852 | MARY MASON, of Croydon. | TBF 02/1853 |
| DAWES | Frederick | 31.12.1852 | At Park Street, Stoke-Newington, London, of a rapid decline, aged 15, FREDERICK, son of Frederick and Emily Dawes. | TBF 02/1853 |
| BEESLEY | Hannah | 01.01.1853 | At Sibford Gower, Oxon, aged 59, HANNAH, wife of Henry Besley, formerly of Banbury. | TBF 02/1853 |
| DRIVER | Ann | 03.01.1853 | At her residence, Highbury Park Terrace, aged 94, ANN, widow of the late Abraham Parshouse Driver, of Kent Road. | TBF 02/1853 |
| HAMILTON | Catherine | 03.01.1853 | At Camborne, CATHERINE HAMILTON, of Peckham, aged 78. | TBF 02/1853 |
| GATCHELL | Samuel Hancock | 05.01.1853 | At Dublin, SAMUEL HANCOCK GATCHELL, aged about 41. | TBF 04/1853 |
| DRAKEFORD | Mary | 06.01.1853 | At Birmingham, MARY DRAKEFORD. | TBF 02/1853 |
| SHARP | John | 06.01.1853 | At Croydon, JOHN SHARP, a Minister, and Superintendent of Friends’ School at that place. | TBF 02/1853 |
| REEAS | Jane Ingles | 06.01.1853 | At Croydon, of fever, JANE INGLES, aged about 21, daughter of G. Reeas. | TBF 03/1853 |
| MARTIN | Thomas | 08.01.1853 | At Cork, in advanced age, THOMAS MARTIN. | TBF 02/1853 |
| DALE | Christopher | 09.01.1853 | At Bolton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, CHRISTOPHER DALE, aged 83. CHRISTOPHER DALE, of Bolton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, in his 88th year. | TBF 03/1853 TBF 04/1853 |
| MESSER | Joseph | 15.01.1853 | Lost with the barque Herald, which suddenly sank early on the morning of 1st month, 15th, south of Start Point, in the English Channel, on her homeward voyage from Madras, JOSEPH MESSER, Jun., aged 20, son of Joseph and Mary Messer, of Maldon, Essex. | TBF 03/1853 |
| STORY | John | 16.01.1853 | At Hensingham, near Whitehaven, at the house of his son-in-law, Isaac Bragg, JOHN STORY, aged about 88. | TBF 03/1853 |
| THOMPSON | Thomas | 21.01.1853 | At Hull, THOMAS THOMPSON, aged nearly 83. | TBF 03/1853 |
| FOX | Mary | 22.01.1853 | At Plymouth, MARY FOX, aged 73. | TBF 03/1853 |
| WEBSTER | Jane | 22.01.1853 | At West Darby, near Liverpool, aged 19, JANE, daughter of Peter and Mary Webster, of Holden Street, Liverpool. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HAWKINS | William | 23.01.1853 | At Reading, WILLIAM HAWKINS, for many years a regular attender of Friends’ meetings. | TBF 03/1853 |
| CROSS | William | 24.01.1853 | WILLIAM CROSS, of Nicholas Street, Colchester, aged 73. | TBF 03/1853 |
| KING | George | 24.01.1853 | At Hanley, aged 4 years, GEORGE, only son of David and Mercy King. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HARRISON | Rebecca | 25.01.1853 | At Balby, in her 31st year, REBECCA, only daughter of the late Timothy Harrison, of Doncaster. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HAWKES | Thomas | 30.01.1853 | At Evesham, THOMAS HAWKES, aged 76. | TBF 03/1853 |
| MASON | Mary | 30.01.1853 | At Croydon, MARY MASON, aged about 45. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BOWDEN | Amelia | 30.01.1853 | AMELIA BOWDEN, aged 36, wife of James Bowden, of London. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HANDLEY | Joseph | 31.01.1853 | At Wandale, Westmorland, JOSEPH HANDLEY, aged 80. | TBF 03/1853 |
| WARNER | Alfred Francis | 03.02.1853 | At York, ALFRED FRANCIS WARNER, aged about 55, formerly of London. | TBF 03/1853 |
| PENNEY | George | 03.02.1853 | At Poole, Dorsetshire, in his 70th year, GEORGE PENNEY. This dear Friend very patiently endured many years of severe suffering; and at the close of life, could say with the Psalmist: “Into thy hands I commit my spirit; thou hast redeemed me, O Lord God of truth.” | TBF 03/1853 |
| KNIGHT | Sarah | 03.02.1853 | At Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America, aged 65, SARAH, wife of George Knight, formerly of London, England. | TBF 04/1853 |
| GRIMSHAW | William | 05.02.1853 | WILLIAM GRIMSHAW, Watchmaker, London, aged 54, a minister. His remains were interred in Friends’ Burial-ground, at Peckham, on the 10th. | TBF 03/1853 |
| GUY | Rachel | 08.02.1853 | At her residence in Sedbergh, aged 70, RACHEL GUY, relict of the late Thomas Guy, of Carlisle. | TBF 03/1853 |
| WATSON | Joshua | 11.02.1853 | At Bensham, near Newcastle-upon-Tyne, JOSHUA WATSON, in his 82d year. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BROWN | Richard Marks | 11.02.1853 | At Chippenham, RICHARD MARKS BROWN, Jun., of Crowmarsh Mills, near Wallingford, in his 40th year. | TBF 03/1853 |
| WALKER | John | 11.02.1853 | At Ullock, near Cockermouth, JOHN WALKER, aged about 75. | TBF 03/1853 |
| STEVENS | Isaac | 11.02.1853 | At Melbourne, South Australia, whither he had gone for the benefit of his health, aged 19, ISAAC, eldest son of Joseph and Agnes Stevens, Park Road, Liverpool. | TBF 07/1853 |
| KNOTT | Mary | 13.02.1853 | At Dublin, aged 69, MARY KNOTT, wife of John Knott. Of this beloved Friend, it may be said that she was exemplary through life. She was particularly concerned to discourage everything bordering on detraction, saying, that “When we hear anything to the disadvantage of another, our duty is first to mention it to the individual of whom it is spoken, and never afterwards to open our mouths to another.” For many years she filled the station of overseer. Being convinced of the rectitude of the principles held by our Religious Society, she was careful, on all occasions, to uphold them in their integrity, when associated with those of other denominations, in the cause of benevolence, to which much of her time and attention had been devoted. Her health had long been delicate, and she seemed constantly to keep her end in view; and this feeling was strengthened by the decease of two beloved sisters within the past year, which made her endeavour to obey the command – “Set thine house in order.” During her last illness, she expressed herself to this effect: “It is happy for those who have not the burden of any unfulfilled know duty – who feel love to all, and are at peace with the whole world; this makes a death-bed easy: it is my state.” “I feel very comfortable; neither pain of body nor mind, nor any suffering except my breathing.” I see (with my spiritual eye) my Saviour’s face, surrounded with a halo of glory, looking down upon me and saying, ‘Thy sins are forgiven; thy iniquity is pardoned.’ It is not for anything that I have ever done, but for the sake of Jesus – it is all of His free grace. Through life, my earnest prayer has been, that if consistent with the Almighty’s will, I might not outlive my faculties; and this prayer has been fully answered.” “Come, Lord Jesus, and receive my spirit, for thou hast redeemed me.” | TBF 03/1853 |
| DAY | Richard | 15.02.1853 | RICHARD DAY, of Saffron Walden, in his 72d year. | TBF 03/1853 |
| ASTON | Elizabeth | 15.02.1853 | At Hitchin, aged 78, ELIZABETH ASTON, widow of Arthur Aston, of London. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BROWN | Olivia | 17.02.1853 | OLIVIA BROWN, of Houghton, near Ires, aged 45. | TBF 03/1853 |
| SIMONS | Sarah | 18.02.1853 | At Heyford, Northamptonshire, SARAH SIMONS, aged 87; an elder. | TBF 03/1853 |
| TALBOT | John | 18.02.1853 | At Fancroft, near Roscrea, JOHN TALBOT, aged 75. – Further particulars next month. At Fancroft, near Roscrea, JOHN TALBOT, aged 75. This dear Friend possessed, in an eminent degree, the courtesy of the gentleman, with the simplicity and benignity of the Christian. His trials in life had been very close; he having seen the whole of his family (his wife and three daughters) carried to the grave within a few years. He also had to ensure considerable depression in his temporal circumstances. The manner in which he bore these trials, and his meek resignation to the Divine will, were most striking and instrucutive, while his public usefulness, and his disposition in “all things to give thanks,” continued unabated. From the Leinster Express, of 2d Month 19th: -“Died at Fancroft, near Roscrea, on the 18th inst., Mr. JOHN TALBOT, aged 75 years, a highly-respected member of the Society of Friends. In testimony of the public regret on the occasion of Mr. Talbot’s decese, nearly all the shops in Roscrea were kept partially closed till long after the funeral. His life may be said to have been devoted to doing good. He was a liberal subscriber to all the local charities, and emphatically a man of universal love and peace. Towards the poor and the rich he was uniformly pitiful and courteous. “Long before any public movement in the cause of temperance, he was a consistent opponent of the use of intoxicating drinks, and always anxious to promote, which he did by example as well as by precept, the extension of peace on earth and good-will towards men. With all these excellent qualities, we should say his characteristic was humility. He esteemed himself as nothing; and as an humble follower of the Lamb, his trust was alone in the mercy of God, through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ – ‘Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright; for the end of that man is peace.”’ | TBF 03/1853 TBF 04/1853 |
| RICE | Sarah | 21.02.1853 | At Shirley Place, near Southampton, SARAH RICE, aged 63. | TBF 03/1853 |
| PACE | Margaret | 21.02.1853 | At the Grove, Camberwell, Surrey, MARGARET PACE, aged 73. | TBF 03/1853 |
| RICHARDSON | Samuel | 21.02.1853 | At the Island, Lisburn, SAMUEL, son of Jonthan Joseph and Eliza Richardson, aged about 10 months. | TBF 04/1853 |
| FRY | Rachel | 22.02.1853 | At Cotham Lawn, Bristol, RACHEL, wife of Richard Fry, and daughter of Edward Pease, of Darlington. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BINYON | Deborah | 23.02.1853 | At Welbourne, DEBORAH BINYON, aged 75; an elder. | TBF 03/1853 |
| BARROW | William | 24.02.1853 | At Bath Houe, Lancaster, WILLIAM BARROW, aged about 84. | TBF 03/1853 |
| HOGG | Sarah Maria | 26.02.1853 | At Richmond Villa, Monkstown, near Dublin, SARAH MARIA HOGG, aged about 37. | TBF 04/1853 |
| LUCAS | Ann | 27.02.1853 | At Hitchin, Hertfordshire, ANN LUCAS, aged 83, a minister, and widow of William Lucas. The clearness and solidity of judgment for which in life, this much-valued Friend was so remarkable, remained unabated until within a few hours of her decease. During an illness of about three days’ continuance, as far as her great weaknees would permit, she endeavoured to impart counsel to the different members of her family; and, in contemplating the awfulnesss of death, and the realities of the world to come, she acknowledged fully that she had no hope but that set before her in the gospel, repeatedly quoting the language of the prophet Isaiah:- ‘In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.’ “They who had the privilege of witnessing the close of her long and well-spent life, can testify that her end was peace.” | TBF 04/1853 |
| BOWDEN | Ann | 27.02.1853 | At Liskeard, aged 80, ANN BOWDEN, spinster, formerly of Bristol. | TBF 04/1853 |
| COLE | George | 01.03.1853 | At Sodbury, GEORGE COLE, aged 63. | TBF 04/1853 |
| STERRY | Mary | 02.03.1853 | At Croydon, Surrey, MARY STERRY; a minister. | TBF 04/1853 |
| PEARSON | James | 02.03.1853 | At Highgate, near Birmngham, JAMES PEARSON, aged 73. A naturally refined mind, united to a peculiarly amiable disposition, endeared this Friend to many in our own Society, and in his native town generally. His last illness, which was a very suffering one, was borne by him with great patience, and with instructive submission to the Divine will. | TBF 04/1853 |
| PIKE | Margaret | 02.03.1853 | MARGARET PIKE, of Ballitore, aged 92. | TBF 04/1853 |
| ROTHERY | Eleanor | 02.03.1853 | At Sedbergh, aged 68, after a long and painful illness, which she bore with Christian fortitude, ELEANOR, wife of William Rothery. | TBF 04/1853 |
| HAWORTH | Susanna | 03.03.1853 | At Nelson House, near Burnley, Lancashire, SUSANNA HAWORTH, in her 67th year; a minister. | TBF 04/1853 |
| BASTIN | Henry | 03.03.1853 | At Redruth, HENRY, and on the 7th FREDERIC, twin sons of Edward and Catherine Bastin, aged nearly two months. | TBF 04/1853 |
| DANN | John | 04.03.1853 | At Reigate, JOHN DANN, aged 76; an elder. | TBF 04/1853 |
| WISE | Margaret | 05.03.1853 | At Scarborough, aged 55, MARGARET, wife of George Wise, of Leeds. (Not a member.) | TBF 04/1853 |
| BASTIN | Frederic | 07.03.1853 | At Redruth, HENRY, and on the 7th FREDERIC, twin sons of Edward and Catherine Bastin, aged nearly two months. | TBF 04/1853 |
| CHOAT | Mary | 07.03.1853 | At Ipswich, aged 65, MARY CHOAT, second daughter of Christopher Choat, formerly of that place. | TBF 04/1853 |
| BASSET | William | 08.03.1853 | At Torquay, aged 26, WILLIAM, son of John Swinford and Mary Basset, of Stamford Hill, near London. His remains were interred in Friends’ Burial-ground at Tottenham. | TBF 04/1853 |
| GRUBB | Hannah | 09.03.1853 | At Mountstown, near Dublin, aged 71, HANNAH GRUBB, widow of Thomas Grubb, late of Suir Mount, Clonmel. Her remains were interred at Clonmel on the 12th. | TBF 04/1853 |
| PADBURY | John | 09.03.1853 | At Reading, suddenly, JOHN PADBURY, in his 70th year. | TBF 04/1853 |
| STANDING | John Edward | 10.03.1853 | At Brighouse, aged 1 year, JOHN EDWARD, son of Edward and Sarah Standing, of that place. | TBF 05/1853 |
| THOMPSON | Henry | 11.03.1853 | At Armley, aged 61, HENRY THOMPSON, late of Rawden. | TBF 04/1853 |
| SOUTHALL | Samuel | 13.03.1853 | After a short illness, aged 58, SAMUEL SOUTHALL, of Leominster. His death will be acutely felt by the poor of the town, as well as by an extensive circle of attached friends and others. | TBF 04/1853 |
| SHAW | Sarah | 13.03.1853 | At Hyde Park, London, aged 78, SARAH, daughter of the late John Shaw, of Dree Hill, county Tyrone. | TBF 04/1853 |
| MULLETT | Jane | 14.03.1853 | At Ilminister, aged 46, JANE MULLETT, daughter of the late James Mullett, of Bristol. Her remains were buried at Wellington on the 20th. | TBF 04/1853 |
| EVENS | Ann | 15.03.1853 | ANN EVENS, wife of Samuel Evens, superintendent of Penketh school. | TBF 04/1853 |
| STRANGMAN | Anne | 16.03.1853 | At Glenam, near Clonmel, ANNE STRANGMAN, aged 54. | TBF 04/1853 |
| FISHER | Phebe | 16.03.1853 | At Leamington, aged 74, PHEBE, widow of John Fisher, formerly of Spring Dale, near Huddersfield. | TBF 05/1853 |
| HALLIDAY | James | 17.03.1853 | At Drumgask, near Lurgan, aged about 63, JAMES HALLIDAY. | TBF 04/1853 |
| WILMORE | Sarah | 21.03.1853 | At Rochester, SARAH WILMORE. | TBF 04/1853 |
| BINKS | Ruth | 23.03.1853 | Suddenly, age 42, Canning Street, Liverpool, RUTH BINKS, wife of Thoms Binks, of that place. | TBF 05/1853 |
| REID | James | 24.03.1853 | At Birmingham, JAMES REID, in his 84th year. | TBF 05/1853 |
| CHORLEY | Susannah | 28.03.1853 | Near York, SUSANNAH CHORLEY, aged 62. | TBF 05/1853 |
| LAMLEY | Sarah | 04.04.1853 | At Tredington, near Shipston-on-Stour, Worcestershire, SARAH LAMLEY, aged 74. An Elder. | TBF 05/1853 |
| ROBSON | Thomas | 04.04.1853 | At his residence, 2, Cumberland Terrace, Sunderland, THOMAS ROBSON, in his 74th year. | TBF 06/1853 |
| HOTHAM | Mary | 07.04.1853 | At Ryehill, Newcastle-on-Tyne, MARY, wife of William Hotham, aged about 88. | TBF 05/1853 |
| KING | John | 07.04.1853 | At Brighouse, JOHN KING, aged 74. | TBF 07/1853 |
| ROSLING | Ann | 10.04.1853 | At Stoke Newington, ANN ROSLING, aged 84, widow of the late Hiffield Rosling. | TBF 05/1853 |
| YORKE | Elizabeth | 13.04.1853 | At Lilling, near York, aged 20, ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of John and Mary Yorke (the latter deceased). Not a member. | TBF 05/1853 |
| ADAMS | William | 15.04.1853 | At Luton, WILLIAM ADAMS, aged about 75. | TBF 05/1853 |
| BAKER | Fanny Burtt | 16.04.1853 | At York, after a short illness, in her 32d year, FANNY BURTT, wife of James Baker, of that city, and daughter of Thomas and Ann Petchell, of Hull. | TBF 05/1853 |
| BINNS | Mary | 17.04.1853 | At Addingham, near Skipton, Yorkshire, in her 72d year, MARY, widow of James Binns. She was the eldest daughter of William Hartley, of Lothersdale, one of the eight Friends who, in the years 1795-6, suffered great loss of property and a tedious imprisonment in York Castle, for refusing to pay tithes; and niece of John Williamson, one of the above Friends, who died during his confinement in the Castle. | TBF 05/1853 |
| MARK | Helena | 17.04.1853 | At Dublin, HELENA, daughter of George and Eliza Mark, aged 7 years. | TBF 06/1853 |
| SAWER | Mary | 18.04.1853 | At Leiston, Suffolk, aged 41, MARY, youngest daughter of the late Everard Sawer. | TBF 05/1853 |
| WATERHOUSE | Sarah | 18.04.1853 | At her residence, Spring Bank, Prince’s Park, Liverpool, SARAH WATERHOUSE, aged about 61. | TBF 05/1853 |
| STEPHENSON | Sarah | 21.04.1853 | At Mont le Grand, Exeter, SARAH STEPHENSON. | TBF 06/1853 |
| FORSTER | Esther | 21.04.1853 | ESTHER FORSTER, of Macclesfield, aged 82. | TBF 07/1853 |
| HARTLAND | Anna Maria | 22.04.1853 | At Osbaldwick, near York, ANNA MARIA, widow of John Allis Hartland, of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, aged 59. | TBF 06/1853 |
| RICHARDSON | Thomas | 25.04.1853 | At Redcar, THOMAS RICHARDSON, of Cleveland Lodge, Ayton, aged 82. This dear Friend was a native of Darlington, but removed to London in early life. Here he rapidly rose into comparatively high commercial and social circles; in which, painfully feeling the want of a superior early training, he became the firm and untiring friend of a liberal education to all classes. In this cause he distributed freely many thousand pounds; the last monument of his liberality being the establishment, as to pecuniary resources, of the North of England Agriculatural School, at Great Ayton; to which his time, attention and purse appeared to be primarily dedicated; and, under the Divine blessing, successfully. We believe he was “a true Friend; and after some years of gradual decline in both mind and body, passed most quietly away, leaving behind him a good example, and an honourable name.” | TBF 05/1853 |
| MARK | George | 27.04.1853 | At Dublin, GEORGE, twin son of George and Eliza Mark, aged 4 years. | TBF 06/1853 |
| BRADY | Elizabeth | 02.05.1853 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Thomas Brady, of Staindrop, aged 77. | TBF 06/1853 |
| RIDETT | Truman | 03.05.1853 | At Leicester, TRUMAN RIDETT, aged 45. | TBF 06/1853 |
| WELSH | Candia Brook | 05.05.1853 | At Somerton, CANDIA BROOK, aged 11½ years, eldest daughter of Edward and Susan Mary Welsh. | TBF 06/1853 |
| WHITING | Daniel | 05.05.1853 | At Northampton, DANIEL WHITING, aged 68. | TBF 06/1853 |
| HAWORTH | Martha | 09.05.1853 | At her house, Marsden, near Burnley, Lancashire, in her 92d year, MARTHA HAWORTH, an elder; and widow of the late James Haworth, of that place. | TBF 09/1853 |
| PERRY | John Harvey | 11.05.1853 | At Mount Barker, South Australia, JOHN HARVEY PERRY, aged 38, late of New North Street, Finsbury, London, and son of the late Thomas Perry, of Reading. | TBF 09/1853 |
| DODSHON | William | 12.05.1853 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, WILLIAM DODSHON, aged 46. | TBF 06/1853 |
| BAINBRIDGE | Esther | 12.05.1853 | At York, ESTHER, widow of the late Robert Bainbridge, of Helsmley, North Yorkshire, aged about 80. | TBF 07/1853 |
| GRANT | Hannah | 13.05.1853 | At the residence of her daughter, Hannah Darby, Coalbrookdale, HANNAH, widow of John Grant, of Leighton Buzzard, aged about 92½. Her interment took place at Leighton Buzzard, on the 20th, and was attended by many Friends and neighbours, the tribute of regard for a character extensively known and much beloved. On the morning of the day prior to her decease, she requested to be raised up on her pillow, and, in an audible voice, thus expressed her prospect of future blessedness: “I am going – I am going – to the Lord Jesus – joy – joy!” | TBF 06/1853 |
| MULLINER | John Edwin | 15.05.1853 | At Bolton, aged 1 year, JOHN EDWIN, son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Mulliner, of that place. | TBF 06/1853 |
| BRIGHTWEN | Hannah | 15.05.1853 | At West Parade, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, HANNAH, wife of Charles Brightwen. | TBF 06/1853 |
| BOORNE | Emily Whiting | 20.05.1853 | At Reading, aged 3 months, EMILY WHITING, second daughter of James and Ellen Boorne. | TBF 06/1853 |
| SANDERSON | Sarah | 22.05.1853 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, SARAH SANDERSON. | TBF 06/1853 |
| CARVER | Ann | 22.05.1853 | At Barnstaple, age 54, ANN, wife of Isaiah Carver. | TBF 06/1853 |
| CLARK | John | 23.05.1853 | At Bridgewater, JOHN CLARK, aged 68. | TBF 06/1853 |
| PHILLIPS | Charles Hooper | 24.05.1853 | At Wellington, on the river Murray, South Australia, suddenly, from disease of the heart, CHARLES HOOPER PHILLIPS, aged 47; late of Camberwell. | TBF 10/1853 |
| FOWLER | Mary | 26.05.1853 | At Lee Crescent, Birmingham, in her 82d year, MARY FOWLER, late of Alder House, Tamworth. | TBF 07/1853 |
| MILLER | Walter | 28.05.1853 | At the house of his son, Warwick Bridge, near Carlisle, WALTER MILLER, at the advanced age of 99, being within about three months of completing a century. This dear Friend was convinced of the Truth through the instrumentality of Rachel Wigham, of Cornwood. He attended a meeting at Carlisle, in the spring of 1775 – at which R. W. was present – as he said, to find something to scoff at; having a strong prejudice against womens’ preaching. But such was the power attending her ministry, that his hard heart was smitten – the tears rolled down his cheeks, and he was glad, at length, to join the Society he had so much despised. | TBF 08/1853 |
| CUMBER | Charles | 02.06.1853 | CHARLES CUMBER, teacher, Manchester, aged 62. | TBF 07/1853 |
| CROSFIELD | Hannah | 02.06.1853 | At Chatham Place, Edge Hill, Liverpool, aged about 64, HANNAH, widow of the late James Crosfield. | TBF 07/1853 |
| WEST | Caroline Elizabeth | 02.06.1853 | At Hull, aged 18 months, CAROLINE ELIZABETH, daughter of Alfred and Sarah Ann West. | TBF 07/1853 |
| RAWLINGS | Hannah | 03.06.1853 | At Hoxton, aged 68, HANNAH RAWLINGS, wife of John Rawlings, of Hoxton, London. | TBF 08/1853 |
| BANCROFT | John | 03.06.1853 | At the house of his son, Samuel Bancroft, Providence, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, JOHN BANCROFT, in his eightieth year; formerly of Garthgaunon, North Wales, and Salford, Manchester. It is upwards of thirty years since he went to America, but he was well known among Friends and others, previous to leaving this country. | TBF 08/1853 |
| SAUNDERSON | Rebecca | 07.06.1853 | At Hull, after a long illness, REBECCA SAUNDERSON, aged 73. | TBF 07/1853 |
| ISAAC | Anna | 07.06.1853 | At Street, ANNA ISAAC, aged 72. | TBF 08/1853 |
| GATCHELL | Jane | 08.06.1853 | At her residence, Nelson Street, Dublin, JANE GATCHELL, aged 78, relict of the late Samuel Gatchell, of that city. | TBF 08/1853 |
| ADKINS | Hannah | 11.06.1853 | At Manchester, HANNAH ADKINS, aged about 80. | TBF 08/1853 |
| SMITH | William | 12.06.1853 | At Liverpool, aged 5 weeks, WILLIAM, twin son of Paul and Martha Smith. | TBF 08/1853 |
| GREGORY | Phebe | 18.06.1853 | Aged 63, PHEBE, wife of Maurice Gregory, of Yatton, Somerset. | TBF 08/1853 |
| RHEAM | Emily | 22.06.1853 | At Hull, aged 20, EMILY, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Rheam. | TBF 07/1853 |
| JANSON | Mary | 23.06.1853 | MARY JANSON, of Tottenham, aged 85. | TBF 07/1853 |
| RICHARDSON | Richard | 27.06.1853 | At Blackrock, near Dublin, RICHARD RICHARDSON, aged 63. | TBF 10/1853 |
| HANCOCK | Jacob | 28.06.1853 | At Cincinatti, U.S., of consumption, aged 29, JACOB HANCOCK, youngest son of the late Thomas Hancock, M.D., of Lisburn, Ireland. | TBF 09/1853 |
| WARNER | Ann | 01.07.1853 | At Alton, after a long illness, ANN WARNER, aged 71. | TBF 08/1853 |
| TESSIMOND | Thomas | 01.07.1853 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, THOMAS TESSIMOND, aged about 71, formerly of Kendal. | TBF 08/1853 |
| SMITH | Elizabeth | 03.07.1853 | ELIZABETH, wife of David Harris Smith, of Melbourne Place, Bradford, in her 47th year. | TBF 08/1853 |
| SINTON | Margaret | 03.07.1853 | At Drumlin, near Moyallon, MARGARET SINTON aged 75. | TBF 08/1853 |
| HOLMES | Thomas | 03.07.1853 | Near York, aged 71, THOMAS HOLMES, late of Leeds. | TBF 09/1853 |
| SMITH | Sarah | 04.07.1853 | At Ayton, aged 42, SARAH SMITH, daughter of John and Rebecca Smith (the former deceased). | TBF 09/1853 |
| SOUTHEY | Anna | 05.07.1853 | At Uffculm, Devon, ANNA SOUTHEY. | TBF 08/1853 |
| McDONNELL | Anne | 07.07.1853 | At Drumlin, near Moyallon, ANNE McDONNELL, aged 67. | TBF 08/1853 |
| SMITH | James Birkett | 11.07.1853 | At Liverpool, aged 2 months, JAMES BIRKETT, twin son of Paul and Martha Smith. | TBF 08/1853 |
| WILKIE | Mary Ann | 12.07.1853 | At Little Gnoll, near Neath, in her 26th year, MARY ANN WILKIE, wife of George Wilkie, recently residing at, or near Chesterfield. They, with their three children, had removed to this country to settle, but scarcely had three weeks elapsed, after occupying their new residence, ere she was removed from her husband and children by gastric fever, which appeared to have been accelerated by the debilitating effects of an attack of influenza, a few weeks before she left the north. Although previously unknown, and her tarriance in this locality was so brief, she was not permitted to feel that she was a stranger in a strange land, much sympathy being felt for her, as well as for her bereaved husband and children. | TBF 08/1853 |
| CROSS | Henry | 23.07.1853 | At Yatton, Somerset, HENRY CROSS, aged 47, late of Bristol. | TBF 08/1853 |
| BEARDMORE | William | 25.07.1853 | At Stoke-upon-Trent, WILLIAM BEARDMORE. At Stoke-upon-Trent, after a short illness, aged about 58, WILLIAM BEARDMORE. | TBF 08/1853 TBF 09/1853 |
| GREENWOOD | Henry | 29.07.1853 | At Chipping Norton, after an illness of some months, aged 45, HENRY GREENWOOD. | TBF 09/1853 |
| BULLA | Elizabeth | 03.08.1853 | At Belfast, in her 66th year, after a lengthened illness, which was borne with much patience and resignation, ELIZABETH BULLA, relict of the late Thomas Bulla, of Lurgan. Through Divine favour, she was enbled fully to rest on that support, which is alone sufficient for the solemn conflict attendant on putting off the shackles of mortality; and her Friends are consoled in the belief, that her purified spirit has been permitted an entrance into that city where sorrow and suffering are unknown. | TBF 09/1853 |
| ANDERSON | Ann | 04.08.1853 | Near York, aged 58, ANN ANDERSON, formerly of Leeds. | TBF 09/1853 |
| GILLETT | Joseph Ashby | 11.08.1853 | JOSEPH ASHBY GILLETT, of Banbury, in his 58th year; a minister. | TBF 09/1853 |
| HOYLAND | Isabella | 18.08.1853 | At Sheffield, ISABELLA HOYLAND, aged 73, widow of the late William Hoyland, chemist and druggist. | TBF 09/1853 |
| BRIGGS | Hannah | 18.08.1853 | At Maidstone, in her 78th year, HANNAH BRIGGS, wife of Edward Briggs, of Maidstone. This dear Friend was a valuable example in her Christian conduct – especially in the attendance of our Meetings for worship and discipline – which she scarcely ever missed previous to her illness. It was also her daily practice to retire to her chamber to wait upon the Lord. Her diligent reading of the Holy Scriptures, and the religious writings of Friends, was also exemplary. She was truly kind to her poor neighbours – visiting their humble dwellings, and sympathizing with them in their privations and afflictions. Her faithful attention to these religious duties, no doubt, through Divine favour, helped her on her heavenly journey; and her last illness was marked with great quietness of mind – leaving with her friends a comfortable assurance that she is gone to everlasting rest and peace. | TBF 10/1853 |
| BILTON | James | 19.08.1853 | At Huddersfield, aged 68, JAMES BILTON, late of Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffeld. | TBF 10/1853 |
| POLLARD | Mary Turner | 21.08.1853 | At Horsham, MARY TURNER, aged 9 months, daughter of Richard and Maria L. Pollard. | TBF 09/1853 |
| GILL | Mary | 21.08.1853 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, aged 73, MARY, widow of the late James Gill. | TBF 10/1853 |
| SHEPPARD | Mary | 23.08.1853 | At her house in London, aged 82, MARY, widow of the late Joseph Sheppard, of Birmingham. | TBF 10/1853 |
| JACOB | Charles | 26.08.1853 | At Waterford, after a few hours’ illness, aged 18, CHARLES, second son of Thomas White Jacob. | TBF 10/1853 |
| DUNSTONE | William | 27.08.1853 | At Camborne, WILLIAM DUNSTONE, aged 52. During his illness, he referred to his convincement in language to this effect:- “When I began to attend Friends’ Meeting, I was weak, and unable to follow my work at the mine; which induced unkind people to say, I was going amongst the Quakers for a livelihood. This brought me into a weighty exercise, and I craved of my heavenly Father that, if it was indeed my duty to join with Friends, He would be pleased to enable me to earn my daily bread by the labour of my hands. This He was graciously pleased to answer, as I began to recover from that time; and was ever after able to support myself and family.” And it may be added that he had also a little to spare. A few weeks before the close of his life, he said to another Friend, - “I am favoured to get into a quiet resting-place, the sweetness of which no words can express.” | TBF 10/1853 |
| LIDGEY | Catherine | 28.08.1853 | At Redruth, CATHERINE LIDGEY, aged 83; a Minister. Two weeks before her decease, this dear Friend attended a Meeting, though very weak in body, and spoke therein in a weighty testimony, after this manner: “Believing as I do that the kingdom of God is not in word but in power, I have found it good to sit once more with you, my beloved Friends, in silence. I have felt a desire also for our dear young Friends, that they may be willing to gather to our solemn assemblies, not looking for words or to man, but looking to the Minister of the Sanctuary.” | TBF 10/1853 |
| ABBATT | Benjamin | 30.08.1853 | BENJAMIN ABBATT, of Bolton, aged 54. | TBF 11/1853 |
| LISTER | Ebenezer | 01.09.1853 | EBENEZER LISTER, of Street House, Addingham, near Skipton, Yorkshire, aged 79. This dear Friend attended the cattle fair at Skipton, on Second-day, the 29th of Eighth month in usual health, and his remains were interred the First-day following; a renewed instance of the uncertainty of human life, which calls aloud to survivors, “be ye also ready.” | TBF 11/1853 |
| HolMES | Mary | 05.09.1853 | At Edinburgh, aged 78, MARY HOWISON, widow of William Howison. | TBF 10/1853 |
| BRADSHAW | George | 06.09.1853 | At Christiania, in Norway, suddenly of cholera, GEORGE BRADSHAW, of Manchester. Gently lave, Norwegian waters, Ever near his peaceful bed; O’er his grave the stranger falters, Resting near the righteous dead – Gone to meet the Saviour’s welcome, Ere the parting tear is shed! Blight or pain no more surprise him – Ready at the Master’s call - Angel hands uphold and guard him – Death can ne’er his soul enthral. Soothe ye now the widow’s anguish, Helpless orphans’ loss sustain – Anxious poor, in deep emotion, Weep their blessings on his name. DEATH of Mr. GEORGE BRADSHAW – The public will regret to learn that Mr. George Bradshaw, of Manchester, of the firm of Bradshaw and Blacklock, proprietors of the celebrated Railway Guide, and of other useful and well-known topographical works, died at Christiania, in Norway, on the 6th inst., of cholera. Mr. Bradshaw left England for the north of Europe about a montha ago, with the intention of visiting Sweden and Norway. After passing through various places, and enjoying the fine scenery of those countries, he reached Christiania, where the cholera has been raging with virulence for some time. The brief account of his melancholy demise states that he was seized with the fearful disease about four o’clock in the afternoon of the 6th inst., and that he was a corpse by twelve o’clock the same night. According to a law of Christiania, the body was interred in that place within thirty-six hours of his death. The mournful intelligence was received on Thursday week in Manchester, where Mr. Bradshaw’s wife and numerous family reside. Mr. Bradshaw was an old Associate of the Institute of Civil Engineers, and a Member of the Society of Friends, and was highly esteemed by all ranks and classes of his fellow-citizens of Manchester. – Leeds Mercury. The Manchester Examiner says:- “His loss will be deeply felt and lamented, not only by his wife and amiable family, but by a large circle of friends, to whom he was endeared by his kindly bearing and most benevolent disposition. A friend, who knew Mr. Bradshaw very intimately, tells us that he has made the homes of many poor families happy by his kindly presence and substantial assistance; and it would be difficult to find any deserving real object of charity, on whose behalf an appeal has been made to him in vain. He interested himself very much in the work of education, and his sympathy went very far beyond the mere gift of money, for his friends have known him to devote most of his evenings successively for years to the superintendence of the school or schools which his own benevolence has called into existence. Since the period (about six or seven years ago) when his health seriously failed him, he has not taken an active part in the eminent firm in which he was a partner; and he has, therefore, had more time to devote to the promotion of the principles of peace, in connection with the Peace Society, as well as to other objects of benevolence, so congenial to his own mind.” | TBF 10/1853 |
| DICKINSON | Sarah | 07.09.1853 | At Blackett Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, SARAH DICKINSON. | TBF 10/1853 |
| HORNE | Charles Robert | 09.09.1853 | CHARLES ROBERT, the infant son of Robert and Jane Horne, of Archway Road, Upper Holloway, London. | TBF 10/1853 |
| ARCH | John | 12.09.1853 | At Winterslow Place, JOHN ARCH, late bookseller, Cornhill, London, in his 87th year. | TBF 10/1853 |
| MANSER | William | 12.09.1853 | At Hertford, WILLIAM MANSER, aged 74; an Elder. | TBF 11/1853 |
| RICHARDSON | Christian | 16.09.1853 | At Edinburgh, in her 88th year, CHRISTIAN RICHARDSON, widow of John Richardson. | TBF 10/1853 |
| ADLINGTON | Alice | 16.09.1853 | At King’s Mills, near Mansfield, ALICE, daughter of William and Dorothy Adlington, aged 6 years. | TBF 11/1853 |
| MORTON | Mary | 19.09.1853 | At Ridley Place, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, MARY MORTON; an Elder. | TBF 10/1853 |
| NASH | Thomas William | 19.09.1853 | At Wereham, Norfolk, THOMAS WILLIAM NASH, aged 36. | TBF 11/1853 |
| HORNER | Jane | 20.09.1853 | At Hull, JANE HORNER, aged 74. | TBF 11/1853 |
| FOX | Benjamin | 23.09.1853 | At Stoke, near Devonport, BENJAMIN FOX. His remains were interred in Friends’ burial-ground, at Plymouth. | TBF 11/1853 |
| FAULDER | John | 30.09.1853 | At Bristol, JOHN FAULDER, after a short and peaceful illness, aged 52. | TBF 11/1853 |
| WORMALL | Richard | 02.10.1853 | At Mold Green, near Huddersfield, RICHARD WORMALL, in his 61st year; much respected. | TBF 11/1853 |
| CROSS | Fanny | 02.10.1853 | At Banbury, after a short illness, in her 44th year, FANNY, wife of Jeremiah Cross, of that place. | TBF 12/1853 |
| WALLIS | John | 03.10.1853 | JOHN WALLIS, White Hart Court, London, aged 48. | TBF 11/1853 |
| SWEETAPPLE | John | 04.10.1853 | At Godalming, JOHN SWEETAPPLE, aged about 65. | TBF 11/1853 |
| GRAY | Thomas | 04.10.1853 | At Wadsworth, THOMAS GRAY, aged about 47. | TBF 12/1853 |
| SMITH | Henry Hall | 05.10.1853 | At Duke Street, Liverpool, HENRY HALL SMITH, aged about 67. | TBF 11/1853 |
| ROUTH | Samuel | 06.10.1853 | At his residence, Exthorpe, near Doncaster, SAMUEL ROUTH, aged 64; an Elder. | TBF 11/1853 |
| NORTON | Thomas | 08.10.1853 | At his residence, Peckham Rye, London, THOMAS NORTON, in his 87th year. | TBF 11/1853 |
| TILNEY | Sarah | 10.10.1853 | SARAH TILNEY, of Chelmsford, aged 67. | TBF 11/1853 |
| LABREY | Sarah Saul | 11.10.1853 | At Yew Cottage, near Huddersfield, aged 21, SARAH SAUL LABREY, daughter of John and Rachel Labrey | TBF 12/1853 |
| TILNEY | Robert | 13.10.1853 | ROBERT TILNEY, son of the late Robert and Anne Tilney, of Chelmsford, aged 24. | TBF 11/1853 |
| BLAKEY | Ann | 14.10.1853 | Aged 61, ANN, wife of William Blakey, of Bainbridge, Wensleydale. | TBF 12/1853 |
| ENOCK | Sarah | 15.10.1853 | SARAH ENOCK, Birmingham, widow, aged 72. | TBF 11/1853 |
| WALLIS | Richard | 15.10.1853 | At Basingstoke, RICHARD WALLIS, aged 67. | TBF 12/1853 |
| WHITE | Samuel | 15.10.1853 | At Clonmel, SAMUEL WHITE, aged about 23. | TBF 12/1853 |
| TUKE | John Smith | 17.10.1853 | At Manningham, near Bradford, Yorkshire, JOHN SMITH, eldest son of Daniel and Mary Anne Tuke, in his 13th year. | TBF 11/1853 |
| SEWELL | Sarah | 17.10.1853 | SARAH SEWELL, Kelvedon. | TBF 11/1853 |
| THEAKER | Thomas | 17.10.1853 | Near York, THOMAS THEAKER, aged 64; formerly of Yeadon. | TBF 12/1853 |
| THOMAS | Mary | 18.10.1853 | At Falmouth, MARY THOMAS, aged 59. | TBF 11/1853 |
| WORMALL | Grace | 18.10.1853 | At Lothersdale, near Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, in her 81st year, GRACE WORMALL. This dear Friend for many years acceptably held the station of overseer in the small meeting to which she belonged; where her humility, meekness, and love, gained her the esteem and love, of her friends, who have the consoling belief, that their loss is her eternal gain. | TBF 11/1853 |
| GILPIN | Robert Spence | 19.10.1853 | At Newcastle-upon-Tyne, in his 30th year, ROBERT SPENCE GILPIN, youngest son of James and Sarah Gilpin | TBF 11/1853 |
| CROSLAND | Lucy | 19.10.1853 | At Little Horton Crescent, near Bradford, Yorkshire, LUCY, second daughter of Robert Crosland, in her 16th year. | TBF 11/1853 |
| WHITING | John | 21.10.1853 | At Hitchin, JOHN WHITING, aged 77; an Elder. The sudden decease of this dear Friend is another instance of the uncertainty of life, and the need of preparation for the solemn change; but his relatives have the consoling belief, that he was found with his lamp trimmed and his light burning. In his daily walk he adorned his religious profession by simplicity, consistency, and uprightness; and was remarable for diligence in the attendance of meetings for worship and discipline; his Christian love and benevolence endeared him to all, whether rich or poor. He was the originator of the Temperance Society in this place, and a warm advocate of the Peace Society. | TBF 12/1853 |
| WATERFALL | Lucy | 23.10.1853 | At Sheffield, in her 32d year, LUCY, wife of Wilson Waterfall, of that place. | TBF 11/1853 |
| PROCTOR | Elizabeth | 24.10.1853 | At Selby, ELIZABETH PROCTOR, aged 91; an Elder. | TBF 12/1853 |
| MERRYWEATHER | Mildred King | 24.10.1853 | At Gloucester, after a short illness, MILDRED KING MERRYWEATHER, late of Calne, aged 59 years. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BRIGHT | Gratton | 27.10.1853 | At Bologna, in Italy, GRATTON BRIGHT, aged 30, the sixth son of the late Jacob Bright, of Rochdale. | TBF 12/1853 |
| BARCLAY | Robert | 28.10.1853 | ROBERT BARCLAY, London, aged 66. The decease of this Friend was awfully sudden. He had, up to the day of his death, been in his usual health. On coming down stairs that morning, and feeling poorly, he requested his daughter to read for him to the family before breakfast, which she did. Feeling still unwell, he then retired to his private sitting-room, as he usually did after reading, to meditate; and not coming back to the breakfast table, his daughter went into his room, and found him in the arm-chair, but life was extinct. | TBF 12/1853 |
| BOWRON | Eliza Ann | 29.10.1853 | At Tatham Street, Bishopwearmouth, after a lingering illness, ELIZA ANN, daughter of Eliza Bowron, in her 22d year. | TBF 12/1853 |
| ROBINSON | Alice | 03.11.1853 | ALICE ROBINSON, aged about 60, wife of Thomas Robinson, of Kendal. This beloved Friend may be truly said to have been “an Israelite indeed, in whom was no guile.” Her amiable and retiring character rendered her peculiarly qualified to encourage the diffident, and to hand a word of counsel to such as needed advice. She had, for many years, very acceptably to her friends, filled the station of overseer in the meeting to which she belonged. Her meek and watchful deportment induces the conviction, that when the solemn messenger came, she was found watching, with her lamp trimmed, and her light burning. How sudden and unexpected was this call! After uniting with her friends in their week-day meeting, she was, in about an hour after, seized with apoplexy, and in little more than another hour was a corpse. “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the son of man cometh.” | TBF 12/1853 |
| PECKOVER | Susanna | 03.11.1853 | At her residence, at Wisbech, in the 92nd year of her age, SUSANNA, relict of the late Jonathan Peckover, Banker, and daughter of the late William Payne, of Newhill Grange, Yorkshire. | TBF 01/1854 |
| NICHOLSON | Thomas | 05.11.1853 | At Melbourne, Australia, about ten months after landing in the colony, THOMAS, eldest son of William F. Nicholson, of Cartgate, near Whitehaven, and grandson of the late William Shorthouse, of Moseley, near Birmingham. | TBF 03/1854 |
| PEASE | Martha Lucy | 08.11.1853 | At Henbury Hill, near Bristol, MARTHA LUCY, wife of Thomas Pease, and only daughter of Henry Aggs, of Tottenham. | TBF 12/1853 |
| STURGE | Tobias Walker | 08.11.1853 | Very suddenly, at his residence, Leatherhead, Surrey, aged about 53, TOBIAS WALKER STURGE, late of Bensham House, near Croydon. | TBF 12/1853 |
| HOWE | Richard | 08.11.1853 | At Bristol, RICHARD HOWE | TBF 03/1854 |
| SAUL | Joseph | 09.11.1853 | Very suddenly, at Allonby, JOSEPH SAUL, aged 65. | TBF 01/1854 |
| KING | Esther Richardson | 13.11.1853 | At Birkenhead, ESTHER RICHARDSON, aged 28, wife of Henry King. | TBF 12/1853 |
| PATTISON | James | 13.11.1853 | At his residence, Mountrath, Queen’s County, JAMES PATTISON, in his 86th year. The following is extracted from the local papers:- “Died, at his residence, Mountrath, on the 13th inst., at the advanced age of 86 years, James Pattison, a member of the Society of Friends. He was greatly respected, and had carried on business in Mountrath for over half a century; giving exensive employment and evincing his benevolent disposition in acts of generous kindness, as also in that of genuine hospitality. To him most appropriately applies the saying of Pope, ‘An honest man is the noblest work of God.’” | TBF 12/1853 |
| STOREY | Ann | 20.11.1853 | At Thornton-le-Clay, near York, ANN STOREY, aged 81. | TBF 12/1853 |
| SCALES | Anna Maria | 20.11.1853 | At Pakefield, Suffolk, ANNA MARIA SCALES, in her 68th year. | TBF 01/1854 |
| CROSBY | James | 21.11.1853 | At Holme, Westmoreland, JAMES CROSBY, aged 66. | TBF 01/1854 |
| GOTT | Isabella | 23.11.1853 | ISABELLA GOTT, of Bridge Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 72. | TBF 12/1853 |
| DOCKRAY | David | 24.11.1853 | At Aigburth, near Liverpool, DAVID DOCKRAY, aged 75. | TBF 01/1854 |
| HEDLEY | Eleanor | 26.11.1853 | At Skinner Gate, Darlington, ELEANOR HEDLEY, aged 79. | TBF 01/1854 |
| HUNTLEY | Robert | 26.11.1853 | At Balmain, near Sydney, New South Wales, ROBERT HUNTLEY, M.D., aged 68. | TBF 03/1854 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Sarah | 27.11.1853 | At Preston, SARAH SATTERTHWAITE, aged 57. | TBF 12/1853 |
| EDEY | Ebenezer | 29.11.1853 | At Trembraze, near Liskeard, Cornwall, EBENEZER EDEY, aged 73. | TBF 02/1854 |
| COLES | Richard | 01.12.1853 | At Buckingham, RICHARD COLES. | TBF 01/1854 |
| WILLIAMS | Maria Louisa | 03.12.1853 | Aged 8 years and 4 months, MARIA LOUISA, daughter of Thomas and Hannah Williams, of Pensnett, near Dudley. | TBF 02/1854 |
| BARNES | William | 05.12.1853 | At Birmingham, WILLIAM BARNES, formerly of Doddington, Northamptonshire, aged 69. | TBF 01/1854 |
| CORNISH | Charles | 06.12.1853 | Aged 5¼ years, CHARLES, son of Charles Cornish, of Redruth. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BARRETT | Rachel Anna | 07.12.1853 | At Upper Grove Lane, Camberwell, RACHEL ANNA, daughter of Richard and Rachel Barrett, aged 19 months. | TBF 01/1854 |
| OPIE | Amelia | 07.12.1853 | At her residence, in the Castle Meadow, Norwich, in her 85th year, AMELIA OPIE, widow of John Opie, R.A., and only daughter of the late James Alderson, M.D., of that city | TBF 02/1854 |
| NICCOLLS | James | 08.12.1853 | JAMES NICCOLLS, Dover Road, Southark, aged 80. | TBF 01/1854 |
| SCARR | Christopher | 08.12.1853 | At the Mount, York, CHRISTOPHER SCARR, aged 70 years. | TBF 01/1854 |
| CASSON | James Bayes | 09.12.1853 | At Stoke Newington, London, aged 9 months, JAMES BAYES, son of John and Emily Casson. | TBF 02/1854 |
| ALLEN | Anna | 11.12.1853 | At Dunmow, Essex, in her 81st year, ANNA ALLEN, widow of the late Joseph Allen, late of Dunmow, and formerly of Stamford Hill, near London. Her end was emphatically peace; and her friends have the consoling assurance, that she is joined to the just of all generations. | TBF 01/1854 |
| WHEATLEY | John | 15.12.1853 | At York, JOHN WHEATLEY, aged 64 years. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BRIGGS | Caroline Amelia | 15.12.1853 | At York, CAROLINE AMELIA, daughter of John and Caroline Briggs, aged 1 year and 7 months. | TBF 01/1854 |
| FELLOWS | Alice | 15.12.1853 | At Manchester, ALICE FELLOWS, aged 70, widow of the late Thomas Fellows, of Manchester. “Her end was peace.” | TBF 01/1854 |
| CHIPCHASE | Alice | 15.12.1853 | At Cotherstone, aged 54, ALICE, wife of John Chipchase. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BOONE | Susan Elizabeth | 16.12.1853 | At Neath, aged 12 days, SUSAN ELIZABETH, daughter of Edward and Hannah Bradshaw Boone. | TBF 01/1854 |
| SMITH | Mary | 18.12.1853 | At Darlington, MARY SMITH, aged about 84. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BANFIELD | Rebecca | 20.12.1853 | At Clonmel, aged about 75, REBECCA, widow of the late Robert Banfield. | TBF 01/1854 |
| FENNELL | Rebecca | 20.12.1853 | At Cork, REBECCA FENNELL, of Ballybrado, near Cahir, aged about 40. Her remains were interred at Ballybrado, on the 23d. | TBF 01/1854 |
| PUMPHREY | Mary | 20.12.1853 | At Worcester, aged 80 years, MARY PUMPHREY, of Worcester; an Elder. | TBF 01/1854 |
| BRIGHTWEN | Hannah | 21.12.1853 | At Thorpe, by Norwich, in her 71st year, HANNAH, wife of John Brightwen, of that place. | TBF 02/1854 |
| BRIGGS | Lydia | 22.12.1853 | At York, LYDIA, daughter of John and Caroline Briggs, aged 3½ years. | TBF 01/1854 |
| HUTCHINSON | Ann | 23.12.1853 | At Bishop Auckland, aged 64, ANN HUTCHINSON, a minister. | TBF 02/1854 |
| PHILLIPS | Thomas | 24.12.1853 | Of yellow fever, whilst on the voyage home from the West Indies, aged 23, THOMAS PHILLIPS, only son of William and Martha Phillips, of Reading, formerly of Tottenham. | TBF 04/1854 |
| ALLEN | Mary | 25.12.1853 | At 6, Lordship Terrace, Stoke Newington, London, MARY, wife of Charles H. Allen, and daughter of George Harrison, of Longlands. | TBF 02/1854 |
| MARTIN | William | 25.12.1853 | At Cork, WILLIAM MARTIN, in his 82d year. | TBF 02/1854 |
| LEADBEATER | Joseph Fisher | 26.12.1853 | At Stradbally, Queen’s County, JOSEPH FISHER LEADBEATER, aged 12 years. | TBF 02/1854 |
| THOMAS | Edward | 28.12.1853 | At his residence, Charlotte Street, Bristol, EDWARD THOMAS, in his 69th year. He was a liberal contributor to many public Institutions, and his loss will be much felt. | TBF 01/1854 |
| LEICESTER | Ann | 30.12.1853 | At Egremont, near Liverpool, aged about 47, ANN, wife of Mark Leicester. | TBF 02/1854 |
| BRAMMELL | John | xx.12.1853 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, JOHN BRAMMELL. | TBF 02/1854 |
| CLARK | Rachel | xx.12.1853 | At Uffculm, RACHEL CLARK, of that place. | TBF 03/1854 |
| LE TALL | Benjamin | 04.01.1854 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, BENJAMIN, oldest son of Benjamin and Mary Le Tall. | TBF 04/1854 |
| NEALE | John Thompson | 05.01.1854 | JOHN THOMPSON NEALE, of Carlow, aged 30. | TBF 02/1854 |
| BIRCHALL | Samuel Jowitt | 08.01.1854 | Very suddenly, at Leeds, SAMUEL JOWITT BIRCHALL, aged 65. | TBF 03/1854 |
| MARSH | Samuel | 08.01.1854 | At Stratford, Essex, SAMUEL MARSH, aged 77. | TBF 03/1854 |
| HINTON | Amy Ann | 08.01.1854 | At Plymouth, AMY ANN HINTON, aged 62. | TBF 03/1854 |
| SAUNDERS | Mary | 09.01.1854 | At 190, Great Dover Road, Borough, London, in her 70th year, MARY, widow of the late John Saunders. | TBF 02/1854 |
| MURRAY | Mary | 09.01.1854 | At Belfast, aged 55, MARY, wife of William Murray, formerly of Lisburn. | TBF 02/1854 |
| SEFTON | Caroline | 11.01.1854 | At Birmingham, aged 34, CAROLINE, wife of John Sefton. | TBF 03/1854 |
| WILSON | Susanna | 13.01.1854 | SUSANNA WILSON, of Kendal, aged 81. | TBF 02/1854 |
| CROWLEY | Catherine Sophia | 13.01.1854 | At Croydon, aged 27, CATHERINE SOPHIA, wife of Edward Crowley. | TBF 03/1854 |
| PRIDEAUX | Susan | 14.01.1854 | At Plymouth, SUSAN PRIDEAUX, aged 60. | TBF 03/1854 |
| GINGELL | Charles James | 15.01.1854 | At Woodhouse, East Ham, CHARLES JAMES, eldest surviving son of James Gingell, of Whitechapel, London. | TBF 03/1854 |
| LEA | Mary | 16.01.1854 | At Reading, aged 9 months, MARY, daughter of Henry and Louisa Lea. | TBF 03/1854 |
| JACKSON | Edward | 17.01.1854 | Aged 14 months, EDWARD, son of Joseph and Lucy Jackson, Bierworth, near Garstang. | TBF 02/1854 |
| RUTTER | Thomas Edmonds | 17.01.1854 | At Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, aged 24, THOMAS EDMONDS, eldest son of the late John Rutter. | TBF 03/1854 |
| CROUCH | William | 18.01.1854 | At Falmouth, aged 86, WILLIAM CROUCH; an Elder. | TBF 03/1854 |
| MASON | Jane | 20.01.1854 | JANE MASON, of Enniscorthy, aged 88, widow of Thomas Mason. | TBF 04/1854 |
| HENDERSON | Andrew and Hannah and Alexander and Mary and Margaret Pickering and George | 21.01.1854 | At Lambay Island, off the coast of Ireland, ANDREW Henderson, of Liverpool, together with his wife, HANNAH, and their four children, ALEXANDER, MARY, MARGARET PICKERING, and GEORGE, who sailed from the port of Liverpool in the ship Tayleur bound for Melbourne, Australia, on the 19th day of First Month 1854. After being two days at sea, the said vessel was totally lost on Lambay Island. From information since received, there can be no doubt that the above-named family were on board, and all perished, but their bodies have not been identified among those recovered from the wreck. -Liverpool, 3rd month, 27th, 1854. | TBF 04/1854 |
| MANDER | Sarah | 22.01.1854 | At Burford, SARAH MANDER, in her 62d year. Her decease was sudden and unexpected. | TBF 02/1854 |
| MARRIOTT | Susanna | 24.01.1854 | At Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, aged 24, SUSANNA, third daughter of the late Wilson Marriott, of Kendal. | TBF 03/1854 |
| SALTHOUSE | Ann | 25.01.1854 | At Ulverstone, ANN SALTHOUSE, aged 77. | TBF 03/1854 |
| RICHARDSON | Eliza | 26.01.1854 | At Bishop Wearmouth, after a long illness, ELIZA, wife of William Richardson. | TBF 03/1854 |
| HALLAM | Deborah | 29.01.1854 | At Bristol, in her 77th year, DEBORAH HALLAM, widow of the late Edward Hallam, surgeon, of Kenningon. | TBF 03/1854 |
| DOYLE | Mary | 30.01.1854 | At Tullow, county Carlow, aged 75, MARY DOYLE, widow of the late Joseph Doyle. | TBF 04/1854 |
| MARRIAGE | Sophia | 31.01.1854 | At Bloomfield, near Chelmsford, in her 37th year, deeply lamented, SOPHIA, the beloved wife of William Marriage. Although called in the meridian of life from a sphere of much usefulness, this dear Friend was enabled to give up her husband, children, and all her earthly ties, with cheerful resignation, trusting in the redeeming love and mercy of her Saviour; and her bereaved relatives have the consoling belief, that she is for ever at rest, in one of the many mansions in the heavenly Father’s house. | TBF 03/1854 |
| BROCKBANK | John B. | 03.02.1854 | At 5, Adelphi Street, Salford, Manchester, aged 60, JOHN B. BROCKBANK, timber merchant. | TBF 03/1854 |
| MILNES | Matthew | 05.02.1854 | At Batley Carr, Dewsbury, aged 51, MATTHEW MILNES. | TBF 03/1854 |
| SPARKES | Thomas T. | 08.02.1854 | At his residence, Magdalen Terrace, Exeter, THOMAS T. SPARKES, in his 80th year. | TBF 03/1854 |
| TOTHILL | Sarah | 12.02.1854 | At Staines, Middlesex, SARAH TOTHILL, aged 68. | TBF 04/1854 |
| RHODES | Hannah | 13.02.1854 | At York, aged 55, HANNAH RHODES, formerly of Otley. | TBF 03/1854 |
| WRATHALL | Arthur | 13.02.1854 | At Lindley, near Huddersfield, aged 3 years, ARTHUR, youngest child of William and Sarah Wrathall. | TBF 04/1854 |
| PUPLET | Daniel | 13.02.1854 | At Chelmsford, aged 72, DANIEL PUPLET, merchant. | TBF 04/1854 |
| BREWIN | John | 16.02.1854 | At Cirencester, JOHN BREWIN, in his 79th year. | TBF 03/1854 |
| HOLMES | Elizabeth | 18.02.1854 | At her residence, Belle Vue Place, near Bradford, Yorkshire, ELIZABETH HOLMES, in her 72d year. | TBF 03/1854 |
| FORSTER | Dinah | 18.02.1854 | At Willow Bank, Townsend Lane, West Darby, Liverpool, aged about 79, DINAH FORSTER, widow of Joseph Forster, formerly of Longtown, Cumberland. | TBF 04/1854 |
| BLACK | Anne | 20.02.1854 | At Waterford, aged 58, ANNE BLACK, wife of George Black. | TBF 04/1854 |
| HALL | Mary | 21.02.1854 | At Hatlex Cottage, Hest Bank, near Lancaster, aged about 68, MARY, wife of James Hall. | TBF 04/1854 |
| MINCHIN | Hannah | 21.02.1854 | HANNAH MINCHIN, of Hook Norton, Oxon, aged 74. | TBF 05/1854 |
| HARRISON | Martha | 23.02.1854 | At Preston, in her 85th year, MARTHA, widow of the late Thomas Harrison. | TBF 03/1854 |
| GUY | Rachel Margaret | 24.02.1854 | At Lawn Cottage, near Sedbergh, aged 11 months, RACHEL MARGARET, daughter of John and Betsy Guy. | TBF 03/1854 |
| FOX | Anna | 24.02.1854 | At Falmouth, ANNA, wife of Joseph Fox, surgeon, of that place. | TBF 03/1854 |
| STEPHENS | William | 24.02.1854 | At Philadelphia, aged 63, WILLIAM STEPHENS, formerly of Guernsey. | TBF 04/1854 |
| FOX | Charlotte | 25.02.1854 | At Gonvena Cottage, Brighton, aged 51, CHARLOTTE FOX, daughter of the late Edward Fox, of Wadebridge, Cornwall. | TBF 03/1854 |
| WERE | Catherine | 25.02.1854 | At Wellington, Somerset, CATHERINE WERE, aged about 74. | TBF 03/1854 |
| TOLERTON | Eleanor | 25.02.1854 | At 49, Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, aged about 23, ELEANOR, daughter of the late Samuel and Elizabeth Tolerton. | TBF 04/1854 |
| JACKSON | Caroline Amelia | 26.02.1854 | At York, aged about 7 years, CAROLINE AMELIA, daughter of Charles and Hannah Jackson. | TBF 04/1854 |
| WALTON | James | 28.02.1854 | At Stonegravels, Chesterfield, aged 31, JAMES WALTON, late of Derby. | TBF 05/1854 |
| DYSON | William | 05.03.1854 | At Leeds, aged 60, WILLIAM DYSON, corn miller, of whom it may truly be said, that “not with fleshly wisdsom, but by the grace of God, and in simplicity and godly sincerity, he had his conversation in the world;” and though blessed with many of the good things of this life, yet he was a man “fearing God and hating covetousness.” | TBF 04/1854 |
| MALCOMSON | Mary | 05.03.1854 | At Milview, near Clonmel, in her 84th year, MARY, widow of the late David Malcomson. | TBF 04/1854 |
| PAYNE | Frances | 06.03.1854 | At Nottingham, in her 62d year, FRANCES, wife of Henry Payne M.D., and daughter of the late Robert Hawley, of Oakham. | TBF 04/1854 |
| GILLETT | Sarah | 07.03.1854 | At Southport, SARAH GILLETT, aged 84. | TBF 04/1854 |
| PIM | Joseph H. | 07.03.1854 | At sea, on board the Talavera, from Sydney, on his way home, JOSEPH H. PIM, of Dublin, aged about 23. | TBF 07/1854 |
| LE TALL | Mary | 08.03.1854 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, near Sheffield, aged 46, MARY, wife of Benjamin Le Tall, surgeon. | TBF 04/1854 |
| WILLIAMS | Mary | 09.03.1854 | At Anstell, aged about 64, MARY WILLIAMS, wife of William Williams. | TBF 04/1854 |
| CHURCH | James | 10.03.1854 | At Cork, JAMES CHURCH, aged about 77. | TBF 05/1854 |
| RUSSELL | Sarah | 10.03.1854 | At Waterford, SARAH, wife of Robert Russell, aged 73. | TBF 05/1854 |
| PITSTOW | John | 10.03.1854 | At Chelmsford, JOHN PITSTOW, aged about 73. | TBF 05/1854 |
| PICKARD | Elizabeth | 12.03.1854 | Suddenly, at Monkwearmouth, near Sunderland, aged 78, ELIZABETH, wife of John Pickard, Grocer, of the former place. | TBF 05/1854 |
| ASHFORD | Rachel | 13.03.1854 | At Saffron Walden, aged 55, RACHEL, wife of Samuel Ashford. | TBF 05/1854 |
| BOWDEN | John | 14.03.1854 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, JOHN BOWDEN, aged about 75. | TBF 04/1854 |
| FRYER | Charles | 15.03.1854 | At Friends’ School, Croydon, in his 47th year, CHARLES FRYER, late of Rastrick, near Huddersfield. | TBF 05/1854 |
| LABREY | William | 16.03.1854 | At his residence, Higher Broughton, near Manchester, aged 61, WILLIAM LABREY, tea dealer. | TBF 05/1854 |
| ABBOTT | Catherine Phillips | 18.03.1854 | At Golden Bank, Liskeard, CATHERINE PHILLIPS ABBOTT, aged about 59, wife of Samuel Abbott. | TBF 04/1854 |
| GUMERSALL | Hannah | 18.03.1854 | At 34, Theberton Street, Islington, London, HANNAH GUMERSALL, aged 49. | TBF 04/1854 |
| WEBSTER | Rachel Ann and Mary Ann | 18.03.1854 | At half-past eleven, P.M., RACHEL ANN WEBSTER aged 18; and, about one hour after, her sister MARY ANN, aged 23; daughters of John Webster, late of Manchester. Both died of Colonial Fever, and were interred in Friends’ New Cemetery, Melbourne, Australia, on the 20th of Third Month; on which occasion Robert Lindsay and Frederick Mackie (the two ministering Friends from Great Britain), were present. | TBF 07/1854 |
| SIMMS | Richard | 19.03.1854 | At Brails, near Shipston-on-Stour, RICHARD SIMMS, in his 73d year. | TBF 04/1854 |
| HUTCHINSON | William | 20.03.1854 | At Maryborough, Queen’s county, Ireland, WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, aged about 72. | TBF 04/1854 |
| MURRAY | Lindley | 21.03.1854 | At Belfast, aged about 15, LINDLEY, youngest son of William Murray. | TBF 04/1854 |
| TWEEDY | William | 21.03.1854 | At Truro, aged 87, WILLIAM TWEEDY, an elder. We extract the following from the Nonconfomist:- At Truro Vean, Truro, William Tweedy, Esq., a well-known member of the Society of Friends. The deceased was a liberal and zealous supporter of the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Truro British Schools, and of most of the useful and charitable institutions of the county.” | TBF 04/1854 |
| HAUGOOD | Hannah | 21.03.1854 | At the Friends’ Meeting-house, Wandsworth, HANNAH HAUGOOD, aged 53. Her end was peace. | TBF 05/1854 |
| TANGYE | Joseph | 22.03.1854 | At Camborne, JOSEPH TANGYE, aged 55. | TBF 04/1854 |
| HUSTLER | Sarah Jane | 24.03.1854 | At Vegtaux, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland, in her 24th year, SARAH JANE, seond daughter of John Hustler, of Rosemerryn, Cornwall. | TBF 05/1854 |
| HARRIS | Joseph Owen | 25.03.1854 | At his residence, Forest-rise, Walthamstow, Essex, JOSEPH OWEN HARRIS, in his 71st year. | TBF 04/1854 |
| DOUBLEDAY | William | 25.03.1854 | WILLIAM DOUBLEDAY, of Coggeshall, Essex, aged about 76. | TBF 06/1854 |
| BACKHOUSE | Margaret | 27.03.1854 | At Green Bank, near Darlington, MARGARET, wife of Thomas James Backhouse, West Hendon, near Sunderland. | TBF 04/1854 |
| MARRIAGE | Hannah | 03.04.1854 | At Chelmsford, aged 55, HANNAH, wife of James Marriage, after a lingering illness, borne with Christian patience and tranquillity. Her end was peace. | TBF 06/1854 |
| BOUGHTON | Elizabeth | 06.04.1854 | ELIZABETH BOUGHTON, Ross, Herefordshire, in her 72d year. | TBF 05/1854 |
| ELGAR | William | 06.04.1854 | At Folkestone, Kent, WILLIAM ELGAR, in his 84th year. | TBF 09/1854 |
| JACKSON | Hannah | 07.04.1854 | At East Looe, Cornwall, HANNAH JACKSON, aged about 83, widow of Eliphaz Jackson. | TBF 05/1854 |
| SHEPPPARD | William | 07.04.1854 | At Hemel Hempstead, after a few days’ illness, WILLIAM SHEPPARD, draper, aged 65, whose loss is deeply felt by his family and friends, not less on account of the sincerity and consistency of his attachment to the Testimonies of our religious Society, than for the universal charity and kindness of his dispostion. | TBF 06/1854 |
| WEBSTER | Jane | 07.04.1854 | At Melbourne, Australia, JANE WEBSTER, daughter of John Webster, late of Manchester, and sister of the two young women inserted in our last. | TBF 08/1854 |
| FARDON | Ellen | 10.04.1854 | At Reading, in her 20th year, ELLEN, daughter of John and Mary Fardon. | TBF 05/1854 |
| RAWE | Mary | 11.04.1854 | At Cellars, near Wadebridge, Cornwall, aged 35, MARY RAWE, daughter of John Rawe. | TBF 05/1854 |
| WILLMORE | Hannah | 14.04.1854 | At Leighton Buzzard, aged 56, HANNAH, wife of Benjamin Willmore. | TBF 06/1854 |
| WALKER | Betsy | 15.04.1854 | At Water Hall, Leeds, aged 49, BETSY WALKER, wife of Thomas Walker, flax-spinner, after a long and severe illness borne with great patience and resignation. | TBF 05/1854 |
| POLLARD | Richard | 18.04.1854 | At Horsham, RICHARD POLLARD. | TBF 05/1854 |
| SMITH | Arthur | 21.04.1854 | At Fir Vale, near Sheffield, after one week’s illness, aged 25, ARTHUR, youngest son of Edward Smith. | TBF 05/1854 |
| DAVIS | Thomas | 21.04.1854 | At 5, Wellington Terrace, Bristol, after a lingering illness, THOMAS DAVIS, aged 48. | TBF 05/1854 |
| WASPE | Hannah | 22.04.1854 | At Woodbridge, Suffolk, HANNAH WASPE, aged 57, daughter of the late Jonathan and Phebe Waspe. | TBF 05/1854 |
| BARRETT | Susanna | 23.04.1854 | At Coggeshall, Essex, in her 80th year, SUSANNA BARRETT, widow of Isaac Barrett. | TBF 05/1854 |
| STRETCH | Hannah | 23.04.1854 | At Worcester, aged about 61, HANNAH STRETCH. | TBF 06/1854 |
| RIDETT | Ann Maria | 23.04.1854 | At Leicester, aged about 46, ANN MARIA, relict of the late Truman Ridett. | TBF 06/1854 |
| SMITH | Sarah | 24.04.1854 | At Bristol, aged 68, SARAH, widow of the late John Clare Smith, Old Market. | TBF 05/1854 |
| FERRIS | Maria | 24.04.1854 | At Bristol, aged 65, MARIA, wife of Thomas Ferris, Paul Street, Kingsdown. | TBF 05/1854 |
| WHITTON | Mary | 24.04.1854 | At Clonmel, MARY WHITTON, aged about 68. | TBF 06/1854 |
| MOXHAM | James | 25.04.1854 | At Neath, in his 65th year, JAMES MOXHAM, formerly of Thornbury. | TBF 05/1854 |
| KITCHING | Lydia | 25.04.1854 | At Leeds, aged 17, LYDIA, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kitching. | TBF 07/1854 |
| SCOTT | William Hutchinson | 27.04.1854 | At Thomas Street, Dublin, aged about 2 years, WILLIAM HUTCHINSON, son of Samuel Joseph and Letitia Anne Scott, and grandson of William Hutchinson, noticed in British Friend obituary of 4th month. | TBF 05/1854 |
| NEAVE | Mary | 27.04.1854 | MARY NEAVE, of Springfield, near Calne, Wilts. | TBF 06/1854 |
| BLENKINSOP | Henry | 27.04.1854 | At Gracechurch Street, London, after a lingering and painful illness, HENRY BLENKINSOP, aged 66. | TBF 06/1854 |
| THOMPSON | Mary | 29.04.1854 | At Bedford Place, Commercial Road, London, MARY THOMPSON, aged 77. | TBF 07/1854 |
| FERGUSON | Dorothy | 29.04.1854 | DOROTHY FERGUSON, of Preston, aged 81; an elder. | TBF 07/1854 |
| MOATES | Deborah | 30.04.1854 | At Winchmore HJill, Middlesex, DEBORAH MOATES, in her 63d year, widow of Gurney Pearse Moates, late of London. | TBF 06/1854 |
| JACKSON | Thomas | xx.04.1854 | THOMAS JACKSON, of Edenderry, aged 83. | TBF 05/1854 |
| HOOWE | Solomon | xx.04.1854 | SOLOMON HOOWE, of Cloukeen, Edenderry. | TBF 05/1854 |
| PIM | John | xx.04.1854 | JOHN PIM, of Cloulack, Edenderry. | TBF 05/1854 |
| LLOYD | Rachel | 02.05.1854 | At her residence, the Farm, RACHEL LLOYD, of Birmingham, aged 86. | TBF 06/1854 |
| TYLER | John Gurney | 04.05.1854 | At the residence of his grandfather Charles Gurney, Montpelier, Bristol, JOHN GURNEY, aged nearly 3 years, eldest child of James and Ellen Tyler, of Reading. | TBF 06/1854 |
| BARNARD | Samuel | 06.05.1854 | At Leamington, after a lingering illness, SAMUEL BARNARD, aged 64. | TBF 06/1854 |
| WRIGHT | David | 07.05.1854 | At Kettering, after a short illness, DAVID WRIGHT, ironmonger, aged 34. | TBF 06/1854 |
| CHAPMAN | William | 09.05.1854 | At Sheffield, WILLIAM CHAPMAN, aged about 73; an elder. | TBF 06/1854 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Michael | 12.05.1854 | At his residence, Willow Bank, Higher Broughton, Manchester, MICHAEL SATTERTHWAITE, aged about 74. | TBF 06/1854 |
| HINCHLIFFE | Mary | 14.05.1854 | At Lockwood, near Huddersfield, aged 60, MARY, wife of Joseph Hinchliffe. | TBF 08/1854 |
| CUDWORTH | Rachel | 17.05.1854 | At Burley, near Leeds, aged 70, RACHEL, wife of John Cudworth, and second daughter of the late Pim Nevins, of Larchfield, near Leeds. | TBF 07/1854 |
| LEES | James | 17.05.1854 | At Huddersfield, JAMES LEES, aged 22. | TBF 08/1854 |
| BIRKITT | James | 18.05.1854 | At Hare Appletree, Quernmore, near Lancaster, JAMES BIRKITT, in his 83d year. | TBF 06/1854 |
| CHAPMAN | Mary | 19.05.1854 | At Ulverstone, in her 58th year, MARY, wife of John Chapman, teacher of that place, and formerly of Skipton in Craven, Yorkshire. This dear Friend had not a birthright in our Society, but was brought up amongst the Episcopalians; but not being satisfied with that profession, she united herself with the Methodists; and not finding among them that peace which her soul longed after, she began to attend the meetings of Friends, and became fully convinced of the soundness of the principles held, believed in, and professed by our early Friends; and on that ground she joined the Society, and firmly adhered to the same, through a life of trials and afflictions, under all which she experienced the protecting care of her heavenly Father, and being ever concerned to acknowledge Him in all her ways, He was pleased from time to time to direct her paths. Although it was her lot, along with her husband, to have to move from one place to another, and sometimes under great discouragement, yet towards the close of her life, she was enabled to look back upon all their movements with peace and satisfaction; under the consoling evidence, that having simply endeavoured to follow the leadings of the Spirit of Truth, as made manifest in the secret of their hearts, they had been led safely along, and had been mercifully favoured to prove the truth of the Divine declaration, “My grace is sufficient for thee;” which grace had been her strength and support, and with the consoling love of God in Christ Jesus her Saviour, had enabled her to lift up her head in hope – even that “hope which maketh not ashamed, but which is as an anchor to the soul, both sure and steadfast;” through which she was enabled to look upon death as a welcome messenger, the sting thereof being taken away. For the last ten days of her life, her frends were prevented from holding much converse with her, her complaint being a total prostration of her natural powers, with very acute suffering; being for some days quite unable to speak much, and for two days not at all! On one occasion, after many hours of great suffering and restlessness, a Friend who had been much with her, and who felt it a privilege so to be, expressed a hope that she still felt Jesus to be precious to her soul; when contrary to all expectation, the dear invalid opened her eyes and exclaimed, “O yes, precious as ever. He does not grow less, but increasingly so.” It was remarkable how she became composed after this, and lay so peacefully for some time. At another time it was comforting to hear her express the firm and unflinching belief in the sound, scriptural views of our pious predecessors in the Truth; and when alluding to some who, in the present day, talk lightly of them, and seem departing from first principles, she added, “but we shall soon be all set right.” She encouraged her husband and daughter to give her up freely, and concluded by saying, “You have more need to rejoice than to weep to see me go first, for I believe all will be well with me. I have no doubt of it.” And although like her suffering crucified Lord and Saviour, it was not given her to triumph in death, yet her friends were favoured not only to hope, but also to believe that through the unbounded mercy of God in Jesus Christ our Lord, her purified spirit was permitted to enter that city, where none of the inhabitants ever say, “I am sick; and the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.” | TBF 07/1854 |
| BOWLY | Samuel | 21.05.1854 | SAMUEL BOWLY, jun., in his 16th year, eldest son of Samuel Bowly, of Gloucester. | TBF 06/1854 |
| DARBY | Maria Louisa | 23.05.1854 | Near London, aged 40, MARIA LOUISA, eldest daughter of Richard and Maria Darby, of Coalbrook Dale. Her end was peace – the crown of life that fadeth not away. | TBF 06/1854 |
| KING | Rachel | 26.05.1854 | At Rochdale , RACHEL KING, aged 78. | TBF 06/1854 |
| BROWN | Daniel | 27.05.1854 | At Lecton, DANIEL BROWN, in his 87th year; an elder. | TBF 06/1854 |
| POULTER | Elizabeth | 30.05.1854 | At Harder Row, Peckham, ELIZABETH, wife of John Poulter. | TBF 07/1854 |
| BARKER | Rachel | 01.06.1854 | At Woodhouse, near Sheffield, RACHEL, widow of the late William Barker, of Sheffield. | TBF 07/1854 |
| HORNIMAN | Hannah | 01.06.1854 | At Hastings, in her fourteenth year, after a long illness, HANNAH, daughter of John and Ann Horniman of Croydon. | TBF 08/1854 |
| STURGE | Hannah | 02.06.1854 | At Stonehouse (where she was taken to try the benefit of a change of air), in her 69th year, HANNAH, wife of Thomas Marshal Sturge, of the city of Gloucester. | TBF 07/1854 |
| TURNER | Benjamin | 05.06.1854 | At Liverpool, aged 11 years, BENJAMIN, son of William Turner, cabinet maker. | TBF 07/1854 |
| TATHAM | Marmaduke | 06.06.1854 | After a few days’ illness, aged 14, MARMADUKE, only son of the late Thomas Tatham, formerly of Settle. | TBF 10/1854 |
| FARDON | Maria | 08.06.1854 | At Tredington, near Shipston-on-Stour, aged 58, MARIA, daughter of the late Thomas and Jane Fardon. | TBF 07/1854 |
| MARSHALL | Samuel | 08.06.1854 | In his 23d year, SAMUEL, eldest son of William Marshall, of Leeds. | TBF 07/1854 |
| WARING | Jane | 10.06.1854 | At Elm View, Clontarf, near Dublin, JANE WARING, aged about 23. | TBF 07/1854 |
| DICKINSON | Lucy | 16.06.1854 | At the Albynes, near Coalbrookdale, in her 48th year, LUCY, wife of Joseph Dickinson, late of Westbury, in the County of Salop. | TBF 07/1854 |
| AITKINSON | Richard | 16.06.1854 | At Manchester, RICHARD AITKINSON, in his 78th year; an elder. This dear Friend experienced in early life the convicting reproofs of the Holy Spirit, and whilst yet in a seeking state of mind, desirous of walking in the right way of the Lord, he was casually led to the attendance of one of our religious meetings, and becoming convinced of the truth of the principles held by Friends, was united to the Society when about 29 years of age, and continued to the end of his life an example of Christian humility and contentment. Being concerned to maintain those Christian principles, and to carry out the testimonies so prominently borne by our early Friends, he became much interested in the welfare of the body. During many years he filled the station of overseer, for which he was peculiary adapted, and many of the sick and afflicted can testify to his diligence in this capacity, which, in connection with his sympathizing nature, gave him place with all classes in the imparting of counsel and advice. He bore about him an evidence that he was what he was by the grace of God; and as his bodily powers gradually gave way, his hopes of the future brightened. His end was peace; and doubtless he is, through redeeming love and mercy in Christ Jesus, made a partaker of the inheritance with the saints in light. | TBF 07/1854 |
| DREWRY | Rebecca | 16.06.1854 | At Fleetwood, REBECCA DREWRY, aged 72. The decease of this dear Friend was somewhat sudden. She had for some time been in a declining state, but without any particular complaint. On the day of her death she got up about noon into an easy chair by the bedside. About 2 o’clock difficulty of breathing commenced, which continued till nearly 4; from this time she appeared to suffer less, and about half-an-hour after she quietly passed away, most of her family being present at the time. She was quite sensible, and aware of her approaching dissolution; and though not one of those who expressed much – indeed, for several days her weakness was such as to render speaking irksome – yet she more than once intimated her belief that all would be well with her in the end. Her life had been a somewhat chequered one, she having had many difficulties and trials to contend with; yet being endowed with largeness of heart, good capacity, and great determination of character, she was enabled, through the all-sustaining power of her heavenly Father, to move forward in the course which she believed right, and to do that which was manifested to be her duty. At the close of her active life, just before she passed away, a very solemn peaceful feeling was permitted to overspread the minds of those in attendance which was esteemed at once a comfort and a favour. | TBF 07/1854 |
| DREWETT | Mary | 17.06.1854 | At Kingston, Surrey, aged about 77, MARY, wife of Thomas Drewett. | TBF 07/1854 |
| TUKE | Charles Edward | 17.06.1854 | At Manningham, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 13 weeks, CHARLES EDWARD, son of Daniel and Mary Ann Tuke. | TBF 08/1854 |
| CHALK | John | 18.06.1854 | JOHN CHALK, of Brighton, aged 65. | TBF 07/1854 |
| HODGKINSON | Margaret | 24.06.1854 | A West-Houghton, near Bolton, MARGARET HODGKINSON, aged 40. | TBF 07/1854 |
| WRIGHT | Edward | 27.06.1854 | At Sudbury, EDWARD WRIGHT, grocer, aged 46. | TBF 07/1854 |
| ALLISON | Mary Catherine | 27.06.1854 | At Bury, Suffolk, aged three months, MARY CATHERINE, infant daughter of William Jonathan and Catherine Allison. | TBF 08/1854 |
| JONES | Sarah | 27.06.1854 | At Burford, aged 83, SARAH JONES, late of Charlbury, and widow of William Jones. | TBF 08/1854 |
| SAUNDERS | Susanna | 28.06.1854 | At 45, Great Dover Road, Borough, London, aged 75, SUSANNA SAUNDERS, formerly of Bristol. | TBF 09/1854 |
| FARRAND | Joseph H. | 02.07.1854 | At Folkestone, in his 70th year, JOSEPH H. FARRAND. This dear Friend gave encouraging evidence of the all-sufficiency of Divine grace to support the sufferer on the bed of sickness. | TBF 08/1854 |
| SPARKES | Alice | 02.07.1854 | At Darlington, aged 33, ALICE, wife of Joseph Sparkes, builder. | TBF 09/1854 |
| YEARDLEY | Elizabeth | 06.07.1854 | In her 81st year, whilst on a visit at the house of her brother-in-law, Robert Graham, Ackworth, near Pontefract, ELIZABETH YEARDLEY, of Rochdale, widow of the late Thomas Yeardley, of Ecclesfield Mill, near Sheffield. | TBF 09/1854 |
| SHAW | Elizabeth | 09.07.1854 | At Oaklands, near Clonmel, aged about 68, ELIZABETH, widow of the late James Shaw. | TBF 08/1854 |
| JACKSON | Mary | 11.07.1854 | At Calder House, near Garstang, in her 76th year, MARY, widow of the late Richard Jackson. It was the privilege of this dear Friend to partake largely of the spirit of the “meek and lowly Jesus,” which enabled her to be a friend and counsellor to her immediate friends, and to the poor around her hospitable home a kind and sympathizing benefactress. It was also her practice to visit them for Scripture reading, and to exhort them to follow, as she humbly endeavoured to follow and serve, her Lord and Master. As her days increasd, her strength gradually gave way, and, surrounded by her friends, she was favoured quietly to breathe her last; and her ransomed spirit, we humbly trust, permitted to enter her heavenly home, where her hopes had long been centred, and the even tenor of her way so clearly pointed. | TBF 08/1854 |
| ALLISON | William Jonathan | 12.07.1854 | At the house of his father, aged 29, WILLIAM JONATHAN ALLISON, of Bury, Suffolk, only son of Jeremiah Alison, of Market Weston, in the same county. | TBF 08/1854 |
| MALCOMSON | Mary | 12.07.1854 | At Whitehouse, Belfast, MARY, daughter of Joseph and Rachel Malcomson, aged 17. At Grogmore, near Belfast, aged 16, MARY, daughter of Joseph and Rachel Malcomson. | TBF 08/1854 TBF 09/1854 |
| BELL | Jane | 14.07.1854 | At Belfast, JANE, wife of Elias H. Bell, aged 23. | TBF 08/1854 |
| BISSHOPP | Edward Swan | 15.07.1854 | At Park Farm, near Capel, Surrey, EDWARD SWAN BISSHOPP, aged about 67. | TBF 08/1854 |
| CLARK | William | 16.07.1854 | At Doncaster, WILLIAM CLARK, in his 71st year. | TBF 08/1854 |
| PRIESTMAN | Rachel | 16.07.1854 | At Waterford, RACHEL PRIESTMAN, of Newcastle; a minister, and wife of Jonathan Priestman. | TBF 08/1854 |
| WELLS | Thomas | 16.07.1854 | THOMAS WELLS, lithographic printer, of 35 Basinghall Street, London. | TBF 08/1854 |
| LIDBETTER | Sophia | 17.07.1854 | At Nottingham, SOPHIA, infant daughter of Martin and Elizabeth Lidbetter. | TBF 08/1854 |
| POLLARD | Maria | 20.07.1854 | At Brighton, MARIA, wife of Alfred Pollard, of Derby, aged about 36. Of consumption, at Brighton, whither she had gone for change of air, aged about 34, MARIA, wife of Alfred Whiting Pollard, of Derby. | TBF 08/1854 TBF 09/1854 |
| WEBSTER | William | 20.07.1854 | At Strathwaite, near York, WILLIAM WEBSTER, farmer, aged about 52. The death of this dear Friend was very sudden, he having happened with an accident on the 18th, when putting up a spout, which fell and threw him from a ladder, injuring him internally. He was fully sensible of his danger from the first, and often expressed its being a fatal blow. His sufferings were borne with patence and Christian fortitude, making a deep impression upon all who visited him. He took his leave of the family, a short time before his close, in a very impressive manner, after which he resigned himself to his Lord and Master, waiting with calmness and resignation the appointed time; and truly it may be said his end was peace. He was highly respected by his neighbours, and his death is deeply lamented by his numerous friends. | TBF 08/1854 |
| HARBERT | James | 25.07.1854 | At Woburn-sands, Bedfordshire, JAMES HARBERT, aged 73. | TBF 09/1854 |
| SMITH | Joseph | 26.07.1854 | At his residence, Close House, near Skipton, JOSEPH SMITH, in his 61st year. | TBF 09/1854 |
| BROSTER | Jacob | 28.07.1854 | At Bradford Dale, near Sheffield, JACOB BROSTER, aged 78. | TBF 09/1854 |
| WILLMORE | Hannah Wright | 30.07.1854 | At Leighton Buzzard, HANNAH WRIGHT WILLMORE, second daughter of Benjamin Willmore. | TBF 09/1854 |
| GLENNY | Elizabeth | 04.08.1854 | At Ballater, whither she had gone for the benefit of her health, ELIZABETH GLENNY, of Aberdeen, aged about 75, an elder; relict of James Glenny, of Mill of Lethenty, Aberdeenshire, and daughter of the deceased John and Elizabeth Wigham, of Aberdeen. | TBF 09/1854 |
| CHRISTY | John | 08.08.1854 | At the island, Lisburn, the residence of his brother-in-law Jonathan Joseph Richardson, after a short illness, aged 53, JOHN CHRISTY, of Demerara, son of James Christy, of Kircassock, near Lurgan. | TBF 10/1854 |
| HARLEY | Mary | 12.08.1854 | At Glasgow, in her 77th year, MARY HARLEY, relict of Alexander Harley, table-linen manufacturer, Dunfermline. | TBF 09/1854 |
| BAYNES | Jane | 12.08.1854 | At South Preston Villa, near North Shields, aged 35, JANE, eldest daughter of George and Rachel Baynes. | TBF 10/1854 |
| MANLEY | William | 18.08.1854 | At Leighton Buzzard, WILLIAM MANLEY, grocer, aged 41, son of William Manley, formerly clerk at Devonshire House, London. | TBF 09/1854 |
| WILSON | Mary | 18.08.1854 | Near York, MARY WILSON, late of Hull, aged about 31. | TBF 12/1854 |
| COVE | Sarah Elizabeth | 18.08.1854 | At Horsham, SARAH ELIZABETH COVE, in her 87th year. Her end was very peaceful | TBF 05/1855 |
| BARROW | Mary Ann | 19.08.1854 | At Blackfield Terrace, Kirkdale, Liverpool, aged about 62, MARY ANN, wife of Joseph Barrow. | TBF 10/1854 |
| IMPEY | Elizabeth | 20.08.1854 | At Broomfield Hall, Chelmsford, rather suddenly, ELIZABETH, wife of William Impey, leaving six very young children and a beloved husband, to mourn her loss. | TBF 09/1854 |
| SMITH | Eliza Jane | 20.08.1854 | At the Hareappletree Quernmoor, near Lancaster, aged 5 weeks, ELIZA JANE, daughter of Paul and Martha Smith, of Liverpool. | TBF 10/1854 |
| BALLANS | Ann | 20.08.1854 | At Brigg, aged 77, ANN BALLANS, widow of William Ballans. | TBF 10/1854 |
| BRIGGS | Edward | 21.08.1854 | At his residence, Ashford Road, EDWARD BRIGGS, aged 82. He was much respected, and closed his long and useful life in peace. In the notice of EDWARD BRIGGS last month, the following words were omitted in the copy sent, viz., “Maidstone, Kent.” | TBF 09/1854 TBF 10/1854 |
| HESLETON | Philip | 22.08.1854 | At Whitby, very suddenly, of an affection of the heart, aged 63, PHILIP HESLETON, of Ayton, near Stokesley. | TBF 09/1854 |
| COOPER | Dorothy | 22.08.1854 | At Sheffield, DOROTHY, widow of the late Thomas Cooper, aged 76. | TBF 09/1854 |
| PINCE | John | 22.08.1854 | Aged 87, JOHN PINCE, of York Street, Bristol. | TBF 09/1854 |
| MOXHAM | Elizabeth | 23.08.1854 | At Clevedon, Somersetshire, ELIZABETH MOXHAM, of Neath, widow of the late James Moxham, whose decease was noticed in our number of Fifth Month last. | TBF 09/1854 |
| GRAY | John | 24.08.1854 | At 70, South Portland Street, Glasgow, JOHN GRAY, biscuit manufacturer, aged about 44; son of James and Mary Gray, of Denmill, Aberdeenshire. | TBF 09/1854 |
| ASHBY | Aaron | 30.08.1854 | AARON ASHBY, of Mitcham, Surrey, aged 43. Though suddenly removed by the prevailing epidemic, from an active and useful sphere, and in the meridian of life, his sorrowing friends take comfort, from the evidence afforded them, that the subject of this notice had not left the all-important work of the soul’s salvation to a dying bed, and that, in effect, he could say, “Be ye also ready.” | TBF 10/1854 |
| WIGHAM | Sarah Elizabth | 31.08.1854 | At the Bridge of Allan, aged about 20, SARAH ELIZABETH, daughter of John and Sarah Wigham, of Edinburgh. | TBF 10/1854 |
| HANCOCK | William | 01.09.1854 | At Park Grove, Birkenhead, aged nearly six months, WILLIAM, son of George and Rachel Hancock. | TBF 10/1854 |
| FARRER | Hannah | 06.09.1854 | At North Parade, Bradford, Yorkshire, HANNAH FARRER, aged 82. | TBF 11/1854 |
| EVES | Joshua | 07.09.1854 | At Garville Avenue, Rathgar Road, Dublin, JOSHUA EVES, aged 31. | TBF 12/1854 |
| THOMPSON | Isabella | 11.09.1854 | At Hollywood, after a short illness, aged about 47, ISABELLA, wife of George Thompson, of Belfast. | TBF 10/1854 |
| NICHOLSON | Caroline | 11.09.1854 | In her 15th year, beloved and regretted by all who knew her, CAROLINE, youngest daughter of W. F. Nicholson, of Cartgate, near Whitehaven. | TBF 10/1854 |
| DICKINSON | Martha | 12.09.1854 | At Sheffield, MARTHA DICKINSON, aged 74. We quote the following from the Sheffield Independent of 16th ult.:- “On the 12th inst., aged 74, Martha Dickinson, of this town, formerly of Thurlstone, near Penistone, an esteemed member of the Society of Friends. She was richly endowed with the Christian virtues of meekness and humility, and in her walk through life she was a striking exemplification of the injunction of the apostle, ‘Be ye kindly affectioned one to another, with brotherly love.’ Her end was peace.” | TBF 10/1854 |
| STANSFIELD | Cabel | 16.09.1854 | At Springfield, Halifax, CALEB STANSFIELD, aged 70. | TBF 11/1854 |
| GRIMES | Ann | 17.09.1854 | At Ampthill, aged 88, ANN GRIMES, widow of Daniel Grimes. | TBF 10/1854 |
| GOPSILL | Mary | 18.09.1854 | At Hertford, aged 68, MARY, wife of Thomas Gopsill. | TBF 11/1854 |
| HEPPENSTALL | John | 20.09.1854 | At Sheffield, after a short illness, JOHN HEPPENSTALL, aged 33. | TBF 11/1854 |
| CRANSTONE | George | 20.09.1854 | At Ware, GEORGE CRANSTONE, aged about 71. | TBF 11/1854 |
| WOMMERSLEY | Maria | 22.09.1854 | At her residence, Clapham Common, aged 75, MARIA WOMMERSLEY, widow of Isaac Wommersley, of Queen Square, Bloomsbury, London. | TBF 11/1854 |
| TYLER | John | 22.09.1854 | Of Asiatic Cholera, of 17 hours duration, JOHN TYLER, wholesale stay manufacturer, Reading, in his 60th year. He went to London, on Fourth-day, the 20th returning in the evening, and on Sixth-day morning early was taken with diarrhoea, which turned to cholera in a few hours. He sank the same evening, and was interred the following day. He was universally respected by all who knew him. The Temperance Society, especially, has lost in him a valued friend. | TBF 11/1854 |
| EGGLESTONE | Mary | 23.09.1854 | At Manchester, MARY EGGLESTONE, aged 62. | TBF 11/1854 |
| LIDBETTER | Sophia | 25.09.1854 | At Guildford, in her 29th year, SOPHIA LIDBETTER, daughter of the late Adam Lidbetter, of Brighton. | TBF 11/1854 |
| KELSALL | Joshua | 25.09.1854 | At Chapel House, Wyresdale, near Lancaster, JOSHUA KELSALL, aged 73; an Elder. | TBF 11/1854 |
| STONE | Mary | 25.09.1854 | Near York, MARY STONE, aged about 85. | TBF 12/1854 |
| EVES | Elizabeth | 26.09.1854 | At Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, ELIZABETH EVES, widow of the late Samuel Eves, aged 79. | TBF 12/1854 |
| PITT | Elizabeth | 27.09.1854 | At Cirencester, aged 15, ELIZABETH, eldest daughter of Isaac and Caroline Pitt. | TBF 10/1854 |
| SHANNON | Mary Anne | 27.09.1854 | At Tranmore, aged about 62, MARY ANNE SHANNON, widow of the late James Shannon, of Abbey Mills, Clonmell. | TBF 11/1854 |
| JESUP | Alexander | 29.09.1854 | At Woodbridge, ALEXANDER JESUP of that place, aged 77. | TBF 11/1854 |
| JACKSON | Sarah Maria | 29.09.1854 | At Goodramgate, York, SARAH MARIA, daughter of Charles and Hannah Jackson, aged about 11. | TBF 12/1854 |
| DICKENSON | Fanny | 02.10.1854 | At Egremont, Cheshire, near Liverpool, FANNY DICKENSON, aged 31. | TBF 11/1854 |
| FOX | George Philip | 02.10.1854 | At Falmouth, GEORGE PHILIP FOX, aged 64. | TBF 12/1854 |
| ROBINSON | Elizabeth | 03.10.1854 | At Great Marlow, Bucks, in her 91st year, ELIZABETH ROBINSON, formerly of Darlington. | TBF 12/1854 |
| SOUTHALL | Edmund | 04.10.1854 | EDMUND SOUTHALL, aged 20, son of William and Elizabeth Southall, of Birmngham. | TBF 11/1854 |
| BURLINGHAM | Henry | 08.10.1854 | At Evesham, aged 14, HENRY, eldest son of Henry and Hannah Burlingham, of that place. | TBF 11/1854 |
| PALMER | Sarah Jane | 08.10.1854 | Of consumption, aged 27, SARAH JANE, daughter of James and Sarah Palmer, of Gloucester. | TBF 12/1854 |
| SANDERS | Joseph | 13.10.1854 | At Whitby, JOSEPH SANDERS, aged 66. | TBF 12/1854 |
| MASSEY | Sarah | 14.10.1854 | At Spalding, aged 88, SARAH MASSEY, an elder, and widow of William Massey. | TBF 12/1854 |
| BAKER | Charles Henry | 18.10.1854 | At Huntingdon, near Belleville, Canada West, in his 13th year, CHARLES HENRY, eldest son of Thomas and Harriet Baker, of that place. In the illness and death of this dear child, we see a striking exemplification of the language, “Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings Thou hast perfected praise.” During a suffering illness, borne with exemplary patience, many expressions dropped from the little patient, proving that though so young, he was not unprepared for the solemn change. His views of Christian faith were remarkably bright and clear; and a short time before his departure, he affectionately and impressively addressed his brothers and sisters, “hoping to meet them all around his Saviour’s throne.” | TBF 04/1855 |
| EVELEIGH | Tabitha | 21.10.1854 | At her residence, Cassino House, Southport, aged 67, TABITHA, widow of the late Joseph Eveleigh, of Manchester. | TBF 11/1854 |
| TURNER | Lydia Mary | 21.10.1854 | At the residence of her father, Bowling House, near Bradford, Yorkshire, LYDIA MARY TURNER, aged 23. | TBF 11/1854 |
| ??? | ?? | 24.10.1854 | At Stockwood, near Bristol, [remainder of the entry, including name, is illegible due to a crease in the page] | TBF 12/1854 |
| STORRS | Mary | 28.10.1854 | At Chesterfield, MARY STORRS, in her 77th year. | TBF 11/1854 |
| AWMACK | Hannah | 29.10.1854 | At Halifax, of consumption, aged 40, HANNAH, wife of Henry C. Awmack, and daughter of William and Mary Puckrin, of Hawsker, near Whitby. | TBF 12/1854 |
| WEST | Leonard | 30.10.1854 | At his residence, Summergangs Cottage, Hull, LEONARD WEST, aged 59. | TBF 12/1854 |
| MORGAN | Nathaniel | 31.10.1854 | At Ross, Herefordshire, NATHANIEL MORGAN in his 80th year. His funeral was largely attended by his friends and neighbours, to whom it proved a very edifying opportunity. | TBF 12/1854 |
| SWITHENBANK | Thomas | 10.11.1854 | At Back-o’-th’-Hill, near Blackburn, in his 46th year, THOMAS SWITHENBANK, eldest son of the late Thomas Swithenbank, Northgate, Blackburn. | TBF 12/1854 |
| WILSON | Dinah | 13.11.1854 | At Maryport, DINAH WILSON, aged about 90. | TBF 05/1855 |
| CONING | William | 15.11.1854 | At Stockton-on-Tees, WILLIAM, second son of Joseph and Esther Coning, his his 23d year. | TBF 12/1854 |
| BROWN | Susan | 15.11.1854 | At Ipswich, aged 84, SUSAN BROWN, widow of John Brown, formerly of Woodbridge, clothier. | TBF 12/1854 |
| MARSH | Caroline | 17.11.1854 | At Dorking, CAROLINE, daughter of William and (the late) Rebecca Marsh, aged about 20 | TBF 12/1854 |
| GLAISYER | William Wright | 19.11.1854 | At Clontarf, near Dublin, aged 20, WILLIAM WRIGHT, son of Joseph Glaisyer (formerly of Brighton). | TBF 02/1855 |
| ROBINSON | Mary | 22.11.1854 | At Manchester, MARY, widow of the late John Robinson, aged 76. | TBF 12/1854 |
| PAYNE | Matilda | 23.11.1854 | At Bridgewater, aged 15, MATILDA, the elder daughter of R. C. and Eliza Payne. | TBF 12/1854 |
| VEEVERS | Ann | 25.11.1854 | At Preston, aged 60, ANN, wife of Richard Veevers, and daughter of the late Thomas Harrison, of Preston. | TBF 12/1854 |
| BLAKEY | Alfred | 25.11.1854 | At 6, Duncan Street, Edinburgh after a lingering illness, ALFRED BLAKEY. | TBF 12/1854 |
| HIPSLEY | Richard | 25.11.1854 | At York, aged 12 years, RICHARD, elder son of Henry Hipsley. | TBF 02/1855 |
| RANSOME | Phebe | 26.11.1854 | At Lynn, Norfolk, in her 90th year, PHEBE RANSOME, an elder. | TBF 12/1854 |
| MURPHY | Samuel | 01.12.1854 | At Clonmel, SAMUEL MURPHY, aged about 34. | TBF 02/1855 |
| EVANS | Edith Mary | 01.12.1854 | At Upper Clapton, near London, aged 2 years and 11 months, EDITH MARY, youngest daughter of W. K. and M. A. Evans | TBF 02/1855 |
| BECK | Richard Low | 02.12.1854 | At Stamford Hill, London, after a short illness, RICHARD LOW BECK, in his 63d year. | TBF 02/1855 |
| BAKER | Sarah Jane | 03.12.1854 | Also at the same place (Huntingdon, Canada West), in her 18th year, SARH JANE, the only child of Samuel Baker jun., and Lucy Ann, his wife. This lovely flower was suddenly cut off in the bloom of health and youth, and transplanted, we humbly believe, to blossom in the paradise of God. Although her illness was very short and unexpected, yet, from memoranda left behind her, and written a short time prior to the commencement of her illness, her bereaved and afflicted parents have the consoling evidence that her mind had dwelt with very serious feeling upon the awfulness of death and the importance of a preparation for a future state. Her diligence in reading the Scriptures was frequently observed while in health, and the hymn beginning, “What various hindrances we meet, In coming to a mercy-seat, Ye who that knows the worth of prayer, But wishes to be often there,” was one that frequently conveyed instruction to her mind. These dear young people above-named, were members of West Lake Monthly Meeting of Friends, and were interred in Friends’ burial-ground at Huntingdon. They were grandchildren of our dear aged Friend, Samual Baker, formerly of Enniscorthy, Ireland, who, with his large family, emigrated to this land in the year 1819; and their sudden removal calls loudly to survivors, “Be ye therefore also ready, for at such an hour as ye think not the son of man cometh!” | TBF 04/1855 |
| FLETCHER | Martha | 05.12.1854 | At the Mount, York, MARTHA FLETCHER, aged 82. | TBF 02/1855 |
| COVE | Sarah | 06.12.1854 | At Tottenham, SARAH COVE, relict of the late Augustus Cove, in her 88th year. Her end was very peaceful. | TBF 02/1855 |
| MARSH | William Morris | 13.12.1854 | At Kingston-on-Thames, WILLIAM MORRIS MARSH, aged 28. | TBF 02/1855 |
| WRIGHT | Fanny | 15.12.1854 | Near Kilnock, County Carlow, FANNY WRIGHT, aged 71. | TBF 02/1855 |
| ROBSON | Dearman | 15.12.1854 | At his residence, 4, Cumberland Terrace, DEARMAN ROBSON, aged 60. | TBF 02/1855 |
| ASHBY | Maria | 21.12.1854 | At Hounslow, near London, in her 70th year, MARIA, widow of the late William Ashby. | TBF 02/1855 |
| WYLD | Eleanor | 22.12.1854 | At Perran, Cornwall, ELEANOR WYLD, aged 78. | TBF 02/1855 |
| JACKSON | Hannah | 23.12.1854 | At York, aged 40, HANNAH, wife of Charles Jackson. This dear Friend had a long and painful illness, throughout which she manifested great patence and resignation to her heavenly Father’s will; and her bereaved family and friends have consolingly to believe that her spirit has, through redeeming mercy, entered into everlasting rest. | TBF 02/1855 |
| SMITH | Rebecca | 26.12.1854 | At Ayton, aged 86, REBECCA SMITH, widow of John Smith. | TBF 02/1855 |
| SOUTHALL | Elizabeth | 26.12.1854 | At Woollaston, near Stourbridge, in her 83d year, ELIZABETH SOUTHALL, widow of the late Richard Southall, of Dudley. | TBF 02/1855 |
| MANN | Thomas | 29.12.1854 | At Redruth, THOMAS MANN. His remains were interred at Truro, on the 4th of 1st Month, 1855. The decease of this dear Friend was very sudden. He was convinced of the principles held by our Society in early life; a solid man, and warmly attached to truth and Friends. He was able to attend meetings quite lately, and looked likely to live for some years longer; but on the above date, as he was dressing himself, was seized with an apoplectic fit. He lived only three hours after; and though his speech was nearly gone, said something about “Jesus,” and signified that it was well with him. May such occurrences cause us who survive, more and more to “Heed the great preacher, death.” | TBF 02/1855 |
| BROWN | Rachel S. | 29.12.1854 | RACHEL S. BROWN, aged 37, wife of Josiah Brown, of Edmonton, London. | TBF 02/1855 |
| UPRICHARD | Susan | 30.12.1854 | At Tullylish House, the residence of her brother-in-law, James G. Bell, SUSAN UPRICHARD, aged 37, youngest daughter of the late James Uprichard, of Banvale, near Gilford, County Down. | TBF 02/1855 |
| GRAHAM | William | 02.01.1855 | At Whitehaven, WILLIAM GRAHAM, aged 75. | TBF 03/1855 |
| PUMPHREY | John | 03.01.1855 | At Worcester, aged 79, JOHN PUMPHREY, of that place; an elder. | TBF 03/1855 |
| ARMISTEAD | William | 03.01.1855 | At Harrowgate, WILLIAM ARMISTEAD, of Darlington (late of Leeds), aged about 57. Interred at Darley on the 7th. | TBF 03/1855 |
| ASHBY | Charles | 05.01.1855 | At Stains, CHARLES ASHBY, aged 61. | TBF 03/1855 |
| ROWE | Mary | 06.01.1855 | MARY ROWE, of Layer Breton, Essex, widow, aged 85. | TBF 02/1855 |
| BAKER | William | 07.01.1855 | At Thirsk, Yorkshire, WILLIAM BAKER, in his 74th year. | TBF 02/1855 |
| FARDON | Hannah | 08.01.1855 | At Cheltenham, HANNAH FARDON, aged 45, daughter of Richard and Ann Fardon, formerly of Worcester. | TBF 03/1855 |
| JEPHCOTT | Jacob | 10.01.1855 | At Coventry, JACOB JEPHCOTT, aged 66. | TBF 02/1855 |
| GILPIN | James | 11.01.1855 | At Bristol, aged 75, JAMES GILPIN. | TBF 02/1855 |
| BROOME | Fanny | 11.01.1855 | At Southport, Lancashire, aged about 66, FANNY BROOME, widow of the late Stephen Broome, of Oldham. | TBF 02/1855 |
| TUCKETT | Henry | 12.01.1855 | HENRY TUCKETT, aged 48, late of Frenchay. | TBF 03/1855 |
| WATSON | Hannah | 13.01.1855 | At Hemel Hempstead, Herts, aged 76, HANNAH, widow of the late Joseph Watson. | TBF 02/1855 |
| WRIGHT | William | 14.01.1855 | At Middleton Road, Kingsland, near London, aged 45, WILLIAM WRIGHT, fourth son of the late William and Sarah Wright, Sutton, Isle of Ely, Cambridgeshire. | TBF 03/1855 |
| PEACOCK | Thomas | 14.01.1855 | At Pavenham Bury, near Bedford, the residence of his son-in-law, Joseph Tucker, THOMAS PEACOCK, late of Tottenham, in his 85th year. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HILLS | Francis | 15.01.1855 | FRANCIS HILLS, of Coggeshall, aged 84. | TBF 02/1855 |
| READ | Emma | 16.01.1855 | EMMA READ, aged about 54, wife of William Pryor Read, of Beeleigh Grange, Maldon. | TBF 02/1855 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Isabel | 19.01.1855 | At Manchester, ISABEL THISTLETHWAITE, aged 62. | TBF 02/1855 |
| COMPTON | Henry | 20.01.1855 | HENRY COMPTON, aged 66, of Booth Street, Spitalfields, London. | TBF 03/1855 |
| CHALK | Ann | 20.01.1855 | At Brighton, aged about 72, ANN CHALK, widow of the late John Chalk. | TBF 03/1855 |
| DICKINSON | Sarah | 20.01.1854 | At Maryport, SARAH DICKINSON, aged 37. | TBF 05/1855 |
| LUCAS | Jeffery | 21.01.1855 | At Hitchin, JEFFERY LUCAS, aged 44. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HILLS | Maria | 21.01.1855 | On the morning of her husband’s interment, MARIA HILLS, of Coggeshall, aged 75. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HOLSHAM HOLTHAM | Martha | 21.01.1855 | At Bebbington, Cheshire, aged 78, MARTHA HOLSHAM, widow of Benjamin Holsham, formerly of Liverpool. At Bebbington, Cheshire, in her 78th year, MARTHA HOLTHAM, widow of the late Benjamin Holtham, of Liverpool. | TBF 03/1855 TBF 04/1855 |
| STEVENS | Willoughby P. | 22.01.1855 | At his residence, Calthorpe Terrace, Banbury, WILLOUGHBY P. STEVENS, aged 33, formerly grocer &c., after a lingering illness, which he endured with exemplary patience. During a residence in Banbury of nearly twenty years, his uniform urbanity of manners earned for him a wide circle of friends. His near connectons are consoled in their loss, by the evidence mercifully afforded them before the close of his life, that “the arms of Divine mercy were open to receive him;” and they only fulfil what they believe would have been his wish, in thus testifying to the fullness and freeness of that Grace, by which alone he was saved, through the atoning blood of his dear Redeemer. | TBF 02/1855 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Sarah Lucy | 23.01.1855 | At Blackburn, aged about 11 months, SARAH LUCY, daughter of Michael and Hannah A. Satterthwaite. | TBF 02/1855 |
| ATKINSON | Benjamin | 24.01.1855 | At Stockton-on-Tees, BENJAMIN ATKINSON, aged 84. | TBF 03/1855 |
| PATTISON | Elizabeth | 24.01.1855 | At the house of her son, Zaccheus Pattison, Hamilton, Canada West, ELIZABETH PATTISON, late of Northampton, aged 72. | TBF 05/1855 |
| BINNS | Elizabeth | 25.01.1855 | In her 45th year, ELIZABETH, wife of Henry Binns, of Bishopwearmouth. | TBF 02/1855 |
| DARTON | Gertrude | 25.01.1855 | At Church Street, Stoke Newington, aged about 15, GERTRUDE, daughter of Thomas Gates and Margaret Emily Darton. | TBF 03/1855 |
| GILPIN | James | 26.01.1855 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, JAMES GILPIN, aged 68; an elder. | TBF 03/1855 |
| MARSH | James | 26.01.1855 | At Astion, near Wigan, Lancashire, JAMES MARSH, aged about 78. | TBF 03/1855 |
| CANDLER | Anne Eliza | 27.01.1855 | After a short illness, whilst on a visit at her father’s, John Spence, of Wakefield, in her 31st year, ANNE ELIZA, wife of John Wagstaffe Candler, of Stoke Newington. | TBF 02/1855 |
| GREENWOOD | John | 29.01.1855 | JOHN GREENWOOD, of Galleywood Common, near Chelmsford, in his 82d year. | TBF 03/1855 |
| LINSLEY | Mary | 29.01.1855 | At Leeds, in her 82d year, MARY LINSLEY, widow. | TBF 04/1855 |
| KING | Sarah | 02.02.1855 | At East Parade, York, aged 70, SARAH KING, widow of the late Joseph King. | TBF 03/1855 |
| SPRIGGS | William | 03.02.1855 | At Worcester, aged 78, WILLIAM SPRIGGS, of Worcester. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HINCHIFFE | James | 03.02.1855 | JAMES HINCHLIFFE, Shepley, near Highflats, Yorkshire, aged 82. | TBF 04/1855 |
| BASS | Isaac | 04.02.1855 | At his residence, Prince Albert Street, Brighton, after a short illness, ISAAC BASS, aged 73; an elder. We quote the following from the Brighton Herald:- “It is with feelings of deep regret that we have to record the death of Mr. Isaac Bass, member of the Society of Friends, which took place, after an illness of about two weeks, at his house in Prince Albert Street, on Sunday last; he having attained his 73d birth-day on the previous Thursday. “Mr. Bass was not a native of Brighton, although he passed the greater part of his life here, and so closely identified himself with its interests and largely promoted its prosperity. He was born at Ramsey, in Huntingdonshire (his family also being Friends), and came to Brighton in 1804, taking the business of which he continued the active head up to 1848, when it passed into the hands of his son, Mr. I. G. Bass, and Mr. M. Wallis. In Mr. Bass’s hands, this business, that of a grocer, received that extension and took that wide range, as a wholesale business, which placed it at the head of mercantile and trading establishments in Sussex. Hitherto Lewes had been looked to by the rest of the Eastern part of the county, including Brighton itself, for the supply of its wants, and the firms of Johson, as grocers, and Wimble, as ironmongers, &c., took precedence. Into this field Mr. Bass entered with that energy and that business-talent which marked him throughout life, and which soon made him a prosperous man, and placed him in the front rank of Brighton tradesmen. “This positon he filled for above half-a-century with strict integrity and consistency. Whether we look to his acts as a private citizen, as a parishioner, or as a politican, there is no variation. Mr. Bass was always a Liberal. He strongly exerted himself in the movement for the abolition of slavery; he was an advocate of Parliamentary reform – for free trade – in fact, for all those progressive measures which have had so great an influence on this country. In the first general election after the passing of the Reform Bill, he seconded the nomination of our present liberal member, Sir George Pechell, Bart., and continued to do so, in good fortune and bad fortune, for several successive elections. We need hardly say he was an unflinching opponent of church-rates; but his oppostion was of a more energetic and active character than that “passive resistance” which is a principle with all Friends. He spoke and voted against this impost, and gave his money freely to try its legality; and it is to him, we believe, that in a great degree Brighton owes the peace which it now enjoys on this long vexed question. But in all the struggles that church-rate agitation gave rise to, Mr. Bass possessed one striking advantage over the disputants on both sides. He always preserved that perfect equanimity of temper which, whilst it belongs to the Friends as a class, certainly distinguished Mr. Bass as an individual. We have seen him under many circulmstances, and we never saw him out of temper. Yet he made no pretensions to blandness or suavity. His exterior was simple, and his address lacoic. But, to use the expression of a friend, though rough the shell, the kernel inside was sweet. Mr. Bass was a strong friend of popular education, and contributed largely, both by his purse and his superintendence, to the British Schools in Edward Street, the foundation stone of which was laid by Lord John Russell in 1828. “We now approach another most honourable feature in Mr. Bass’s character: his support of public charities. He was one of the earliest Governors both of the Sussex County Hospital and the Brighton Dispensary, and we might add a long list of local institutions to which he contributed. With the distribution of soup he particularly identified himself, acting as treasurer for many years; and the last public act of his life was to attend a committee meeting of this charity and it was on its business that, for the last time, he left his house But it was not only in the sphere of public charity that Mr. Bass exerted himself. Many are the tradesmen in Brighton who can speak to the ready aid he has rendered them, both with advice and purse –some in starting in life as young men; others, in coming to their rescue when threated with ruin. “We have said that Mr. Bass warmly identified himself with the prosperity of Brighton. Some of its most extensive improvements are owing to him. When the Town Hall was first built it was almost destitute of approaches, and was surrounded by poor tumble-down houses. Mr. Bass brought his large resources and active mind to the improvement of the spot. In 1838, he bought the old Vicarage and formed the wide approaches to the Town Hall from East Street and Ship Street, now known as the Barthholomews and Prince Albert Street. At a later period he bought Wigney’s Bank in East Street, and, by throwing a portion of it into the road, made the approach into East Street and to the Town Hall from the Old Steyne – called the Avenue. By these large speculations there is no doubt that Mr. Bass seriously impaired his fortune and tried his resources. And though he lived to see the speculation justify the spirit in which it was undertaken, it will be his successors who will chiefly reap the fruit of it. “As a parishioner, Mr. Bass was for many years active member of the Local Commission, and also at an early period of his career, filled the office of Overseer, since which he made a point, on his birth-day, of sending up a supply of tea and sugar for the adult inmates of our workhouse and a supply of snuff for the old persons there. Though latterly Mr. Bass had not taken so active a part in pubic life, it marks the esteem in which he was held, that he was elected by the borough sessions committee as one of the parties applied to to act as borough justices – an honour which he declined on the score of old age. Mr. Bass survived his wife (a member of the Glaisyer family) about two years, and leaves a son, I.Gray Bass, Esq., (one of the Aldermen of our Town Council, and a Borough Justice), and one daughter. His funeral took place yesterday, at the Friends’ Burial-ground at Rottingdean (the old burying–ground of the Society of Friends in Brighton having been closed by order of the Home Secretary), - previous to which a meeting, after the manner of the Society of Friends, was held in the Brighton Meeting-house, which was filled by the personal friends of the deceased, both of his own and other religious bodies. “In addition to the numerous relatives and members of the Society of Friends, who were deeply attached to the late Mr. Bass, and who followed his remains to the grave, we observed very many of his fellow-townsmen, among whom were the Rev. J. N. Goulty, W. Catt, Esq., T. B. Seabrook, Esq., W. Penfold, Esq., S. Portlock, Esq., Mr. Alderman Savage, Mr. C. Stone, Mr. A. Cox, Mr. J. Moor, Mr. E. Martin, Mr.Cowley &c., &c. The funeral cortege consisted of between twenty and thirty carriages. “The whole of the shops in Prince Albert Street and the Bartholomews, by which the funeral procession passed, were closed throught the day; and, nothwithstanding the inclement state of the weather, a very large company assembled to witness the consignment to the grave of one, who, by all who knew him, was so deeply respected.” | TBF 03/1855 |
| ADLAM | William | 05.02.1855 | At Warmsworth, near Doncaster, WILLIAM ADLAM, in his 76th year. | TBF 03/1855 |
| FREELOVE | James | 06.02.1855 | At Hare Green, Esher, Surrey, JAMES FREELOVE, aged 79. His end was peace. | TBF 03/1855 |
| PETCHELL | Thomas | 07.02.1855 | In London, at the residence of his son-in-law, Joseph F. Stackhouse, THOMAS PETCHELL, of Hull, aged 61. | TBF 03/1855 |
| THOMPSON | Joseph | 07.02.1855 | At his residence, Dampier Street, Bridgwater, JOSEPH THOMPSON, aged 76. | TBF 03/1855 |
| DEAVES | Ebenezer | 08.02.1855 | Near Dublin, aged 63, EBENEZER DEAVES, formerly of Cork. | TBF 03/1855 |
| CARR | Jane | 08.02.1855 | At her residence, George Street, Carlisle, JANE CARR, aged 73, widow of Jonathan Carr. | TBF 03/1855 |
| CAPPER | Jasper | 08.02.1855 | At Stoke Newington, JASPER CAPPER, in his 68th year. | TBF 03/1855 |
| WRIGHT | Nehemiah | 08.02.1855 | At Dublin, NEHEMIAH WRIGHT, aged 92. | TBF 03/1855 |
| METCALFE | John | 09.02.1855 | At Castlemaine, Australia, JOHN METCALFE, late of Birmingham. He was interred at the cemetery there, on the 10th of the same. J. M. went out to Australia two or three years ago. He was a member of Warwickshire North Monthly Meeting, and an attender of Birmingham meeting. | TBF 02/1856 |
| CARSON | Thomas | 10.02.1855 | At Washington Street, Everton, Liverpool, THOMAS CARSON, schoolmaster, aged about 63. | TBF 03/1855 |
| NODAL | Aaron | 11.02.1855 | At Manchester, AARON NODAL, aged 57. | TBF 03/1855 |
| DEANE | Phoebe | 11.02.1855 | After a short illness, aged about 51, PHOEBE, wife of William Deane, of Trafalgar Street, Brighton. | TBF 03/1855 |
| VENTRESS | John | 11.02.1855 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, JOHN VENTRESS, aged 64. His last illness was short and his end peaceful. | TBF 04/1855 |
| LIDBETTER | James | 13.02.1855 | JAMES LIDBETTER, of Middlesbro-on-Tees, aged 35. | TBF 04/1855 |
| HUGHES | William | 14.02.1855 | WILLIAM HUGHES, of Scot’s Yard, Cannon Street, London, aged 58. | TBF 03/1855 |
| GURNEY | Elizabeth | 14.02.1855 | ELIZABETH GURNEY, aged 71, wife of Samuel Gurney, of Upton, Essex. | TBF 03/1855 |
| WALKER | Benjamin | 14.02.1855 | BENJAMIN WALKER, Darley, near Ripley, aged 56. His end was peaceful and full of love. His remains were followed to the grave by a very large company of his relatives and neighbours, who were true mourners on the deeply-instructive occasion, he having been called very unexpectedly from among them. William Dent and Benjamin Seebohm attended the meeting, which was a highly favoured time, testimony being borne to the Truth as it is in Jesus, and supplication offered on behalf of those present, to the melting of many hearts. | TBF 04/1855 |
| BARRITT | Earn | 16.02.1855 | EARN BARRITT, of Haseleigh Hall, near Maldon, aged 82. | TBF 03/1855 |
| PROCTER | William | 16.02.1855 | At Selby, WILLIAM PROCTER, age 90. | TBF 07/1855 |
| JENNINGS | John | 17.02.1855 | Near York, JOHN JENNINGS, late of Scarborough, aged 86. | TBF 04/1855 |
| GREEN | Mercy | 18.02.1855 | MERCY GREEN, of Saffron Waldon, aged about 80. | TBF 03/1855 |
| BARRINGER | Edmund Henry | 18.02.1855 | At 15 Coborn Street, Bow Road, London, aged 15½ months, EDMUND HENRY, son of James and Jane Barringer. | TBF 03/1855 |
| CULVERHOUSE | Mary | 19.02.1855 | At Leighton Buzzard, MARY CULVERHOUSE, aged 75. | TBF 04/1855 |
| MASON | Eliza | 20.02.1855 | At Castle Gate, York, ELIZA MASON, aged 59. The decease of this dear Friend was very sudden, and is another striking instance of the uncertainty of life. | TBF 03/1855 |
| LOVELL | John | 21.02.1855 | At Bristol, JOHN LOVELL. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HUGHES | Emily | 22.02.1855 | At Winchmore Hill, near London, EMILY, eldest daughter of William Hughes, of Scot’s Yard, Cannon Street, City. | TBF 03/1855 |
| DOEG | David | 22.02.1855 | At Harraby, near Carlisle, DAVID DOEG, aged about 78. This dear Friend had retired the previous evening with no symptoms of indisposition, and at eight o’clock the following morning he was found in bed a corpse, lying in natural position, and the bed clothes unruffled. | TBF 03/1855 |
| LASHWOOD | James | 23.02.1855 | JAMES LASHWOOD, Winchmore Hill, near Tottenham, aged 62. To this dear Friend the language may be applied, “An Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” He had long since joined our Society by convincement, being, it is believed, first convinced in the light of the Lord’s regenerating Spirit, of Chistian truth “as it is in Jesus,” and then becoming persuaded that the profession of Friends was in conformity therewith, he obtained and valued membership in our Religious Society. For many years his employment was that of a gardener, in which, as also in the other relations of life, he secured the cordial esteem of those with whom he had to do, not only for industry and integrity, but for his evident concern to approve himself in his daily walk the faithful follower of the Saviour whom he loved. And here it may be briefly observed, that his genuine courtesy on all occasions could not fail to commend, to his employers and others, his conscientious and unwavering consistency in every particular of the Christian profession of Friends. During his latter years he was heavily tried by disabling infirmities and severe sufferings, but faith and patience were mercifully continued, even to the end. Thus this humble disciple was enabled, under prolonged and sore affliction, by exemplary submission, to glorify his Lord and Redeemer, and, in the sustaining hope of the gospel, to bear testimony to His faithfulness and love. | TBF 04/1855 |
| BROWN | Sarah | 24.02.1855 | At Leamington, after a few days’ severe illness, SARAH BROWN, aged 63. Interred at Leighton Buzzard. | TBF 04/1855 |
| GRIMES | Thomas | 25.02.1855 | At Cranfield, Bedfordshire, THOMAS GRIMES, aged 89. | TBF 04/1855 |
| BURLINGHAM | Candia | 26.02.1855 | At Worcester, after a short illness, aged 17, CANDIA, youngest daughter of Samuel and Mary Burlingham, of Worcester. | TBF 04/1855 |
| MARSHALL | Samuel | 27.02.1855 | At his residence, Critchill Place, London, SAMUEL MARSHALL, aged 74, formerly of Rockingham Street, Sheffield. | TBF 04/1855 |
| EARNSHAW | Thomas | 27.02.1855 | THOMAS EARNSHAW, Strines, near Highflatts, Yorkshire, in his 94th year. He had lived at the former place nearly 15 years, retired from his usual occupation of a farmer. He was a very regular attender of the small meeting to which he belonged, until a short time before his close, even when infirm; and was much beloved, being a bright example to all around him of cheerful piety, humility, and contentedness. On two Friends calling to see him when near his end, he said he was very happy, and could adopt the language of our worthy elder, George Fox, “All is well.” This dear Friend had, for a considerable time, felt much oppressed in mind with Friends getting into the way of making so much ado at funerals, and he thought it was his duty to set an example to the contrary, but was some time before he could be satisfied what was best for him to do. Under this exercise he retired to rest, but could not sleep, until he was favoured to see, with clearness, who should be the bearers of his corpse, and that no more, or not many more, should be invited to the interment; after which he felt comfortable. | TBF 04/1855 |
| HURST | Isaac | xx.02.1855 | ISAAC HURST, of West Houghton. | TBF 03/1855 |
| MULLINER | Thomas | xx.02.1855 | THOMAS MULLINER, of Bolton; an elder. | TBF 03/1855 |
| HOLMES | Benjamin | 01.03.1855 | At Bolton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, BENJAMIN HOLMES, farmer, aged 83. | TBF 05/1855 |
| PATCHING | Sarah Jane | 02.03.1855 | At Brighton, SARAH JANE, wife of Richard Patching, aged about 45. | TBF 04/1855 |
| TUKE | Henry | 04.03.1855 | At York, in his 42d year, after a lingering illness, HENRY, eldest son of Samuel Tuke, of that city. | TBF 04/1855 |
| CADBURY | Candia | 05.03.1855 | CANDIA, wife of John Cadbury, of Birmingham, aged 49. | TBF 04/1855 |
| RICHARDSON | Susan Leckey | 06.03.1855 | At Aberdelghy, near Lisburn, SUSAN LECKEY, wife of Joshua P. Richardson, aged 31. | TBF 04/1855 |
| COOKE | Isaac | 08.03.1855 | ISAAC COOKE, of Springfield, Liverpool, aged about 50. | TBF 04/1855 |
| BROWN | Sarah | 09.03.1855 | At Woodbridge, aged 62, SARAH, wife of James Brown. This dear Friend was subject to frequent attacks of severe illness, which were borne with much patience, and resignation to the Divine will. Her last illness was disease of the heart. As it progressed, she loooked forward to the final close with joyful anticipaton that, through mercy, a mansion was prepared for her, saying – “My flesh and my heart faileth, but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.” | TBF 04/1855 |
| HALL | John | 11.03.1855 | JOHN HALL, of Banbury, aged 64. | TBF 04/1855 |
| HARKER | Margaret | 13.03.1855 | At Cowgill in Dent, Yorkshire, MARGARET HARKER, aged 78. | TBF 05/1855 |
| WELLS | Thomas | 16.03.1855 | THOMAS WELLS, Shipston-on-Stour, aged 68. | TBF 04/1855 |
| SMITH | Bartholomew | 18.03.1855 | At his residence, Norton, near Malton, BARTHOLOMEW SMITH, in his 80th year. | TBF 04/1855 |
| LUPTON | Jonathan | 18.03.1855 | At Nelson Square, London, in his 89th year, JONATHAN LUPTON, formerly of Leeds. | TBF 04/1855 |
| HULL | William | 19.03.1855 | At Uxbridge, WILLIAM HULL, aged 51. | TBF 05/1855 |
| GALES | Anna | 22.03.1855 | In her 37th year, ANNA, wife of Joshua Gales, of Wells, Norfolk. | TBF 04/1855 |
| SPARKES | Rachel | 24.03.1855 | At Mont-le-Grand, near Exeter, RACHEL SPARKES, aged 63. | TBF 04/1855 |
| ADAMS | Elizabeth | 24.03.1855 | At her residence, Ballinderry, at an advanced age, ELIZABETH ADAMS, widow of the late William Adams, of Moyallon. | TBF 04/1855 |
| SCOTT | Jonah | 27.03.1855 | At Maryport, JONAH SCOTT, aged 80. | TBF 05/1855 |
| HUSTLER | Phebe Travel | 29.03.1855 | At Veytaux, Canton de Vaud, Switzerland, in her 57th year, PHEBE TRAVEL HUSTLER, wife of John Hustler, late of Bolton House, near Bradford, Yorkshire. | TBF 05/1855 |
| ELLIS | Alfred | 30.03.1855 | At his mother’s residence, Bristol, after a long illness, aged 32, ALFRED, youngest son of the late J. D. Ellis. | TBF 06/1855 |
| CHAPMAN | Thomas | 31.03.1855 | At Oldham, THOMAS CHAPMAN, aged about 63. | TBF 05/1855 |
| POST | Jacob | 01.04.1855 | JACOB POST, of Islington, London, aged 80. Interred at Winchmore Hill, on the 6th. | TBF 05/1855 |
| BARRETT | Richard | 04.04.1855 | At Coydon, suddenly, RICHARD BARRETT, aged 70. The following appeared in the Alliance of the 21st:- “It is our mournful duty to record the loss, by death, of one of the most devoted and indefatigable promoters of the United Kingdom Alliance, as also of almost every other great and truly benevolent movement. The sudden decease of Richard Barrett, which took place at his residence, at Croydon, on the morning of Wedneday, the 4th instant, has produced a profoundly sorrowful sensation far and wide, his name having been long associated with all agencies of practical benevolence and piety. An esteemed correspondent, who was intimately acquainted with the deceased, says: “I first knew him nearly thirty years ago. We were then engaged in the great work of promoting the abolition of slavery; since which has has been occupied chiefly, I believe, with the Bible Society, the Peace Society, the Temperance, Anti-slavery, and Maine-law movements, all the while devoting much of his time to the affairs of our own (the Friends’) Society.” Mr. Barrett was one of the earliest adherents of the United Kingdom Alliance, and has manifested an increasing and growing devotedness to the interests of the movement. In his letter of adhesion, dated March 3, 1853, he said, in that earnest and emphatic style which ever marked his correspondence, and all his benevolent labours: “I am deeply interested in the proposal to form an Alliance against that which produces three-fourths of the Crime, Disease, and Pauperism in this country, and it might be truly said, I believe, all the murders.” Mr. Barrett was the first to forward an unsolicited subscription to the provisional committee, to aid in the preliminary expenses of organizing the Alliance. Since then he has been forward and most liberal in his pecuniary support of the movement. With him originate the proposal and effort to obtain the Ten Thousand Pounds’ Fund for the second year’s operations, towards which he cheerfully subscribed £100, and also succeeded in obtaining, from among the circle of his friends, several hundred pounds. This was evidently with him a daily and almost constant object of solicitude; and the very last letter he penned, but a few hours before his death, was addressed to the secretary of the Alliance, and bore witness to the intense zeal which inspired him, as also to the deep anxiety that chastened him to the close of his actively beneficent and useful career. Almost his last desire was for the success of the Ten Thousand Pounds Fund; and in the letter referred to, he expressed the great concern he felt that other energetic friends, of ability and benevolence, should come forward to supply any lack which his failing strength might create. While he uniformly encouraged our hearts by the most helpful and cheering counsel, he was not a little disappointed that our cause was still apathetically regarded by many of the philanthropic; and he urged renewed efforts, both for pecuniary resources and general agitation. We hope very shortly to be able to give our readers a more extended and adequate memorial of our deceased and deeply-lamented friend and brother. We close this brief note by quoting a passage from a communication received from one of his near relatives, addressed to the secretary of the Alliance, under date of the 8th instant.” His life was truly a valuable one, and I should say the most unspotted of any Christian of his day, from childhood to the day of his death. His loss will be greatly felt by those to whom he was most dear. Thy letter was the last he ever wrote, penned at nine o’clock on the Tuesday evening, dated for the next morning, and was left by him on the mantelpiece, with another he had written to his friend, R. D. Alexander, to be put into the post on Wednesday morning, which was donea after his decease. He went to bed at eleven o’clock, and at three he got up and walked about the room, and found some difficulty of breathing. The medical attendant was sent for, but before his arrival he had quietly breathed his last. Having sat down in a chair, he sank away without sigh or groan, like a shock of corn fully ripe, ready to be gathered to that innumerable company, with his lamp burning and his loins girded.’ The interment of the earthly remains of our deceased friend took place on Tuesday, April 10; and the funeral, though void of pomp and circumstance, was attended by a mournful throng of bereaved and sorrowing relatives and friends. Besides the widow and numerous members of the bereaved family, there were several hundreds of the gentry of the neighbourhood, and leading members of the Society of Friends, including Bevan Braithwaite, Esq., Robert Forster, Esq., Joseph Foster, Esq., William Janson, Esq., Joseph Sturge, Esq., Dr. Lovell, William Dillwyn Sims, Esq., John Moreland, Esq., Peter Bedford, Esq., William Ball, Esq., Thomas Cash, Esq., Elihu Burritt, Esq., and the Rev. J. Hanson (our London agent). Copy of the Resolution of the Executive Committee, April 11, 1854. “That this committee desire to record their deep sense of the loss sustained by the Alliance caused by the death of Richard Barrett, Esq., of Croydon. His earnest and sincere piety, his unwearied benevolence, and his ardent attachment to the cause of temperance, endeared him not only to his personal friends, but to all with whom he came in contact; and this committee feel that they have to mourn, not only a friend and supporter, but a truly good and useful man.” – Moved by S. Pope; seconded by N. Card. | TBF 05/1855 |
| DOUGLASS | Sarah | 04.04.1855 | At Lurgan, SARAH, wife of Samuel Douglass, formerly of Lisburn, aged 82; an elder. | TBF 06/1855 |
| MARTIN | Sarah | 05.04.1855 | At Wellington, Somerset, SARAH MARTIN, aged 58. | TBF 05/1855 |
| BASTIN | Jacob | 05.04.1855 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, JACOB BASTIN, aged 80. | TBF 05/1855 |
| RATHBONE | Elizabeth | 06.04.1855 | ELIZABETH RATHBONE, of Hartshill, Birmngham, aged 84. | TBF 05/1855 |
| LYTHALL | Rachel | 09.04.1855 | RACHEL LYTHALL, of Polesworth, Birmingham, aged 73. | TBF 05/1855 |
| WEBSTER | John | 11.04.1855 | At Melbourne, Australia, JOHN WEBSTER, late of Manchester, aged 62; father of three young women who died in 3d and 4th Month, 1854. – (See Obituary, 8th Month, 1854). | TBF 08/1855 |
| WHITE | Hannah | 13.04.1855 | At Ayton, HANNAH WHITE, aged 80. | TBF 06/1855 |
| EDGE | Elizabeth | 13.04.1855 | At Coalport, near Coalbrookdale, after several weeks’ patient endurance of severe suffering, occasioned by a fall, and the fracture of the hip-bone, which she bore with Christian resignation, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Benjamin Edge, of Coalport, Shropshire, aged about 70. | TBF 06/1855 |
| READ | Jane | 13.04.1855 | At Worcester, JANE READ, aged about 86. | TBF 06/1855 |
| HOARE | Sarah | 14.04.1855 | At Bath, SARAH HOARE, aged 89. | TBF 05/1855 |
| MORRIS | James | 15.04.1855 | At Manchester, JAMES MORRIS, aged 55. | TBF 06/1855 |
| COVE | Sarah Elizabeth | 18.04.1855 | At Horsham, SARAH ELIZABETH COVE, aged about 86. | TBF 07/1855 |
| PIM | Reuben Deaves | 22.04.1855 | At Dublin, aged 17, REUBEN DEAVES PIM, son of Joseph W. Pim, of Youghal. | TBF 07/1855 |
| ALBRIGHT | Hannah | 25.04.1855 | At Charlbury, HANNAH ALBRIGHT, an elder, aged 88. | TBF 05/1855 |
| BARRY | Martin | 27.04.1855 | At Beccles, Suffolk, MARTIN BARRY, M.D., F.R.S., aged 53 | TBF 05/1855 |
| BAYLIFFE | Edward | xx.04.1855 | At Oxton, Birkenhead, EDWARD BAYLIFFE, aged 61. | TBF 05/1855 |
| PUMPHREY | Mary Ann | 01.05.1855 | At Worcester, aged about 49, MARY ANN PUMHREY, daughter of the late John Pumphrey, of Worcester. | TBF 06/1855 |
| BAKER | Thomas | 01.05.1855 | At Huntingdon, near Belleville, Canada West, THOMAS BAKER, aged 44. Interred in Friends’ burial-ground at Huntingdon, in the compass of West Lake Monthly Meeting. | TBF 07/1855 |
| WRIGHT | Phoebe Ellen | 04.05.1855 | PHOEBE ELLEN, aged 15 months, daughter of David and Alice Wright, Kettering, Northamptonshire. | TBF 07/1855 |
| BILTON | Elizabeth | 05.05.1855 | At Huddersfield, ELIZABETH, widow of the late James Bilton, in her 70th year. | TBF 06/1855 |
| BOOT | Isaac | 05.05.1855 | At Nottingham, ISAAC BOOT, aged 47. | TBF 07/1855 |
| KINGSTON | Elizabeth | 05.05.1855 | At Hereford, aged 74, ELIZABETH, widow of John Kingston, late of Discheat, Somersetshire. | TBF 08/1855 |
| GRAY | Sarah Elizabeth | 06.05.1855 | At Wellingboro’, aged 1 year and 8 months, SARAH ELIZABETH, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Gray, of London. | TBF 06/1855 |
| BAKER | Arthur Chiswell | 09.05.1855 | At Birmingham, aged 7 months, ARTHUR CHISWELL, son of George and Rebecca B. Baker. | TBF 06/1855 |
| ODDIE | Jane | 11.05.1855 | At her residence, Liscard, Cheshire, after an illness of a few hours, JANE, widow of the late John Oddie, of Warrington, aged 59. | TBF 06/1855 |
| CREWS | Samuel | 11.05.1855 | At Nutfield, SAMUEL CREWS, aged about 68. | TBF 07/1855 |
| PARMITER | Elizabeth | 12.05.1855 | At Bristol, ELIZABETH PARMITER, aged 84. | TBF 06/1855 |
| SMITH | George | 12.05.1855 | At Spithurst, near Lewes, GEORGE SMITH, formerly of Maidstone, aged about 65. | TBF 06/1855 |
| BLAIN | Thomas Dickinson | 12.05.1855 | At Brookfield School, near Wigton, THOMAS DICKINSON, age 10½ years, only son of David and Mary D. Blain, of Carlisle. | TBF 07/1855 |
| ALSOP | Samuel Clarkson | 12.05.1855 | At Blackburn, SAMUEL CLARKSON, son of Michael Satterthwaite and Hannah Alsop. | TBF 07/1855 |
| BIGLANDS | Letitia Ewings | 14.05.1855 | At No.41, Lonsdale Street, Belfast, aged 23, LETITIA EWINGS, wife of Robert Biglands, late of Carlisle. | TBF 06/1855 |
| PALMER | Francis | 19.05.1855 | At Reading, FRANCIS, infant son of George and Elizabeth Sarah Palmer. | TBF 06/1855 |
| SMITH | David Harris | 21.05.1855 | At Melbourne Place, Bradford, Yorkshire, DAVID HARRIS SMITH, aged nearly 53. | TBF 06/1855 |
| BASSFORD | Hannah | 21.05.1855 | In Derbyshire, HANNAH BASSFORD, of Leiceser, aged 92. | TBF 06/1855 |
| PIM | Hannah Bewley | 21.05.1855 | At Green Bank, county of Dublin, aged 7 years, HANNAH BEWLEY PIM, daughter of Jonathan Pim. | TBF 07/1855 |
| DOUGLASS | Jacob | 21.05.1855 | JACOB DOUGLASS, of Primrose Hill, near Moira, aged about 75. | TBF 08/1855 |
| FENWICK | Andrew | 22.05.1855 | At Bridgend, Perth, ANDREW FENWICK. | TBF 06/1855 |
| RICHARDSON | Mary | 24.05.1855 | At Lisburn, MARY, widow of the late Joseph Richardson, aged 64; an elder. | TBF 06/1855 |
| HARDAKER | Henry | 26.05.1855 | In Lethersdale, near Skipton, aged 91, HENRY HARDAKER. This dear Friend, while moving in the humblest walks of life, endeavoured to keep always a conscience void of offence, both towards God and man; and by an upright life and consistent conduct, to seek to adorn the doctrine of God his Saviour in all things which tended to the peace and comfort of his declining years. He was heavily afflicted at times for many years, at which seasons he often expressed the comfort he felt at being favoured to retire inward, and enjoy the presence of Jesus through the influence of the Holy Spirit; and when prevented meeting with his friends for the solemn purpose of Divine worship, it was no uncommon thing, on such occasions, to hear him remark, “I can truly say I am not alone.”Gratitude for the kind assistance he received from his friends was a pleasing feature in his character. His honest uprightness gained him the love and esteem of all who were acquainted with him. Those who knew him best had most cause to love him, and can believingly hope that he has been gathered as a shock of corn, fully ripe into the heavenly garner. | TBF 07/1855 |
| BINNS | Timothy | 29.05.1855 | After a few days’ severe sickness, and in his 44th year, TIMOTHY BINNS of Marsden Height, near Burnley, Lancashire. | TBF 07/1855 |
| STANDING | Sarah Jane | 29.05.1855 | At Charlwood, SARAH JANE, aged 8 months, daughter of John Standing, jun. | TBF 07/1855 |
| MORRIS | Samuel | 30.05.1855 | At Fortview, near Dublin, SAMUEL MORRIS, aged 68 years. | TBF 07/1855 |
| BISHOP | Benjamin | 30.05.1855 | At Strood, Rochester, in his 74th year, BENJAMIN BISHOP; a minister. | TBF 11/1855 |
| BLAIN | Susannah Jane | 31.05.1855 | At Carlisle, aged 6 years, SUSANNAH JANE, daughter of David and Mary D. Blain. | TBF 07/1855 |
| TAYLOR | Emily Ann | 02.06.1855 | At the residence of her parents, Oak Cottage, Cheadle, near Manchester, of typhus fever, aged 15 years and 4 months, EMILY ANN, daughter of John and Sophia Taylor. Interred on the 4th at Friends’ burying-ground, Mount Street, Manchester. | TBF 07/1855 |
| SARGENT | Isaac | 03.06.1855 | At Cockermouth, aged about 7½ years, ISAAC, eldest son of John Grant and Catharine Sargent. | TBF 07/1855 |
| CORDER | Emma | 03.06.1855 | At Tynemouth, aged 24, EMMA, wife of Octavius Corder, and daughter of the late Robert Spence. | TBF 07/1855 |
| COOKE | Mary | 04.06.1855 | At Springfield, Liverpool, MARY COOKE, aged about 32. | TBF 07/1855 |
| FORSTER | Anna | 05.06.1855 | At Earlham Road, near Norwich, ANNA FORSTER, a minister, and widow of the late William Forster. | TBF 07/1855 |
| MARSHALL | Jane | 06.06.1855 | At Manchester, aged 72, JANE, widow of John Marshall, of Sheffield. | TBF 07/1855 |
| ANDREWS | Hannah | 06.06.1855 | At Farsley, near Leeds, in her 21st year, HANNAH, youngest daughter of the late James Andrews, of the same place. | TBF 07/1855 |
| ALSOP | Hannah | 06.06.1855 | At Blackburn, aged 33, HANNAH, wife of Michael Satterthwaite Alsop. | TBF 07/1855 |
| CHAMBERS | Ann | 07.06.1855 | At Little Broughton, near Cockermouth, aged 70, ANN, wife of John Chambers. | TBF 07/1855 |
| ALEXANDER | Mary | 10.06.1855 | At Ipswich, aged 7 years, MARY, daughter of John Biddle and Anna Sophia Alexander. | TBF 08/1855 |
| WRIGHT | Margaret Squire | 11.06.1855 | At Sudbury, after a short illness, MARGARET SQUIRE, eldest daughter of James Wright. | TBF 08/1855 |
| GOPSILL | Thomas | 13.06.1855 | At Hertford, THOMAS GOPSILL, aged 68. | TBF 08/1855 |
| HARLOCK | Susannah | 14.06.1855 | At Finedon, Northamptonshire, aged about 70, SUSANNAH HARLOCK, widow of the late Joseph Harlock. | TBF 07/1855 |
| WYCHERLEY | Sarah | 14.06.1855 | At Adderbury Wharf, aged 44, SARAH, wife of James Wycherley. At Adderbury Wharf, SARAH WYCHERLEY, aged 44, wife of James Wycherley. The decease of S. W. was reported last month. We now add the following respecting her:- The health of this Friend was on the decline at the close of last year. She was zealous in the attendance of religious meetings and was at the Monthly Meeting at Sibford, in the First Month, where a portion of the ministry of a female Friend conveyed a presentiment to her mind of a call from the cares and troubles of the world. In the midst of an ardent solicitude for the welfare of a young family and kind husband, who is extensively engaged in trade, the prospect as respects temporals, was as a bitter cup. And though, to outward appearance, there was a great degree of consistency of character in her deportment at all times, yet – by the powerful inward Light of Life, a portion of which shines on all, the Spirit of Christ, the Light of the world – she had to clearly see and humbly confess that she was wanting in the balance of the sanctuary, a full dedication of heart to serve the Lord in Christ, and “All mortal love for Him forsake, And cheerfully His burden take.” She expressed her conviction, that often in meetings for worship, her heart was not wholly given up to worship the Father in spirit and in truth. By the inward spiritual baptism of Christ, who is as a refiner and purifier of silver, and our only mediator and advocate, there is encouragement to hope that He is her righteousness, peace, and joy- “A shelter from the world’s alarms, A refuge from despair.” The interment was at Adderbury, the 20th of the 6th Month. A rather large meeting of Friends and neighbours was favoured with a flow of gospel ministry from several Friends, and the occasion was solemn and edifying. | TBF 09/1855 TBF10/1855 |
| SPARKES | Joseph | 15.06.1855 | At Magdalen Road, Exeter, aged 38, JOSEPH SPARKES, of Darlington, architect and builder, second son of the late Thomas Truslade Sparkes, of the former place. | TBF 07/1855 |
| DANSON | Phebe | 16.06.1855 | At Manchester, aged 49, PHEBE wife of George Danson. | TBF 07/1855 |
| GOWER | George | 21.06.1855 | At Heigham, near Norwich, aged 75, GEORGE GOWER. | TBF 07/1855 |
| BENWELL | Ann | 21.06.1855 | At Tottenham, after a lingering illness, ANN, daughter of Elizabeth Benwell. | TBF 08/1855 |
| STEPHENS | Samuel | 24.06.1855 | At Nelson, New Zealand, aged about 52, SAMUEL STEPHENS, son of the late William and Amy Stephens, of Bridport. | TBF 01/1856 |
| BADDELEY | Annie Phillips | 29.06.1855 | At Gloucester, aged 3 years, ANNIE PHILLIPS, daughter of George and Anne Baddeley. | TBF 09/1855 |
| ALLEY | Marian | 30.06.1855 | At Manchester, aged 1 year, MARIAN, daughter of Peter B. and Catherine Alley. | TBF 08/1855 |
| BATGER | Rebecca D. | 03.07.1855 | REBECCA D. BATGER, of Newcastle Street, Farringdon Street, London, aged about 50. | TBF 08/1855 |
| RUTTER | Clarence | 03.07.1855 | At Layton Cottage, Shaftesbury, CLARENCE RUTTER, chemist and bookseller, aged 34. | TBF 08/1855 |
| JEFFREYS | Rachel | 11.07.1855 | At Leighton-Buzzard, RACHEL JEFFREYS, in her 85th year. | TBF 08/1855 |
| SAWER | Mary Ann | 17.07.1855 | At Lambeth, in her 6th year, MARY-ANN, youngest daughter of John and Sarah Sawer, late of Ipswich. | TBF 08/1855 |
| BLAKEY | William | 18.07.1855 | WILLIAM BLAKEY, of Bainbridge, Wensleydale, aged 72. | TBF 09/1855 |
| BROCKBANK | Ellwood | 21.07.1855 | At George’s Street, Carlisle, ELLWOOD BROCKBANK, aged 58. | TBF 08/1855 |
| STEADMAN | George | 21.07.1855 | At Brighton, GEORGE STEADMAN aged about 77. | TBF 08/1855 |
| CURRY | Samuel | 22.07.1855 | At Taunton, SAMUEL CURRY, aged 95. | TBF 09/1855 |
| WYCHERLEY | Edward | 24.07.1855 | EDWARD WYCHERLEY, aged 12, son of James and the late Sarah Wycherley. This youth was taken ill at Ackworth School, and returned home a short time previous to his mother’s decease. | TBF 09/1855 |
| TOWNSON | Mary | 25.07.1855 | MARY TOWNSON, of Bentham, aged 72. | TBF 08/1855 |
| ENOCK | John | 25.07.1855 | JOHN ENOCK, of Sibford Gower, aged 60. The death of this dear Friend was very sudden. He had complained of indisposition on the two previous days; but was capable of attending to his affairs in the village. He had taken his breakfast as usual, on the morning of the 25th. Soon after, from a feeling of increased illness, he retired to his room, when the vitial spark almost immediately fled. In this unexpected bereavement, his friend have the sustaining hope that he had been gradually preparing for the awful summons; and that, through redeeming mercy, his end was peace. | TBF 10/1855 |
| MASON | Hester | 31.07.1855 | At 27, Field Street, Everton, Liverpool, aged about 65, HESTER, wife of Thomas Mason. | TBF 09/1855 |
| MILNER | Joseph | 04.08.1855 | At Brooklyn, New York, after a short, severe illness, aged 22, JOSEPH, son of Charles and Mary-Ann Milner, of Sheffield. | TBF 09/1855 |
| WELLS | Anna Maria Seaman | 06.08.1855 | Near Melbourne, Australia, aged 31, ANNA MARIA SEAMAN, wife of Joseph John Wells. | TBF 04/1856 |
| DYMOND | Mary | 08.08.1855 | At Bath, MARY DYMOND, late of Lewes, aged 46. | TBF 09/1855 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Jonathan | 09.08.1855 | At Whitehaven, JONATHAN SATTERTHWAITE, junr., aged about 25. | TBF 09/1855 |
| PROCTER | William Richardson | 13.08.1855 | In his 14th year, WILLIAM RICHARDSON, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Procter, of North Shields. | TBF 11/1855 |
| THORNE | Alfred | 16.08.1855 | ALFRED, aged about 18, son of the late Charles Thorne, of Leeds. | TBF 09/1855 |
| GIBBINS | Bruerton | 16.08.1855 | At his residence, Smethwick, near Birmigham, after a few days’ illness, BRUERTON GIBBINS, aged 72 | TBF 10/1855 |
| BACKHOUSE | Jonathan | 16.08.1855 | At West Hendon House, near Sunderland, aged 8 years, JONATHAN, third son of Thomas James Backhouse. | TBF 10/1855 |
| BACHE | William | 17.08.1855 | At Little Woolton Street, Liverpool, WILLIAM BACHE, aged about 35. | TBF 09/1855 |
| PALMER | Henry | 17.08.1855 | At his residence, near Hobart Town, Van Diemen’s Land, after a week’s illness, in his 56th year, HENRY PALMER, youngest son of the late Charles Palmer, formerly of Sibford. | TBF 02/1856 |
| ROBINSON | John | 18.08.1855 | At Berkhampstead, whilst on a visit to his daughter, and after a few days’ illness, JOHN ROBINSON, of Coalbrookale, in his 79th year. | TBF 09/1855 |
| TYLER | Francis | 18.08.1855 | At Congresbury, Somersetshire, FRANCIS TYLER, after an illness of only six days. Although but little communication of a serious character took place during the short indisposition of this dear youth, yet, from the satisfactory character of what he then expressed, and more especially from the previous consistency of his conduct, his friends are comforted in the humble persuasion that he had laid hold of the hope set before him; and that through the efficacy of the one sacrifice for sin, his purified spirit has entered into everlasting rest. But while we thus expresss our hope of the safety of the dear departed, we desire that all of us, young and old, may take warning by such awful visitations, and not rest satisfied until we are favoured with the soul-sustaining hope, that we are truly heirs of the inheritance of the saints in light. | TBF 10/1855 |
| STEVENS | Maria | 19.08.1855 | At Park Road, Liverpool, aged about 18, MARIA, daughter of Joseph Stevens. | TBF 09/1855 |
| SPECIALL | Deborah | 23.08.1855 | At Sunderland, aged 70 DEBORAH, widow of the late Thomas Powell Speciall, of Kingston-on-Thames. | TBF 09/1855 |
| CLARK | Dougan | 23.08.1855 | At his residence, near New Garden, in Guilford county, North Carolina, DOUGAN CLARK, senr., an esteemed minister, and a member of New Garden Monthly Meeting, in the 72d year of his age. – He had been for several years afflicted with a painful disease, which he bore with truly Christian patience and resignation. During his last confinement, he experienced frequent and very distressing paroxysms of pain, in the intervals of which he lay quiet and apparently easy, but seemed but little inclined to converse. On the 29th of the Seventh Month, being apparently under great exercise of mind, after expressing to his wife a very humiliating view of his past life, he continued nearly as follows:- “I do not want to say much, for I think there is a great deal too much said; but I wish no one to be uneasy about me, for I had a clear evidence last night that all woul be well with me.” He then expressed his grief on account of the difficulties in our religious Society, and said he believed there had been errors on both sides; that with regard to himself, he had turned the thing in every way, and had been willing at any moment to change his views if he could be conviced that he was wrong, but he could see no peace nor comfort except in the stand which he had taken, and he felt perfectly satisfied. He also said he had nothing to trust to but the mercy of God in Christ Jesus After this he said but little, only at times a few words, expressive of the quietude of his mind. His close was eminently calm and peaceful, and we think there is full ground for believing that he has entered into his rest. – Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 10/1855 |
| PAINE | Sarah | 24.08.1855 | At Milton, near Banbury, aged 76, SARAH PAINE, widow of Robert Paine. | TBF 10/1855 |
| WHITE | Herbert | 24.08.1855 | At Waterford, aged about 8 years HERBERT, son of George and Anne White. | TBF 10/1855 |
| BASSETT | Katharine | 29.08.1855 | At Leighton-Buzzard, KATHARINE, infant daughter of Francis Bassett, aged about 4 days. | TBF 10/1855 |
| HARRIS | Jonathan | 29.08.1855 | At Papcastle, near Cockermouth, JONATHAN HARRIS, junr., aged about 47. | TBF 10/1855 |
| DAVIS | Sarah | xx.08.1855 | Aged about 73, SARAH DAVIS, wife of Francis Davis, of Enniscorthy. | TBF 10/1855 |
| OVENS | Richard | 03.09.1855 | At Brigham, near Cockermouth, RICHARD OVENS, aged 68. | TBF 10/1855 |
| HANDS | John | 07.09.1855 | JOHN HANDS, of Paddington, London, aged 67. Awfully sudden was the death of our dear friend. He arose in the morning in usual health, and while in the act of dressing himself, fell back, and expired instantly, without a word or a sigh; but we have the comforting belief, by his exemplary walk in life, that he has exchanged a world of sorrow for one of everlasting rest. His loss is deeply felt, not only by his immediate connections, but also by the many amongst whom his lot was cast. | TBF 10/1855 |
| TYLER | Hayward | 14.09.1855 | At Peckham, Surrey, HAYWARD TYLER, in his 61st year. | TBF 11/1855 |
| METFORD | Elizabeth | 15.09.1855 | After a long and suffering illness, aged 76, ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Metford, of Congresbury, Somerset. | TBF 10/1855 |
| SMEDLEY | Richard | 17.09.1855 | RICHARD SMEDLEY, of Chesterfield, aged 73. | TBF 10/1855 |
| HODGSON | Hannah | 17.09.1855 | At Manchester, aged 31, HANNAH, wife of Thomas Hodgson. | TBF 10/1855 |
| STANSFIELD | Jane | 17.09.1855 | At Manningham, near Bradford, age 53, JANE STANSFIELD, wife of Slater Stansfield, of Skipton in Craven. | TBF 11/1855 |
| KELSALL | Thomas | 17.09.1855 | At Tarnbrook, Over Wyresdale, near Lancaster, THOMAS KELSALL, aged about 89. | TBF 11/1855 |
| CONSTABLE | Margaret | 18.09.1855 | At 52, Lothian Street Edinburgh, MARGARET CONSTABLE, widow of John Constable, in her 75th year. During a long and trying illness, she was a remarkable example of patient resignation to her heavenly Father’s will and time. Her end was very peaceful and happy, believing that one of the “many mansions” was prepared for her, through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, her Redeemer. | TBF 10/1855 |
| BROADBANK | Elizabeth Coleby | 18.09.1855 | At Ipswich, in the 60th year of her age, ELIZABETH COLEBY, daughter of Elizabeth Broadbank, of that place. | TBF 10/1855 |
| GILKES | Oswald | 18.09.1855 | At his residence, Darlington, OSWALD GILKES, aged 43. | TBF 10/1855 |
| DAVIS | William | 19.09.1855 | At Ashbourne, Clonmel, WILLIAM, aged about 13 years, son of William Davis. | TBF 11/1855 |
| ASHBY | Samuel | 23.09.1855 | At Ryder’s Wells, near Lewes, SAMUEL ASHBY, in his 57th year. | TBF 10/1855 |
| WELLS | Sarah | 02.10.1855 | At Basinghall Street, London, aged about 53, SARAH WELLS, widow of Thomas Wells. This Friend was born of Jewish parents, and brought up and educated in the law of Moses; but at an early period of her life she began to feel the want of something beyond the ceremonial law. Subsequently, when she saw and read the New Testament, its truths became gradually unfolded to her, and she embraced Christianity from conviction of its truth. An Independent place of worship being near her dwelling, she first attended it, and shortly after became united to that body by public baptism, and continued to attend their worship about two years. Her husband, about this period, became convinced of the religious principles held by Friends, and, after a considerable time of uncertainty, she was gradually led to see that the Christian religion was purely spiritual , and that all outward ceremonies must be left; and occasionally attending Friends’ meetings with her husband, she also became convinced of their religious principles, in which she continued to the end. | TBF 11/1855 |
| HANDLEY | John | 03.10.1855 | At Narthwaite, in Ravenstonedale, Yorkshire, JOHN HANDLEY, junr., aged 50. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” | TBF 11/1855 |
| HANDLEY | Isaac | 04.10.1855 | ISAAC, infant son of Thomas and Isabella Handley, Cantley Thwaite, near Sedbergh. | TBF 11/1855 |
| SMITH | M. A. | 05.10.1855 | After a short illness, aged 46, M. A SMITH confectioner, 17, Briggate, Leeds. | TBF 11/1855 |
| BEST | Philip | 07.10.1855 | At Liverpool, aged 22, PHILIP BEST, of Howgill, Westmoreland. | TBF 11/1855 |
| HILL | Emma Louisa | 07.10.1855 | At Conmel, EMMA LOUISA, aged 14 months, daughter of Samuel and Anne Eliza Hill. | TBF 11/1855 |
| KING | James Harrison | 07.10.1855 | JAMES HARRISON KING, of York, in his 39th year. | TBF 12/1855 |
| SANDERSON | Deborah | 10.10.1855 | At Hull, DEBORAH SANDERSON, wife of John Sanderson, aged about 81. | TBF 12/1855 |
| ELLIOT | Mary | 11.10.1855 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, MARY, widow of John Elliot, aged nearly 67; an elder. This dear Friend had, for the last two years, been subject to occasional attacks, which, though they appered slight, indicated disease of the heart, and excited the anxiety of her friends. She said but little on the subject, evidently desiring not to increase this feeling in them; yet it was her earnest concern to profit by the gentle warnings thus received, and to have the lamp trimmed and the light burning. Her close was very sudden and afforded no time for expression; yet there is good reason to believe, that to her the change was a joyful one; and that, through the redeeming love of Christ her Saviour, she has been permitted to enter the heavenly kingdom of rest and peace. | TBF 11/1855 |
| HUDDLESTON | Ann | 11.10.1855 | At Newton in Bowland, near Settle, ANN HUDDLESTON, widow, aged 75. | TBF 11/1855 |
| THOMPSON | Mary | 15.10.1855 | At Brunswick Road, Liverpool, aged 82, MARY, widow of the late William Thompson, of Kendal. | TBF 11/1855 |
| GRUBB | Margaret | 15.10.1855 | At Castlegrace, near Clogheen, MARGARET, wife of Richard Davies Grubb. | TBF 11/1855 |
| BASSETT | Emily | 16.10.1855 | Aged seven weeks, EMILY, infant daughter of Francis and Ellen Basett, of Leighton-Buzzard. | TBF 12/1855 |
| ASHWORTH | John | 23.10.1855 | At his residence, Turton, near Bolton, JOHN ASHWORTH, aged 83. | TBF 11/1855 |
| HORSNAILL | William | 24.10.1855 | At Dover, WILLIAM HORSNAILL, aged 80. | TBF 11/1855 |
| DICKINSON | Deborah | 29.10.1855 | At Ness Grange, near Shrewsbury, after a short illness, aged 45. DEBORAH, wife of Henry Dickinson, of Coalbrookdale. | TBF 12/1855 |
| GRUBB | Joseph | 30.10.1855 | At Clonmel, aged about 41, JOSEPH GRUBB, son of the late Joseph Grubb, Brig. At his residence, Gordon Street, Clonmel, after an illness of one year and ten months, JOSEPH GRUBB, jun. in his 42d year. | TBF 12/1855 TBF 01/1856 |
| KNIGHT | Joseph | 02.11.1855 | JOSEPH KNIGHT, of Dorking, in his 74th year. | TBF 12/1855 |
| JOHNSON | Jane | 06.11.1855 | At Dove Street, York, after a long and suffering illness, borne with great patience and resignation to her heavenly Father’s will, JANE, wife of John Johnson, aged 49. | TBF 01/1856 |
| EVANS | Sarah | 07.11.1855 | At Edgbaston, Birmingham, SARAH EVANS, aged 71. | TBF 12/1855 |
| WALKER | Joseph | 07.11.1855 | At his house, Springfield Mount, Leeds, aged 3½, JOSEPH WALKER, eldest son of Robert Walker, of the same place. | TBF 12/1855 |
| SEEKINGS | Mary | 08.11.1855 | MARY, wife of Samuel Seekings, of Ives, aged 40. | TBF 12/1855 |
| CARROLL | Sophia | 09.11.1855 | At her father’s house, Summer Hill, Cork, SOPHIA, youngest daughter of James Carroll, aged about 18. This dear young person was carried off after a few weeks’ illness, much lamented by her family and friends; but they are consoled in the belief that she has exchanged the trials of time for the joys of a happy eternity. | TBF 12/1855 |
| LAMBERT | James | 11.11.1855 | At High Blean, Wensleydale, aged 9 years, JAMES, son of Oswald Lambert. | TBF 12/1855 |
| MULLINER | Edith Ellen | 11.11.1855 | At Bolton, aged 5 months, EDITH ELLEN, daughter of Thomas and Sarah Ann Mulliner. | TBF 12/1855 |
| SNOWDEN | John | 11.11.1855 | JOHN SNOWDEN, of Melbourne Place, Little Horton, Bradford, an elder, aged 64. | TBF 12/1855 |
| CROSLAND | Robert | 14.11.1855 | ROBERT CROSLAND, of Horton Crescent, Bradford, iron-founder, aged 43. | TBF 12/1855 |
| BAYNES | John | 14.11.1855 | At Cubeck, Wensleydale, aged 66, JOHN BAYNES. | TBF 12/1855 |
| GRELLET | Stephen | 16.11.1855 | At his residence, Burlington, New Jersey, STEPHEN GRELLET, in his 83d year. He was a native of France, and, fleeing from the revolutionary convulsions which distracted the land of his birth, he came to America, when he was quite a young man, in the year 1795. Soon afterwards, by a Divine illumination, he was aroused from the careless state of an unbeliever, into which, with many of his countrymen, he had been led by the prevalent French philosophy, and the irreligion of the Romish priests, was convinced of his sinfulness, and was constrained to flee for salvation to the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world. Being also convinced that the principles of the religious Society of Friends are in accordance with the doctrines of the New Testament, he united himself to that body, and was soon commissioned to proclaim the glad tidings of the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Our beloved friend was in a remarkable degree dedicated to his Master’s service, and travelled, in the exercise of his gift in the ministry, which was deep, clear, and convincing, not only throughout this country, but in Great Britain and Ireland, and on the continent of Europe. He was one who, having put his hand to the plough, never looked back: throughout his long Christian course he remained steadfast and unwavering in his attachment to the principles which he had embraced. Although enfeebled by great bodily suffering during the last eight years of his life, he continued to attend meetings diligently, and was often highly favoured in the exercise of his gift. But it was not only in his public ministrations that his light shone brightly; he adorned the gospel he preached by his meekness and patience – his Christian charity and brotherly kindness – his watchfulness, humility, and holy life. His last illness was short, but one of extreme suffering, which he bore without a murmur; and when the summons came “to meet the bridegroom,” his lamp was found trimmed and burning; his work was finished; and he departed this life in the full hope and confidence, through the mercy of God in Christ Jesus, of a blessed immortality. “His remains were taken to the meeting-house in Burlington, where a large number of friends and others assembled; and during a very solemn meeting, several impressive gospel communications were made, in which the faithful, untiring services and unwavering faith of the beloved departed one were held up as a bright example to all; after which the assembly followed the remains to the burial-ground adjoining the meeting-house.” Friends’ Review, 12th Month, 1st, 1855. | TBF 01/1856 |
| MOORE | Mary Ann | 18.11.1855 | At Bristol, MARY ANN MOORE, aged 75. | TBF 12/1855 |
| BARCROFT | Joseph | 20.11.1855 | At his residence, Stangmore Lodge, JOSEPH BARCROFT, aged 56, a member of Grange Monthly Meeting. | TBF 12/1855 |
| KITCHING | Sarah | 20.11.1855 | At Hull, aged 74, SARAH KITCHING, wife of Nainby Kitching. | TBF 12/1855 |
| CLAYTON | William Impey | 23.11.1855 | WILLIAM IMPEY CLAYTON, of Dunmow, Essex. | TBF 12/1855 |
| KNIGHT | Martha | 24.11.1855 | MARTHA KNIGHT, aged 57, wife of Peter Knight, No.1, Hoxton Square, London, whose end was peace, and full of faith. | TBF 12/1855 |
| SMEAL | Anna Mary | 24.11.1855 | At 17, Monteith Row, Glasgow, of gastric fever, aged about 2 years and 3 months, ANNA MARY, youngest child of William and Margaret Smeal. | TBF 12/1855 |
| SEEKINGS | Samuel Gibbs | 24.11.1855 | SAMUEL GIBBS, son of Samuel and Mary Seekings, of Ives, aged about nine months. | TBF 12/1855 |
| TUCKETT | Esther Champion | 27.11.1855 | At Fulford, near York, ESTHER CHAMPION TUCKETT, aged about 74. | TBF 12/1855 |
| PIM | Thomas | 29.11.1855 | At Monkstown, Dublin, THOMAS PIM, aged 84. | TBF 01/1856 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | Esther | 30.11.1855 | At Ruddings, near Cockermouth, ESTHER SATTERTHWAITE, aged about 59. | TBF 01/1856 |
| NEWMAN | Eliza Southall | 01.12.1855 | At Leominster, aged five years, ELIZA SOUTHALL, youngest daughter of Josiah and the late Harriot Newman. | TBF 01/1856 |
| BELLIS | Thomas | 01.12.1855 | At Nantwich, after a short illness, THOMAS BELLIS, in his 63d year. | TBF 01/1856 |
| BARRETT | Love Thompson | 01.12.1855 | LOVE THOMPSON, aged 35, wife of Joseph Barrett, of Brunswick Square, Camberwell, and Fleet Street, London. | TBF 01/1856 |
| WHITE | Ann | 02.12.1855 | At Ayton, ANN WHITE, aged 76. | TBF 01/1856 |
| FARDON | Flora Catharine | 02.12.1855 | At Maidstone, aged 15, FLORA CATHARINE, eldest child of Thomas and Catharine Fardon. | TBF 01/1856 |
| HEWITSON | John | 04.12.1855 | At the residence of his son, Headingly, near Leeds, JOHN HEWITSON, in his 74th year. | TBF 02/1856 |
| WHITE | William | 05.12.1855 | At 13, Whitevale Street, Glasgow, WILLIAM WHITE, in his 83d year. The following appeared in the local papers, and indicates the general estimation in which the deceased was held:- “Death of William White, Esq;- In our obituary to-day we record the death of an old, well-known, and highly esteemed citizen, in the person of William White, Esq. Mr. White has resided in Glasgow between fifty and sixty years, and was much and justly esteemed for his inflexible integrity and uprightness of character He retired from active life about ten years ago, but previous to that time he was well and extensively known about Queen Street, Gallowgate, and Hutcheson Street, where his business was situated, and also as a railway director. “Being diligent in business, Mr. White acquired a moderate competency, which enabled him not only to maintain his family in a respectable manner, but to dispense of his substance to the poor, to whom he was ever a generous, considerate, and liberal friend. He was also a warm supporter of the Bible Society, as well as of the Peace, Anti-Slavery, and other benevolent and charitable objects. “Possessed of an unusually vigorous constitution, Mr. White enjoyed nearly uninterrupted health, and that to an age greatly beyond the ordinary lot of man. In the spring of the present year he was seized with a bronchial affection, from which, during the summer, he partially recovered; but the complaint returning in the autumn, confined him to the house for several months, and being aggravated by the late severe weather, he peacefully sunk under it on the morning of Wednesday last. “Mr. White was well known as a zealous, consistant, and exemplary member of the Society of Friends, by whom his loss is deeply regretted, as well as by a large circle of acquaintances in the general public. The interment took place at Sighthill Cemetery yesterday forenoon. The remains of the deceased were accompanied to their last resting-place by a large number of relatives and friends, who had become endeared to him during the course of his long, peaceful, and useful life.” – Glasgow Saturday Post, 8th Dec., 1855. | TBF 01/1856 |
| HALLEY | Margaret | 05.12.1855 | MARGARET HALLEY, of Preston, aged 79. | TBF 01/1856 |
| GRACE | Alfred | 07.12.1855 | At Whangaui, New Zealand, drowned while crossing a small lake in a canoe, ALFRED GRACE, aged 25, eldest son of Josiah Grace, Queen Square, Bristol. | TBF 06/1856 |
| BARRITT | Cornelius | 08.12.1855 | At Woodbridge, CORNELIUS BARRITT, aged 75. Of this dear Friend it may be truly said, “His end was peace.” During a protacted illness of nineteen weeks, he exemplified, in a remarkable manner, the Christian virtues of patience, resignation, and humility. His memory lives sweetly in the hearts of a large circle of relatives, friends, and neighbours, by whom he was truly loved and affectionaly regarded. | TBF 01/1856 |
| DREWETT | William | 10.12.1855 | WILLIAM DREWETT, of Rochester, aged about 70. | TBF 03/1856 |
| BARRETT | John | 12.12.1855 | JOHN, infant son of Joseph Barrett. | TBF 01/1856 |
| CROSS | Isaac | 14.12.1855 | At Lancaster, ISAAC CROSS, coach-maker, aged 86. | TBF 01/1856 |
| WILSON | Thomas | 16.12.1855 | At Grange, Wensleydale, aged 68, THOMAS WILSON, late of Netherfield, Kendal. | TBF 01/1856 |
| GRAY | James | 18.12.1855 | At Denmill, near Inverury, Aberdeenshire, JAMES GRAY, farmer, in his 76th year. | TBF 01/1856 |
| CLOTHIER | Sarah | 19.12.1855 | At Street, aged about 41, SARAH CLOTHIER, daughter of Arthur and Keturah Clothier. | TBF 01/1856 |
| HUDSON | Lydia | 19.12.1855 | At Nottingham, LYDIA HUDSON, aged 66. | TBF 01/1856 |
| IRWIN | Jane | 19.12.1855 | At Manchester, aged about 5 months, JANE, daughter of Richard and Rachel Irwin. | TBF 01/1856 |
| DAVY | James Smith | 19.12.1855 | At Sheffield, after a short illness, JAMES SMITH DAVY, aged 57. | TBF 01/1856 |
| KIDD | Richard | 19.12.1855 | At Isleworth, RICHARD KIDD, aged about 73. | TBF 04/1856 |
| HOWITT | Thomas Henry | 21.12.1855 | At his father’s house, Heanor, Derbyshire, of pulmonary consumption, in his 21st year, THOMAS HENRY, eldest son of Francis T. Howitt. This dear youth had been in a declining state of health for some years, and was eventually permitted to depart in sweet peace, having abundantly to testify to the goodness and love of his heavenly Father, in having so tenderly and mercifully dealt with him, saying, shortly before his close, “All is peace! peace! what a mercy.” | TBF 01/1856 |
| O’BRIEN | William | 24.12.1855 | At Carlow, county Carlow, WILLIAM O’BRIEN aged about 56. | TBF 01/1856 |
| TYLER | Frederick | 24.12.1855 | At the residence of his mother, Eliza Tyler, Reading, FREDERICK TYLER, late of Newport, Isle of Wight, aged 25. He was a very great sufferer for many months, his complaint being a lingering consumption, but was favoured to feel his Saviour near in his time of need. | TBF 01/1856 |
| PEILE | Mary | 29.12.1855 | At Flora Hill, near Whitehaven, MARY, wife of George Peile, in her 58th year. | TBF 01/1856 |
| DIBB | Mary Ann | 29.12.1855 | Aged 42, MARY ANN, wife of Thomas Dibb, grocer, Leeds. | TBF 02/1856 |
| CHRISTMAS | William | 06.01.1856 | Aged 7 months, WILLIAM, son of John and Abigail Christmas, of Colne, Huntingdonshire. | TBF 02/1856 |
| DUNSTONE | John | 09.01.1856 | At Camborne, Cornwall, JOHN DUNSTONE, aged 69 years. A solid answer to the important question – What is a revivial of religion? has been given thus: “A serious concern, extending to multitudes, in reference to their eternal salvation.” That He who desireth not the death of a sinner does sometimes reveal His power in a more than usual manner, calls for grateful acknowledgment. Yet the caution of a good man deceased, who had himself travelled as a Methodist preacher, but who afterwards became a Friend, may be here inserted. “I fear,” said he, “that many disregard from day to day, the small appearances of Divine light in their own hearts, by looking out for something greater and more wonderful. It pleased the Almighty to visit Cornwall, in an extraordinary manner, about the year 1812. Our departed friend, John Dunstone, was one of those who felt the good influence. He did not, like too many, come out of Egypt, and afterwards become a mere carcass in the wilderness; but, by continuing to follow Him to whom belongs the glory of every true conversion, has entered into rest. To a Friend who visited him when near his close, he remarked, “About forty-four years ago I became blind as to the outward, and began to see inwardly. I am also thankful, very thankful, that in the course of my religious experience I have been led among Friends. The sweetness I feel on this bed of affliction is more than I can express. Though the paralytic stroke I lately had has taken away the use of one arm and leg, I am at present free from pain. My breathing is also better than usual, and I have the perfect use of my senses, so as to know what I am saying, which is a great favour.” After languishing for about eleven days longer, he departed in peace. Let those who are in health and vigour, and who have the blessing of sight, realize, if they can, forty-four years of darkness –a body worn down by affliction – severe attacks of asthma and other maladies –then let them acknowledge the power of religion in supporting the mind through all, and enriching it with cheerful piety. | TBF 02/1856 |
| FLANNAGAN | Jane | 10.01.1856 | At Wicklow, aged 63, JANE FLANNAGAN, late of Waterford. | TBF 02/1856 |
| BISHOPP | Mary | 10.01.1856 | MARY BISHOPP, of Capel, Surrey, in her 69th year. | TBF 02/1856 |
| BASSETT | Mary | 10.01.1856 | MARY BASSETT, of Margate, in her 76th year. | TBF 02/1856 |
| WRIGHT | William | 15.01.1856 | At Clifton, WILLIAM WRIGHT, wine merchant, Bristol, aged about 70. | TBF 02/1856 |
| VINER | Elizabeth | 15.01.1856 | At Brighton, aged 65, ELIZABETH, wife of Charles Viner. | TBF 02/1856 |
| FAULDER | Louisa | 17.01.1856 | At North Street, Bristol, aged about 23, LOUISA, eldest daughter of the late John Faulder, of Bristol. | TBF 02/1856 |
| BUSVINE | James | 18.01.1856 | JAMES BUSVINE, Bristol, in his 82d year. | TBF 02/1856 |
| SMITH | Alfred | 19.01.1856 | Eighteen days old, ALFRED, infant son of Joseph and Mary Smith, of Ingleby Cross, Yorkshire. | TBF 02/1856 |
| SWINDELLS | John | 19.01.1856 | At Low Leighton, near New Mill, JOHN SWINDELLS, aged 69. | TBF 03/1856 |
| BARCROFT | Mary | 20.01.1856 | At Stangmore Lodge, county Tyrone, MARY BARCROFT, widow of Joseph Barcroft, whose decease was recorded two months previously. – It is believed, by their surviving relatives, that both were, through redeeming love and mercy, prepared for the solemn change. | TBF 02/1856 |
| ALDERSON | Alice Ann | 23.01.1856 | At Esher, Surrey, after a very short illnesss, aged about 10 years, ALICE ANN, daughter of Harrison and the late Emma Alderson, of Cincinnati, Ohio. | TBF 02/1856 |
| MAYFIELD | Charles | 25.01.1856 | CHARLES MAYFIELD, of Earith, in his 93d year. | TBF 02/1856 |
| BARLOW | John | 29.01.1856 | At 1, Pilrig Street, Edinburgh aged 40, JOHN BARLOW, assistant professor in the Veterinary College. | TBF 02/1856 |
| BINNS | Hannah | 29.01.1856 | At Halifax, aged 50, HANNAH, wife of David Binns. | TBF 03/1856 |
| WOOLSTON | Ann | 29.01.1856 | At Doddington, near Wellingborough, after a few days’ illness, aged about 7 years, ANN, youngest daughter of Daniel and Ann Woolston. | TBF 06/1856 |
| SPARKES | Sarah | 06.02.1856 | At her residence, Mount Radford, Exeter, aged 71, SARAH SPARKES, widow of the late Joseph Sparkes. | TBF 04/1856 |
| ALEXANDER | Anna Maria | 08.02.1856 | At Leominster, aged nearly 19, ANNA MARIA, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Alexander, late of Bath. | TBF 03/1856 |
| DAVEY | Mary | 09.02.1856 | At Ipswich, aged 77, MARY DAVEY, widow of Thomas Davey, formerly of Thorpe, near Norwich. | TBF 03/1856 |
| TOWNEND | Elias | 09.02.1856 | At Bradley, near Skipton, ELIAS TOWNEND, aged 72 years, a quiet, unassuming Friend, whose end was peace. | TBF 04/1856 |
| SUMMERS | Elizabeth | 09.02.1856 | Very suddenly, in her 66th year, ELIZABETH, wife of Samuel Summers, of Hemel Hempstead, Herts (late of Southwark). | TBF 05/1856 |
| FARDON | Eliza | 11.02.1856 | At Reading, of rapid consumption, aged 23, ELIZA, daughter of John and Mary Fardon. Thus within 4¼ years, have the five children of these dear Friends been removed. | TBF 03/1856 |
| PECKOVER | Charles Edwin | 14.02.1856 | At 61 Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, aged 20 years and nearly 8 months, CHARLES EDWIN PECKOVER, youngest son of Charles, and only child of Henrietta Peckover, after a short illness, of little more than five days. This dear youth, in the too ardent pursuit of his studies for the surgical profession, fell a victim to a puncture received at a post mortem examination – so slight, as to be thought of no consequence. Of irreproachable life, modest and retiring manners, yet esteemed by all who knew him, he relied on no self-righteousness; his cry being that of the publican alone. His bereaved parents humbly trust that, through the mercy of God, his spirit is at rest in one of the many mansions prepared for those who love our Lord Jesus Christ. “Be ye also ready; for in an hour when ye think not, the Son of man cometh.” | TBF 03/1856 |
| BRAGG | Margaret Jane | 14.02.1856 | At Hensingham, near Whitehaven, aged 13 months and 14 days, MARGARET JANE, daughter of Isaac and Jane Bragg. | TBF 04/1856 |
| HALL | William | 16.02.1856 | Suddenly, at Kirkby-Lonsdale, while on a visit to his neice, WILLIAM HALL, of Allonby, late of Mancster, aged about 68. | TBF 03/1856 |
| WRIGHT | Isaac | 18.02.1856 | At the residence of his son-in-law, George Danson, Cecil Street, Green Heys, Manchester, in his 85th year, ISAAC WRIGHT, formerly of Haverhill, Suffolk. This dear Friend was one of the first scholars at Ackworth School; and was the oldest one living. | TBF 03/1856 |
| LEAN | Joel | 18.02.1856 | At Neath, where he had recently resided, JOEL LEAN, an elder, in his 77th year. The removal of this dear Friend was very unexpected. He had been ill a few days, but appeared a little improving; when, after being up a short time, on lying down a fainting fit came on, from which he did not revive, but quietly passed away – adding another to the oft-repeated call to survivors, “Be ye also ready.” | TBF 03/1856 |
| RUNDELL | Sarah | 22.02.1856 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, SARAH RUNDELL, a minister aged 92, widow of Samuel Rundell. | TBF 03/1856 |
| WARD | Eliza | 22.02.1856 | At Ipswich, aged 24, ELIZA, youngest daughter of Robert and Esther Ward. | TBF 03/1856 |
| GOULD | Thomas B. | 22.02.1856 | At Newport, R. I., after an illness of about three weeks, THOMAS B. GOULD, an approved minister of Rhode Island Monthly Meeting (smaller body), in his 43d year. This beloved Friend early yielded to the cross of Christ, giving up the morning of his day to the cause and service of Truth; in the defence of which he was called to stand. Much might be said of his fidelity thereto, and his labours therein, but this sketch is mererly intended to give some account of the expressions which fell from his lips during his last sicknesss; showing that a life early devoted, has, through continued dedication and reliance upon the Divine arm, been crowned with a triumphant close. During the first week of his illness, he appeared to be mostly engaged in meditation, without much expression; but one morning about the begining of the second week, he broke forth “O!” he exclaimed, “the fullness of joy – the abundance of goodness – the sweet peace that I feel – I could sing of it – yet nothing is of myself, it is all in mercy! all that I could do was to cast myself at Jesus’ feet; and in His own time, when He saw I had nothing of my own, He was pleased to pour in the oil and the wine.” “He marvelled that such an experience should have been given him. He had never asked more than the lowest seat – and lo! he had been permitted to see a mansion prepared for him!” At another time he said, his sufferings were intended to bring him low, and purify him; but he added, “the Lord supports me, and he will support me.” On the ninth day of his sickeness, for several hours he appeared to be near his close; in the evening, however, he revived, but had very low sinking turns during the night; after the last, he said, “Now I have triumphed – Christ has given me the victory.” A brother-in-law coming to see him, he said, on his entering the room, “Although my earthly house of this tabernacle be dissolved, I have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” Again, “My weakness and propensities have been as a cloud, and as a thick cloud they have been blotted out – my sins have all been forgiven.” A friend calling to see him, he spoke of his very low state, but said he had been wonderfully comforted and helped; then alluding to a time a little before his sickness, he remarked, “I looked all night for my Beloved; I sought for him in the streets, but I could not find him. He hid himself from me; but He has comforted and strengthened me now. Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty! Just and true are all thy ways, thou King of saints.” His friends desired him not to exert himself so much to speak – but he replied, “When the Master is pleased to say, It is enough, I can be silent, but not till then;” adding, “this is very different from anything I anticipated, to have so much to say at such a time as this. There are times when words must be spoken, and if they are not, the very stones would cry out.” On Fifty-day evening, the 14th, after lying some time in a state of great exhaustion, he revived, and exclaimed in a clear voice, “Glory, glory, hallelujah! Oh! I could sing of redemption – of this great redemption, and of regeneration – heartfelt regeneration!” and continued speaking in this strain for about half an hour, during which time he repeated with great emphasis, “Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined.” At one time he said he had suffered persecution for Christ’s sake, and he rejoiced that he had been counted worthy to suffer persecution. [More text possibly follows but next page missing in 2 books looked at] | TBF 06/1856 |
| BROWN | Elizabeth | 23.02.1856 | ELIZABETH BROWN, of Houghton, near Huntingdon, aged 87; an elder. | TBF 03/1856 |
| FOTHERGILL | Elizabeth | 25.02.1856 | At her residence, Mount, York, ELIZABETH FOTHERGILL, aged 78. | TBF 05/1856 |
| KITCHING | Emily | 26.02.1856 | EMILY, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kitching, of Leeds, aged 22. | TBF 03/1856 |
| RICKMAN | Sarah | 27.02.1856 | At Wellingham, Lewes, SARAH, wife of John Rickman, aged 79; an elder. | TBF 03/1856 |
| IANSON | Ann | 27.02.1856 | At Bishop-Auckland, ANN IANSON, aged about 69, widow of Joshua Ianson. | TBF 04/1856 |
| POLLARD | Robert | 27.02.1856 | At Birmingham, aged 24, ROBERT POLLARD, a member of Dublin Monthly Meeting. | TBF 05/1856 |
| HADWEN | Agnes | 28.02.1856 | Aged 96, AGNES HADWEN, of Kendal, widow of Isaac Hadwen. | TBF 04/1856 |
| GILLLAN | Mary | 29.02.1856 | At Liverpool, aged 81, MARY GILLAN, widow of the late Samuel Gillan, of Dublin. | TBF 04/1856 |
| SHACKLETON | Sarah Martha | 04.03.1856 | At Audley Place, Blackburn, aged 7 years and 4 months, SARAH MARTHA, daughter of Richard and Ellen Shackleton. | TBF 04/1856 |
| SHACKLETON | Ann | 09.03.1856 | At the residence of her son, at Otterburn, ANN SHACKLETON, aged 56, late of Airton, near Settle. | TBF 04/1856 |
| WEBB | Mary | 10.03.1856 | At Dublin, aged 36, MARY, wife of Joseph Webb. | TBF 05/1856 |
| RANDALL | Caroline Edith | 13.03.1856 | At Shelton, Staffordshire, CAROLINE EDITH, infant daughter of George and Sarah Randall. | TBF 04/1856 |
| DARTON | Edmund Henry | 13.03.1856 | EDMUND HENRY, aged 6 months, son of Samuel and Mary G. Darton, of George Street, Sydney, New South Wales. At Sydney, New South Wales, aged 6 months, EDMUND H. DARTON, son of Samuel and Mary G. Darton. | TBF 07/1856 TBF 01/1857 |
| BARCROFT | Sarah | 21.03.1856 | At Redford, near Moy, in her 83d year, SARAH BARCROFT, widow of John Barcroft, of Lisburn. Her surviving relations have the comfortable hope that, through redeeming love and mercy, she was prepared for the solemn change. | TBF 04/1856 |
| ROBINSON | Hannah | 21.03.1856 | At Dublin, aged 65, HANNAH ROBINSON. HANNAH ROBINSON, of Upper Leeson Street, Dublin, aged 65 | TBF 05/1856 TBF 08/1856 |
| ORD | Mary Esther | 21.03.1856 | At Preston, aged about 12 months, MARY ESTHER, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Ord. | TBF 05/1856 |
| CARD | Nathaniel | 22.03.1856 | At Manchester, NATANIEL CARD. The following circular and minute were issued by the United Kingdom Alliance for the Total and Immediate Legislative Supression of the Liquor Traffic. Offices, 41, John Dalton Street, Manchester: “My Dear Sir, - It is with great regret that I fulfil the instructions laid upon me by our Executive Commitee, by forwarding to you a notification of the loss we have sustained in the decease of our treasurer, Nathaniel Card, Esq. “He had been for some time in bad health, and on Saturday last passed away from among us, peaceably and with great composure. His last wishes were associated with the success of our great cause. – Most truly yours. “Samuel Pope.” Minute of Special Executive Committee. Adopted unanimously, March 24, 1856. “That this Committee, having heard with profound sorrow of the decease of Nathaniel Card, the treasurer of the Alliance, desire at once to express their sympathy with his mourning family, and to record their own sense of bereavement, in the loss of a beloved fellow-labourer. “Owing its origin to his philanthropy, and much of its progress to his devoted and self-denying zeal, the Alliance is itself a monument of Nathaniel Card. “His name will be historically associated with the great cause which he loved, while his true goodness and private worth have embalmed his memory among his friends.” | TBF 04/1856 |
| WOOD | Anna | 25.03.1856 | At Friends’ School, Croydon (after a short illness of laryngitis), aged 13 years and about four months, ANNA, eldest child of William and Lydia Wood, of Hertford. | TBF 05/1856 |
| ROBINSON | Emily | 27.03.1856 | At Warrington, EMILY, infant daughter of Edmund and Ann Robinson. | TBF 04/1856 |
| SHACKLETON | Ebenezer | 29.03.1856 | EBENEZER SHACKLETON, of Moone Cottage, near Ballitore, county Kildare, aged 72. | TBF 04/1856 |
| PEASE | Anna | 02.04.1856 | At Feethams, Darlington, ANNA PEASE, widow of Joseph Pease, of Feethams. | TBF 05/1856 |
| WOOLSTON | Henry Augustus | 05.04.1856 | At Wellingborough, after a brief illness, aged 5½ years, HENRY AUGUSTUS, youngest child of William and Maria Woolston. | TBF 05/1856 |
| GREENWOOD | Rachel | 08.04.1856 | At the house of Ann Swithenbank, Back-o’-th’-Hill, near Blackburn, RACHEL GREENWOOD, in her 73d year. | TBF 05/1856 |
| ALLCARD | John | 09.04.1856 | At 3, Connaught Place West, Hyde Park, London, JOHN ALLCARD, of Burton Closes, Bakewell, in his 78th year. | TBF 05/1856 |
| STURGE | Alfred Tobias | 12.04.1856 | At the Waldrons, Croydon, ALFRED TOBIAS STURGE, aged 19 years and 3 days, younger son of the late Tobias Walker Sturge, of Leatherhead, formerly of Bensham House, Croydon. | TBF 05/1856 |
| STEACY | Mary | 14.04.1856 | At New Ross, aged 82, MARY, wife of Joshua Steacy. | TBF 05/1856 |
| GREGORY | Thomas | 15.04.1856 | At the residence of his son-in-law, J. F.Wilkey, Richmond Villa, Mount Radford, Exeter, THOMAS GREGORY, of Bristol, in his 85th year, much and deservedly beloved. | TBF 05/1856 |
| JOHNSON | John | 22.04.1856 | At Lancaster, age 61, JOHN JOHNSON, of Holme, near Yealand. | TBF 05/1856 |
| MUSKETT | Robert | 24.04.1856 | At his residence, Heigham Grove, Norwich, in his 82d year, ROBERT MUSKETT, formerly of Bexwell, in Norfolk. | TBF 05/1856 |
| BROWETT | Arthur | 25.04.1856 | ARTHUR, infant son of Joseph S. and Caroline Browett, of Westminster. | TBF 05/1856 |
| WILBUR | John | 01.05.1856 | At the residence of his son-in-law, Thomas Foster, in Hopkinton, Rhode Island, JOHN WILBUR, an approved minister in the Society of Friends, in his 82d year. He was distinguished through life for integrity and uprightnesss in all his intercourse with his fellow-men – for the soundness of his judgment, and his usefulness as a counsellor – not only in his own religious Society, but among his neighbours and a large circle of acquaintances without its pale, by whom he was respected and beloved – and for his adherence to manifested duty through the various trials and vicissitudes of a long and eventful life. He was devotedly attached to the principles and testimonies of our religious Sociey, in their primitive purity, as promulgated to the world by George Fox, and his faithful co-labourers in the cause of truth – believing that they are neither more nor less than primitive Christianity revived; and he was a faithful watchman against the stratagems of the enemy to introduce innovations upon those pure principles and testimonies, from whatever source, or under whatever pretext they might be introduced. He was firm in his opposition to the errors of Elias Hicks, and faithful in exposing them; and was among the first to discern the approach of the enemy in the opposite direction – often saying that it made little difference on which hand he carried us off, if so be that his work of estrangement from the truth be effected. Hence his early manifestation of uneasiness with many portions of the writings of J. J. Gurney, and with the outward views of many others in the Society, first apparent in England against which he was constrained to testify, while there in the service of Truth; and on his return to his native land, he felt the like necessity laid upon him to comply with our Christian discipline in this particular, warning his fellow-members against a spirit which would compromise the Truth for the sake of outward case, under the specious pretext of love and charity. His trials on account of his faithful support of the ancient doctrines and testimonies of this Society, it is not the object of this notice to described, a faithful account of them having been already published. But it may be truly said of him, as of Joseph anciently, “The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: but his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob.” Though firm and uncompromising, he was mild and forbearing – evincing no ill will to those who differed from, and were disposed to resort to extreme measures against him. He often spoke of having endeavoured to weigh his motives and his acts in this matter, with those whom he once regarded as his friends, in the balance of the sanctuary, with a desire to be rightly directed in all his movements, saying, that whenever he had looked towards concession, the way had seemed covered with darkness; and he had clearly seen that those precious testimonies of Truth, for which our worthy predecessors had suffered, cannot, without incurring a fearful reponsiblity, be compromised. Having endeavoured to serve his Lord and Master in his day and generation, the evening of his life was serene and tranquil. After his return from his last European visit, in the spring of 1854, he seemed to regard his labours as nearly finished; speaking of that visit as an evening sacrifice, in the offering of which he felt great peace; and it proved to be the last he made without the limits of his own Yearly Meeting, within which he continued to labour, to the comfort and edification of his friends; often remarking, both in public and in private, that he believed his day’s work was nearly done. Especially was this the case during the last year of his life; and on taking leave of a Friend’s family, after attending his Monthly Meeting, in the Fourth Month last, though then in usual health, he remarked that he believed he was there for the last time. Thus, forewarned and prepared, with his lamp trimmed and his light burning, he awaited the last remaining conflict, which in mercy was made short. On the morning of 28th of Fourth Month, he was seized with severe pain, which threatened immediate dissolution. Being aware of this, he said to his daughter, “If I go now, all will be well.” She soon after reminded him that he was taken ill much as his mother had been, who survived but about half an hour; but added, ”I do not wish to alarm thee.” He replied, “Thou cannot alarm me.” On the day following, finding that he continued to fail, she said to him, “Father, thou art very feeble; dost thou expect to recover?” He replied, “No, I know I shall not, and I do not desire it; I am ready to go.” She said, “Then thou hast seen enough of this world?” he replied, “Yes, plenty, plenty.” She told him she had been looking towards him for company when her dear husband (then low with consumption) should be gone. He replied, “Thou must not.” During the severe paroxysms of bodily distress, which lasted for several hours, not a murmur escaped him, nor any token of impatience. Although active remedies succeeded in relieving his pain, yet his constitution had so far given way that he continued to sink, and subsequently, from weakness, and what appeared like partial paralysis of the organs of speech, articulation was difficult, so that he said comparatively little that could be understood; but what could be understood was indicative of peacefulness and resignation. In reply to the question whether he felt peaceful, he replied, “Very.” His interest in the welfare of the Society continued unabated to the last, as was evinced on the evening before his decease, by his desiring to hear read a letter received, giving some account of Philadelphia Yearly Meeting; and during its reading, he turned his face to the reader and listened attentively, intimating that he fully understood it. Late in the evening his son, who lived at a distance, and whom he had been expecting, arrived; and on approaching him asked him if he knew him; he called him by name, and smiled very pleasantly. His son enquired of him in regard to the state of his mind; he answered, that “his way was clear before him;” to another he said that he was “very happy,”, which were nearly the last words he uttered. In the latter part of the night he fell into a quiet slumber, in which he continued until about eight o’clock on Fifth-day morning, the 1st of Fifth Month, when he departed hence, without doubt, to an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away. – From the Philadelphia Friend, of 5th Month, 31st, 1856. | TBF 07/1856 |
| MALONE | Isaac | 05.05.1856 | ISAAC MALONE, of Rathgar, near Dublin aged 81. | TBF 08/1856 |
| FOSTER | Thomas | 24.05.1856 | At Hopkinton, Rhode Island, THOMAS FOSTER, son-in-law of the late John Wilbur. He was very low in pulmonary consumption when his aged relative died; and was a remarkable instance of quiet resignation to the Divine will, and even of joy in the prospect of a release from the shackles of mortality. For the last month of his life, he seemed to have nothing to desire beyond what he had received; but his vocation, as he often expressed it, was to praise the Lord from morning till evening, and from evening till morning. In this heavenly frame of mind, he often addressed his surrounding friends, exhorting them to continued and increased faithfulness to the cause of Truth; and passed quietly away, retaining his senses to the last. In view of the loss of three faithful worthies (T.B. Gould, John Wilbur, and T. F.), so near together, Friends in this quarter feel greatly stripped and bowed down in sorrow, but not on their account; having abundant evidence and assurance, that they have exchanged their earthly tabernacles for incorruptible crowns of glory, in the kingdom of everlasting rest and peace. Well may we adopt the prayer of the Psalmist: “Help, Lord, for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men” (Psal. Xii, 1). At Hopkinton, Rhode Island, THOMAS FOSTER, an elder of South Kingstown Monthly Meeting, in the 53d year of his age. The character of this beloved Friend was marked by genuine piety and circumspection, and by strict integrity in his transactions with his fellow-men, being concerned above all to do the will of his Heavenly Father, so as to stand accepted in the Beloved. As a husband and father he was most affectionate and kind, endeavouring to discharge his duty, not only in these relations, but also to stand clear of the blood of all men. A striking feature in his character was a forgiving disposition. For many years, he occasionally appered in public testimony to the satisfaction of Friends. He was troubled with a severe cough from early life, at times occasioning much suffering and loss of sleep, which he endured with exemplary patience. For a year previous to his death he was aware that his constitution was giving way, and often spoke of it. In the 2d Month last, being exposed to very severe weather in going to attend the Quarterly Meeting, he was attacked by lung fever, which terminated in consumption. He was apprehensive that he should not recover, and did not appear anxious as to the result; but subsequently said – “At the commencement of my illness, in viewing death so near, I feared I should not be ready, and felt distressed in my mind, but was finally enabled to resign myself entirely up into the hands of my Saviour. Here I lay for two months, feeling peaceful and quiet, but had not that certain evidence of being accepted which I desired. At the end of this time my Saviour assured me that my sins were all blotted out, and a mansion prepared for me in his blessed kingdom, and that he would be with me and preserve me unto the end.” He related this to his wife, in much brokenness of spirit, saying – “My heart overflows with gratitude, my Saviour has done so much for me; more than I could ask or think for such a poor creature as I am. It is all of his mercy. It is wonderful that he should, so at once, blot out all my sins and receive me into his arms filling my mind with love and praise. I have not words to express the joy and happiness which I feel; it is beyond human conception! I now know my sins have all gone beforehand to judgment.” He lived more than five weeks after this, continuing to feel the same blessed assurance to the end. His family being called together, he addressed his aged father-in-law, John Wilbur, saying – “I have felt great sympathy with thee from the first, in the many trials connected with the troubles in our Society, a large portion of which have fallen to thy lot. I believe thou hast been contending for the cause of Truth, and hope thou wilt not let in discouragement.” To his wife and children he said – “I want you to give me up freely, and not suffer any despondency to cover your minds, for there is no cause for discouragement if you are only faithful. I want you, dear children, to take up the cross now in the morning of your day, and be watchful and obedient; don’t look too much upon the dark side of things, but look steadily to Him who will supprt you and carry you through the deepest affliction, and enable you to dwell in the light.” He had much to impart that was instructive, but most of his work was praise, saying more than once – “My heart is filled with praise from morning till evening, and from evening till morning;” sometimes appearing vocally in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord. His cough was so troublesome much of the time that he could get little rest, except in a sitting posture; for ten days and nights in succession he sat in his chair, but endured all with patience; not a murmur or complaint escaped him. He would often say that his sufferings were as nothing – that the Lord supported him in such a marvellous manner that all was made easy. “I want you,” said he, “to help me to praise my Saviour for his goodness and mercy to the children of men. He has washed away all my sins; and when my measure of suffering is filled up, he will receive me into his blessed kingdom, where I shall for ever sing the song of Moses and the Lamb, with the ransomed and redeemed of all generations. The enemy is not suffered to tempt me; I never had any conception of such happiness before; it cannot be conveyed by words; then what must the fulness be?” He often requested to hear portions of the Psalms read, particulary where so much is said in praise of the Lord, saying he never comprehended so well before the feelings of the psalmist. He recommended to his children frequent inward retirement and reflection, adding, “there is plenty of time for it; I have had many good meetings in the field, wherein my intercessions have often been raised to the Father of mercies for you, my dear children, that you might be preserved in the Truth.” All concern respecting his outward affairs was taken away; sometimes he would say, “I am prepared to go and long for the time to come;” but generally finished by saying, “The Lord’s will is my will, and his time is the right time.” He exhorted Friends to faithfulness in all their testimonies, speaking particularly of the importance of attending all their meetings, both for worshp and discipline, encouraging to greater diligence therein, and referring to our ancient Friends, how much they suffered for these precious testimomies, and how little we had endured in comparison with them; saying, no fear of man or dread of suffering kept them from their meetings, although often taken from them and carried into loathsome dungeons and prisons, where many ended their lives. It was very instructive to witness the calm assurance in the Saviour’s promises, which constantly prevailed and sustained his spirit above all things else. Not a doubt appeared to be permitted to disturb him. At one time he said – “The enemy was around me last night, trying to look in; I applied to my Saviour and he fled away He promised me, when he appeared to me, that the enemy should have no power over me if I kept close to him, and he will fufil his promises, for they are yea and amen for ever.” He then added – “The devil may truly be called an unwearied adversary; see how he follows me to this late period.” To his wife he said – “Thou art the nearest to me of anything in this world; thou and the dear children never felt so near before; and my love so extends to the whole human family that I feel as if I could inclose all in my arms; but though I love you so much there is One I love more, and whom I long to be with.” He then said – “I think I shall be excused from saying much more; my work is done; what should I do now if it were not so?” The next day he lay very quiet and still, apparently pretty comfortable, his countenance bearing the impress of heavenly serenity. On his wife’s saying to him, “Thou looks very happy.” He replied, “I am.” He requested those about him to be still, saying,”I want to pass quietly away.” He lay in this quiet and comfortable state until about five o’clock P.M., when he asked to have his pillows changed, from which time he breathed shorter and shorter for about twenty minutes, when, without a struggle, he passed away, we have no doubt, to the heavenly mansion which he had seen prepared for him. – Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 07/1856 TBF 09/1856 |
| FLETCHER | Martha | 31.05.1856 | MARTHA, wife of John Fletcher, of Ayton, North Yorkshire, aged 53. | TBF 08/1856 |
| THOMPSON | Elizabeth | 03.06.1856 | ELIZABETH THOMPSON, of Everton, Liverpool, aged about 25, daughter of Jonas Thompson, late of Rawden. | TBF 07/1856 |
| GURNEY | Samuel | 05.06.1856 | At Paris, SAMUEL GURNEY, of Upton, Essex, near London. We quote the following from the London Morning Star. “On Saturday last Mr. Samuel Gurney was buried at the little village of Barking, in the presence of a large company, who had come from various parts, moved by a feeling of spontaneous reverence for character and worth. It does not seem to us fitting that a man who, for a long period of time, has occupied so conspicuous and honourable a position in this metropolis should be permitted to pass away from among us without some tribute of respect and admiration. At a time when every fourth or fifth-rate military hero, who may have led a company in an assault, or struck down two or three Russians with his own hand, is deemed worthy of posthumous commemoration and glowing panegyric, be it permitted to us for a moment to stand before the bier, and do homage to the memory of one who gained distinction, not in deeds of cruelty, but of mercy; not in the exhibition of martial prowess on the battle-field, but in the unostentatious exercise of every Christian virtue as a private citizen. Mr. Gurney belonged to a family which have long been distinguished for their intelligent and active philanthoropy. He was the brother of Elizabeth Fry, that example of true female heroism, whose victories were won over ignorance, misery, and crime; and of Joseph John Gurney, the scholar, the gentleman, and the Christian, who was the worthy associate of his admirable sister in her life of disinterested beneficence. Mr. Samuel Gurney, being more involved in the engagements of active commercial life, did not appear, perhaps, in person so promiently before the public as his excellent relatives, but he was no less devoted, heart and hand, to the same works of charity and mercy. He also as well as they, had learned the lesson of life in the school of Him who went about doing good. He had evidently taught himself to regard the great wealth with which providence had blessed him as being, to a great extent, a trust committed to him for the benefit of others. He did not, therefore, employ it to accumulate around himself the costly trappings of material luxury and splendour, but it was diffused, with a liberal and cheerful hand, to relieve the miseries and to promote the happiness and virtue of mankind. His charities were enormous, amounting, we have been informed, to little less, on an average, than twenty thousand a-year. Few plans of benevolence have been set on foot in London, within the last twenty or thirty years, in connection with which his name did not appear as a munificent contributor These, however, formed but a small portion of his benefactions. His private bounty silently flowed into innumerable channels, unobserved by the public eye. The name of such a man should be held in honourable remembrance as an example and incentive to others. The personal peculiarities of Mr. Gurney will long live in the memory of his friends. The fine stalwart frame, the hair white as driven snow – contrasting with a countenance still ruddy with health and beaming with habitual cheerfulness – the brusque manner, and the loud and hearty voice – all expressive and eloquent characteristics of the man – a man greatly revered and beloved, and followed to his grave ‘by devout men with great lamentation,’” | TBF 07/1856 |
| PERRY | Charlotte | 07.06.1856 | At Ballinagore, county Westmeath, Ireland, aged 17, CHARLOTTE, eldest daughter of John Perry. | TBF 08/1856 |
| GOLDSBURY | Susanna | 07.06.1856 | At Ipswich, aged about 71, SUSANNA GOLDSBURY, widow of Samuel Goldsbury, late of Grundisburgh, in Suffolk. | TBF 08/1856 |
| BROWN | Mary Anna | 08.06.1856 | In her 13th year, MARY ANNA, youngest daughter of John Brown, of Earith. | TBF 07/1856 |
| LIDBETTER | Bridger | 08.06.1856 | Near York, BRIDGER LIDBETTER, of Middlesborough-on-Tees, aged 72. | TBF 08/1856 |
| FRITH | Susanna | 09.06.1856 | At Leicester, SUSANNA FRITH, aged 68. Friends’ burial-ground being closed, this was the first interment of a member of our Society at the public cemetery. | TBF 07/1856 |
| GRUBB | Ann or Anne | 12.06.1856 | Near Dublin, ANN GRUBB, of Clonmel, aged 67. ANNE GRUBB, of Bloomfield, Dublin. | TBF 07/1856 TBF 09/1856 |
| DODGSON | Robert | 14.06.1856 | At Wigton, ROBERT DODGSON, aged 65; an elder. | TBF 07/1856 |
| RICHARDSON | Mary | 14.06.1856 | At William Wigham’s, Coldshiel, Cornwood, MARY RICHARDSON, formerly of Newcastle. | TBF 07/1856 |
| FARRAND | Rebecca | 22.06.1856 | In the state of New York, whilst on a visit to her relatives there, of consumption, aged 35, REBECCA, daughter of Frederick and Rebecca Farrand, of Peckham, near London. | TBF 08/1856 |
| WHITE | Robert Bowry | 23.06.1856 | At York, ROBERT BOWRY, infant son of William Henry and Sarah White. | TBF 07/1856 |
| HEDLEY | Joshua | 24.06.1856 | At Thirsk, at the house of a relative, JOSHUA HEDLEY, of Darlington, aged 74. | TBF 09/1856 |
| LOVELL | Robert | 27.06.1856 | At Oxford Street, Bristol, after a very short illness, aged 27, ROBERT, only son of George Lovell, of that city | TBF 08/1856 |
| STURGE | Mary Ann | 28.06.1856 | After a long illness, aged 54, MARY ANN, wife of Daniel Sturge, of City Road, London, and Yate, Gloucestershire. | TBF 08/1856 |
| BAKER | Robert | 28.06.1856 | At his residence, Cleve near Bristol, ROBERT BAKER, in his 87th year. Of this dear Friend it may be said that many times, during his long life, he felt much alarmed when he apprehended death was near; but when the pale messenger was sent to his house all fear appeared to be removed, and he was permitted, with a smile on his countenance, quietly to breathe his last. His relatives humbly trust that he was one of whom it might be said, that through great tribulation he was permitted to enter the kingdom. | TBF 09/1856 |
| LONGDON | Mary Emma | 01.07.1856 | At Duffield, near Derby, aged 34, MARY EMMA, wife of Frederick Longdon. The remains were interred in Friends’ Burial-ground, Castle-Donnington. | TBF 08/1856 |
| DYER | Sarah | 01.07.1856 | At Bristol, SARAH DYER, in her 74th year. | TBF 08/1856 |
| HOULDING | Joanna | 02.07.1856 | At Chorlton-on-Medlock, near Manchester, JOANNA HOULDING, in her 53d year. The above was the first interment in the new burying-ground at Ashton-on-Mersey, belonging to Friends of Manchester. | TBF 09/1856 |
| SAWER | Elizabeth | 05.07.1856 | At Leiston, Suffolk, aged 88, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Everard Sawer, of the same place. | TBF 08/1856 |
| THOMPSON | John | 12.07.1856 | At Morland, near Penrith, Westmoreland, JOHN THOMPSON, in his 81st year. The last remaining man Friend in that meeting. The lengthened span of the existence of this dear Friend, terminated in a calm and peaceful close. | TBF 08/1856 |
| MILLER | John Fletcher | 14.07.1856 | At his father’s house, High Street, Whitehaven, aged 40, JOHN FLETCHER, F.R.S., son of William and Mary Miller. | TBF 08/1856 |
| COLLIER | William | 16.07.1856 | At his residence, Woodside, Plymouth, WILLIAM COLLIER, in his 86th year. The following, slightly abridged, appeared in a Plymouth paper:- “On Wednesday, the 16th inst., at his residence, Woodside, Plymouth, after an illness of a few days, Wiliam Collier, Esq., in his 86th year – his mind, within a few hours of his death, clear and bright as in youth, and without those infirmaties of body which are often the concomitant of old age. William Collier was the brother of the the late John Collier, M.P. for Plymouth, and uncle of R. P. Collier, now one of the representatives of this borough in Parliament . “William Collier was a consistent member of the Society of Friends, and though “Liberal” in his politics, was never seen on the hustings, nor was his voice heard in the streets. His views, too, were of that large and truly liberal character, that, overlooking the interests of sects and parties, he sought the good of all men. Hence he was an earnest abolitionist of the slave-trade and of slavery, a lover of peace, an advocate for perfect liberty of conscience, and a promoter of education. He had, moreover, quite a poetical admiration of the beauties of nature, and on all these topics he would converse and write with a sweetness and gentleness of spirit which never failed to win for himself the love of those whom he might not convince. In his famly circle he was the pattern of an affectionate husband, of an indulgent father, and a kind friend. Guileless in life and peaceful in death, he has departed from the world blameless in the sight of men, and being clothed in the righteousness of Christ unblameable before God.” | TBF 08/1856 |
| PENN | Hannah | 16.07.1856 | At 6, Lancaster Place, Richmond, HANNAH PENN, great grand-daughter of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania. | TBF 08/1856 |
| PAYNE | Sarah | 16.07.1856 | At Newhill Hall, near Rotherham, in her 67th year, SARAH PAYNE, second daughter of the late John Payne. | TBF 08/1856 |
| DARTON | Robert H. | 19.07.1856 | At Sydney, New South Wales, aged 3 years and 5 months, ROBERT H. DARTON, son of Samuel and Mary G. Darton. | TBF 01/1857 |
| DARKE | Samuel | 20.07.1856 | At Worcester, SAMUEL DARKE, aged 86. This dear Friend was, through a long course of years, distinguished for his active philanthropy, and steady attachment to the principles of our religious Society. When a young man, he was drawn for the militia, and in consequence of refusing to serve, suffered imprisonment in Worcester city jail. The late war with Russia was to him a source of so much mental distress, that it was feared his health would entirely give way; and he was at length prevailed upon to refrain, for a time, from making any inquiry on a subject so intensely painful. Great indeed were his joy and thankfulness, when informed that peace was concluded between the contending powers. In the Anti-slavery movement, S.D. was, for many years, actively engaged; and after the final emancipation of the slaves in the British colonies, he was presented by some of his fellow-citizens with an elegent time-piece, as a testimonial of their appreciation of his self-denying labours. The cause of temperance was also one which engaged, to their full extent, his ardent zeal and untiring exertations; and his labours for the negro were succeeded by indefatigable efforts on behalf of the degraded and helpless slaves of intemperance, many of whom, it is believed, owe their present state of respectability and happiness to the effects of his endeavours. In thus alluding to the benevolent exertions of this dear Friend, we desire not to eulogize the creature, but rather to exalt the power of that grace, through the influence of which, he was led to employ his time and talents for the diminution of human suffering, and to seek to follow the example of Him “who went about doing good.” | TBF 08/1856 |
| PEARSON | Jane | 30.07.1856 | At Linefoot, near Maryport, JANE PEARSON, wife of Jonathan Pearson. This dear Friend was suddenly called away from her husband and four young children, the youngest only one month old. She was but little sensible during her brief illness, and was thus mercifully spared the bitter pain of parting with her family. Such is the marvellous condescension of an all-wise Providence, which in the midst of judgment still displayeth mercy; and although some expression of feeling on her part might have been desirable, yet, after her decease, there was a striking evidence granted that all was love, and joy, and peace; and that, through the merits of our Holy Redeemer, she had been permitted to enter one of the many mansons prepared for those who love Him in sincerity. | TBF 09/1856 |
| SHANNON | William | 30.07.1856 | At Ballygunner, near Waterford, WILLIAM SHANNON, aged 66. | TBF 10/1856 |
| WILLIAMSON | Rachel | 31.07.1856 | RACHEL WILLIMSON, of York, aged 30. | TBF 09/1856 |
| HANSON | Martha | 05.08.1856 | At Todmorden, in her 68th year, MARTHA, relict of the late Samuel Hanson, of the same place. | TBF 10/1856 |
| SOUTHEY | Rachel Greenfield | 07.08.1856 | At Uffculme, Devon, aged 43, RACHEL GREENFIELD, wife of George Southey. | TBF 09/1856 |
| HUSTLER | Robert | 09.08.1856 | At the house of his sister, Apperley Lane, Rawden, near Leeds, ROBERT HUSTLER, aged 42, youngest son of the late Benjamin Hustler, cloth manufacturer, of Apperley Lane, and Sarah his wife. | TBF 11/1856 |
| FRANK | Hanna Hannah | 10.08.1856 | At Sidcot, HANNA FRANK, widow of Arnee Frank. At Woodboro’, near Sidcot, Somerset, aged 80, HANNAH FRANK, wife of Arnee Frank, of Bristol. [Re-inserted in consequence of an error last month.] | TBF 09/1856 TBF 10/1856 |
| SMITH | George | 13.08.1856 | At 10, Highbury Place, London, GEORGE, fourth son of Richard and G. Maria Smith, in his 23d year. | TBF 09/1856 |
| ALBRIGHT | Nicholas | 16.08.1856 | NICHOLAS ALBRIGHT, of Charlbury aged nearly 71; a minister. | TBF 10/1856 |
| BENWELL | William | 18.08.1856 | At Bristol, WILLIAM BENWELL, son of Joseph Benwell. | TBF 09/1856 |
| MALONE | Elizabeth | 23.08.1856 | At Cambridge Terrace, Rathgar, Dublin, ELIZABETH, widow of Josiah Malone. | TBF 09/1856 |
| WHEELER | Benjamin | 29.08.1856 | At Albion Place, Maidstone, BENJAMIN WHEELER. | TBF 12/1856 |
| SHACKLETON | Mary Ann | 30.08.1856 | At Ballitore, aged about 54, MARY ANN SHACKLETON, wife of Richard Shackleton. | TBF 10/1856 |
| LINNEY | Mary | 30.08.1856 | At Hulme, Manchester, MARY, wife of John L. Linney, late of the city of York. | TBF 10/1856 |
| WELLS | Ellen | 30.08.1856 | At Irthlingborough, aged about 13 months, ELLEN, daughter of William and Mary Wells. | TBF 11/1856 |
| HESTER | Edward | 01.09.1856 | At Northampton, in his 19th year, EDWARD, second son of Gray and Sarah Hester. | TBF 10/1856 |
| SHIPTON | Emily | 02.09.1856 | At Birmingham, EMILY SHIPTON, aged 48. | TBF 11/1856 |
| ROBINSON | Wilson | 04.09.1856 | At Whinfell Hall, Cumberland, WILSON ROBINSON, aged about 89 years. | TBF 10/1856 |
| PIM | Alfred Joshua | 05.09.1856 | At Belfast, aged about 18, ALFRED JOSHUA, eldest son of George C. and Anna Sophia Pim. | TBF 10/1856 |
| THOMPSON | Metford | 09.09.1856 | At Portreath, Cornwall, METFORD THOMPSON, of Bridgewater, aged 33; and HERBERT STEPHENS, eldest son of J. P. Stephens, of Bridport, in his 21st year. These young men, who were endeared to a very large circle of relatives by their many social virtues, were drowned whilst bathing at Portreath, where they were spending a few days with their relations. Their remains were interred at Friends’ Burial Ground, Truro, attended by a large company of relatives and friends, and a very large number of the inhabitants. It was a solemn and deeply impressive occasion, that will dwell long in the remembrance of those who were present. Through the kindness of another correspondent we are enabled to give some further details respecting the above afflicting event. THE LATE MR METFORD THOMPSON. The following particulars respecting the death of our much beloved townsman we learn from the Cornwall Gazette:- Portreath. – Melancholy Accident. – About 8 o’clock, A.M., on Tuesday the 9th instant, Mr. Metford Thompson, of Bridgewater, merchant, 33 years of age, and Mr. Herbert Stephens, of Bridport, about 20, left the hotel, Portreath, for the purpose of bathing. Whilst they were in the water, a lad, having occasion to rest his horses, on ascending the hill close by, stood to look at them. He saw one of the deceased disappear under water twice, and fancying he was diving, took no further notice of it; but as he did not make his appearance after going down the third time, he became alarmed. At the same instant he cast his eyes on the other, who was the nearer one to the shore, whom also he saw sink, after making an ineffectual effort to reach the land. An alarm was instantly raised; and under the efficient superintendence of Mr. Bain, harbour-master, and Mr. Richard, pilot, boats put off immediately for the spot, but the bodies had disappeared. The seine was promptly brought into use; it fortunately succeeded in inclosing them the first time of its being used, and brought them on shore in about one hour and a half after the accident. The bodies were taken back to the inn, and, in the absence of medical aid, the usual means were resorted to to restore animation, but, as the bodies had been so long under water, with but little hope and with no success. Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Mitchell, surgeons of Redruth, were in attendance, but their efferts were unavailing. The unfortunate deceased had arrived only on the previous Saturday, on a visit to relatives – Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Tregelles, of Boscawen Street, Truro, who were lodging at Portreath. Their bodies were brought to Mr. Tregelles’ house, in Truro, on Wednesday evening, in two hearses. The circumstances of their death have called forth from the inhabitants generally expressions of grief for their untimely fate, and of sympathy with their afflicted relatives. On Wednesday, September 10, an inquest was held by Mr. Hichens, at Portreath, on the bodies of two gentlemen who were drowned there the previous day whilst bathing. The bodies were identified by Mr. Thomas Smith Tregelles, of Truro, who stated that one of them, Metford Thompson, was a merchant at Bridgewater, and his brother-in-law; and the other, Herbert Stephens, a merchant at Bridport, his nephew. It appeared that they had come into the county on Friday last by the Queen steamer, on a visit to their friends; and Mr. Tregelles being at Portreath with his family, they went thither to him on Saturday last, but slept at the hotel. On Tuesday morning, about 8 o’clock, they left the hotel, telling the innkeeper that they were going to bathe, and taking with them towels from the inn; and in about twenty minutes after an alarm was made that they were drowned. The occurrence was only witnessed by a lad who was driving a cart up the hill from Portreath towards St. Agnes, and his representation of it was that he saw both persons in the water, and one of them go under and rise again several times, which made him suppose that he was diving; but at length he went under and did not rise again. The boy thought that the other gentleman had not seen his friend disappear, but at length finding him wanting, went near to the spot where he had gone under. He very soon lost his own footing, and also disappeared. The boy immediately made an alarm, and means were used to endeavour to find the bodies, which were at length brought to the shore by a drawing-net. Verdict. “Accidentally drowned.” Since receiving the above account, we have been informed the funerals were on Sunday-morning last, at Truro. The bodies were laid in the Friends’ burying ground at that place, and were followed to the grave by many relatives of the decased, and a very large concourse of the sympathizing inhabitants, who expressed their feeling of the solemn and deeply mournful event by observing the most marked order and decorum on the occasion. – Bridgewater Times, 9th Month, 18th, 1856. | TBF 10/1856 |
| STEPHENS | Herbert | 09.09.1856 | At Portreath, Cornwall, METFORD THOMPSON, of Bridgewater, aged 33; and HERBERT STEPHENS, eldest son of J. P. Stephens, of Bridport, in his 21st year. These young men, who were endeared to a very large circle of relatives by their many social virtues, were drowned whilst bathing at Portreath, where they were spending a few days with their relations. Their remains were interred at Friends’ Burial Ground, Truro, attended by a large company of relatives and friends, and a very large number of the inhabitants. It was a solemn and deeply impressive occasion, that will dwell long in the remembrance of those who were present. Through the kindness of another correspondent we are enabled to give some further details respecting the above afflicting event. THE LATE MR METFORD THOMPSON. The following particulars respecting the death of our much beloved townsman we learn from the Cornwall Gazette:- Portreath. – Melancholy Accident. – About 8 o’clock, A.M., on Tuesday the 9th instant, Mr. Metford Thompson, of Bridgewater, merchant, 33 years of age, and Mr. Herbert Stephens, of Bridport, about 20, left the hotel, Portreath, for the purpose of bathing. Whilst they were in the water, a lad, having occasion to rest his horses, on ascending the hill close by, stood to look at them. He saw one of the deceased disappear under water twice, and fancying he was diving, took no further notice of it; but as he did not make his appearance after going down the third time, he became alarmed. At the same instant he cast his eyes on the other, who was the nearer one to the shore, whom also he saw sink, after making an ineffectual effort to reach the land. An alarm was instantly raised; and under the efficient superintendence of Mr. Bain, harbour-master, and Mr. Richard, pilot, boats put off immediately for the spot, but the bodies had disappeared. The seine was promptly brought into use; it fortunately succeeded in inclosing them the first time of its being used, and brought them on shore in about one hour and a half after the accident. The bodies were taken back to the inn, and, in the absence of medical aid, the usual means were resorted to to restore animation, but, as the bodies had been so long under water, with but little hope and with no success. Mr. Hitchens and Mr. Mitchell, surgeons of Redruth, were in attendance, but their efferts were unavailing. The unfortunate deceased had arrived only on the previous Saturday, on a visit to relatives – Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Tregelles, of Boscawen Street, Truro, who were lodging at Portreath. Their bodies were brought to Mr. Tregelles’ house, in Truro, on Wednesday evening, in two hearses. The circumstances of their death have called forth from the inhabitants generally expressions of grief for their untimely fate, and of sympathy with their afflicted relatives. On Wednesday, September 10, an inquest was held by Mr. Hichens, at Portreath, on the bodies of two gentlemen who were drowned there the previous day whilst bathing. The bodies were identified by Mr. Thomas Smith Tregelles, of Truro, who stated that one of them, Metford Thompson, was a merchant at Bridgewater, and his brother-in-law; and the other, Herbert Stephens, a merchant at Bridport, his nephew. It appeared that they had come into the county on Friday last by the Queen steamer, on a visit to their friends; and Mr. Tregelles being at Portreath with his family, they went thither to him on Saturday last, but slept at the hotel. On Tuesday morning, about 8 o’clock, they left the hotel, telling the innkeeper that they were going to bathe, and taking with them towels from the inn; and in about twenty minutes after an alarm was made that they were drowned. The occurrence was only witnessed by a lad who was driving a cart up the hill from Portreath towards St. Agnes, and his representation of it was that he saw both persons in the water, and one of them go under and rise again several times, which made him suppose that he was diving; but at length he went under and did not rise again. The boy thought that the other gentleman had not seen his friend disappear, but at length finding him wanting, went near to the spot where he had gone under. He very soon lost his own footing, and also disappeared. The boy immediately made an alarm, and means were used to endeavour to find the bodies, which were at length brought to the shore by a drawing-net. Verdict. “Accidentally drowned.” Since receiving the above account, we have been informed the funerals were on Sunday-morning last, at Truro. The bodies were laid in the Friends’ burying ground at that place, and were followed to the grave by many relatvies of the decased, and a very large concourse of the sympathizing inhabitants, who expressed their feeling of the solemn and deeply mournful event by observing the most marked order and decorum on the occasion. – Bridgewater Times, 9th Month, 18th, 1856. | TBF 10/1856 |
| HODGSON | Mary | 13.09.1856 | At her residence in Germantown, near Philadelphia, aged 82, MARY HODGSON, wife of William Hodgson, formerly of Sheffield, England. | TBF 10/1856 |
| KNIGHT | John | 14.09.1856 | JOHN KNIGHT, Reading, aged nearly 64. Of whom it is humbly, yet confidently believed (though sudden was his removal at last), after having passed through much suffering and affliction, he has, through redeeming love and mercy, entered into everlasting rest. | TBF 10/1856 |
| SILL | Mary | 15.09.1856 | At Sedbergh, Yorkshire, MARY SILL, widow of the late Richard Sill, of same place. During a long and extremely painful illness, she was a remarkable example of patient resignation to her “Heavenly Father’s” will. Her end was very peaceful; and there is full ground for believing that she has entered into rest. | TBF 10/1856 |
| CAMPS | Thomas | 16.09.1856 | At his residence, Fenny Stratford, Bucks, THOMAS CAMPS, surgeon, formerly of Berkhampstead, aged 55. He possessed shining mental abilities, diligently improved and kept in lively exercise upon moral and professional objects. His eminent skill in the practice of the medical profession was founded upon a perception of remote causes, so quickly directed to its purpose, and so certain, that to some persons it seemed like intuition itself, and too rapid for reason; yet in him, this rare, and perhaps hazardous talent, was ever guided by the justest analysis of pathological reasoning and deduction. These qualifications of his mind in physics, were alike applied by him in morals; and his more advanced views in reference to these, which to less acute minds than his own, appeared strange, when examined and discussed, were only found to be true. In his medical practice – indeed in all his practice, he joined a touching kindliness of manners with a delicate conscientiousness, a deep and lively feeling for all the modes of human suffering, and a wide-spread benevolence with great liberality, exercised during his life upon numerous individual objects, rather than centred upon masses. Himself unmarried, he loved childhood, and children loved him. He loved the poor and lowly, and chose his latter residence in an obscure neighbourhood, in order to be amongst them, and that he might administer to their weaknesses. Called to incessant professional labours by day and by night, serving with equal promptitude and self-sacrifice even the thoughtless and the selfish, his ever active engagements left him few opportunities for pubic religious worship. When they occurred, he was ready to use them, and their absence he supplied by Scripture reading with his domestics, and those heart-intervals of the truest devotion which the busiest lives can afford, in the private chamber, upon the road, and in those half-hours given to rest from fatigue in the arm-chair by the single fireside. The labours of the busy day done up to the hour, the offices of charity prepared for, even by anticipation, his death was momentary, seated at his domestic table with his papers before him, in the quietude of the evening hour. It may be a satisfaction to those who read this very brief notice of a life of usefulness, as well as to those who knew him personally, also to know that the summons, momentary as it was, came not unprepared for, but clearly foreseen by himself, although the hour and the manner were wisely hidden from observation; thus preaching unto all, follow him as he sought to follow Christ, and “be ye also ready.” The funeral took place at Friends’ burial-ground, Hogstyend, on First-day, the 26th of 9th Month. | TBF 10/1856 |
| TRIPLOW | Mary | 17.09.1856 | MARY, second daughter of William Triplow, of Chatteris, after a lingering illness of several years, and in the prime of life. We believe her end was peace. | TBF 10/1856 |
| FRY | Priscilla | 20.09.1856 | At Exeter, aged 91, PRISCILLA FRY, widow of the late John Fry, of the same place. | TBF 10/1856 |
| BRADY | Hannah | 20.09.1856 | In her 70th year, HANNAH, wife of Jarvis Brady, of Ivy Cottage, Headingley, near Leeds. | TBF 10/1856 |
| MANSER | James Poulter | 21.09.1856 | At Hoddesdon Mill, JAMES POULTER MANSER, aged 75. | TBF 10/1856 |
| ALLEN | Phebe | 02.10.1856 | At Hitchin, PHEBE, wife of Samuel Allen, aged 86 years; a minister. Her end was peace. | TBF 11/1856 |
| THOMPSON | Anna Maria | 05.10.1856 | At Manchester, ANNA MARIA, aged 14, and on the 6th WILLIAM HENRY aged 9 years – children of Joseph and Sarah Thompson. | TBF 11/1856 |
| THOMPSON | William Henry | 06.10.1856 | At Manchester, ANNA MARIA, aged 14, and on the 6th WILLIAM HENRY aged 9 years – children of Joseph and Sarah Thompson. | TBF 11/1856 |
| BROWN | William | 06.10.1856 | At Luton, Bedfordshire, WILLIAM BROWN, aged 64; an elder. | TBF 11/1856 |
| SPENCER | Elizabeth | 06.10.1856 | At Kirksyke, aged 62, ELIZABETH, wife of Richard Spencer, and daughter of the late Richard and Agnes Shackleton, of Airton. | TBF 12/1856 |
| TAYLOR | Hannah Maria | 09.10.1856 | HANNAH MARIA, wife of William Taylor, of Middlesborough, and daughter of the late Robert and Mary Spence, of North Shields | TBF 11/1856 |
| WRIGHT | James Edward | 09.10.1856 | At Sudbury, aged 17 months, JAMES EDWARD, youngest child of James and Rebecca Wright. | TBF 11/1856 |
| TURNER | Christiana | 09.10.1856 | At Liverpool, aged about 17, CHRISTIANA, daughter of William Turner, and Mary, his late wife. | TBF 11/1856 |
| THORNTON | Mary | 09.10.1856 | At Rastrick, near Huddersfield, aged 75, MARY, wife of Joseph Thornton. | TBF 01/1857 |
| PEARSON | Sarah | 14.10.1856 | SARAH, wife of William Pearson, of Darlington, aged 51. | TBF 01/1857 |
| BELL | Elizabeth | 17.10.1856 | At Belfast, aged about 53, ELIZABETH, daughter of the late Timothy Bell. | TBF 01/1857 |
| HANCOCK | Henry | 19.10.1856 | At Park Grove, Holt Hill, near Birkenhead, aged nearly 6 months, HENRY, son of George and Rachel Hancock. | TBF 11/1856 |
| BROWN | David | 24.10.1856 | At Tibshelf, Derbyshire, DAVID BROWN, aged about 71. | TBF 12/1856 |
| MORGAN | Martha | 24.10.1856 | At Manchester, MARTHA MORGAN, in her 77th year. This dear Friend, when young, was, through the enlightening influence of Divine grace, convinced of the truth of the principles held by the religious Society of Friends. She was an exemplary and diligent attender of meetings for worship and discipline, both at home and at a distance; and was strengthened by Him whom she endeavoured faithfully to serve, to maintain the Christian simplicity of a consistent Friend to the close of her life. She was kind and sympathizing towards her poor neighbours, and was always ready to help them by judicious advice and Christian counsel, when it seemed needful, as well as to minister to their necessities in other respects. Towards the close of her course, she often said that she had nothing to depend on but the mercy of God in Christ Jesus; and she looked forward with calm Christian cheerfulness to being released from her afflicted tabernacle, and entering into that rest which is prepared for the people of God. | TBF 02/1857 |
| STEPHENS | Susanna | 30.10.1856 | At Richmond Street, Dublin, SUSANNA STEPHENS, aged 89. | TBF 12/1856 |
| DOUGLAS | Samuel | 31.10.1856 | At Lurgan, SAMUEL DOUGLAS, formerly of Lisburn, aged about 82. | TBF 12/1856 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Elizabeth | 04.11.1856 | At Bainbridge, Wensleydale, aged 74, ELIZABETH, wife of John Thistlethwaite. | TBF 12/1856 |
| HANSON | William | 05.11.1856 | At Littleborough, near Rochdale, in his 48th year, WILLIAM HANSON, Fire and Life Insurance Agent. | TBF 12/1856 |
| EVES | Mary Jane | 05.11.1856 | At Newtown, near Waterford, MARY JANE EVES, aged 33, widow of the late Joshua Eves, of Dublin. This Friend, was matron at the Provincial School at Newtown, and daughter of Daniel O’Brien, of Prospect Hill, near Lisburn. | TBF 01/1857 |
| MAW | Lucy | 08.11.1856 | At her residence, Needham Market, Suffolk, in her 83d year, LUCY MAW, a minister, and widow of Thomas Maw, of that place. This dear Friend was a bright example of dedication to the service of her Lord and Master; and was favoured with a very peaceful close to a long and useful life. | TBF 12/1856 |
| SMEE | William | 08.11.1856 | At 19, South Street, Finsbury, WILLIAM SMEE of Woodburry Down, Stoke Newington, and 6, Finsbury Pavement, London, aged 59. | TBF 12/1856 |
| MARRIOTT | Esther Maria | 09.11.1856 | At Windermere, ESTHER MARIA MARRIOTT, aged 27. | TBF 01/1857 |
| COLL COLE | Alfred | 11.11.1856 | Aged 24, ALFRED, son of James and Sarah Coll, of Derby. At Derby, ALFRED COLE, late of Hertford, son of James and Sarah Cole. | TBF 12/1856 TBF 01/1857 |
| EVANS | Joseph | 11.11.1856 | At his residence, 3, Upper Bellevue Terrace, Southampton, in his 80th year, JOSEPH EVANS, for nearly sixty years an Elder in the Society. His age was corrected to 89th year in Month 3. | TBF 02/1857 |
| FOLLETT | Thomas | 12.11.1856 | At Weston-uper-Mare, in his 79th year, THOMAS FOLLETT, of South Brent. He was for more than fifty years a member of the religious Society of Friends, and a regular attender of meetings, both for worship and discipline, whether held on the first or other days of the week, until age and infirmaties deprived him of the privilege. Being born of a Unitarian family, it may be well to remark, that he died in the full experimental belief of the truth, that “there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one” (John v. 7,8) He was zealous and faithful in the support of those Testamonies, which he believed the Society to which he had attached himself were called upon to bear. Having had the opportunity of witnessing many of the vanities of the world, he was concerned to exercise that self-denial, which declares that the Christian is but a pilgrim, a stranger in a strange land, seeking an inheritance in that “city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.” | TBF 02/1857 |
| SMITH | Richard | 17.11.1856 | RICHARD SMITH, of 10, Highbury Place, and 298, Holborn, and formerly of 67, Chancery Lane, London, in his 72d year. | TBF 12/1856 |
| DAVY | Joseph | 18.11.1856 | At Kidsley Park, near Heanor, JOSEPH DAVY, aged 51. | TBF 12/1856 |
| BURLINGHAM | Thomas | 18.11.1856 | At his residence, Needham-Market, Suffolk, THOMAS BURLINGHAM, in his 74th year, ten days after the decease of his sister-in-law, Lucy Maw, whose peaceful close he witnessed. | TBF 12/1856 |
| LEIGH | Parthenia | 18.11.1856 | At the house of her brother-in-law, William Satterthwaite, of Manchester, where she was on a visit, PARTHENIA LEIGH, of Liverpool, aged 36. A severe illness, four years ago, reduced this dear Friend to great bodily weakness, which continued to the end; yet her mind was bright and lively, and being stored with much heavenly wisdom, she could impart to those who had the privilege of her acquaintance, sweet Christian instruction and consolation, dwelling principally on the many mercies vouchsafed to her. Her vital powers being exhausted, she quietly passed away without suffering. Her remains were interred at Liverpool on the 23d. | TBF 12/1856 |
| ROWNTREE | Hannah Jane | 19.11.1856 | HANNAH JANE, aged 14, third daughter of the late John Rowntree, of Scarborough. | TBF 12/1856 |
| PENNEY | Arthur | 20.11.1856 | ARTHUR, infant son of Harrison and Maria Penney, of Darlington. | TBF 12/1856 |
| LAMB | John | 20.11.1856 | At Devis View, Belfast, JOHN LAMB, in his 58th year. We quote the following from the Belfast Northern Whig, of the 22d:- “Death of Mr. John Lamb. – Our ‘Obituary,’ in this part of the paper, has been, of late, very sad; but one of the most painful announcements which we have ever had to make is that of the decease of Mr. John Lamb, our well-known correspondent. On Thurday evening last, he was sitting in the drawing-room of his own house, Devis View, at about ten o’clock, when he was struck by apoplexy, death being almost instantaneous. He was in his 58th year. Mr. Lamb was a member of the Society of Friends, high in their esteem; and he was universally respected, by all who knew him, as a most worthy, honourable, and liberal-minded citizen. In Mr. Lamb, the public and ourselves lose a valuable friend. His ‘Notes on the State of the Country,’ with which for a long series of years, he favoured the Northern Whig – commencing in 1847, and continued, at intervals, up to a very recent date – constituting most admirable essays on the state of the country, were not merely of Irish but of Imperial reputation. They originated in the frequent journeys which his avocations occasioned him to take to all parts of Ireland; for, being an observant man, his philanthropy, suggested that he should communicate to others the results of his wide and keen observation. These striking and useful papers at once arrested and kept attention. He missed nothing bearing specially on the progress of Ireland, and affecting her interests. He was accurate, analytic, and could generalize with discernment; and it is not wonderful that he became a high authority on all matters relating to this country. Most of our readers will remember his letters on the Famine – even the great knowledge and the practical intellect not being so remarkable as the Christian spirit of kindliest charity which he infused into his comments on the struggle of this country in emerging from her disasters. The ‘Notes’ were always quoted by the London press; and the Times, in particular, in reprinting them, often spoke in strong terms of their great ability and good sense, and the fair and impartial tone of the writer. These, however, were but incidents in a good and earnest life. Mr. Lamb will be chiefly missed as the upright citizen and hearty friend. He dies regretted by men of all sects and parties.” | TBF 12/1856 |
| SIMPSON | Mary | 22.11.1856 | At Philadelphia, aged 59, MARY, wife of George Simpson, and eldest surviving daughter of the late John Ivison, clock and watch maker, of Carlisle. She was much and deservedly respected. | TBF 01/1857 |
| BARINGTON | Alexander | 25.11.1856 | At Ballitore, ALEXANDER BARRINGTON, aged 56. | TBF 01/1857 |
| JACKSON | Mary | 25.11.1856 | At Fell Dyke, Lamplugh, Cumberland, MARY JACKSON aged 80. | TBF 01/1857 |
| ENTWISTLE | Ann | 29.11.1856 | At Stockport, in her 80th year, ANN, wife of John Entwistle. | TBF 03/1857 |
| BOARDMAN | Elizabeth | 30.11.1856 | At Waterford, ELIZABETH BOARDMAN, aged 89. | TBF 01/1857 |
| WATSON | Joseph John | 30.11.1856 | At Cockermouth, aged 2 months, JOSEPH JOHN, son of John Hall and Deborah Watson. | TBF 01/1857 |
| BURGESS | Eliza | 01.12.1856 | At Leicester, aged 49, ELIZA BURGESS, second daughter of the late John Burgess, of Wigston Grange. | TBF 01/1857 |
| PATCHING | Mary Jane | 04.12.1856 | At Brighton, aged 17, MARY JANE, second daughter of Richard Patching. | TBF 01/1857 |
| POLLARD | Edward John | 06.12.1856 | At Bridgewater, EDWARD JOHN, aged between 7 and 8 months, only child of Edward Henry and Cordelia Pollard. | TBF 01/1857 |
| BOWLEY | William | 07.12.1856 | At Leiceter, WILLIAM BOWLEY, aged 84. | TBF 01/1857 |
| BINNS | Rachel | 10.12.1856 | At Bristol, aged 84, RACHEL BINNS. | TBF 01/1857 |
| TRUSTED | William | 10.12.1856 | At Auckland, New Zealand, and for many years resident on the Hokianga River, in that island, WILLIAM TRUSTED, youngest surviving son of the late Imm and Mary Trusted, of Ross, Herefordshire, in his 56th year. Although so far separated from his relatives and friends, his attachment to the principles of our Society never forsook him: and in the midst of many privations and hardships, he invariably testified to the kindness and gentleness of the natives among whom he lived, often without seeing the face of an European for many months together. | TBF 04/1857 |
| BROWN | Thomas | 11.12.1856 | At Somerford Grove, Stoke Newington, THOMAS BROWN, formerly of Ackworth School, aged 57. | TBF 01/1857 |
| SMITH | Allen | 11.12.1856 | At Manchester, ALLEN SMITH, aged 84 years. | TBF 02/1857 |
| BENNETT | William | 12.12.1856 | At Nottingham, WILLIAM BENNETT, in his 84th year. | TBF 01/1857 |
| COOKE | George | 13.12.1856 | At Everton, Liverpool, aged 3 years, GEORGE , son of Nicholas and Alice Cooke. | TBF 01/1857 |
| THOMPSON | Susan Morrice | 18.12.1856 | At Southport, aged about 54, SUSAN MORRICE, wife of Francis Thompson, of Liverpool; a minister | TBF 01/1857 |
| HAMILTON | Eleanor Richards | 18.12.1856 | At Camborne, ELEANOR RICHARD HAMILTON, aged 75. | TBF 02/1857 |
| TRUSLADE | Arthur | 23.12.1856 | At Exeter, aged ten months, ARTHUR TRUSLADE, infant son of Thomas and Esther Maria Sparkes. | TBF 02/1857 |
| SMITH | William | 26.12.1856 | At Trafalgar Road, North Egremont, Cheshire, aged 24, WILLIAM, son of the late William Smith, of Birkenhead. | TBF 02/1857 |
| FORSTER | Samuel | 28.12.1856 | At Birmingham, at the house of his son-in-law, in his 80th year, SAMUEL FORSTER, formerly of Warrington and Stockport. | TBF 01/1857 |
| SCOTT | Susannah | 28.12.1856 | At Low Hill, Liverpool, SUSANNAH SCOTT, aged 71. | TBF 02/1857 |
| CRAGG | Joseph Jolin | 29.12.1856 | JOSEPH JOLIN, aged 3 years, son of Titus and Ann Cragg, of Scotforth Mill, near Lancaster. | TBF 03/1857 |
| STEER | John | 30.12.1856 | At Derby, JOHN STEER, in his 77th year. “The late Mr. John Steer. – When death at last takes from the public eye some old and familiar inhabitant of a town, how like is the sentiment awakened by such an event to that we entertain, in a more intense degree, on the departure from a family of some valued member! Indeed what is the community of a town but a family on a larger scale; and who is the old member of it of whom we are not accustomed to think ‘he is one of ourselves?’ “The late Mr. John Steer, an unassuming and truly respectable member of the Society of Friends, whose funeral took place on Saturday last, was one of those worthies so conspicuous amongst us – though quietly so – that the remark applies to him with more than usual aptitude. Identified for many years with whatever of a local nature was humane and philanthropic; scrupulously true to all the religious peculiarities of his own sect, but ever manifesting liberality towards those who differed from him in opinion; and never withholding a kind word or a smile where he thought it might cheer the heart of another, whether rich or poor, - there is something touching in the thought, that ‘the place that knew him shall know him no more.’ “Mr. Steer was one of those whose departure will leave the Derby of the future, just by so much as he was what he was, less like the Derby in which we were accustomed daily to see him. He was a conscientious, affectionate, and friendly man, in the best sense of those terms, and will be missed by many who sincerely respected him. His remains were interred in the burying ground of his Society, at Castle Donington, their little cemetery in Derby having been closed under the new Act.” – Derby and Chesterfield Reporter. | TBF 02/1857 |
| PRIDEAUX | Elizabeth | xx.12.1856 | Rather suddenly, ELIZABETH PRIDEAUX, of Plymouth; a minister. | TBF 01/1857 |
| ALLSOP | Phebe | xx.12.1856 | PHEBE ALLSOP, a minister; and widow of Robert Allsop, of Maldon, Essex. | TBF 01/1857 |
| JONES | Infant son | 01.01.1857 | The infant son, and on the 6th, ELIZABETH LEWIS, wife of Edward Jones, confectioner, of Aston Villa, Handsworth, and 32, Snow Hill, Birmingham. | TBF 02/1857 |
| BALL | Elizabeth | 02.01.1857 | At 86, Houndsditch, London, of consumption, aged 62, ELIZABETH, wife of Thomas Ball. | TBF 02/1857 |
| HODGSON | William | 03.01.1857 | At his residence, Germantown, near Philadelphia, in his 81st year, WILLIAM HODGSON, formerly of Sheffield, merchant, having survived his wife only about 3 months, after a union of 58 years. | TBF 02/1857 |
| PEET | Elizabeth | 04.01.1857 | At Waterford, aged 28 ELIZABETH, daughter of William and Love Peet. | TBF 02/1857 |
| BARRINGTON | Maria Jane | 04.01.1857 | MARIA JANE BARRINGTON, of Sallymount Avenue, County Dublin, aged 44. | TBF 02/1857 |
| JONES | Elizabeth Lewis | 06.01.1857 | The infant son, and on the 6th, ELIZABETH LEWIS, wife of Edward Jones, confectioner, of Aston Villa, Handsworth, and 32, Snow Hill, Birmingham. | TBF 02/1857 |
| TREFFRY | Joshua | 06.01.1857 | At Grove Park, Lodge Lane, near Liverpool, aged 17 months, JOSHUA, son of Joseph Treffry. | TBF 02/1857 |
| BRADY | Emily | 07.01.1857 | Aged 16, EMILY, daughter of William and Mary Brady, of Birstwith. | TBF 02/1857 |
| WAKEFIELD | Marianne | 07.01.1857 | At Brookhill, near Lisburn, the residence of her son-in-law, John Grubb Richardson, aged about 56, MARIANNE, wife of Thomas Christy Wakefield, jun., of Ballitore. | TBF 02/1857 |
| PORTLOCK | Mary | 12.01.1857 | At Gloucester, aged 88, MARY, widow of the late Richard Portlock. | TBF 02/1857 |
| WEDMORE | Joseph John | 12.01.1857 | JOSEPH JOHN WEDMORE, aged 21. He was the eldest son of the late Joseph Wedmore, of Portishead. | TBF 02/1857 |
| PENNEY | Sarah | 13.01.1857 | At her residence, Poole, aged 62, SARAH, widow of George Penney. During the whole of her life, this dear Friend remarkably evidenced the gentle and peaceable spirit of the Christian; such being her character through life, her death was eminently peaceful. | TBF 03/1857 |
| HEATON | Ruth | 14.01.1857 | At the house of her sister, Sarah Taylor, Wexford, aged 77, RUTH HEATON, widow of John Heaton, formerly of Moyallon, County Down. “This dear friend bore a long illness with Christian patience, and may be described as one of those who have “come out of great tribulation.” About four months since, her eldest son and grandson were drowned together, while bathing near Wexford. This severe trial she bore with becoming resignation, although it was evident it had a great effect on her health, long prostrated by suffering. Her end was peace. | TBF 02/1857 |
| KNOTT | John | 17.01.1857 | At Rathangan, Ireland, JOHN KNOTT. His illness was but short; yet in the course of it he was frequently engaged in praise and thanksgiving, saying “O sweet Jesus, blessed Saviour, precious to my soul!” And again, “I want to commemorate the loving-kindness of the Lord! I want you to appreciate this more and more!” He was preserved in much patience, and seemed to have no burden on his mind, no cloud in his way, and without sigh or struggle peacefully resigned his soul into the arms of his Redeemer. He was often concerned to distribute tracts and to lend books to those around him, that he thought might tend to promote their spiritual well-being. | TBF 02/1857 |
| FREETH | Abigail | 18.01.1857 | At her residence, Park Street, Stoke Newington, in her 84th year, ABIGAIL FREETH, formerly of Tottenham. | TBF 02/1857 |
| HEATH | Martha | 22.01.1857 | At the house of her son-in-law, Henry Kenway, Wheeley’s Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, aged 80, MARTHA HEATH. | TBF 02/1857 |
| MOSS | Sarah | 23.01.1857 | At an advanced age, at Doncaster, SARAH MOSS, of that place, and formerly of Leeds. | TBF 02/1857 |
| PHELPS | HENRIETTA | 23.01.1857 | At the residence of her brother, Alfred Phelps, of Thurlow, near Belleville, Canada West, HENRIETTA PHELPS, aged 52, eldest daughter of the late Joshua and Eliza Phelps , formerly of the co. Armagh, Ireland. | TBF 04/1857 |
| SMITH | William Singleton | 24.01.1857 | At Queenwood, the residence of his uncle, George Edmondson, aged 21, WILLIAM SINGLETON SMITH, only son of the late John Harrison and Sarah Smith, of Southampton. | TBF 02/1857 |
| SALTER | MARY | 24.01.1857 | At Leiston, Suffolk, MARY SALTER, aged 76. | TBF 04/1857 |
| GRUBB | Elizabeth | 26.01.1857 | At Clonmel, ELIZABETH, widow of John Grubb, aged about 74. | TBF 03/1857 |
| POTTER | MARGARET | 26.01.1857 | MARGARET POTTER, wife of William Potter, of Ernest Town, near Belleville, Canada West, in her 57th year; a minister 14 years. | TBF 04/1857 |
| MORRIS | MARY | 30.01.1857 | At Lisburn, MARY MORRIS, aged about 75. | TBF 04/1857 |
| BAKER | Hannah | 02.02.1857 | At Thirsk, aged 32, HANNAH, daughter of the late William Baker, of Thirsk. | TBF 03/1857 |
| RATHMELL | Mary | 03.02.1857 | MARY RATHMELL, of Melbourne Place, Little Horton, Bradford, Yorkshire, aged about 68. | TBF 03/1857 |
| DOCKRAY | Hannah | 03.02.1857 | At Lancaster, HANNAH DOCKRAY, aged 69. | TBF 03/1857 |
| SMITH | Anthony Harris | 08.02.1857 | At the residence of his mother-in-law, Salem Street, Bradford, Yorkshire, ANTHONY HARRIS SMITH, aged about 52. | TBF 03/1857 |
| WARING | Maria | 08.02.1857 | Very suddenly, MARIA, wife of Thomas Waring, of Grange, near Wexford, aged about 33. This dear Friend was in the prime of life, strong and healthy, yet survived her confinement only two weeks. She was in the act of dressing, and said to her nurse she never felt better, and in about twenty minutes was a lifeless corpse – it is believed from apoplexy. The shock to her bereaved husband and friends was great, yet borne with becoming resignation to the Lord’s Will. How true it is, “that in the midst of life we are in death,” and how loud the call to survivers! | TBF 05/1857 |
| PEARSON | Sarah | 09.02.1857 | At Danby, SARAH PEARSON, aged 85, widow of William Pearson, of Hutton-le-Hole. | TBF 03/1857 |
| GILLETT | Lydia | 09.02.1857 | LYDIA GILLETT, aged 50, widow of the late Richard Gillett, of Banbury. | TBF 03/1857 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | Margaret | 09.02.1857 | At Sea Yeat, Dent, near Sedburgh, in her 77th year, MARGARET THISTLETHWAITE, widow of Richard Thistlethwaite. | TBF 03/1857 |
| FARR | Humphrey | 10.02.1857 | At Worcester, HUMPHREY FARR, aged 84. | TBF 03/1857 |
| PUMPHREY | Anne | 12.02.1857 | At Birmingham, in her 28th year, ANNE, wife of Samuel B. Pumhrey; and, on the 4th, their infant son, aged two days. | TBF 03/1857 |
| WATSON | Patience | 13.02.1857 | At Sheffield, PATIENCE, wife of Thomas Watson, aged 45. | TBF 04/1857 |
| KITCHING | Hannah | 14.02.1857 | Aged 84, HANNAH, widow of George Kitching, of Hull. | TBF 03/1857 |
| BENSON | Robert | 17.02.1857 | ROBERT BENSON, of Parkside, near Kendal, aged 77. | TBF 03/1857 |
| BAKER | Henry | 18.02.1857 | At York, aged nearly 33, HENRY, youngest son of the late George Baker, of Askham Fields, near York. | TBF 03/1857 |
| STACEY | George | 18.02.1857 | At his residence, Lordship House,Tottenham, GEORGE STACEY, in his 73d year. | TBF 03/1857 |
| GRAY | Sarah | 18.02.1857 | SARAH, wife of Samuel Gray, of London, aged 28. | TBF 05/1857 |
| WALPOLE | James Henry | 18.02.1857 | At Seafield, Monkstown, co. Dublin, aged 18, JAMES HENRY, son of Edward and Sarah Walpole. | TBF 06/1857 |
| EVELEIGH | Samuel | 19.02.1857 | At Prestwich, near Manchester, SAMUEL EVELEIGH, aged 74. | TBF 03/1857 |
| WALPOLE | Deborah | 19.02.1857 | At Richmond Street, Dublin, aged 79, DEBORAH, widow of the late Jonathan Walpole, of Balyduff, Queen’s co. | TBF 03/1857 |
| BUSBY | Elizabeth Jordan | 22.02.1857 | ELIZABETH JORDAN BUSBY, of Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, aged 78. | TBF 03/1857 |
| HUNTLEY | Thomas | 03.03.1857 | At Whitley Grove, Reading, THOMAS HUNTLEY, in his 54th year. | TBF 05/1857 |
| HAMMER | Henry | 04.03.1857 | At Sidcot School, of water in the brain, HENRY HAMMER, aged nearly 12 years, son of Henry and Elizabeth Hammer, of St. Austle. | TBF 04/1857 |
| HARRIS | Anne | 05.03.1857 | At Papcastle, near Cockermouth, ANNE, wife of Joseph W. Harris, manufacturer. | TBF 04/1857 |
| GIBBINS | Sarah | 06.03.1857 | At Edgbaston, Birmingham, after a few days’ illnesss, in her 14th year, SARAH, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Gibbins. | TBF 05/1857 |
| MATTOCK | James | 06.03.1857 | At Skipton-in-Craven, JAMES MATTOCK, corn-miller, aged 65. | TBF 07/1857 |
| OWEN | Fanny | 07.03.1857 | At Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, FANNY OWEN, aged 86. | TBF 04/1857 |
| HOWITT | Emmanuel | 11.03.1857 | At the Cottage, Farnsfield, near Mansfield, EMMANUEL HOWITT, in his 66th year. | TBF 04/1857 |
| HEDLEY | Hartas | 11.03.1857 | At Medina, in the state of New York, HARTAS HEDLEY, in his 72d year. During his long and protracted illness, he often expressed his attachment to the principles of the Society of Friends. His mind was preserved calm and clear, and his future appeared without a cloud. | TBF 05/1857 |
| BELL | Caroline | 16.03.1857 | At the house of her uncle, James Fenwick, Bridgend, Perth, aged 22, CAROLINE BELL, late governess at Sidcot School. | TBF 04/1857 |
| BRADY | Mary | 16.03.1857 | Aged 56, MARY, wife of William Brady, of Birstwith. | TBF 04/1857 |
| DOYLE | Caroline | 17.03.1857 | At Lyons, CAROLINE DOYLE, of Cotham Lawn, Bristol, widow of Thomas Doyle, and youngest daughter of the late Joseph Storrs Fry, in her 56th year. She was taken ill while on a tour with a party of her relations. Her remains were interred at Bristol, on the 27th. Benjamin Seebohn was present, and a very solemn meeting succeeded the funeral. | TBF 04/1857 |
| CHORLEY | Phoebe | 18.03.1857 | At her residence, Mount Vernon, Liverpool, PHOEBE CHORLEY. | TBF 04/1857 |
| IRVING | Hannah | 18.03.1857 | At Commercial Road, London, HANNAH IRVING, widow of John Irving. Her end was peace. | TBF 04/1857 |
| STURGE | Gulielma Maria | 19.03.1857 | GULIELMA MARIA, aged 9 months, daughter of William Sturge, Bristol. | TBF 04/1857 |
| ELLIS | Joseph | 21.03.1857 | JOSEPH ELLIS, of Glenfield, near Leicester, aged 66. | TBF 04/1857 |
| EMMOTT | John | 23.03.1857 | At Addingham, JOHN EMMOTT, joiner, of that place, aged about 77. | TBF 06/1857 |
| GREGORY | Bishop | 24.03.1857 | At Weston-super-Mare, in his 74th year, BISHOP GREGORY; an elder. | TBF 04/1857 |
| HILL | Jonathan | 29.03.1857 | At Dublin, JONATHAN HILL, aged 70. | TBF 06/1857 |
| KITCHING | Nainby | 01.04.1857 | Very suddenly, at the house of his son, John Kitching, medical superintendent of the Friends’ Retreat, York, NAINBY HITCHING, late of Hull, in his 88th year. | TBF 05/1857 |
| PAYNE | George | 06.04.1857 | GEORGE PAYNE, of Jersey, aged about 53. | TBF 05/1857 |
| ROBINSON | Samuel | 08.04.1857 | At Dalkey, co. Dublin, aged 80, SAMUEL ROBINSON, late of Clara. | TBF 06/1857 |
| FAWCETT | Joseph | 09.04.1857 | Near York, JOSEPH FAWCETT, in his 88th year. | TBF 05/1857 |
| FLETCHER | Mary | 10.04.1857 | At Tarn Bank, Greysouthen, near Cockermouth, aged 61, MARY, wife of John Wilson Fletcher; an elder. | TBF 05/1857 |
| HEMMINGS | Frederic | 10.04.1857 | At Brighton, aged 9 months, FREDERIC, son of Joseph and Elizabeth Hemmings. | TBF 05/1857 |
| CHAPMAN | Maria | 11.04.1857 | MARIA, wife of John Chapman, schoolmaster, Ulverstone, Lancashire, aged about 50. | TBF 06/1857 |
| CARD | Mary Hannah | 12.04.1857 | At Manchester, aged 16, MARY HANNAH, daughter of Nathaniel and Hannah Card. | TBF 05/1857 |
| GRAHAM | Robert | 13.04.1857 | At his residence, Low Farm, Ackworth, ROBERT GRAHAM, in his 84th year. | TBF 05/1857 |
| CHAYTOR | Joshua M. | 20.04.1857 | At Monkstown, co. Dublin, JOSHUA M. CHAYTOR, aged 67. | TBF 06/1857 |
| SHIPLEY | Elizabeth | 21.04.1857 | At Gloucester, in her 91st year, ELIZABETH SHIPLEY, formerly of Clapham. | TBF 05/1857 |
| BARKER | William Frederick | 29.04.1857 | At Dublin, aged 15 months, WILLIAM FREDERICK, son of Christopher and Julia Barker. | TBF 06/1857 |
| GRUBB | Francis | 30.04.1857 | At Clonmel, FRANCIS GRUBB, aged about 77. | TBF 06/1857 |
| CLARK | Mary | 02.05.1857 | At Doncaster, in her 70th year, MARY CLARK, widow of the late William Clark, of that place. | TBF 06/1857 |
| DEANE | George | 02.05.1857 | At Glen Osmond, South Australia, after a few days’ illness, GEORGE DEANE, formerly of Dovor, aged 66. | TBF 10/1857 |
| LIDBETTER | Caroline | 07.05.1857 | At Shoreham, near Brighton, aged 72, CAROLINE, widow of the late Samuel Lidbetter, of that place. | TBF 06/1857 |
| PAGE | Phebe Emma | 07.05.1857 | At Calcutta, after a few hour’s illness, PHEBE EMMA, wife of Henry Burwood Page, commander of the ship Sagof, and only child of Anne Knight of Woodbridge, Suffolk. | TBF 08/1857 |
| SIMPSON | Joseph | 09.05.1857 | JOSEPH SIMPSON, of Kendal, aged 76. | TBF 06/1857 |
| PIM | Sarah | 13.05.1857 | At Ballitore, SARAH PIM, aged about 90, widow of James Pim, who formerly resided near Rathangan; and on the 15th GRETTA STEPHENS, aged about 74, who had been the attendant companion, for some years of the former dear Friend. – Their funerals took place on the same day. | TBF 06/1857 |
| STEPHENS | Gretta | 15.05.1857 | At Ballitore, SARAH PIM, aged about 90, widow of James Pim, who formerly resided near Rathangan; and on the 15th GRETTA STEPHENS, aged about 74, who had been the attendant companion, for some years of the former dear Friend. – Their funerals took place on the same day. | TBF 06/1857 |
| FARR | Robert | 16.05.1857 | At his residence at Enfield, Middlesex, ROBERT FARR, aged 74. He was an earnest and sincere Christian, and his end was peace. | TBF 09/1857 |
| NEIGHBOUR | Hannah | 20.05.1857 | HANNAH, wife of George Neighbour, of Rose Hill, Dorking, Surrey, in her 67th year. | TBF 06/1857 |
| BROWETT | Joseph | 21.05.1857 | At Kingsland, London, aged 5 years, JOSEPH, son of Joseph S. and Caroline Browett. | TBF 06/1857 |
| DREWETT | William | 23.05.1857 | At the house of his son-in-law, Frederick Wheeler, of Strood, WILLIAM DREWETT, of Canterbury, aged 74. We quote the following from the Kent Herald of the 28th ult:- Death of Mr. William Drewett. Our obituary this day contains the record of the death, on Saturday last, of an old and much respected fellow-citizen, Mr. William Drewett, of Briggate Street. The deceased in his usual state of health, which had of late years been declining, had proceeded to London, for the purpose of attending the annual meetings in connection with the Society of Friends, of which body he was a leading member in this city. On Wednesday, he was taken seriously ill, and was speedily removed to the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Wheeler, of Strood, where he became gradually worse, and on Saturday expired of paralysis, or congestion of the brain. Mr. Drewett was of quiet and unobtrusive manners, thoroughly liberal in his views of pubic affairs, and earnest in promoting every movement which he judged beneficial to his countrymen, and society at large. As a member of the court of guardians of the poor for Canterbury, he was diligent in his attendance to business, and invariably endeavoured to administer the law in as humane and considerate a spirit as its stringent provisions would admit. Mr. Drewett was generally respected and esteemed for his benevolent disposition and strict integrity, and he will be much regretted by his family, and by all who knew him. Of him it may be truly and literally said, “his end was peace.” | TBF 06/1857 |
| ECROYD | Benjamin | 23.05.1857 | At Asfield Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire, BENJAMIN ECROYD, conveyancer, aged 57; an elder. Through the instrumentality of this dear Friend, the Friends’ Provident Institution was originated, and he filled the office of secretary from its commencement to the time of his death. His end was peace. | TBF 06/1857 |
| MARSDEN | Ann | 23.05.1857 | ANN MARSDEN, of Westhoughton, in her 74th year; an elder. When young this dear Friend was, by the unerring Spirit of Truth, convinced of the rectitude of the religious principles of the Society of Friends; and, being concerned, in the day of merciful visitation extended to her, to live in watchful obedience to the unfoldings of the great Head of the church, He was pleased to strengthen her to exemplify her faith, by the simplicity and Christian consistency that marked her course as she passed through time. She had a great love for the Society of which she was a member; and was much concerned that sound doctrine and correct Christian practice should be maintained in freshness, simplicity, and integrity. She often encouraged her fellow-members to seek for right ability to live as becomes the gospel of Christ. Her sympathies were frequently awakened towards her poor and suffering neighbours; she visited them in their homes, read the Scriptures to them, and lent them suitable books for perusal. She gave them counsel, advice, and reproof; and, with a liberal hand, ministered to their outward necessities. During the lifetime of her beloved husband, as well as for many years after she became a widow, her house was always open to welcome and entertain her friends; especially those travelling in the work of the ministry. She felt much and deeply for such labourers, and like a mother in Israel, in the love of Christ, she handed comfort and encouragement to the discouraged ones of this class. She was, indeed, a lively spirited Christian, adorning the station of elder in which the church had placed her. She was exemplary in her diligent attendance of meetings, at home and at a distance. She frequently said how utterly unworthy she was of such favours, or of the least mercy; and yet she could acknowledge that it had followed her all the days of her life. Her reliance was on her Saviour; and she often thankfully commemorated the love of God in Christ Jesus; and for the unspeakable gift of Divine grace through Him, which enables the believer to work out the soul’s salvation. Her last sickness was of such a character as to preclude much expression, but peace was the covering of her spirit. It is consoling to believe that she was like a shock of corn fully ripe, and that her prepared spirit is gathered into everlasting rest. | TBF 08/1857 |
| FOSTER | Richard Fiennes | 24.05.1857 | At Scarborough, RICHARD FIENNES FOSTER, aged 79; a minister. As a tribute to the memory of the deceased, we insert the following, from the pen of our friend, Professor Nichol, of this city;- Richard F. Foster, of Scarborough. It is not likely that any very extensive circle of Christians will appreciate the loss occasioned to the Church of God, by the removal of this venerable minister of the Society of Friends. Mr. Foster’s humble and gentle, although most genial nature, prevented his aspiring to positions to which his worth and ability eminently entitled him; and, indeed, he even shrank from publicity, unless such as could not be separated from the performance of duties to which his Divine Master called him. Nevertheless, there are multitudes in various parts of our country who will, at this moment, recal impressions commuicated by his apostolic teaching; and not a few are constrained to feel that a much loved and cherished friend has departed. About eight years ago, the writer of this notice first met Mr. Foster at a small meeting of Friends in a remote district of Yorkshire. He spoke on that day, from the conversation of Jesus with the Samaritan woman; his hearer then heard, what he had never listened to before – words that might have come even from the beloved disciple – that seemed a representation – scarcely at second hand – of the very spirit of Christ himself. The singular Delphic rythm, too, in which the venerable preacher uttered the fulness of his soul, rather added to the impressiveness of the message. Mr. Foster was not, in the usual sense of the phrase, an educated man; but the writer has met very few instances, in the course of a long experience of mankind, that manifested so powerfully the influence of righteousness in elevating even the intellectual nature. In consequence of the powerful hold which the topic he enforced had of his own soul, and his personal experience of its relations, his discourses were uniformly connected and compact, while the gentleness of his disposition threw around them an indescribable grace: nor are there wanting persons who can well testify to the soundness of his counsel in times of perplexity, - he possessed the two grand qualities of a safe and kind adviser – a sense of integrity that nothing could deceive, and the keenest regard for the rights of others. Mr. Foster’s preaching was not at all of what is termed the “doctrinal kind.” It much more reminded one of the preaching of Jesus, as he sat on the mountainside, or walked among the fields with his disciples – revealing the Father to their simple hearts by every act and word: and our Friend meddled little with those more ingenious than profitable – more eager, perhaps, than Christian – controversies about formal domgas, within whose meshes many have of late permitted themseves to be entangled. He thought and spoke incessantly of the pith and marrow of all goodness – the doctrine of a God beseeching that the sinner be reconciled. Also, as already hinted, he took little or no part in what are called church politics. His course was different; would that the world could conceive how infinitely nobler! Eighteen hundred years ago Mr. Foster would have followed the footsteps of the despised Son of the Carpenter; he would have recognized Him now had he re-appeared in humiliation. As it was, he walked with Him in spirit during a long life; not at stated times or seasons, but along the street, in the counting-house, through the market-place – an Israelite indeed, in whom there was no guile! | TBF 06/1857 |
| KING | Jane | 25.05.1857 | At Kendal, JANE KING, aged 70. | TBF 08/1857 |
| PEACOCK | Edward | 31.05.1857 | At Sunderland, drowned while bathing in the sea, EDWARD, only son of John Peacock, corn-miller, of that place. Also JOSEPH ANDERSON MASON, of the same place, son of the late George Mason, corn-miller, of Leeds; both about 16 years of age. These dear youths, who were intimate companions, were taken off their feet, it is supposed, by a strong back current, and carried out to sea, before any assistance could be rendered them. They were both interred in the same grave. | TBF 07/1857 |
| MASON | Joseph Anderson | 31.05.1857 | At Sunderland, drowned while bathing in the sea, EDWARD, only son of John Peacock, corn-miller, of that place. Also JOSEPH ANDERSON MASON, of the same place, son of the late George Mason, corn-miller, of Leeds; both about 16 years of age. These dear youths, who were intimate companions, were taken off their feet, it is supposed, by a strong back current, and carried out to sea, before any assistance could be rendered them. They were both interred in the same grave. | TBF 07/1857 |
| BROOK | Mary | 01.06.1857 | At 27, Bedford Street, Hulme, Manchester, MARY BROOK, widow of the late John Brook, of Shepley, near Highflatts, in her 82d year. | TBF 07/1857 |
| WILSON | Emily Richardson | 05.06.1857 | At Orchard House, Hawick, aged four weeks, EMILY RICHARDSON, daughter of Walter and Rebecca Wilson. | TBF 07/1857 |
| HARTAS | Joseph | 06.06.1857 | At Mansfield, at the house of his son, JOSEPH HARTAS, of Raby Parks, aged 61. | TBF 08/1857 |
| RANSON | Elizabeth | 13.06.1857 | In her 45th year, at 15, Coldbath Square, Clerkenwell, London, where she had gone for medical treatment, ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph Ranson, of Middlesbro’-on-Tees. The circumstances connected with the somewhat sudden decease of this dear Friend, afford a practical comment on the importance of following the example of Him who said, “Work while it is day.” She was on the eve of returning home to her family, and had retired for the night, when her attendant observed an unusual change in her appearance; and being apprehensive that her earthly pilgrimage was drawing to a close, asked if she had anything to say – any message to the partner of her heart. She desired that her husband might be told to bring up her little ones in the path that she had led them in, and to prepare and follow her, and then quietly passed away from works to rewards. From the nature of her disease, her bodily sufferings were exceedingly distressing and painful, yet borne with patience and meek reliance upon Him whom she had proved, in many a sorrowful hour, to be her ever ready Comforter, Protector, and Guide. To her beloved partner in life she was a helpmate indeed. She watched over the lambs committed to their care and keeping with tenderness and love; and in the position of wife and mother, the reciprocity of love which existed in her household rendered her example peculiarly influential for good. A Friend by convincement, she was warmly attached to the principles of our Society. Her meek and humble deportment was instructive to those around her in her lifetime, being made deeply sensible as to the necessity of a preparation for that solemn period, when the summons shall go forth – “Steward, give account of thy stewardship, for thou mayest be no longer steward.” Her remains were interred in Friends’ Burial Ground, at Middlesbro’, on the 17th ult. | TBF 07/1857 |
| NAINBY | Sarah | 14.06.1857 | Near York, SARAH NAINBY, aged 78. | TBF 07/1857 |
| BEALE | Joseph | 15.06.1857 | At Richmond, Melbourne, after a few hours illness, JOSEPH BEALE, formerly of Mountmelick, Ireland, aged 56. | TBF 10/1857 |
| BRACHER | Samuel Veale | 19.06.1857 | At Wincanton, aged 15, SAMUEL VEALE, son of James and Susan E. Bracher. | TBF 08/1857 |
| RICHARDSON | Mary Ann | 21.06.1857 | At Darlington, MARY ANN, wife of James Richardson, of Shildon. | TBF 08/1857 |
| BENSON | Mary | 23.06.1857 | At Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, aged 74, MARY, widow of the late William Benson, of Ulverstone, corn-miller. | TBF 07/1857 |
| SYKES | William | 26.06.1857 | At Ackworth, WILLIAM SYKES, aged 62. | TBF 08/1857 |
| BARLOW | Alfred | 30.06.1857 | At Clifton Bank, Grange Road, Edinburgh, aged 5 years and 8 months, ALFRED, eldest child of Eliza and the late John Barlow, of Edinburgh. | TBF 08/1857 |
| HARRIS | John Wilson | 01.07.1857 | At Kendal, JOHN WILSON HARRIS, aged 3 years and 8 months, son of John and Mary Harris, of Darlington. | TBF 08/1857 |
| HORNE | Jane | 04.07.1857 | Aged 40, JANE, wife of Robert Horne, of Hornsey Lane, and 41 Gracechurch Street, London. | TBF 08/1857 |
| WIGHAM | Anthony | 06.07.1857 | At his residence, 5, Caroline Place, Aberdeen, ANTHONY WIGHAM, in his 81st year; a minister. His remains were interred at Kinmuck, on the 9th. | TBF 08/1857 |
| NEATBY | Joseph | 06.07.1857 | At Croydon, JOSEPH NEATBY, aged 83. Besides this intimation, it seems due to Friends to advert briefly, to a long course of usefulness, in which this dear Friend proved his interest in the welfare of the cause of truth. It was less, however, in a conspicuous manner – for he seldom spoke in the Yearly Meeting – than in a practical manner, in a variety of ways. For more than thirty years, in the earlier portion of which he was associated with our late friend John Eliot, he was very assiduous in watching the proceedings of parliament, and in obtaining attention to such bills as might affect our religious Society, and that often successfully, and so as to lighten the labours of Friends of later time in this direction; and he appeared to be much respected by members of parliament, and those official persons with whom this kind of business led him into intercourse. In matters of general requirement, he never hesitated to be of service, and these, though important, were not unfrequently such as did not require much publicity. In the concerns of his Monthly meeting, he was liberal in pecuniary sacrifice, and alive to everything that concerned the well-being of his fellow-members. Not engaged in trade, he was nevertheless a man of business, and his timely attention to many details, some of them, it may be, of minor importance, greatly contributed to the comfort of the Meeting; and he might be said to make that his business, which is sometimes called “every body’s.” Thus, when the business of the Meeting was considerable, such timely attention was very serviceable. Prompt in the more responsible duty of overseer, and concerned rightly to discharge that of elder, in uniform exemplariness of conduct, and in the exercise of sympathy towards those associated with him, the remembrance of him is cordial to survivors. Indications of failing health were little obvious until within a few years past, and his concern punctually to attend our religious Meetings, to which he continued to walk a distance of about one and a half mile, did not lessen, neither his care in the right conducting of the discipline. At length the infirmities of age led to his residence near some kind relatives, rather less than two years before his decease; and his friends, after a few months, reluctantly transferred his membership to the Meeting into which he removed; after a connection on his part, of nearly 82 years, and including that of his lineal ancestors, more than double that period. | TBF 08/1857 |
| JACOB | Sarah | 07.07.1857 | SARAH, wife of Thomas White Jacob, of Waterford, aged 48. | TBF 08/1857 |
| STARK | Thomas | 08.07.1857 | At Mevagissey, THOMAS STARK, aged 76. | TBF 10/1857 |
| HILL | Mary Anne | 14.07.1857 | MARY ANNE aged 8 years, daughter of William and Harriet Hill, of Waterford. | TBF 08/1857 |
| FRANCE | Martha | 14.07.1857 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, aged 54, MARTHA, wife of William France. | TBF 09/1857 |
| BAKER | Mary Caroline | 15.07.1857 | MARY CAROLINE, daughter of John and Mary Baker, of Thirsk, in her 18th year. | TBF 08/1857 |
| BROWN BOWRON | Sarah Maria | 15.07.1857 | In Tatham Street, Sunderland, SARAH MARIA, youngest daughter of Eliza Brown, aged 16. In Tatham Street, Sunderland, aged 16, SARAH MARIA, youngest daughter of Eliza Bowron. | TBF 08/1857 TBF 09/1857 |
| SPENCER | Mary | 16.07.1857 | At St. Bees, near Whitehaven, MARY, wife of John Spencer. | TBF 08/1857 |
| ROBINSON | Charlotte | 19.07.1857 | CHARLOTTE ROBINSON, of Williamstown, county Dublin, aged 63. | TBF 09/1857 |
| RUTTER | Llewellyn | 20.07.1857 | At Layton Cottage, Shaftesbury, LLEWELLYN RUTTER, solicitor, aged 25. | TBF 08/1857 |
| DAVY | Ann | 20.07.1857 | At Sheffield, ANN DAVY, aged 68. | TBF 08/1857 |
| BASTIN | Susan | 20.07.1857 | At Austell, SUSAN BASTIN, spinster, aged 76. | TBF 10/1857 |
| KITCHING | Priscilla | 22.07.1857 | PRISCILLA, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kitching, of Leeds, aged 17. | TBF 08/1857 |
| NICHOLSON | William Henry | 23.07.1857 | In his 26th year, WILLIAM HENRY, eldest surviving son of William F. Nicholson, of Cartgate, near Whitehaven. | TBF 08/1857 |
| PIM | Mary Ann | 28.07.1857 | MARY ANN PIM, of Monkstown, county Dublin, aged 75, widow of Richard Pim. | TBF 09/1857 |
| BACKHOUSE | Thomas James | 29.07.1857 | At Seaton Carew, THOMAS JAMES BACKHOUSE, of West Hendon House, Sunderland, aged 47. | TBF 09/1857 |
| KITCHING | Maria | 01.08.1857 | Aged 26, MARIA, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Kitching, of Leeds. | TBF 09/1857 |
| MITCHELL | Jessie Margaret | 08.08.1857 | At Bridgend, Perth, JESSIE MARGARET, eldest child of James Mitchell. | TBF 09/1857 |
| STURGE | Rebecca | 09.08.1857 | At Birmingham, REBECCA STURGE, aged 69. | TBF 10/1857 |
| BAKER | Mary | 11.08.1857 | At Northampton, aged 74, MARY BAKER, relict of William Baker, formerly of Barnstaple. | TBF 09/1857 |
| ADAMSON | John | 12.08.1857 | JOHN ADAMSON, of Bradford, Yorkshire, in his 74th year; a minister. | TBF 09/1857 |
| SHACKLETON | Margaret Fell | 17.08.1857 | At Griesemont, Ballitore, in her 21st year, MARGARET FELL, sixth daughter of George and Hannah Shackleton. | TBF 09/1857 |
| UPTON | John | 21.08.1857 | At Fareham, JOHN UPTON, aged 85. | TBF 09/1857 |
| DONALDSON | John Brown | 21.08.1857 | At the residence of his uncle, Bakewell Ellis, of Castle Donnington, JOHN BROWN DONALDSON, Surgeon, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, aged 22. His remains were interred at the former place. | TBF 09/1857 |
| COCKBAIN | John Hadwen | 23.08.1857 | At Longsight, near Manchester, JOHN HADWEN COCKBAIN, aged 65. | TBF 09/1857 |
| DAW | Elizabeth E. | 23.08.1857 | At Austell, ELIZABETH E. DAW, wife of Richard Daw, aged 65 | TBF 10/1857 |
| HALL | Elizabeth | 24.08.1857 | At Durham, aged 83, ELIZABETH HALL, widow of George Hall, of Raby Parks. | TBF 12/1857 |
| ROSS | Nicholas | 25.08.1857 | At Maryport, NICHOLAS ROSS, aged 71. | TBF 09/1857 |
| ANTONIE | Ann | 25.08.1857 | At Hulme, Manchester, at the residence of her son, Samuel Antonie, ANN ANTONIE, aged 77, formerly of Scarboro. Her last illness of 9 months, which was occasioned by an accident, was borne with much patience and cheerfulness. | TBF 10/1857 |
| ALLEN | James | 31.08.1857 | At Thornton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, JAMES ALLEN, aged about 77. This dear Friend was, in his youth, convinced of the Scriptural soundness of our religious principles through reading the Journal of George Fox, and others of our early Friends. Being then about to engage as gamekeeper with a person of High Church principles, he stipulated not to accompany the rest of the family to their place of worship, nor be expected to conform to any of their rules, which by his employer was agreed to, and honourably kept. As a proof of the high esteem his employer entertained for the character of our dear Friend, he left him, by his will, a small income, which was increased to ten shillings per week by his eldest son; and upon this James Allen retired to end his days in quiet with his wife, after having been in the service of father and son upwards of forty years. Soon after entering the above situation he began to attend our meetings for worship, though he had then many miles to walk; which, at times, he continued, until a meeting began to be held at Thornton-in-Craven, within two or three miles of his residence; and, when circumstances would admit, was a constant and regular attender, both on First-day and the middle of the week, until the close of his life. His last illness was of several week’s duration, and was of a very trying, as well as at times of a suffering character; which he bore with great patience. In speaking of his long period of servitude, he said he could “look back upon it with peaceful satisfaction, and a clear conscience, as there had been times when he might have kept hundreds of pounds belonging to his employers, which could never have been found out by any one” – but added, “It affords sweet peace to my mind to know that I never wronged them a single farthing.” A Friend who had long loved him, calling to see him, was thus addressed:- “I wanted to see thee, and if thou had not called I must have sent for thee. I do not expect to recover, nor have I done so since my illness came on; but I know neither the day nor the hour when my removal may take place.” He then asked if his remains might be interred in the Friends’ burial ground; for although he had attended meetings nearly fifty years, he had never applied for admission into membership. On being told there would be no objection, his mind appeared relieved; and he gave directions about his interment, asking the Friend to see that it was conducted quite plain and everyway after the manner of Friends. At this time he mentioned two portions of hymns which had deeply impressed his mind; one could not be afterwards remembered, but the other was:- “Jesus can make a dying bed Feel soft as downy pillows are,” &c. He said, “I have had to struggle hard against the old enemy for years, but I have gained the victory, and have no fear; at least there is one who has gained the victory for me: I could not do it myself – no, I can do nothing.” Another time he said, “I grow weaker in body, but stronger in faith.” When called upon about a week before his close, he said, “I have earnestly desired that Friends may increase,” soon after adding, “For this people is my people, and their God my God.” On being visited the evening before his decease, he expressed himself as not able to talk much, and on being requested not to attempt it, seemed in a sweet state of mind, and lay still; had a comfortable night, and slept a little. Next morning it was evident the end was fast approaching. He was unable to speak much, but was quite conscious, and a little after four o’clock in the afternoon, his wife standing by him, she observed his countenance change, and a sweet smile to come over his face; he closed his eyes and lips, and all was over. So peaceful was his removal, that she thought him going to sleep, until she saw that the vital spark had fled. | TBF 10/1857 |
| CRUICKSHANK | Sarah | 31.08.1857 | At Kinmuck, aged 77, SARAH, relict of John Cruickshank, farmer, Wardhead. | TBF 11/1857 |
| CLOTHIER | John | 03.09.1857 | At Street, Somersetshire, JOHN CLOTHIER, aged 85. The remains were interred at Street on the 9th. | TBF 10/1857 |
| WILLMOTT | Isabella | 04.09.1857 | ISABELLA, aged 5½ months, daughter of Edward and Mary Willmott, of Battersea. | TBF 10/1857 |
| CHIPCHASE | Ann | 04.09.1857 | At Cotherston, aged 63, ANN, wife of John Chipchase. Through mercy her redeemed spirit was released. | TBF 11/1857 |
| PARKINSON | Ellen | 07.09.1857 | ELLEN, infant daughter of Robert and Emily Parkinson, of Ashfield Terrace, Bradford, Yorkshire. | TBF 10/1857 |
| BROWNE | Henry | 11.09.1857 | At Landrake, HENRY BROWNE, son of John Cutting and Lydia Browne, aged 27. | TBF 10/1857 |
| MITCHELL | Andrew James | 11.09.1857 | At Perth, ANDREW JAMES, aged about 2 years and 5 months, son of James Mitchell. | TBF 10/1857 |
| MILLS | Elizabeth | 12.09.1857 | ELIZABETH, wife of James Mills, clog and shoe-dealer, Rochdale, aged 47. | TBF 10/1857 |
| WALPOLE | Robert | 12.09.1857 | ROBERT WALPOLE, of Monadrehid, Queen’s County, aged 73. | TBF 10/1857 |
| FIELDEN | Sally | 18.09.1857 | At her residence, Waterside, Todmorden, and was interred in Friends’ Burial Ground, Shewbroad, SALLY FIELDEN, in her 78th year. | TBF 10/1857 |
| DOULL | Alexander | 19.09.1857 | At 16, Rankeillor Street, Edinburgh, ALEXANDER, aged 20, third son of David and Mary Doull. | TBF 10/1857 |
| STURGE | Jacob Player | 19.09.1857 | At Cotham, Bristol, after a lingering illness, JACOB PLAYER STURGE, in his 65th year. | TBF 11/1857 |
| ASH | John Bevans | 21.09.1857 | At the Beaverdams, Thorold, Canada West, after a short illness, in his 5th year, JOHN BEVANS, eldest son of William and Ann Ash. | TBF 02/1858 |
| CARSON | John | 22.09.1857 | At St. Ann Street, Liverpool, JOHN, aged 8 weeks, son of John and Catherine Carson. | TBF 10/1857 |
| PEARMAN | Daniel | 24.09.1857 | At Luton, very suddenly, DANIEL PEARMAN, in his 68th year. | TBF 10/1857 |
| NAISH | Sarah Waring | 25.09.1857 | SARAH WARING, aged 49, wife of William Naish, of Dudham Down, Bristol. | TBF 10/1857 |
| EDMUNDS | John William | 26.09.1857 | At Tottenham, JOHN WILLIAM, aged 5 years, son of William and Ann Edmunds, of Peckham. | TBF 10/1857 |
| BROWN | Sarah | 27.09.1857 | At Nottingham, aged 30, SARAH, widow of John Brown. | TBF 11/1857 |
| WILSON | Jonathan | 27.09.1857 | JONATHAN WILSON, of Bishop Pottt, near Hesket Newmarket, Cumberland, in his 59th year. | TBF 01/1858 |
| PRICE | Rachel | 29.09.1857 | At Birmingham, aged 55, RACHEL, wife of Richard F. Price. | TBF 11/1857 |
| BRANTINGHAM | Anthony Wigham | 02.10.1857 | At Aberdeen, in his 20th year, ANTHONY WIGHAM, youngest son of George and Elizabeth Brantingham. | TBF 11/1857 |
| FLETCHER | John Wilson | 02.10.1857 | At his residence, Tarn Bank, Greysouthen, near Cockermouth, in his 70th year, JOHN WILSON FLETCHER; an elder. He was truly beloved and respected by a large circle of Friends. | TBF 11/1857 |
| WILBUR | Thomas | 02.10.1857 | At West Ely, Marion co., Missouri, DR. THOMAS WILBUR, of Fall River, Massachusetts, eldest son of John Wilbur, late of Hopkinton, Rhode Island, in his 63d year. This dear Friend was a valuable member and elder of Swanzey Monthly Meeting. His loss is keenly felt, not only by his bereaved family and connections, but by the Society, and the community at large in which he lived. The kind and affable disposition, quiet and unobtrusive manner, and guarded conduct and conversation by which he was in a remarkable degree characterized, as well as his firm adherence to his religious principles, endeared him to all classes. As a physician he was justly valued and beloved; and the many who so long received medical advice and assistance from him, deeply lament his loss, not only as a physician, but as a friend. In the discharge of his professional duties he necessarily became acquainted with much want and suffereing, which he alleviated, not only by judicious and affectionate counsel, but in many cases ministered to their wants from his own means. His constitution was frail, and his health delicate for many years, his life being prolonged beyond his own expectation. Business requiring his personal attention in the State of Missouri, he left his family in the fore part of Ninth Month last to attend to it, not without serious apprehensions that he might never meet them again in mutability, as was expressed in writing by him a few days prior to his starting on his journey. Impressed with this view, he settled his outward affairs as though never to return. He also expressed his fervent desire that his wife would extend a watchful care over their dear children, and “that they might not run into the vain fashions of the world, but be brought up in the fear of the Lord.” Soon after arriving at his destination in the west, he became so ill as to be confined to his bed, and gave up all expectation of recovery. He was among strangers, but the physician and his wife, at whose house he stopped, very kindly cared for him. For several days he entertained a hope of having the company of some of his family (who had been telegraphed for) in his last moments, but entirely gave it up the evening before his death, saying that he would not live to see them; and he added, “I know that my Redeemer liveth, and is making intercession with the Father for me. What should I do now without such consolation to support me.” He suffered but little during his illness, was very patient, conversed with great calmness and composure of approaching death, gave directions to his caretakers about his interment, and instructions in regard to Friends’ manner of conducting funerals, which he wished observed. He continued until between two and three o’clock on Sixth day morning, the 2d of 10th Month, 1857, when he quietly and peacefully passed away, like one falling asleep; and we doubt not his redeemed and purified spirit has entered into that rest which he so humbly craved. | TBF 02/1858 |
| HICKS | Charlotte | 04.10.1857 | After a short illness, aged 16, CHARLOTTE, youngest daughter of Henry and Ann Hicks, of Springfield Mill, Chelmsford. | TBF 11/1857 |
| MORRIS | Charlotte | 06.10.1857 | At Ampthill aged 50, CHARLOTTE, wife of John Morris. | TBF 11/1857 |
| MARSDEN | Henry | 06.10.1857 | HENRY MARSDEN, of Holling Greave, near Wooldale, aged 83. | TBF 12/1857 |
| ROBINSON | John | 06.10.1857 | At Crawley, JOHN ROBINSON, in his 76th year. | TBF 12/1857 |
| TYLER | Arthur Eugene | 08.10.1857 | At 11, Spencer Road, Stoke Newington, aged 18 months, ARTHUR EUGENE, youngest child of James and Ellen Tyler, formerly of Reading. | TBF 12/1857 |
| BURLEY | John | 13.10.1857 | At Theberton, Suffolk, JOHN BURLEY, aged 72. | TBF 11/1857 |
| COATES | Elizabeth | 13.10.1857 | Elizabeth Coates, Clapham, Surrey, in her 93d year. | TBF 11/1857 |
| TUKE | Samuel | 14.10.1857 | At York, SAMUEL TUKE, aged 73; a minister. We quote the following from the York Herald of the 17th and 24th ult.:- The Late Samuel Tuke, Esq., of York. Our obituary of this day will recal a name, fraught with no common interest, to many of our citizens. Recollections worthy of being retraced will be aroused in some minds – a sympathetic feeling in many – a respectful recognition of departed worth, perhaps we may say, in all. It is one of the most interesting features of the society framework of Britain, that while it recognizes the distinctions of feudal rank, and records the exit of each worthy head of a time-honoured house, as in some sort the property of the nation, not the less through the various gradations of the scale does it appreciate the successful citizen, the independent yeoman or even the lowly mechanic, if such an one, filling worthily his station, or rising to a higher sphere, has left to his successors incentives to the like honourable course – “footprints on the sands of time.” Of the burgher or citizen class was the immediate family of Samuel Tuke. The name of Tuke, early scattered in the counties of Nottingham and South Yorkshire, appears in the seventeenth century in the city of York, where the ancestor of the subject of this sketch, having embraced the principles of the Quakers, suffered imprisonment in consequence, in “Ouse Bridge Prison,” in the year 1660. Samuel Tuke was the eldest grandson of William Tuke, who died in 1822, at the patriarchal age of 90, and whose name is so well known as the founder of the Friends’ Retreat, near York, in 1792, and as the originator in this country of those principles in the treatment of insanity, which, in their progress, have so much contributed to the alleviation of human suffering. William Tuke’s eldest son, Henry Tuke, died at the comparatively early age of 58, not less honoured and beloved than his father. Samuel Tuke, the only son of Henry who lived to maturity, was born 31st July, 1784. He early co-operated with his grandfather and father in their philanthropic labours. To the subject of insanity especially, as is well known, he devoted a large portion of his time, and in the course of his life was the author of several works which are well known on the continent and in America, as well as in this country. His Description of the Retreat was published in 1813, and led to very remarkable consequences – consquences which the author himself had never ventured to anticipate. Steadily did he pursue his labours in the great work of bettering the condition of the insane, not only by his writings but by the unremitting attention which he paid to the welfare of the Retreat, of which he was the treasurer for thirty years. Not inaptly has he been called “the friend of the insane.” In 1840, he edited the work of a German physician, Dr. Jacobi; in the introduction to which he fully expresses his views in regard to the provision for the insane, and their moral management, with many practical directions regarding the construction of asylums. But to many of the readers of this memoir it is as the public man and the active citizen that Samuel Tuke will be chiefly remembered. To some, as the man of warm, deep, and abiding sympathies, in private life; to not a few by the earnestness, the deeply devotional spirit, the catholicity of feeling, yet lofty standard of Christian obligation, which marked his religious character. He was never a party man. His mind was simply incapable of being so moulded. Every line of action which he adopted, however much it might provoke hostility in those who honestly took a different view, was simply the result of some great principle, firmly grasped and rigidly carried out. Thus he warmly supported the concession of political privileges to the Roman Catholics, when a very different view might have been expected from association and training. Yet his mind was essentially conservative, in the sense of a deep feeling of the venerable –intense in proportion to the moral worth associated with it. Equally strong was his love of social order – his idea of government as the embodiment of a governing moral force. The period of his life comprised events of no ordinary political interest and importance – the contested election for the county of York in 1807; the abolition of the slave trade, and the struggle for the extinction of the system of slavery; the Reform Bill of 1832, and the carrying out of its spirit and principles, may be mentioned as subjects in which he felt and manifested a warm interest. There was, we believe, only one occasion on which he appeared before the public in any sense as a political partisan. In the year 1833, on the election of the Hon. Thomas Dundas, to fill a vacancy in the representation of the city of York, having been himself solicited to stand, he gave the full weight of his influence in support of that gentleman. This was very much prompted by an ardent wish to carry out those principles to which we have already alluded, and which, in his mind, were inseperably connected with the idea of a true reform in the representation. It was, however in the support of the claims of the British and Foreign Bible Society – in anti-slavery efforts – the cause of scriptural education of the poor – and various movements of a philanthropic or religious character, that his influence and his voice were most frequently exerted. We might, were it needful, enumerate the various charitable institutions of the city as partakers of his pecuniary or active personal assistance. Judicious benefit societies for the working classes – sanatory reform – his active and unremitting exertions when guardian of the poor – will naturally be suggested to the mind of those who may have watched his public life, or shared his labours. In this last named capactity, his sympathy with suffering and intense aversion to anything bordering upon oppression, were obvious features of his character. Samuel Tuke’s mind was a rare combination, comprising a sound judgment with no small measure of more shining qualities. To a vigorous and perceptive intellect, he united a vivid imagination, and a strong sense of the beautiful. He was, therefore, a man of taste – rigidly correct taste. His eloquence, though somewhat unequal, was of a striking and often lofty character. There was a masterly comprehension of an idea – forcible, clear, and well enunciated expression. On certain occasions the clear summing up of conflicting arguments, and the delivery of a lucid judgment with calm precision, yet always with a certain warmth of feeling, elicited a display of mental power not easily forgotten. The preceding slight outlines will be readily filled up by those who knew the man – not less readily when we allude to him as the kind neighbour, the unwearied benefactor to the poor, or the fellow citizen, sharing in – “the talk Man holds with week-day man in the hourly walk of the mind’s business.” We must not omit to say that Samuel Tuke was a man of business. He was long the head of a prosperous firm, suceeding to the concern founded by his grandfather, now about a century ago. The unfailing energy and varied talents of a mind at home in far higher pursuits, precluding him from being less than the presiding mind of the whole – these were best understood by persons brought into intimate association with him in this character. The sanctuary of the domestic hearth with such a mind was indeed a sanctuary; and only the large and happy family who revered him as a parent can fully understand the associations which this allusion may call forth. After eighteen years of married life, he was called upon to endure the severest trial which human affection can undergo. But the man, or rather the Christian, though “cast down, was not destroyed;” and soon was he again active in the field of duty, with energies only deepened by the shade of sorrow. His active intellect hardly seemed to admit of repose. It had been well, indeed, if such a mind had more of the disposition to relax. Playfulness was not an element in his character, which was naturally stern, but not the less was there the flow of natural wit, and at times a chastened humour more delightful still. His religious character may be touched upon – briefly because of the sacredness of the subject – confidently, because it was the substratum of his moral being – at once the spring and the regulator of his energies. We would fain appeal to those, who, alas! are no more household names in our city – the names, well recognised in their day, of William Gray, John Graham, Anthony Thorp, Thomas Wemyss – as members of a vanished circle (as we can confidently to not a few still living), who would instantly appreciate the soundness and stability of his Christian character. As a member of the religious Society of Friends, by conviction as well as by birth, he was, as in everything else, the active exemplar of the principles he adopted. He carried them out for himself, even in their remoter bearings; but surely we need not again say that Samuel Tuke belonged less to a sect, than to the universal Christian church. As a minister of the gospel in his own Society, he will long be remembered. It may be sufficient to say that here there was evidence of the same characteristic power. With a deep and reverent appreciation of the sacred truths he had to deliver, there was a clear and sound expression. In his ministry, as in his life, there was the evidence of talents consecrated to the service of Christ. In the reception of that Saviour as his Redeemer lay the secret of his spiritual strength. A life of activity and of power, but how far removed from the self-activity of the worldling! Though by nature he was no common man, “by the grace of God he was what he was.” Samuel Tuke retired almost entirely from public life in the winter of 1848, in consequence of a slight paralytic seizure. This was followed by greatly enfeebled health, and subsequently by renewed attacks of paralysis, which, for the last few years of his life confined him to his bed-chamber. A severe attack on the 12th instant, producing a state of entire unconsciousness, was the cause of his decease two days afterwards. Last week, we recorded the death of Samuel Tuke, Esq., of this city, and gave a memoir of his useful life. We have now to add that his remains were committed to the grave on Wednesday last, in the presence of a great concourse of citizens and friends from a distance. The hearse was followed by upwards of a score of carriages, and the funeral procession reached the Friends’ new burial-ground adjoining the Retreat, about half past ten o’clock. Here a large number of citizens had assembled, including part of the Hope Street school, of which Mr. Tuke was a liberal supporter. Amongst those present were Mr. Alderman Meek, Mr. Alderman Richardson, Mr. Adlerman Rowntree, George Wilson, Esq., Dr. Williams, J. P. Pritchett, Esq., W. D. Littledale, Esq., W. F. Calvert, Esq., W. Catton, Esq., Josh. and John Pease, Esqs., Darlington; Josiah Forster, Tottenham; Robert Jowett and Thomas Harvey, Leeds; Dr. Tyler, Bristol; Edward Robson, Sunderland; John Hopkins, Malton; W. H. Alexander, Ipswich; Edward Richardson, Shotley Bridge; Dr. Caleb Williams, J. Ford, Esq., T. Allis, Esq., H. Richardson, Esq., &c. Amongst the relatives of the deceased were Messrs. Gibson, Saffron Walden; George Mennell, Newcastle; Edward Richardson, Wickham, Durham, and Hack, Sussex. As the funeral procession passed the gates of the Retreat, all must have had vividly recalled to them the associations which ever inseperably connect the name of Samuel Tuke with the history of that insititution. The coffin (which was of plain oak, with the simple inscription, “S. T., AE.73”) having been borne from the hearse to the grave side, a solemn pause of some minutes ensued, and the silence was at length broken by Mr. James Backhouse, who spoke to the following effect: - “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” This sentence, which was passed on our first parents, we find is continually fulfilled in all their offspring, sooner or later. Some return to dust almost as soon as they are born, and others live to advanced age; but, nevertheless, the sentence is fulfilled, “Dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” And if it were but the return of the mortal body to the dust of which it is formed, we might remain little surprised at the carelessness which appears in the world on this subject. But when we know that, connected with the return of the mortal body to the dust, is the return of “the spirit to God who gave it,” there to be judged “according to the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or evil,” it becomes us all seriously to consider, seeing we none of us know at what moment we may be called, how far we may be prepared to meet the Lord in judgment. Our God is, indeed, a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger, of great kindness, forgiving iniquity, transgression, and sin, but He will by no means acquit the guilty; and therefore unless by His grace we have been led to repentance, and through faith in Jesus Christ have sought to find forgiveness for our past sins, we have no well-grounded hope that we shall stand with acceptance before the judgment seat of Christ. We can have no claim for acceptance with God – no reasonable hope of eternal life, on any other ground than this alone – repentance towards God and faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, “who died for our sins and rose again for our justification.” If we thus really repent and believe, we shall receive the forgiveness of our sins, and have the assurance of the Spirit that we are so forgiven. But if we are still living in sin, we have no ground and no hope of acceptance with God, who will by no means acquit the guilty; and our guilt is still resting on us unless we have repented and believed. These were the doctrines so largely attested unto by our beloved friend and brother, whose remains we have assembled to commit to the grave. He testified to them not only in word and doctrine, but in life and conversation, and so walked before the Lord, and constantly kept in remembrance that all must stand before the judgment-seat of Christ. Accepting the grace of the Lord Jesus as the ground of his hopes, he was as a burning, shining light amongst us, until it pleased his heavenly Father to bring a cloud over his mental power, in his latter days, through the infirmity of the flesh. And then, oh! then, what a lesson was set before us concurring with the words of our Saviour himself, “Work while it is day, for the night cometh in which no man can work.” And although this night came on him long before the close of his mortal existence, yet having had abundant grace, we have the strongest ground for believing it was but as the night of mortal rest to the body, and in his dismissal from the flesh it was to enter into the blessed and eternal day among the redeemed servants of God. We ought to accept the lesson thus taught us of the necessity of not putting off the work of the soul’s redemption under the idea of our time being protracted, for we know not how suddenly our mortal race may come to an end, or if prolonged, we know not that our mental powers will be prolonged. But if we walk in the ways of the Lord, and feel that the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all sin, then, at whatever time the night may come wherein no man can work, it will be but the night preceeding that eternal day of rest which remains for the righteous in the kingdom of everlasting blessedness with the Lord. The coffin was then lowered to its final resting place, and after a further period of silence, the relatives and friends of the deceased slowly departed from the place where they had laid him. The funeral cortege then proceeded to the Friends’ meeting-house in Castlegate, the body of which was well filled. After an interval of silent worship, John Pease, Esq., of Darlington, said that they were assembled, after seeing the dust of their friend and brother deposited in the grave, under a deep sense that the spirit had gone to God who gave it, but rejoicing in the hope of His salvation. Large was the circle in which the deceased moved, civilly, socially, and religiously, and large was the vacant place caused by his death By birth and training he was well fitted for the position he held, but whilst the power of his mind seemed so well adapted for discharging the duties of that position with propriety and acceptance, it was the riches of Divine grace which prepared and enabled him to accomplish his work. It was this which made the wide variance between persons similiarly circumstanced in life, for, on the one hand, many, alas wasted their patrimony, and became lost to society, whilst, on the other hand, they saw the blessedness of that man who, with even fewer earthly advantages than his neighbour, was supported, although unseen, by a Divine hand, and guided to a position never sought and never expected. It did not befit him at that time to dwell on the love he bore to the deceased or to enter into those traits in his character so well known, but he would say from what he knew of him – and that was not a little – he loved and honoured him much. Mr. Pease then offered some remarks on the improvement of whatever talents with which God had blessed them, whether one, or five, or ten. He asked them not to dwell so much on that which they had lost, but to tread in his footsteps, even trying to approach nearer to Him who had redeemed them with His blood. And while many of them would wisely consider the traits in the character of their deceased friend – those features which shone so brightly – they would be prepared to acknowledge that by the grace of God he was what he was. Some time then passed in oral prayer which was offered by Mr. T. Pumphrey, of Ackworth, and Mr. Baker, of Thirsk. Mr. Bevan Braithwaite, barrister, of London, subsequently addressed the meeting. He observed that it was not the gift, but the improvement of the gift, which was acceptable unto God. While he bore his testimony to the grace of God as shown in the life of the beloved and honoured father who had been removed by death, let them recognize the truth which their friend maintained, that is it not by the gifts, but by the grace of God that he was saved. If that voice could again speak within those walls, with what deep impressiveness would they listen to his language, and especially those amongst whom he had so long, so faithfully, and so lovingly laboured, “Fulfil ye my joy; arise, follow Christ.” The speaker also alluded to the parable of the talents, and made some appropriate remarks on it, after which he concluded by observing that might they, by faith and patience, be followers of those who inherit the promises, then, whether their gifts on earth were great or small, they would rejoice, not in the largeness of their gifts, or the greatness of their services, but that through infinite and unmerited grace their names were written in heaven. The meeting concluded with heartfelt prayer for the bereaved family, and for the Divine blessing upon the memory of the deceased. | TBF 11/1857 |
| LUND | John | 15.10.1857 | At Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, aged 72, JOHN LUND, farmer. A Friend whose upright conduct amongst men, and his humble walk with his God, procured for him the respect and esteem of all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. And although his removal was somewhat sudden, there is cause to believe he was prepared for the change. So applicable in his case are the words of the Psalmist – “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” | TBF 11/1857 |
| TRIPLOW | William | 17.10.1857 | WILLIAM TRIPLOW, farmer, Chatteris, in his 71st year. About a week previous to his decease he was taken with great prostration of strength, attended with much pain; but his mind afforded evidence that he was calmly waiting his dismissal from his bodily sufferings. | TBF 11/1857 |
| BURLINGHAM | Ann | 25.10.1857 | At Evesham, in her 74th year, ANN BURLINGHAM, a minister, widow of Richard Burlingham. | TBF 11/1857 |
| DOUGLASS | Mary | 26.10.1857 | At Dublin, MARY DOUGLASS, aged 30. | TBF 12/1857 |
| BOARDMAN | Elizabeth | 31.10.1857 | At Cork, aged 60, ELIZABETH BOARDMAN, of Dublin. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BROWN | Mary Elizabeth | 01.11.1857 | At Halstead, Essex, aged 6 years, MARY ELIZABETH, daughter of William Edward and Abigail T. Brown. | TBF 12/1857 |
| SMITH | Mary | 03.11.1857 | At Halstead, Essex, aged 61, MARY, wife of Barron Smith. | TBF 12/1857 |
| HALLIDAY | Jane Sarah | 04.11.1857 | JANE SARAH, wife of James Halliday, of Whalley Cottage, Moss Side, Manchester. | TBF 12/1857 |
| WISE | George | 05.11.1857 | At his residence, Beechgrove Terrace, Leeds, GEORGE WISE, aged 66. | TBF 12/1857 |
| WEST | Edward | 05.11.1857 | At West Brook Place, Horton, near Bradford, Yorkshire, aged about 13 months, EDWARD, son of Edward and Sarah Ann West. | TBF 05/1858 |
| HEAD | Dorothy | 09.11.1857 | At the house of her father, William Brady, of Birstwith, DOROTHY HEAD, aged 33. | TBF 12/1857 |
| NORRIS | Benjamin | 10.11.1857 | At Coalbrookdale, after a lingering illness in pulmonary consumption, BENJAMIN NORRIS, aged 25. Beloved in life – in death lamented. His end was peace. | TBF 12/1857 |
| HODGSON | John | 10.11.1857 | At his residence, Hilltop, near Warrington, JOHN HODGSON, aged 75, much respected. | TBF 03/1858 |
| CRAGG | TITUS | 11.11.1857 | At Scotforth Mill, near Lancaster, TITUS CRAGG, miller, aged 41. | TBF 12/1857 |
| PICKARD | Sarah | 12.11.1857 | At Lune Terrace, Skerton, near Lancaster, SARAH PICKARD, aged 67. | TBF 12/1857 |
| ORD | Emily | 20.11.1857 | At Preston, aged 8 months, EMILY, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Ord, of that place. | TBF 12/1857 |
| RICHARDSON | Martha | 21.11.1857 | At Cherry Hill, York, in her 79th year, MARTHA, wife of William Richardson, of that place. | TBF 12/1857 |
| BOND | Mary | 26.11.1857 | At the residence of William F. Hoyland, Duffield, near Derby, MARY BOND, aged 63. Through simple trust in her Saviour, this dear Friend was enabled to bear a long and very suffering illness with remarkably peaceful resignation and exemplary patience. | TBF 12/1857 |
| CASSON | Isabel | 26.11.1857 | At her residence in Hull, ISABEL CASSON, aged 80; a minister. | TBF 01/1858 |
| HURTLY | William | 27.11.1857 | At Old Malton, aged about 71, WILLIAM HURTLY, corn miller. | TBF 01/1858 |
| BELL | Catherine | 27.11.1857 | At Sandhill Lodge, Fordingbridge, aged 16, CATHERINE, daughter of Sheppard and Eliza Bell. | TBF 03/1858 |
| DIXON | Sarah | 28.11.1857 | SARAH, only surviving daughter of James and Elizabeth Dixon, of North Park, Horton, near Bradford, in her 13th year. | TBF 01/1858 |
| WRIGHT | David | 30.11.1857 | At Bury, Suffolk, in his 83d year, DAVID WRIGHT, of that place; an elder. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BROWN | John | xx.11.1857 | At Lothersdale, near Skipton-in-Craven, Yorkshire, in his 78th year, JOHN BROWN, a son of the late Joseph Brown, of the same place, who suffered a long confinement in York Castle for his conscientious refusal to pay tithes. | TBF 12/1857 |
| HARGRAVE | Jane | 02.12.1857 | At 2, Park View, Chorlton Road, Manchester, aged 42, JANE, wife of John Hargrave, formerly of London. | TBF 01/1858 |
| TRAVIS | Elizabeth | 02.12.1857 | At her residence, Cottingham, near Hull, ELIZABETH TRAVIS, aged 83. | TBF 01/1858 |
| MAW | John | 06.12.1857 | At Ipswich, aged 80, JOHN MAW, of that place. | TBF 01/1858 |
| RICCALTON | Sarah | 06.12.1857 | At York, SARAH RICCALTON, widow, aged 67. | TBF 01/1858 |
| BAKER | Edward | 06.12.1857 | At his residence in Gough road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, after many years’ affliction, EDWARD BAKER aged 57. | TBF 01/1858 |
| WOOD | Deborah | 06.12.1857 | At Sheffield, DEBORAH, wife of William Martin Wood, and only daughter of the late James Smith Davy. | TBF 01/1858 |
| WALKER | Hannah | 09.12.1857 | HANNAH WALKER, of Darley, aged 24, daughter of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Walker. | TBF 02/1858 |
| THOMPSON | Hannah | 11.12.1857 | At Greenheys, Manchester, after a short illness, aged 61, HANNAH, relict of the late James Thompson, of that city. | TBF 01/1858 |
| DOYLE | James | 13.12.1857 | JAMES DOYLE, aged about 71, of Tullow, co. Carlow. | TBF 01/1858 |
| DILWORTH | Ellen | 14.12.1857 | At Lancaster, ELLEN DILWORTH, aged 66. | TBF 01/1858 |
| BOWMAN | John | 18.12.1857 | JOHN BOWMAN, of Bakewell, aged 61. Having had a guarded education, this dear Friend grew up in much uprightness and integrity, which were characteristics of him through life, and gained for him the confidence and esteem of many who knew him. At about the 35th year of his age, during a time of outward trial, he was sensible of the renewed extension of Divine love, and was concerned to walk in humility and sincerity. He was enabled to bear, with great patience and composure, many years of declining health; and during the last few weeks of his life, though very gradually becoming more feeble, our beloved Friend seemed, in thought and action, to be drawing near his end; and to a near relative said, he had looked over things that had needed repentance in time past, and they had been repented of, and, he believed (through mercy in Christ Jesus), forgiven. He who had so gently led him along continued to be his support to the last, leaving his bereaved relatives the consoling belief that his purified spirit is gathered to everlasting rest and peace. | TBF 02/1858 |
| WIGHAM | James | 19.12.1857 | At Doncaster, JAMES WIGHAM, formerly of Garbut House, Cornwood, Northumberland, in his 86th year. | TBF 01/1858 |
| PAYNE | William Squire | 19.12.1857 | At his residence, Newhill Hall, near Rotherham, WILLIAM SQUIRE PAYNE. | TBF 01/1858 |
| LONGDON | Ada Mary | 19.12.1857 | At Lansdowne Terrace, Stratford Road, Manchester, aged 3 months, ADA MARY, daughter of Robert and Sarah Barbara Longdon. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BEAKBANE | Rebecca | 20.12.1857 | At Chester, aged 61, REBECCA, wife of Henry Beakbane. | TBF 01/1858 |
| GOWER | Edmund | 21.12.1857 | EDMUND GOWER, of Taunton, in his 77th year. | TBF 01/1858 |
| ELGAR | Joseph | 25.12.1857 | At Canterbury, JOSEPH ELGAR, of Reigate, aged 59. | TBF 04/1858 |
| HAGGAR | Elizabeth | 28.12.1857 | At her residence, Stoke-Newington, aged 71, ELIZABETH HAGGAR, widow of the late Thomas Neatby Haggar, of Hertford. | TBF 03/1858 |
| WALKER | William | 30.12.1857 | At Scarborough, WILLIAM WALKER, of Leeds, aged about 35. | TBF 02/1858 |
| LONGDON | Sarah Barbara | 01.01.1858 | SARAH BARBARA, wife of Robert Longdon, junr., of Manchester, aged 27. | TBF 02/1858 |
| STEVENS | Alfred Bamford | 02.01.1858 | Of apoplexy, aged 47, ALFRED BAMFORD STEVENS, of London. Although time was only permitted this dear Friend to awake from sleep and exclaim – “My head! my head! do bathe it!” yet those who had been with him during the previous month’s indisposition are enabled to rejoice, even in the midst of their own deep sorrow; believing that, through redeeming love and mercy, he has entered into everlasting rest. | TBF 02/1858 |
| DOCKRAY | Thomas | 03.01.1858 | At Caton, near Lancaster, THOMAS DOCKRAY, aged 81. | TBF 02/1858 |
| COLE | James | 04.01.1858 | At Derby, aged 82, JAMES COLE, late of Hertford. | TBF 02/1858 |
| SWINBORN | William Singleton | 04.01.1858 | At Windsor, near Melbourne, Victoria, aged 5 months, WILLIAM SINGLETON, son of James and Sarah Swinborn. | TBF 04/1858 |
| LLOYD | Juliet | 07.01.1858 | At Birmingham, aged 11 months, JULIET, daughter of George B. and Mary Lloyd. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BARKER | Edward Nathan | 07.01.1858 | At Colchester, EDWARD NATHAN BARKER, aged 36, late of Bury, chemist, son of the late James Barker, of Colchester, surgeon. | TBF 02/1858 |
| DOULL | David | 08.01.1858 | At 16, Rankeillor Street, Edinburgh, DAVID DOULL, in his 75th year. | TBF 02/1858 |
| WALLIS | Agnes Sybil | 08.01.1858 | AGNES SYBIL, aged 5 years, daughter of Abraham Wallis, junr., and Ellen, his wife, of Ipswich. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BRADLEY | Elizabeth | 08.01.1858 | ELIZABETH BRADLEY, of Askrigg, Wensleydale, aged 70. | TBF 03/1858 |
| KNIGHT | Hannah | 09.01.1858 | At Woodbridge, HANNAH, widow of Joseph Knight, formerly of Halstead, Essex, aged 87; an elder. | TBF 02/1858 |
| EVANS | Candia Katharine | 09.01.1858 | At Reading, in her 40th year, CANDIA KATHARINE EVANS, daughter of the late Joseph Evans, of Southampton. | TBF 03/1858 |
| PASCO | Nathaniel | 11.01.1858 | At his residence, in Bristol, NATHANIEL PASCO, aged 79. His end was sweetly peaceful. | TBF 02/1858 |
| GILLETT | Maria | 11.01.1858 | At Langport, Somersetshire, in her 30th year, MARIA, wife of William Gillett, and eldest daughter of Samuel Whiting, of Reading. | TBF 02/1858 |
| GRIPPER | Robert | 12.01.1858 | Of pulmonary consumption, aged 26, ROBERT GRIPPER, son of Edward and Mary Gripper, of Layer Breton, Essex. | TBF 02/1858 |
| HOLMES | William | 16.01.1858 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, WILLIAM HOLMES, aged 66. | TBF 04/1858 |
| FOTHERGILL | John | 20.01.1858 | At Darlington, aged 73, JOHN FOTHERGILL, Surgeon. | TBF 02/1858 |
| UNDERDOWN | John | 21.01.1858 | At Chichester, JOHN UNDERDOWN, aged about 51. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BLAKE | Rachel | 21.01.1858 | At Norwich, in her 94th year, RACHEL BLAKE, widow of Robert Blake. | TBF 02/1858 |
| SMITH | Rebecca | 22.01.1858 | At Frome, Somersetshire, aged 90, REBECCA SMITH, relict of the late Charles Smith. | TBF 02/1858 |
| GRAVELY | Eliza | 22.01.1858 | At Wellingborough, in her 36th year, ELIZA, wife of Frederic Gravely. | TBF 02/1858 |
| GILL | John | 23.01.1858 | At Birstwith, near Harrowgate, JOHN GILL, aged 80. | TBF 02/1858 |
| BAKER | James Hedley | 24.01.1858 | Aged 2½ years, JAMES HEDLEY, son of John and Mary Baker, of Thirsk. | TBF 02/1858 |
| CHRISTY | William Miller | 24.01.1858 | At his residence, Kingston-on-Thames, WILLIAM MILLER CHRISTY, aged 80. | TBF 03/1858 |
| HOLMES | Benjamin | 25.01.1858 | At Catton, Norwich, BENJAMIN HOLMES, aged 81 | TBF 02/1858 |
| MARSH | Elizabeth | 27.01.1858 | At Brunswick Road, Liverpool, ELIZABETH MARSH, confectioner, aged 50. | TBF 04/1858 |
| KIDD | Benjamin | 30.01.1858 | At Godalming, Surrey, BENJAMIN KIDD, in his 75th year. | TBF 04/1858 |
| DILWORTH | Mary | 02.02.1858 | At Bow Greave, Calder Bridge, near Garstang, aged about 90, MARY, widow of William Dilworth, Wyresdale, Farmer. | TBF 03/1858 |
| LE TALL | Susannah | 02.02.1858 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, aged 40, SUSANNAH, wife of Benjamin Le Tall. | TBF 03/1858 |
| TATTERSHALL | James | 03.02.1858 | JAMES TATTERSHALL, of Chapel-Allerton, near Leeds, aged 45. | TBF 03/1858 |
| STORDY | William | 04.02.1858 | At Eden Mount, Stanwix, near Carlisle, WILLIAM STORDY, in his 74th year. | TBF 03/1858 |
| PRITCHETT | Mary | 04.02.1858 | At Chippenham, MARY PRITCHETT, late of Luton, aged about 76. | TBF 04/1858 |
| BOWRON | Rebecca | 05.02.1858 | At Cotherstone, aged 77, REBECCA, widow of John Bowron. | TBF 03/1858 |
| STEPHENS | Benoni | 06.02.1858 | At Street, Somerset, BENONI STEPHENS, aged 63, whose remains were interred in the Friends’ Burial Ground at Street, on the 13th. | TBF 06/1858 |
| BARRITT | Sarah | 11.02.1858 | At Colchester, in her 82nd year, SARAH BARRITT, late of Woodbridge. | TBF 03/1858 |
| WEAVER | Eliza | 12.02.1858 | ELIZA, wife of Daniel Weaver, of Liverpool. | TBF 03/1858 |
| HUGHES | Hannah | 14.02.1858 | At Worcester, aged 84, HANNAH, wife of Samuel Hughes, of Worcester. | TBF 03/1858 |
| MOSS | Samuel | 14.02.1858 | SAMUEL, son of Samuel and Sarah Moss, of Dublin. SAMUEL, son of Samuel and Sarah Moss, of Dublin, aged 1 year and 10 months. | TBF 04/1858 |
| WATSON | Joseph | 15.02.1858 | At Crosby Green, West Darby, near Liverpool, JOSEPH WATSON, aged 76. | TBF 04/1858 |
| WHITFIELD | Mary Ann | 15.02.1858 | At Farringdon, Berkshire, of phthisis, MARY ANN WHITFIELD, aged about 64. | TBF 05/1858 |
| WRIGHT | Joseph | 16.02.1858 | At Ackworth School, where he was apprenticed, in his 16th year, JOSEPH, eldest son of the late Thomas and Mary Wright, of Sutton, in the Isle of Ely. | TBF 04/1858 |
| WHEELER | Francis | 19.02.1858 | At Maidstone, FRANCIS WHEELER, aged 38. | TBF 03/1858 |
| TREFFRY | Ann | 20.02.1858 | At Exeter, aged 89, ANN TREFFRY, widow of Samuel Treffry. This dear Friend was of a remarkably meek and quiet spirit; and in her were exemplified the words of the prophet, “In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.” The close of her lengthened pilgrimage was cheered by a comfortable hope of acceptance through Him who had loved her, and had washed her from her sins in His own blood, and whom she had long loved and served. | TBF 03/1858 |
| REYNOLDS | John | 20.02.1858 | At Sittingbourne, JOHN REYNOLDS, aged 53. | TBF 03/1858 |
| STURGE | Henry | 23.02.1858 | At his residence, Lambridge, Bath, HENRY STURGE, aged 86. | TBF 04/1858 |
| BLAIR | Mary | 01.03.1858 | MARY, wife of Jonathan Blair, of Smithsteads, Solport, aged 63. | TBF 05/1858 |
| WHEELER | Samuel | 03.03.1858 | At his residence, Frindsbury, Strood, SAMUEL WHEELER, aged 82. | TBF 04/1858 |
| STONE | Henry | 06.03.1858 | At Worcester, aged 75, HENRY STONE, of Worcester. | TBF 04/1858 |
| WHITE | Thomas | 07.03.1858 | At Southwark, London, THOMAS WHITE, aged 59. | TBF 05/1858 |
| WALKER | Rachel | 10.03.1858 | At Mould Green, near Huddersfield, aged 50, RACHEL, wife of Joseph Walker. | TBF 08/1858 |
| LEATHAM | Charles Albert | 11.03.1858 | At Benrhydding, near Otley, aged 32, CHARLES ALBERT LEATHAM, late of Cleveland Lawn, Middlesboro’. He was interred in Friends’ Burial Ground, Darlington, on the 16th. | TBF 04/1858 |
| TOMLINSON | Jane | 11.03.1858 | At Whitehaven, JANE TOMLINSON, aged 70. | TBF 05/1858 |
| BAYNES | Mary | 12.03.1858 | MARY BAYNES, of Ballowfield, in her 80th year. | TBF 04/1858 |
| SUTTON | Mary | 13.03.1858 | At Newcastle-on-Tyne, MARY SUTTON, aged 91. | TBF 04/1858 |
| SPENCE | Mary | 13.03.1858 | At North Shields, aged 10 years, MARY, daughter of Joseph and Caroline Spence, of that place. | TBF 04/1858 |
| BROADBANK | Elizabeth | 14.03.1858 | At Ipswich, aged 88, ELIZABETH BROADBANK, widow of Thomas Broadbank, formerly of Kelvedon, Essex. | TBF 04/1858 |
| POLLARD | Ellen | 14.03.1858 | At Ackworth, ELLEN, aged 7 months, daughter of William and Lucy Pollard. | TBF 04/1858 |
| PALMER | Ann | 14.03.1858 | ANN PALMER, of Claverham, aged about 72. It may be said her end was truly peaceful. | TBF 06/1858 |
| HYATT | Richard Philpott | 15.03.1858 | At the residence of his son, Edward Hyatt, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, in his 85th year, RICHARD PHILPOTT HYATT, formerly of Chippenham, Wilts. | TBF 04/1858 |
| CATCHPOOL | Lydia | 16.03.1858 | At her residence, Winchmore Hill, in her 78th year, LYDIA CATCHPOOL, widow of John Catchpool. | TBF 04/1858 |
| FARRAND | Frederick | 16.03.1858 | At Peckham, near London, FREDERICK FARRAND, aged 71. | TBF 05/1858 |
| WRIGHT | George Gwyn | 17.03.1858 | At Clifton, Bristol, aged about 34, GEORGE GWYN WRIGHT, son of the late William Wright. | TBF 04/1858 |
| BROWN | Richard Marks | 17.03.1858 | At Luton, RICHARD MARKS BROWN, aged about 75. | TBF 05/1858 |
| CONING | Ann | 18.03.1858 | At Gisborough, in her 86th year, ANN CONING; a minister. This dear Friend had a long and painful illness, but was favoured with a peaceful close; and the relatives humbly trust that, through redeeming love and mercy, she has been permitted to enter one of the many mansions in the Father’s house. | TBF 05/1858 |
| HARRIS | John | 19.03.1858 | At Kingston-on-Thames, aged 74, JOHN HARRIS, formerly of Ratcliff. | TBF 04/1858 |
| SHIPLEY | Thomas | 20.03.1858 | THOMAS SHIPLEY, aged 63, of Moss House, Horsforth, late of Headingley, near Leeds. | TBF 04/1858 |
| WASPE | Phebe | 20.03.1858 | At Woodbridge, after a lingering illness of several year’s duration, PHEBE WASPE, in her 62d year. | TBF 05/1858 |
| FRANCE | Eliza | 21.03.1858 | ELIZA, wife of Peter France, of Handsworth Woodhouse, aged 48. | TBF 04/1858 |
| ALLEN | William | 21.03.1858 | At Blackrock, Co. Dublin, aged 26, WILLIAM, son of Henry Allen, of Ballitore. | TBF 05/1858 |
| HAGEN | Mary | 24.03.1858 | MARY HAGEN, of Staines, aged about 73. | TBF 04/1858 |
| MASON | Sarah | 24.03.1858 | At Handsworth Woodhouse, in her 82d year, SARAH, widow of Richard Mason, formerly of Hackenthorpe, in the county of Derby. | TBF 04/1858 |
| STEPHENS | Sarah | 24.03.1858 | At Luton, SARAH, widow of George Stephens, late of Whitechapel, London. | TBF 05/1858 |
| PETVIN | Catherine | 29.03.1858 | After a few weeks’ illness, in her 19th year, CATHERINE, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Petvin, of Street, Somersetshire. | TBF 05/1858 |
| COLLINS | Margaret | 03.04.1858 | At Hitchin, in her 85th year, MARGARET COLLINS, widow of Benjamin B. Collins, formerly of Royston, Herts. | TBF 05/1858 |
| DOBSON | Mary | 04.04.1858 | At Manchester, aged 49, MARY, wife of Abraham Dobson. | TBF 05/1858 |
| HARLOCK | William | 04.04.1858 | At Finedon, WILLIAM HARLOCK, aged 83. | TBF 05/1858 |
| LALOR | Elizabeth | 04.04.1858 | At Dublin, ELIZABETH LALOR, aged 50. | TBF 06/1858 |
| SCHOLEFIELD | James | 04.04.1858 | At Castlemaine, South Australia, aged 32, JAMES, third son of James and Hannah Scholefield, of Kingshom, Gloucester. | TBF 08/1858 |
| TUKE | Jane Agnes | 09.04.1858 | At Spring Gardens, Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 26, JANE AGNES, wife of Edward Tuke. | TBF 05/1858 |
| BROWN | Clara Sophia | 09.04.1858 | At Luton CLARA SOPHIA, infant daughter of Frederick and Mary Brown. | TBF 05/1858 |
| JACKSON | Louis Francis | 10.04.1858 | At Bolton, aged 18 months, LOUIS FRANCIS, son of Shadrach and Elizabeth Jackson. | TBF 05/1858 |
| ATKINSON | Dorothy | 11.04.1858 | At Dolphinholme, near Wyersdale, aged 70, DOROTHY, widow of the late James Atkinson, formerly of Lancaster. | TBF 05/1858 |
| EDWARDS | Harry | 13.04.1858 | At Luton, HARRY EDWARDS, aged about 75. | TBF 05/1858 |
| TENNANT | Christopher | 13.04.1858 | At Wavertree Road, Liverpool, CHRISTOPHER TENNANT, tea dealer, aged about 53. | TBF 05/1858 |
| SMITH | Frederick | 13.04.1858 | At Ackworth, while on a visit to his brother and sister at the school, aged 9 years, FREDERICK, youngest child of Henry and Ann Smith, of Sheffield. | TBF 05/1858 |
| MALCOMSON | Joseph | 15.04.1858 | At Mayfield, near Waterford, JOSEPH MALCOMSON, aged about 60. His remains were interred at Clonmel on the 19th. | TBF 05/1858 |
| HODGKINSON | James | 18.04.1858 | JAMES HODGKINSON, of Westhoughton, near Bolton, aged 75. | TBF 05/1858 |
| TAYLOR | Catherine Ada | 19.04.1858 | At Broomy Close Court, Llandinabo, near Ross, Herefordshire, aged 7 weeks, CATHERINE ADA, daughter of George Thomas and Caroline Taylor. | TBF 05/1858 |
| MURRAY | Thomas Greer | 24.04.1858 | At Clonmel, THOMAS GREER MURRAY, aged about 32. | TBF 05/1858 |
| MARRIAGE | Robert | 26.04.1858 | ROBERT MARRIAGE, of Hoe Mill, near Maldon, aged 63. | TBF 06/1858 |
| PAGE | Robert | 27.04.1858 | Suddenly, at Yarmouth, ROBERT PAGE, of Bawburgh, near Norwich, aged 58. | TBF 05/1858 |
| RICHARDSON | Sarah | 28.04.1858 | At Cherry Hill, York, aged 39, SARAH, daughter of William and the late Martha Richardson. | TBF 05/1858 |
| BOWER | Ellen | 02.05.1858 | At Chesterfield, in her 33d year ELLEN, daughter of the late William Bower. | TBF 06/1858 |
| PARKER | Frances | 02.05.1858 | FRANCES, daughter of William and Hannah Parker, of Bradford, Yorkshire, aged 24. | TBF 07/1858 |
| BRADBURN | Mary | 03.05.1858 | MARY BRADBURN, wife of Samuel Bradburn, of Chapel-en-le-Frith, near Low Leighton, aged 46. | TBF 06/1858 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | John | 03.05.1858 | At his residence, Cecil Street, Emerald Hill, South Melbourne, Victoria, aged 45, JOHN THISTLETHWATE, eldest son of the late Timothy Thistlethwaite, of Leeds, in the county of York. | TBF 08/1858 |
| SHIPLEY | Hannah | 06.05.1858 | At Uttoxeter, aged 21, HANNAH, wife of John Shipley, and daughter of the late John Bowman, of Bakewell. | TBF 06/1858 |
| ELDRIDGE | Lucy Scott | 09.05.1858 | At Brighton, at the house of her grandmother, Ann Eldridge, LUCY SCOTT, aged 13, daughter of William and Catherine Eldridge. | TBF 06/1858 |
| RAMPLEN | Mary | 09.05.1858 | MARY RAMPLEN, aged 68, wife of Stephen Ramplen, of Ipswich. | TBF 07/1858 |
| SESSIONS | Joseph James | 16.05.1858 | At Godalming, JOSEPH JAMES SESSIONS, in his 30th year. | TBF 06/1858 |
| BILLING | Thomas | 17.05.1858 | At Warwick, THOMAS BILLING, aged 77. | TBF 06/1858 |
| WILLMORE | Rachel | 20.05.1858 | At Leighton-Buzzard, aged 18, RACHEL, daughter of Benjamin and Hannah Willmore. | TBF 07/1858 |
| EVANS | Jane | 21.05.1858 | At Southampton, in her 83d year, JANE EVANS, widow of the late Joseph Evans. It may be said that this dear Friend’s end was truly peaceful. | TBF 07/1858 |
| EATON | Joseph | 26.05.1858 | At Bristol JOSEPH EATON aged 65. At his residence, Redcliffe Parade, Bristol, JOSEPH EATON, in his 67th year. From the Bristol papers, and a pamphlet, entitled, “A Memento of Respect to Departed Worth,” we have extracted the following – all the more worthy of regard, inasmuch as, being the doing of parties unconnected with the deceased in religious profession, the account is not open to the charge of denominational partiality:- “Joseph Eaton had long been ill, his disease being pulmonary consumption. He was formerly engaged in business in the wholesale iron trade, in copartnership with his late brother George, but he had retired many years, and the extensive concern is now conducted by Messrs. Jackson and Ainsworth, in Redcliffe Street. “But although quitting the active business of life, Mr. Eaton found full employment for his time and energies in doing good. With ample means and no family (for he was unmarried), Mr. Eaton devoted his means and his life to the service of his fellow-creatures, and especially of his fellow-citizens. Of his public career we may mention that he was the ardent, consistent, unwearied, intrepid advocate of the abolition of slavery. That, perhaps, to many will appear now as a slight merit, when all acknowledge and denounce the evils of slavery. But when Joseph Eaton enrolled himself in the ranks of the anti-slavery party, the advocates were not many and the cause not popular, at least in Bristol; for, with the exception perhaps of Liverpool, there was no city in the kingdom in which the West India planters and slaveholders mustered so strong, ruled so absolutely for a time, then struggled so fiercely, and died so resolutely. To belong to the anti-slavery party was to be a marked man in Bristol, for both Whig and Tory magnates belonged chiefly to the West India interest, and regarded all those who combated for slave emancipation as personal foes, who sought to destroy their property. Of course the Society of Friends came in for no small share of condemnation, and Joseph Eaton had to endure, with others, the abuse, calumny, and ridicule with which the upholders of slavery assailed their opponents. That struggle ended, there came the equally long, equally difficult combat for the aboliton of the Corn Laws. Into that noble strife Joseph Eaton threw himself heart and soul. Mr. Eaton was not a platform man; he seldom spoke, but his time and purse were placed without stint at the disposal of the righteous cause. Right at length triumphed, and the bread of the people was no longer taxed. Then Mr. Eaton, who had long deplored the many and great evils which drunkenness was continually inflicting on his fellow-creatures, more especially the working-classes, became one of the most active, indefatigable, liberal friends of the temperace cause. He joined, if indeed he did not originate the league, called the United Kingdom Alliance, whose object is the ultimate abolition of all traffic in intoxicating liquors, and if in this latter instance there may be those who deem the views of Mr. Eaton and his fellow-labourers utopian and impracticable, there can be none who doubt the honesty of his convictions, the purity of his motives, or who will not readily acknowledge the great amount of good effected by his example and exertions. But it was not only in the struggle with slavery, in the opposition to the bread tax, in the war against intemperance, that Mr. Eaton found occupation. There was no good cause and no good work which he did not cheerfully and liberally support. Especially did he take an interest in the spread of education and the circulation of the Bible. Sunday and other schools had in him a constant and liberal friend. Of his more private acts of charity we may truly say that they were as unbounded as unostentatious. “For his bounty, There was no winter in’t; an autumn ‘twas That grew the more by reaping.” What Thomas Ellwood said of George Fox, applies equally to Joseph Eaton.”Very tender, compassionate, and pitiful, he was, to all who were under any sort of affliction, full of brotherly love, full of fatherly care.” But the man he most resembled was the good and pious Richard Reynolds. Both had the same sober enthusiasm for great works, the same practical understandings, the same large and loving hearts, the same kindly manners, and both were memers of that Society which may justly boast of many philanthropists, but of none better or greater than Richard Reynolds and Joseph Eaton. In concluding this brief and imperfect tribute to the memory of one so loved and lamented, we shall be pardoned for quoting the lines written by James Montgomery on the former, since it will be allowed by all they apply equally to the latter:- Of his silent spirit went, Like an angel from the throne, On benign commission bent In the fear of God alone. Then the widow’s heart would sing, As she turned her wheel, for joy; Then the bliss of hope would spring On the outcast orphan boy. To the blind, the deaf, the lame – To the ignorant and vile – Stranger, captive, slave, he came, With a welcome and a smile. Help to all he did dispense, Gold, instruction, raiment, food, Like the gifts of Providence, To the evil and the good. Deeds of mercy deeds unknown, Shall eternity record, Which he durst not call his own, For he did them to the Lord; As the earth puts forth her flowers, Heaven-ward breathing from below; As the clouds descend in showers, When the southern breezes glow. Then his renovated mind, Warm with pure celestial love, Sheds its influence on mankind, While its hopes aspired above. Full of faith at length he died, And victorious in the race, Wore the crown for which he died, Not of merit, but of grace. The Interment. The body of the decesed was committed to its last earthly resting-place on Tuesday, 1st of June, in the grave-yard attached to the Friends’ meeting-house in Rosemary Street: that building being erected upon the site of an ancient institution, then adjacent to the city – the convent of the Black Dominican, or, as they were popularly styled, the “preaching” Friars. The procession left the residence of the deceased sortly after ten o’clock. The funeral arrangements, which were conducted by Mr. Samuel Bowden, were marked by the simplicity which characterizes the religious and public observances of the Friends. There was neither pall nor plume, nor mute, nor sable coach, nor hat-band, scarf, or “inky cloak;” these “Are the trappings and the suits of woe;” but there was, we doubt not, in the breasts of those who followed, “a grief which passeth show,” chastened though it might have been by a remembrance of the humble confidence of him they mourned, and subdued by the reverent hope which his prayful life induced. The coffin was of plain oak, without breastplate, furniture, or ornament of any kind; it was borne in a hearse denuded to the fullest attainable extent of its funeral trappings, and was followed by six plain coaches, in which were the following Friends as mourners, viz., R. James, Theodore James, Susan James, Ann Ellis, George Thomas, Eliza Thomas, R. Fry, R. D. Alexander, R. Charleton, Catherine Charleton, W. Tanner, Dr. Tylor, S. Bowley (of Gloucester), J. Thornton, Cyrus Clark, J. Clarke, Junr., and two domestic servants of the deceased. Messrs R. P. King, W. P. King, and Joseph Sturge, had all intended being present, but were severally prevented by uncontrollable circumstances. In almost every house and shop in Redcliffe Street – and partially throughout the remainder of the route – blinds were drawn or shutters were closed, in testimony of the respect and admiration in which the memory of the deceased was held by his fellow-citizens. Nor was it to be overlooked – considering the zeal with which the deceased devoted himself to the cause of temperance and abstinence from intoxicating drinks – that the public-houses and beer-houses in several of the streets had closed their windows, in evidence of the respect wherewith they regarded the conscientious opinions of the deceased. As the procession passed the bells tolled a muffled peal. This last demonstration of respect was entirely spontaneous on the part of the authorities of the church, and was wholly unanticipated by those who followed the corpse; among whom such as were members of the body of Friends seemed sensibly affected by this ecclesiastical tribute to the memory of their departed brother, one principle in whose conscientious opinions had uniformly forbade payment of the demands awarded by the law to those who minister in the Establishment. The remains of Admiral Penn, the father of the “second founder” of the Society of Friends, repose within the walls of Redcliffe Church; and as the deep-toned bells in that sublime structure tolled forth their notes of woe, the aerial concussion may, perchance, have even stirred the mouldering remnants of those war-worn banners that yet hang suspended over the chieftain’s tomb, whose son was so emphatically a “man of peace.” The flag upon the massive tower of the fabric was also lowered to half-mast; and many other indications, as the procession slowly wended through the streets, proved that the grief which the loss of Joseph Eaton had occasioned, was not confined to the circle of his immediate friends, but was shared in by thousands to whom his kind-hearted and unobtrusive benevolence had endeared his memory. On the arrival of the hearse and mourners at the burial-ground, they were met by a large number of the members of the principal families of Friends in this city, and by numerous other acquaintances of the deceased. Amid the throng were also many who had that day lost their best earthly friend. The aged and the infirm from the abodes of poverty were there, and many sobbed aloud during the affecting ceremony. When the coffin had been placed by the side of the grave, the mourners gathered round; and then, amongst the numbers who stood there, a solemn, thoughtful, and “expressive silence” was, during a long interval, strictly observed. While thus the mournful concouse stood contemplatively upon the margin of that new-made grave, within the unobtrusive burial-ground of this simple Fraternity, where the neatly tended greensward is dotted only here and there by a small flat stone, presenting nothing further than the individual name, and date of departure – the thrilling truth expressed by Gray, in his immortal “Elegy,” came home upon our soul – “Nor you, ye proud, impute to these the fault, Though memory o’er their tomb no trophies raise; Can storied urn or animated bust Back to its mansion call the fleeting breath? Can honour’s voice provoke the silent dust, Or flattery soothe the dull, cold ear of death?” And then, forthwith, thus standing on the actual site of the Dominican Friars, the recollection of that monastic order glared across our memory as the originators, in their patron Dominic – for not by courtesy can we term him “Saint” – of that ruthless scourge of all dissentients from the Romish Church, the so-styled “Holy Inquisition.” And where, thought we, are all those serge-clad mendicant ascetics – “Black, white, and gray, with all their trumpery” – who, erewhile, here lived their little round of life, fasted, preached, prayed, and then, with solemn mass and dirge, were buried. Processions of imposing character, amiced friars, priests in stole and scapulary, lighted tapers, and fuming incense – all have passed away; and now, the members of the simplest and outwardly most unadorned of all religious communities are met together on the spot, to commit unto “the bosom of the earth” the corpse of a brother distinguished through his life by that Christian-like simplicity “which passeth outward show,” while inwardly, by God’s grace, it leavens all the heart, and consecrates every action. At length the universal silence is arrested. The speaker to the vast assembly is James Clark, from Street, one of the ministers among the Society. The observations he thus expressed standing beside the body of his departed friend, we here extract from the Bristol Mercury:- “’Not for any work of righteousness that we have done, but of His everlasting mercy, He saved us by the washing of regeneration and renewing of the holy Ghost, which He shed on us abundantly through faith in Christ our Saviour.’ Yes, my friends, it is not for any work of righteousness which we have done, but of the everlasting mercy of our Heavenly Father we are to be saved. We can find no way of coming to Him save by that one way which He has appointed for us in the infinite, the unbounded love of God. God so loved the world, that He gave His only-begotten Son, that those who believe in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. And this is the only hope for any amongst us; this was the only hope of our beloved friend whose remains we are about to consign to the earth. It was only through a living faith in his Holy Redeemer that he had any hope of being admitted an inheritor of that glorious kingdom where nothing that is impure can ever enter. Without holiness no man can see the Lord; but by faith in Christ, by the precious and atoning blood of our blessed Redeemer, we may be cleansed and purified; so that, being clothed with the robe of His righteousness, we may be accepted by our Heavenly Father for His sake. And surely this is the only way by which any amongst us can have any hope of eternal life; for our Holy Redeemer declared whilst in the flesh, ‘I am the way, the resurrection, and the life. He that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live.’ May we then, my friends, all come to Him, for there is mercy for all – yea all. Our Heavenly Father, in His wonderful love, has prepared a way for all, and there is no excuse for any one amongst us. May we then come, and at once, when the door is opened for us; for the night surely cometh when no man can work.” An interval of meditative silence followed this exhortation, and then kneeling at the head of the yet untenanted grave, William Tanner reverently offers praise and prayer to God as follows:- We give thee thanks, O Lord, for thy boundless mercy and compassion to us through Jesus Christ. We give thee thanks for the humble trust that thou art waiting to be gracious unto us, and to bless us for His sake. We thank thee, Father of mercies and God of all consolation, for the calm and peaceful feeling with which some of us are enabled to commit to the rest of the grave, the mortal remains of one whom we long knew and loved. We thank thee for the humble hope, the reverent belief, that thou didst not withhold from him the blessings of that redemption which it was the great concern of his life to seek after. And, O Lord, while giving thee thanks on his behalf, we humbly pray thee that the invitation held out to us by the remembrance of his life to follow him even as he followed Christ, may be accepted by us in sincerity and earnestness of heart. May we remember that in his life, in his intercourse with all men, and especially with the children of affliction, he always manifested a spirit of love and extended the hand of help. Many a bruised spirit was bound up and comforted, and the oil of healing poured into many a heart. We pray that, by the remembrance of his life and the testimony of his death, we may now be induced to turn, not unto him we mourn, but to the Saviour whom he loved, and that many a weary heart and many a broken spirit may find rest and comfort in coming to Christ. Be with us in our weakness and our need, O Father of mercies; and grant us, by the power of thy Spirit, ability to follow in the path that he trod, that we may live in peace with thee: and grant that when life, as must soon be the case with every one of us, is drawing to a close, we may be prepared by thine infinite mercy, to adopt the language of heart felt joy and gratitude in thanks to thee, that thou hast given us the victory over death, and sin, and the grave, through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Silence is again for a while resumed. At length another voice is heard harmoniously ascending. It is that of a woman; for among Friends the ministry of females is not forbidden. An apostle has declared that, when viewed in the light of Christian discipleship, regard is not acceded to the accident of “male or female,” but that all are alike “one in Jesus Christ.” In unison with this declaration of primitive Christianity, Mrs. Elizabeth Charleton takes occasion to admonish those assembled, in these words:- “It will be well that we all remember that in the midst of life we are in death, and that, though a protracted illness was vouchsafed to him who has departed, such may not be permitted to us. We may be summoned in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, to give an account of our stewardship, and to answer for the deeds done in the body. O may we all be prepared. Let us, while it is called to-day, be prepared to work – work for our soul’s salvation – work with fear and trembling.” The coffin is now slowly lowered into the grave; and after another interval of silence, the Friends and others withdraw into the Meeting-house. Here the assembly having occupied their respective places, silence again pervades the throng. This at length is once more broken by woman’s voice. Mary Tanner kneels before the omnipotent Jehovah, and the whole congretation stands while His handmaid offers up this prayer to the Divine Majesty:- “While we believe, O Heavenly Father, that the minds of many now before thee continue in the contemplation of the great and mysterious change which has passed over our friend and brother beloved, whereby he is translated from time to eternity, we would draw near to thy sacred footstool, and, as with the heart of one, would again return thee thanks for the belief that our beloved brother submitted to the baptism of unfeigned repentance towards thee, and had faith in the mercy of Christ; a faith which at times seemed to him to be very weak, but which yet was a living faith, by the efficacy of which he was brought to thy fold. We thank thee for the humble trust, that though he believed himself to be the most unworthy of thy servants, he yet was found a faithful steward, dealing with the talents with which thou didst entrust him according to thy will, and that, therefore by the mercy of our Holy Redeemer, he has entered thy everlasting kingdom where, in thy presence, is fullness of joy and pleasures for evermore. Grant that that grace whereby he was upheld may be dispensed to every one of us, that we may be led safely through the rugged and thorny ways of this earth’s pilgrimage, and that the thorns and briars, the pleasures and sorrows of this world, may not destroy the good seed sown in our hearts.” – Mrs. Tanner continued to pray for some time, and with much earnestness, asking that, in an especial manner, God’s blessing might descend on the worshippers in that place, where their beloved friend stood, as they believed, an upright pillar, for so long a season, and from which they reverently hoped, he had been removed to become, through redeeming mercy, a pillar in the temple of his God. She prayed that his mantle and Christ’s blessing might descend on many there, that they might be led to find peace, and that, resisting temptation and the criticisms and ridicule of the world, they might all be prepared to answer the appeal of the Good Shepherd. At the end of Mrs. Tanner’s affecting prayer, the congregation resumed their seats, which they retain in silence for a considerable period. At length Joseph Thorp of Halifax, rises and thus addresses the auditors:- “It is a solemn thing to die. Death, the final termination of the brief period which we call life, and upon which hang the destinies of an eternity, must at all times be an unspeakably solemn thing, and it may be and is, to those who have no hope beyond the grave, an awful thing to die. But, my friends, to those who have, through grace, a good hope in Christ Jesus, death is but the opening of the portals beyond which bloom the realms of everlasting felicity, and it is, therefore, trumphantly glorious. Yes, so great, so infinite is the difference. “It is appointed unto all men once to die, and after death the judgment.” We have this morning been permitted to see the declaration verified. The dust shall return to dust as it was; the spirit, we reverently hope, unto God who gave it. Yes! through unmerited mercy, by the grace and kindness of our God through Christ Jesus, we hold in reverence this hope. Though our dear departed brother was sensible of much unworthiness and shortcoming, and though after all he considered himself but an unprofitable servant at the most, yet he who in himself was not able without that grace to do any good work, was permitted to entertain a humble, reverential hope in Christ Jesus – a hope full of immortality. Death is at all times solemn, and when we remember that it is one part of the sentence which was pronounced on our first parents, that in the day on which they should eat of the fruit of which they were commanded not to eat, they should surely die, we may well look on it with seriousness and apprehension, and seek to know whether we still lie under similar condemnation. While the death of the body was one part of the sentence, was there not a more terrible condemnation which has been as fearfully fulfilled – banishment from the presence of the Lord – that spiritual death which came on our first parents, and will be continued in our race to the end of time? ‘For as in Adam all die,’ ‘all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.’ All have sinned and death has passed upon all men. The inflexible requirements of God’s holy law add to the sentence of bodily death estrangement from Him whom none can see but through holiness, and into whose glorious presence nothing but that which is undefiled can enter. When, therefore, by the quickening of the Holy Spirit, we are made sensible of our fallen position; when we are brought to feel, by precept and by practice, that we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God, that we have not kept the commandments of our Lord; when we are shown a sentence of irrevocable application to all who live without Chist in the world, and are shown, too, that there is a way by which we may enter that blessed mansion which our Lord and Saviour has gone to prepare for all who believe in Him, well may we put forth the inquiry and ask, in the very agony of fear and trembling, ‘What shall I do to be saved?’ And O! How rich in loving-kindness is our heavenly Father to poor, lost man. He did not leave him without a witness; He did not leave him without hope. In the fullness of his divine pity He spared not his own beloved Son, but delivered him up a sacrifice for all. Aye, such was the love of the Father, that even while we sinned He gave up his Son for us. ‘Herein,’ says the apostle, ‘is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and gave his Son to be a propitiation for our sins,’- for the sins of the whole world, for none were excluded. The grace of God was given freely and to all; His ransom was for all. He declared in His love, Whoso cometh to me I will not turn mine ear away from him. Whatever may be his condition, however far man may have wandered, however much he may have denied Christ and refused His love, yet if in contrition of heart he comes to God, the love of that Father shall go forth to meet him.” The speaker proceeded at some length to argue, that there was hope for all through the merits of the Saviour; and that though man, when trusting in his own powers, might be weak and erring, yet, if he sought grace, strength would be given him. He urged his hearers to seek the Lord in time, in order that they might die the death of the righteous; and said, great was the delusion which many entertained that they might live unto themselves and the world, serving their own desires and their own lusts, and yet rely at last on the mercy of God. The carnal mind was in constant enmity towards the Father, and such a delusion was a fearful tempting of the Most High. If they would enter the kingdom of heaven at last, they must, by faith, first seek that kingdom here, and must know themselves to be the children of God. He implored them to remember that they stood on the brink of eternity, and urged them to lose no time in making their peace with Heaven, that their sins might be blotted out. After explaining the necessity for resisting sinful temptations, and expressing his belief that to those who sought strength it would be vouchsafed, he concluded by saying, “Let them be willing to give up all for Christ, remembering the promise that whatever was given for his sake even in this world, would be returned a hundredfold, while self-dedication to Him would insure eternal life. Let them not delay to a future, which may never be theirs. Remembering the promise, ‘Behold I come quickly,’ might every heart be ready to respond, ‘Even so, come Lord Jesus.’” After another interval of silent meditation, a prayer was offered up by Henry Dymond, of Sidcot, shortly after which the assembly dispersed. Throughout the whole procedure, as here detailed, it will be observed that the grave, having received the coffin, has not been closed, during the presence of the friends and followers. There is wisdom in the forethought of this arrangement. For who that has ever followed a loved one to the tomb, but has felt his heart’s blood chilled at the fountain, when the first heavy clod falls dull upon the coffin, and even the encasement that shrouds the body of the departed is hastily – if not rudely – covered from his gaze? Brief Sketch of Joseph Eaton’s Life and Character. “To do good, and to communicate [good], forget not: for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.” This is a Christian injunction which, thanks to the good providence of our heavenly Father, has never been utterly forgotten, since it was penned some eighteen hundred years ago, by the self-denying Apostle, who failed not, by God’s blessing, to fulfil in his own daily life, the elevated precepts which that life was spent in inculcating and exhibiting. Nor has the ancient city of Bristol, we firmly believe – since the truth of Christianity chased away the dull obscurity of Druidism – ever been without the active testimony of benevolent individuals who have embrace the faith of Jesus, and have “according to the grace given unto them,” humbly and earnestly followed the example of Him who, “went about doing good” continually. Thus are we enabled as inmates of this time-honoured city, to praise the mercy of God, who in times back raised up and preserved in our midst, such men as Whitson and Colston, Reynolds and Bonville, and, though latest, yet, perhaps not least among the throng who tread the courts of the celestial Jerusalem, Joseph Eaton, of our own day and generation. The recent death of the last-named philanthropist and Christian has cast a gloom over our city, which Time only – the stealthy soother of our sorrows – can dispel. The parents of the late Mr. Eaton were highly-esteemed members of the Society of Friends, to which division of the church-militant their son continued firmly attached to the close of his consistent and useful career. His parents were George and Ann Eaton. The former was a wholesale ironmonger, in Bristol; and Joseph, the subject of this memoir, was born in the same city, in the year 1792: and being brought up to the same line of business, in due time succeeded his father therein, in conjunction with his brother George. This business the brothers finally relinquished in the month of December, 1835. Mr. Eaton received the rudiments of his useful and practical education at Burford, in Oxfordshire; an academy conduced by a member of the Society. He was afterwards instructed in schools at Compton and at Bath; and in that at Burford was school-fellow with George Thomas, Esq., of Bristol, at present Chairman of the Bristol Charity Trustees; with this gentleman Mr. Eaton was also, during many years, associated in various benevolent undertakings. Of the qualities, mental or dispositional, that marked the boy-life of the deceased, we cannot speak particularly; though it is highly probable that indications of his subsequently decisive character were then manifest to a deliberate observer. In his matured life, however, nothing was done by him from mere impulsive motive, much less from that of personal vanity or the mere conventional usages of the world. It was, at least, his desire to test his motives and his actions by the unswerving “balance of the Sanctuary,” and to be guided in the path of daily duty, by the admonitions of Christian Faith, Justice, Hope, and Charity. Of the imperfections of our common character – frail and feeble as in the best it is – as evinced in that of the deceased, we are not competent to give particulars. Sufficient is it here to assert, that he did not himself profess to have “attained,” nor did he regard others as having attained unto perfection. Wherefore, though, by dint of vigilant self-observance, he had, by Divine assistance, acquired considerable mastery over himself, yet few were more ready to exercise toward others that charity which generously “thinketh no evil,” until compelled by the rigidity of evidence to regard the conduct of others in a culpable light; and even then ameliorative circumstances were not lost sight of – in the same spirit of charity which the Apostle further characterizes as “kind and long-suffering.” Mr. Eaton was unmarried; but, though a bachelor, he was not deficient in his appreciation of social and friendly communication. His uniformly delicate state of health often, however, interfered with, or interrupted his enjoyment of this, to most of us, delightful recreation. In his house and at his table, hospitality, plenty, and unassuming elegance, were always found; but pomp, luxury, and display, were studiously avoided. And we are told that few, if any, partook of the social meal with him, without some occasion being employed during the repast, to call forth an appropriate or valuable observation. As a most gratifying instance of the genial kindliness of his disposition – and one in which those who are placed in similar easy circumstances with himself would do great good by imitating him – Mr. Eaton, who like all well-ordered men always derived pleasure from the society of the young, took frequent opportunities of enjoying this indulgence. Among his means of effecting this – and one, we are persuaded, which has left its impressive consequences on some now living – it was Mr. Eaton’s frequent custom to ask a certain number of youths, chiefly sons of Friends from a distance, who were serving their time as apprentices in Bristol, to dine with him on the Sunday: by this means giving them to feel that he was their friend, and ready at all times to give them his counsel and to accept their confidence. As a public speaker, and, indeed, often in giving utterance to his thoughts in the private circle, Mr. Eaton was not gifted with much readiness of language, although he failed not to sustain in conversation that reputation which his station and experience had awarded him. In business, everything was systematic and regular; bustle and confusion were to him unkown. His correspondence was extensive, and procrastination was not permitted to throw this branch of duty into wearisome arrear. His active aid in furthering the public movements of the day left him little time to devote to mere personal recreation; and leisure was to him almost a thing unknown. To his early training and membership among the Society of Friends, we hestitate not to attribute much of those habits of order, regularity, and method, so conspicuous in his conduct through the whole of life. But apart from this his position in the church, he was pre-eminently a practical, vigilant, and laborious Christian. Mere theology, with its technicalities and dogmas, had no charms for him. It was supremely his endeavour to cultivate and to exhibit that feature in the good man’s character – “the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit,” which, as we are told by Christ’s apostle, “is in the sight of God” himself “of great price.” No reasonable opportunity of doing good to others was lost sight of in his daily life. His private room was always stored with books and tracts for timely distribution, as occasion served. The subjects of these publications were varied, and not stringently repressed within one narrow bound. The advocacy of cleanly and economical habits, the duty and the dignity of man’s mastery over himself, were among the subjects of these little volumes; | TBF 06/1858 TBF 07/1858 |
| together with matter pertaining to man’s moral welfare here and his preparation for the life unending, brought clearly to our acquaintance by the gospel of Jesus Christ. When engaged on commercial journeys his character was manifested under a similar phase. Change of place did not, as we fear is sometimes the case, change his usual conduct and deportment. He was still, as when at home, the missionary of good. On these occasions his pockets were always well stored with tracts on temperance and sanatory questions, moral improvement, or education. These he distributed freely in coach, railway-carriage, or to passers-by on the road-side. A friend was with him on one of these occasions when he happened to have no less a personage than Cardinal Wiseman for a travelling companion, to whom, at his eminence’s request, the indefatigable Quaker imparted a little stock of railway literature. Mr. Eaton’s benevolent co-operation was not restricted to the immediate community wherewith he had identified himself. He readily employed his energies to further deeds of charity and goodness among the members of every section of the church of Christ, however designated, where he could find men willing to become “workers together with him” for the general good. Few, indeed, were those among the numerous secular or religious institutions of our day which seek the elevation of our race, to which he did not give his countenance and his personal or pecuniary support. Having no family, and but few relative claims, with habits of economy, long formed and adhered to, his wants few, his wishes simple, he was able to devote much of his income to the cause of progress in the world. But, whatever might have been his actual resources we are assured by those who knew well his habits of life, that he relied more upon realizing means for benevolent purposes, by the limitation of expenses in everyday life, than by any anticipated accumulation of a fortune or other accession to comparative wealth. Mr.Eaton was eminently characterized by a sound judgment and acute discrimination. He was remarkably prudent and sagacious, and his knowledge of men and things peculiarly qualified him for exercising a wise and just decision. Hence, his views and opinions were always regarded with the utmost deference and respect by all who had the privilege to share his friendship. In the year 1835, Mr. Eaton, by retirement from commerce, was free from those claims upon his time and his attention which diligent regard to the duties of his calling had hitherto imposed. His career, as a public man, now most empthatically commenced. Though never what is termed an active politician, he was a heedful observer of passing events, especially such as he considered to involve the well-being of his race. Of his unwearied personal efforts in the cases of Negro Emancipation, Temperance, and Peace, none but his most intimate acquaintance can be adequately aware. In fact, it may be literally stated of Mr. Eaton, that while the majority of his fellow-citizens were asleep, or absorbed in amusements protracted towards of hour of dawn – his pen was often in solitary stillness unobtrusively employed to advance the claims of the African to liberation from the thraldom of the slave-system, then recognized and absolute in the West Indian Colonies of Britain’s imperial realm. In these severe and protracted labours, his constitution, at no time robust, suffered much; and, in compliance with the usage of that period, he had occasional recourse to diluted wine, as a stimulant to his exhausted system. But this he soon abandoned; confessing that it had proved, in his individual case, a failure. This simple fact, associated with other circumstances, directed his serious attention toward the Temperance movement, which had then recently made its way into this country from the American States. On the 29th June, 1835, Mr. Eaton attended a public meeting on the Temperance question, held in the Bristol Assembly Rooms; and though he had not himself then signed the pledge of Total Abstinence, he, notwithstanding, expressed his reasons for preferring such a course, to the adoption of what was considered as the pledge of “moderation.” On his return from this meeting, he felt convinced that it was thenceforth his duty to adopt, as well as to advocate, total abstinence from all alcoholic drinks. Into this movement Mr. Eaton entered with considerable fervour, and continued an unflinching champion of these views through the remaining portion of his useful life. In the following year, that of 1836, he himself became the editor of a monthly publication, entitled, The Bristol Temperance Herald, which, with occasional assistance, he continued till within a short period of his decease. Not only did he thus contribute by his pen and by his personal advocacy to the promotion of a cause, which he regarded as fraught with the most beneficial consequences to mankind at large, but by pecuniary munificence, also, did he arduously strive to extend the blessing of temperance near and afar off. Accordingly he generously offered from his own personal means, two several prizes of £100 each, for the two best literary productions, upon the important subjects of Juvenile Depravity and the Physiological Effects of Alcoholic Liquors. This munificent offer was not suffered to pass unheeded by; and the result thereby effected was the production and publication of two important works upon these intricate but most weighty questions. The first by Henry Worsley, M.A., minister, and the second by Dr. W. B. Carpenter. While we thus briefly advert to some of the many instances of pecuniary liberality at all times most willingly presented by Mr. Eaton, in the furtherance of what to him exhibited itself in the light of truth and goodness, we must not omit to notice the generous assistance and support which he unweariedly extended to other great and important Christian institutions of the day. Among these, the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Anti-Slavery Society, the Peace Society, the United Kingdom Alliance Society, Educational Societies – with others of like extensive purpose – partook largely and uniformly of his advocacy and support. One gratifying circumstance, amid the throng of magnanimous actions effected, through the Divine blessing, by our late lamented fellow-citizen, remains to be added to the long catalogue of bounties for which the public are indebted to his munificence. One, indeed, which apart from his other works would of itself have sufficied locally to perpetuate and consecrate his memory. We allude to his zealous, prompt, and generous contributions toward the erection, completion, and endowment of the Bristol New Hospital, now happily effected. Toward the establishment of this much needed and most important institution, Mr. Eaton, during his life, unostentatiously contributed no less a sum than £6500, and by his will bequeathed a further sum of £3500; thus completing, as his individual contribution to this most important institution – the munificent donation of £10,000. Justly may we here remark, without the most distant approach to fulsome panegyric – which we ourselves detest, and which the lamented deceased would at all times have been grieved to witness – in whatever light we regard our late estimable friend, for by that sacred name and title – though personally unkown to him and his – we, as “native here, and to the manner born,” take pride, as Bristolians, in speaking of him – we have cause for thankfulness toward that beneficient Controller of events that it pleased Him to raise up and continue so long among us, a servant who, by the blessing of the same divine Parent, was enabled during so long a life to exhibit the sacred reflection of that holy “light” of Christian virtue which the great “Apostle and high-priest of our profession” exhorts us to exhibit in our daily path through this world’s maze of intricacy; that thus our fellow-men “may see our good works and glorify our Father which is in heaven.” It is not the purpose of the present writer, in further noticing the character of the deceased, to administer to that morbid curiosity, which is fostered in some minds, respecting even the minutest matters of usage or opinion manifested during life by one somewhat known to them, who may recently have been called away. But upon one point we shall not be wholly silent; because even the benevolent actions of the late Joseph Eaton, numerous and princely as they were, would be, as far as he himself is concerned, “but as sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal,” in the absence of that Christian spirit which led him rightly to regard himself merely as a “steward” in this life, who would soon be called to give that solemn account unto his Lord, which we are enjoined to prepare for; that we many finally – at that great audit – appear “with joy, and not with grief.” “As a member of the Society of Friends,” writes one, concerning our departed fellow-citizen, whose position entitles him thus to speak, “his religious principles harmonized with that respected body of Christians. His piety was unquestioned. Notwithstanding his irreproachable habits of life, his works of faith, and labour of love, his views of himself were of the most humbling character; his reliance was placed only on the merits of his Redeemer.” As regards our local bereavement, in the loss of the lamented deceased – truthfully and mournfully may the inhabitants of Brisol assert that “ a prince and a great man has fallen” among us. The arrow of death, as ever and anon it cleaves through our ranks, selecting – as sometimes appears to our imperfect apprehension – the most valued and irreplaceable from our midst, often leaves a vacancy along the course it thus has riven up, the thought of which chills for a while the hope of the survivors – who are, for the instant, almost ready to despair. But the all-wise Disposer of events “seeth not as man seeth;” neither leaves he himself “without witness,” but successively calls fresh witnesses forth to occupy the trustful post of stewards of his bounty; as others, in his or her turn, are called away to meet the Master, and to render in their last account. Let then those who are still continued a little longer here “weary not in well-doing,” but “gird up the loins of their mind,” hoping even to the end; remembering that they must “work the works of Him that sent them while it is day;” seeking through His aid, to “continue steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord;” knowing that such their labour “shall not be in vain in the Lord.” As has already been intimated in the present Sketch, Mr. Eaton’s physical organization was never of a robust kind. Symptoms in early life had evinced themselves, which induced the supposition that a tendency to pulmonary disorder was at least latent in the consitition. A prudent caution throughout life, with early-formed and well-observed habits of temperance and regularity, succeeded, as is not unfrequent in similar instances, in repressing this predisposition within a circumscribed limitation. The first serious intimation of organic disase was manifested some considerable time ago, when a severe attack of haemorrhage from the lungs occasioned some alarm among his acquaintance. After this, pulmonary disorder – though mitigated and restrained by the regularity of Mr. Eaton’s early habits – may yet be regarded as having become choronic in the system. And latterly, in addition to consumptive affection, irregularity in the biliary secretion, accompanied by diarrhoea appeared. The latter disorder at length so much reduced his strength, that when the recent public meeting in behalf of the Bristol General Hospital was held – to which institution he had previously been so munificent a benefactor – he was unable to appear among its friends in person, although he failed not to communicate his anxious desire for its prosperity, accompanied – as his second contribution toward the funds – by a donation of £1000. Shortly after this generous action, his strength rapily declined. It would almost appear as though the last public act of his important life had at length been performed; and that he had now little more to do than to await the summons of his Master, and then “depart in peace,” according to the promise of the Lord; thenceforth to behold with undazzled gaze the “salvation” which he had “waited for.” As regards the private property and testamentary bequests of Mr. Eaton, we learn that he has died possessed of about £40,000. After succeeding to the property of his brother George, by the death of the latter, Mr. Eaton became worth £60,000; but he gave away during his life-time about £20,000; chiefly for charitable, educational, and other like purposes. This was in the form of donations out of the principle or capital of his means, distinct from proceeds or interest. In addition to this, he also apropriated to benevolent objects the greater part of his annual income; his own personal habits being of the plainest and simplest character. In disposing of his property, Mr. Eaton has not committed the mistake evinced by some, in leaving the whole of it to charitable and public uses, while relations in distressed and straitened circumstances are unheeded and unrelieved. Mr. Eaton has, we may say, but two relatives – one in a Bank in Bath, and the other residing in Bristol – who, we hear, are comfortably provided for by him; while large sums are left to trustees, to be applied to the support of two Temperance Institutions in England, having for their object the furtherance of the cause of total abstinence. These institutions are to be paid the interest of the bequest left them, for a certain number of years; and, if, at the expiration of that time, the trustees are satisfied with the manner in which they are conducted, the principal is to be given to them; if not, they are to bestow it on certain societies, of which we believe the British and Foreign Bible Society is one. Nor was that noble institution, the Bristol Hospital – so often advocated and aided by the deceased – forgotten in his last testament. By that will, we understand he has bequeathed a further sum of £3500, in addition to his preceding donations. Thus completing - as his individual contribution to that establishment - no less a sum than £10,000. Bequests are also left for other charitable purposes, chiefly private; several struggling but deserving persons in Bristol and elsewhere having been remembered in his will. There are also legacies to domestic servants and others. On the whole the character of the document is, we understand, quite in accordance with that of the testator; being marked by large benevolence, good sense, and Christian rectitude. | ||||
| BANKS | Mary | 30.05.1858 | At Sheffield, aged 29, MARY BANKS, late of Ackworth. | TBF 07/1858 |
| GRIMSHAW | Margaret Gopsill | 01.06.1858 | At Islington, London, aged 23, MARGARET GOPSILL GRIMSHAW, daughter of the late William Grimshaw. | TBF 08/1858 |
| OSTLE | Jonathan | 02.06.1858 | At Maryport, aged 83, JONATHAN OSTLE, late of Allonby. | TBF 07/1858 |
| THORROWGOOD | Samuel | 02.06.1858 | SAMUAL THORROWGOOD, London, aged 71. | TBF 08/1858 |
| SHORTHOUSE | Rebeca | 03.06.1858 | At Moseley, near Birmingham, REBECCA SHORTHOUSE, aged nearly 93. | TBF 07/1858 |
| KIDD | Edward | 03.06.1858 | At Bristol, EDWARD KIDD, aged 79. | TBF 07/1858 |
| MULLETT | Samuel | 03.06.1858 | At his residence, 76, Great Portland Street, London, SAMUEL MULLETT, in his 51st year. | TBF 09/1858 |
| GOFF | Dinah Wilson | 05.06.1858 | At West Clifton, Bristol, aged 75, DINAH WILSON GOFF, formerly of Horetown House, County Wexford, Ireland. | TBF 07/1858 |
| MALCOMSON | Joseph | 05.06.1858 | At Sulbrook Park, Richmond, Surrey, aged 69, JOSEPH MALCOMSON, of Liverpool, formerly of Belfast. | TBF 07/1858 |
| ROBSON | Michael | 06.06.1858 | MICHAEL ROBSON, Hartland, New York, aged 94; an elder. He was born in Yorkshire, England, of humble parentage, and had no knowledge of Friends until the 24th year of his age. His father died before he was four years old. His mother, however, sent him to school when quite young, and kept him there till he could read and write tolerably well. In this school the New Testament was used as a class book. Before completing his sixth year, he went with other boys to see a company of soldiers training. While there in the field, it struck him as a strange thing that men should be learning the business of killing men! Portions of the New Testament which he had read at school were brought to his mind, and the practice appeared to him to be strangely inconsistent with what he had there read, and the query was raised in his mind, “Can this be right?” His mother died when he was in his tenth year, leaving him without means of support, and with but few friends to care for him. Shortly after this an uncle, the captain and owner of a small coasting vessel, proposed to him to go to sea with him, which he accordingly did for some time. While his uncle’s vessel was laid up for repars, he was apprenticed by his step-father to the captain of another vessel, which he afterwards regarded as an evidence of the protecting care of his heavenly Father, his uncle’s vessel, with all on board, being lost the next voyage. In the fifteenth year of his age, and during the American Revolution, his early impressions in regard to the inconsistency of war with the doctrines and precepts of the gospel, were revived, strengthened, and confirmed. At this period many of the English mechant ships, for protection from American privateers, were provided with arms, a gun being put into the hands of each person on board. This was the case with the ship in which he sailed, and though a boy, he was furnished with a gun. On this occasion some of the lessons which he had heard read at school were again brought to his mind, and the practice of the people of one nation trying to kill and destroy the people of another, appeared to him to be entirely at variance with the teachings of Christ. Not having yet heard of any who did not believe in the rightfulness of war, he was brought to the conclusion that there were no Christians in the world who obeyed the commandments of their Master in this respect. In this sentiment he continued till the twenty-third year of his age. Being on shore one winter about this time, he attended a meeting appointed by some Friends in the neighbourhood where he then was. In this meeting some familiar passages were quoted and enlarged upon to his satisfaction and comfort. This prepared the way for his seeking a further acquaintance with the doctrines of this Society. An opportunity for this was soon presented, as a Friend, who had a few of their writings with him, joined the vessel as carpenter. These he read, and to his great joy found he had been mistaken in supposing there were no people in the world who held views in harmony with what he believed to be the doctrines of Christ on the subject of war. He also then became acquainted with the reason why they differed in their dress and address from those of other persuasions and says in his journal, “I did think at that time if they were faithful to their different testimonies they were the nearest to what Christ taught when personally on earth.” While on this voyage he and his associate, the carpenter, experienced a remarkable deliverance from death. On returning from shore in a small boat, with three other sailors, they were capsized by a squall, and supported themselves for six hours on the bottom of their boat, when they were taken off by the crew of another vessel. During this time one of their number perished from fatigue and exposure. Almost immediately after this, being again on shore, he was, as is too often the case with sailors, about to enter a drinking house, when his friend admonished him, that after such a deliverance from a watery grave as they had just experienced, they should not be guilty of entering such haunts of vice. He instantly gave up all thoughts of it, and never again yielded to its temptation. A few years after this he left the seas, became a regular attender of the meetings of Friends, was received into membership at Malton, and from that time to the end of an unusually extended life, was a consistent and worthy member, one of whom it might be said, “An Israelite indeed, in whom is no guile.” Soon after his reception into membership he married, and settled on a small farm, where he remained some years, and then removed with his family to the western part of the State of New York. Here he met with severe affliction, in the removal by death of his wife and two sons, leaving him with only one child; but trusting in the arm that had hitherto supported him, he was enabed to bear these trials with submission, his heart overflowing with thankfulness to Him who had been so strikingly his “Morning Light” and was now his “Evening Song.” In the record of this life it will be noticed that at the early age of five or six years, a degree of light was spread over the contents of the New Testament which raised doubts, and at the age of fifteen resulted in a thorough conviction under circumstances apparently the most unfavourable, that the almost universal sentiment of mankind in relation to war was wholly irreconcileable with the doctrines and precepts of Christ. Hence the obligation which must rest on parents, and those who have the charge of training young children, early to make them acquainted with the Holy Scriptures, and to encourage them to cherish the secret intimations of the Holy Spirit in regard to what is right and what is wrong. – American Annual Monitor, No.II., 1859. | TBF 12/1859 |
| STANSFIELD | John | 07.06.1858 | At his residence, Bedford Terrace, Halifax, JOHN STANSFIELD, aged 64. | TBF 09/1858 |
| ALLSOP | Ann Satterthwaite | 08.06.1858 | At Setmurthy, near Cockermouth, aged about 9 months, ANN SATTERTHWAITE ALLSOP, of Stockton. | TBF 07/1858 |
| MIDGLEY | James H. | 09.06.1858 | At his residence, Elm Grove, Saffron-Walden, JAMES H. MIDGLEY, aged 36. | TBF 08/1858 |
| FRANK | Arnee | 10.06.1858 | At Bristol, in his 92d year; ARNEE FRANK, a minster. | TBF 07/1858 |
| WHITTEN | Elizabeth | 10.06.1858 11.06.1858 | At Bristol, ELIZABETH WHITTEN. At Clifton, near Bristol, in her 30th year, ELIZABETH, daughter of Maria Whitten. | TBF 08/1857 TBF 09/1857 |
| HOULDING | William | 11.06.1858 | At Manchester, WILLIAM HOULDING, aged 80. | TBF 07/1858 |
| BEWLEY | Charles | 11.06.1858 | CHARLES BEWLEY, aged about 21, eldest son of Thomas and Rebecca Bewley, of Rockville, co. Dublin. He was a young man of very amiable disposition, and much esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, by whom he is sincerely regretted, but who are consoled by the belief that, though early removed from the cares and troubles of time, he has entered on the joys of an endless eternity. His removal was very unexpected, till within a few days of his decease, which is a further evidence of the great uncertainty of time, and another loud call to survivors to endeavour to be prepared for the awful summons, which may come to them also in a very unexpected hour. How necessary is it, therefore, for all to attend to our Saviour’s injunction – “Watch, therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.” | TBF 08/1858 |
| SHEPHARD | Henry Lewis | 13.06.1858 | HENRY LEWIS, son of George Shephard, of Charterhouse Street, London, aged 11 months. | TBF 08/1858 |
| SMEE | Jane Pearson | 13.06.1858 | At Red Hill, Surrey, JANE PEARSON, wife of William A. Smee, of 6, Finsbury Pavement, London. | TBF 08/1858 |
| CARRICK | Eleanor | 15.06.1858 | At Heathfield, Moss Side, Manchester, aged 36, ELEANOR, wife of Thomas Carrick, and eldest daughter of John and Eleanor King, all of Manchester. | TBF 07/1858 |
| ROBINSON | Ann | 17.06.1858 | At her residence, Qeen Street, Lancaster, aged 72, ANN, third and only surviving daughter of the late Joshua Robinson, of the same place. | TBF 07/1858 |
| WOODHEAD | Frederick | 18.06.1858 | At Cateaton Street, Manchester, in his 7th year, FREDERICK, son of Samuel and Sarah Woodhead. This dear child, while standing at the front of his father’s shop, was suddenly thrown down and crushed to death by a heavily loaded cart. | TBF 07/1858 |
| WOOD | Sarah | 18.06.1858 | At Stockport, at the house of her son-in-law, where she had gone on a visit, SARAH WOOD, of Highflatts. She was interred at the latter place on the 23d ult., aged nearly 74. This Friend was in the station of elder, and was generally esteemed and beloved. | TBF 07/1858 |
| GRACE | James | 20.06.1858 | At his residence, Park Row, Bristol, JAMES GRACE, in his 63d year. | TBF 07/1858 |
| JACKSON | Anne | 24.06.1858 | At Wicklow, ANNE JACKSON, aged 63. | TBF 09/1858 |
| ADAIR | Mary Ann | 27.06.1858 | At Matlock Bank, Derbyshire, aged 32, MARY ANN, wife of William Adair, of Darlington. The interment took place at Cockermouth. | TBF 08/1858 |
| COOPER | George Frederick | 28.06.1858 | At Abergele, North Wales, aged 3¼ years, GEORGE FREDERICFK, son of Frederick and Mary Ann Cooper, of Rusholme, near Manchester. | TBF 07/1858 |
| HARFORD | Mary | 04.07.1858 | At Bristol, aged 85, MARY HARFORD, widow of the late John Harford, formerly of Chew Magna, Somerset. | TBF 08/1858 |
| HORSNAILL | Mary | 05.07.1858 | At Rochester, MARY HORSNAILL, aged 87 (within a few days). | TBF 08/1858 |
| ASHBY | Amos | 05.07.1858 | Of hemorrhage, a few days after his removal to Hastings for the benefit of his health, AMOS ASHBY, of Mitcham, in his 42d year. | TBF 08/1858 |
| ELGAR | Abigail | 07.07.1858 | At Folkestone, ABIGAIL ELGAR, aged 83, widow of the late William Elgar. The interment took place at Reigate. | TBF 08/1858 |
| TEW | William | 07.07.1858 | At Halifax, at the residence of his son-in-law, William Mewburn, WILLIAM TEW, in his 83d year. His end was peace. | TBF 08/1858 |
| STAMP | John | 08.07.1858 | At Wrawby, near Brigg, Lincolnshire, JOHN STAMP, aged 76. | TBF 08/1858 |
| GREEN | John | 10.07.1858 | At Bangor, county Down, JOHN GREEN, of Orrfield, Hillsborough, aged about 79. | TBF 09/1858 |
| PERRY | James | 11.07.1858 | At Obelisk Park, co. Dublin, JAMES PERRY, aged 64. | TBF 08/1858 |
| O’BRIEN | Susanna | 12.07.1858 | At Belfast, aged about 11, SUSANNA, daughter of John Greeves and Hannah O’Brien. | TBF 09/1858 |
| WATSON | Mary | 12.07.1858 | At Allendale Town, in her 77th year, MARY, widow of the late Jacob Watson. | TBF 09/1858 |
| AIRAY | Alice | 13.07.1858 | ALICE, wife of James Airay, of East Ardsley, aged 39. | TBF 08/1858 |
| DAVIS | Henry | 13.07.1858 | At Wexford, drowned while bathing, HENRY DAVIS, aged 29. Although cut off so unexpectedly, his friends have the consolation to believe that, through redeeming love and mercy, he has been received into one of the many mansions prepared by our heavenly Father. From the “Wexford Independent.” It is our melancholy duty to record the death of Mr. Henry Davis, who conducted the business here of the Messrs. Davis Brothers, of Enniscorthy. Yesterday, about six o’clock in the morning, the deceased, with a couple of young lads, went to bathe at White Wall, near the dockyard, and, unfortunately, poor Mr. Davis got out of his depth, and was drowned. In less than an hour his body was recovered, but all attempts at re-animation failed. We never knew a more amiable, upright, and honourable citizen, and his melancholy death is the subject of general grief. He was a native of Clonmel, and brother to Mr. William Davis, merchant, of that town. It is to be hoped that this melancholy catastrophe will serve as a warning to inexperienced swimmers, not to attempt passing beyond their depth when bathing. | TBF 09/1858 |
| DEANE | Mary Ann | 13.07.1858 | At the house of her sister-in-law, Kingsland Road, London, aged 64, MARY ANN DEANE, eldest daughter of the late Joseph Deane, of Poplar. | TBF 11/1858 |
| HARRISON | Mary | 14.07.1858 | At Doncaster, aged 67, MARY HARRISON, widow of Timothy Harrison. | TBF 08/1858 |
| ROSS | Caroline | 16.07.1858 | At Chatteris, aged about 79, CAROLINE, wife of John Ross; an elder. Having been for some months’ confined to the house through a serious accident, she was taken worse in the morning of the above day, and died the same evening; we hope in peace. | TBF 08/1858 |
| LEICESTER | Sarah | 17.07.1858 | At Manchester, in her 64th year, SARAH LEICESTER, widow of the late Peter Leicester, of Rock Ferry, near Liverpool. | TBF 08/1858 |
| GILMORE | Joseph John | 21.07.1858 | At Blackrock, county Dublin, JOSEPH JOHN GILMORE, aged 20. | TBF 09/1858 |
| HOLMES | Charles | 23.07.1858 | At Calder House, near Garstang, CHARLES HOLMES, in his 75th year. | TBF 08/1858 |
| MARSH | Elizabeth | 23.07.1858 | At Dorking, ELIZABETH MARSH aged 66. In the sudden removal of this dear Friend we have another striking instance of the awful uncertainty of life, she having retired to bed on the 22d with very slight symptoms of indisposition, and in the morning was found a corpse! | TBF 08/1858 |
| RING | Rebecca | 25.07.1858 | At her residence Park Cottage, Worcester, much respected, REBECCA RING, aged 77. | TBF 09/1858 |
| PEASE | Edward | 31.07.1858 | At his residence, Northgate, Darlington, EDWARD PEASE, in his 92d year. The decease of this well known, much loved, and honoured Friend, is deeply felt by his family and by his friends, not only within the limits of our religious Society, but by the public in general at Darlington, his removal is regarded as a serious loss to the communuity. As respects the public life of Edward Pease, we give below a lengthened detail from the Darlington and Stockton Times. But here we may state, as regards his more private and religious character, that he was educated at a day-school at Darlington, and subsequently at the boarding-school kept by Joseph Tatham, the elder, at Leeds – a school that was held in much esteem. Entering upon business at the early age then usual, Edward Pease’s attainments were very limited; self-improvement was, notwithstanding, a leading feature of his character; and those who knew him in the meridian of life might often feel surprise at his intimate acquaintance with the best English authors. This was the more remarkable, as up to about the 60th year of his age he was diligent in business, useful as a citizen and philanthropist, and, we believe it may be said, never missed any of the regularly occurring meetings within his own Quarterly Meeting. The convictions of our dear Friend, under the influence of Divine grace, were strong; leading him in very early life to put away his gun, his fishing-rod, and light reading; to all which, and other youthful attractions, his ardent mind was much turned. In like manner, his views as a Friend, so far as they were perceived, were as closely those of George Fox as we ever met with in any man. The purity and preserving efficacy of these principles, based upon the teachings of our Lord, both through the influence of the Holy Spirit and the written words of Scripture, he advocated with unwavering firmness. He loved them, he admired them; and, when less in public, frequently would he break forth in strong expressions of this appreciation, addressed to his children and grandchildren. The decease, in 1833, of his dear partner in life, was felt exceedingly by our late beloved friend. He had been previously narrowing his outward business; he now retired from the chairmanship of the committee of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, and his seat at which had then perhaps become “the Board;” and, we have no doubt, resolved to dedicate his remaining days to higher objects. These days seemed very likely, at one time, to be few; for about two years after, a very lingering illness had so prostrated him, that his medical advisers and family sat long around his bed, expecting the arrival of “the pale messenger.” He was raised up beyond the expectation of every one into better health (according to years) than he had before enjoyed; accompanied his eldest son, John Pease, the late Hannah C. Backhouse, and other Friends, in extensive journeys on religious service, who were then (1842) together visiting Friends of Pyrmont and the south of France. He had been seventeen years before, at Paris, in the cause of the enslaved Africans, and was, upon various occasions, engaged on committees of the Yearly Meeting, &c. &c. With such engagements, most assiduous attentions to the duties of elder and overseer in the large Monthly Meeting of which he was a member, the duties of hospitality and very great enjoyment in his family, the last twenty years of his life passed, as one could desire those of an aged Christian should pass. Having no member of his family under his own roof as a resident, he had, notwithstanding the daily visits of descendants, a good deal of time for retirement, which he enlivened, however, by a very large correspondence, and every year occupying more and more hours in reading the Sacred Volume. He felt as a servant preparing for the coming of his Lord; and made the humble acknowledgment to his trust that his lengthened day had not been spent in living after the flesh, but, through Divine grace, as he trusted, getting nearer to the mercy-seat. His excellent health and cheerfulness continued till past the middle of the 6th Month last, when he had an attack of diarrhoea, from which he perhaps never wholly recovered. He had some symptoms of the disorder when he attended the General Meeting of the school at Ayton, on the 27th of 7th Month, but was manifestly interested in the proceedings of the day; taking part in the examination, and summoning the boys and girls to make a circle around him, for the reception of a little present to each. The symptoms alluded to kept recurring, though in the intervals he spoke of being “well,” until early on Sixth-day morning, the 30th of 7th Month, they became more ugent, and never permanently yielded to medical and nursing care, so that in the afternoon of the 31st dissolution was evidently at hand. Our dear friend had said that this illness would probably prove the end of a long and healthy life, and that the goodness and mercy which had ever followed him, would not forsake him now, &c., &c. He continued, it is believed, sensible till the dimness of death caused him to raise his hand to his eyes; then, with all his surviving children, several grandchildren, and some faithful attendants around him, he passed away in an inexpressible calm, without sigh, groan, or struggle. Death of Edward Pease, Esq. We regret to have this week to record the death of this venerable gentleman, which took place on the evening of Saturday last, at his residence in Darlington. The announcement of his death caused a feeling of deep sorrow to prevail, and we feel certain few men have descended to the tomb more universally respected and regretted. He lived to a ripe old age, and though his years were upwards of fourscore and ten, he was a hale man. He had been somewhat indisposed for a few weeks, but not so as to create any alarm, and a few days before his death he was moving about out of doors as usual. The deceased belonged to the last century almost as much as to this, for at its close he was fast verging on a half-century of years. Born in 1767 (May 31st), he occupied himself in trade till what with most men is the prime of life had passed; and, at an age usually regarded as the evening of man’s days, he embarked in that career of railway enterprise with which his name has become associated. It is not fitting that the “Father of Railways” should depart this life without receiving from our hands something more than a passing notice. Though not one of those whom the world usually accounts great – not a stateman, not a general – yet his services to the country have been such as those of few generals or even statesmen would outweigh, and his worth as a man such as cannot be too highly rated. To write a memoir of Edward Pease, and to omit all mention of the Stockton and Darlington railway, would be impossible. A line from the Auckland coal-pits to the Tees banks at Stockton was the project to which he gave his mind, and from which so much has sprung. In 1821 the Stockton and Darlington bill received the sanction of the Legislature, and the first rail was laid at Stockton on May 23d in the following year – the object of the company, at the head of which stood Mr. Pease, being the transport of coal for land sale. Horse-power was at first employed, but 1823 saw an amended bill obtained, containing a clause which conferred an entirely new power, viz., that of using locomotive engines. At this time Mr. Pease and George Stephenson were working hand in hand, and the gradual development of the former’s original idea was their united work. Immediately afterwards, they started a locomotive foundry in Newcastle, whence in due course (and in great triumph) was brought the first engine for the Stockton and Darlington line – a remarkable specimen of engineering skill, which now occupies a pedestal in front of the railway station at Darlington. Horse and engine were alike used at the outset, but it was not till the works were in progress that any one ever thought of carrying passengers. This was George Stephenson’s idea, and after some consideration it was decided to try the experiment. Mr. Smiles, in his Life of Stephenson, says: “An old stage-coach, called the Queen Charlotte, was purchased at a bargain and mounted on a wooden frame – the entire passenger stock of the Stockton and Darlington company on the day of opening and for some time afterwards;” but this was only a later purchase and placed on the line as a “directors’ carriage.” Directors were not best cared for in those days. The original, for the public, was a new vehicle, half omnibus half coach, with a table running down the middle, and seats at the sides. On it they caused to be emblazoned the arms and motto of the company – “Periculum privatum, utilitas publica” – a motto which was at once declaratory and prophetic; declaratory as to the promoters’ idea of their experiment, and certainly prophetic, as many a railway shareholder of the present day could testify. For a long time private individuals used the line just as they had always used the turnpike road – each running his own vehicle if it had flange-wheels, and paying the company for the use of their rails. In course of time, however, this proved to be very inconvenient, and all the traffic of the railway was taken into the company’s hands. And thus the present system gradually sprang up. In all the labour attending a growth of things so novel and increasingly complex, Mr. Edward Pease took a large and responsible share. Though sixty years of age, he was seldom or never absent from his post; and though engaged, either personally or by his sons, in various concerns, he gave to this an unwearying and assiduous attention. Mr. Smiles’s estimate of him was not a whit too flattering. “A thoughtful and sagacious man, ready in resources, possessed of indomitable energy and perserverance, he was eminently qualified to undertake what appeared to many the desperate enterprise of obtaining an Act of Parliament to construct a railway through a rather unpromising district. When the writer (Mr. Smiles) last saw him, in the autumn of 1854, Mr. Pease was in his eighty-eighth year, yet he still possessed the hopefulness and mental vigour of a man in his prime. Hale and hearty, full of interesting reminiscences of the past, he yet entered with interest into the life of the present, and displayed a warm sympathy for all current projects calculated to render the lives of men happier. His vigour, judgment, and genuine native shrewdness, together with that courageous strength and tenacity of purpose which made him, when once convinced, stick by the railway project upon which he had set his heart when all the world called him schemer and fool, had not yet departed from him; and he could now afford to crack a lively joke at the prejudiced blindness of those who so long had made him the subject of their ridicule.” No one will wonder that this should have been so. “Let him laugh who wins” is a sensible proverb; and the man who has lived to see his few miles of railway multiplied by thousands – his tens or scores of passengers increased to 125,000,000 per annum in this country alone – his few wagons of coal superseded by more than 30,000,000 tons of general merchandise – could well afford to joke in his turn at the people who picked fun out of his ugly omnibus and “puffing Billy gannin’ wi’ smyuk.” The venerable deceased often drew a comparison between the growth of some trees which he had planted and his pet railway. These trees, now fully grown, were planted at the garden-front of his residence. “When a boy,” he said, “I was fond of planting, and my father indulged me in my pastime. I went about with a spade in my hand planting trees everywhere as far as you can see – they grew whilst I slept, and now see what a goodly array they make! Aye, but railways are a far more extraordinary growth than these. They have grown up not only since I was a boy, but since I became a man. When I started the Stockton and Darlington Railway, I was already fifty years old. No one could have dreamt what railways would grow to within one man’s lifetime.” And it was not with mere self-satisfaction that he regarded the wonderful fruits of his labour. Only twelve months ago, when the “first locomotive” was raised to its pedestal, his words were – “With an ample repayment of satisfaction and pleasure, I cannot, in taking a retrospective view, regret the care and attention for three or four years given to the completion of our then unpopular work, opposed by magistrates, commissioners of turnpikes, &c., to the full their power. Steady, disinterested attention, without one shilling of fee or reward brought our work (thankless and wageless) to its completion. And it is with inexpressible satisfaction I contemplate that so large a portion of the civilized world is now reaping inestimable benefit from this mode of transit. When I see the hundreds of poor Irish reapers so quickly and easily transferred from county to county, and our beloved Queen, with her most interesting group, with so much ease, rapidity, and comfort, conveyed from Windsor to Balmoral, the sight and reflection delight me.” The full extent of this disinterestness came out more strongly a few months later. Mr. Pease’s fellow-townsmen desired to express their esteem and veneration in some enduring memorial, and named a committee for the purpose. But the fact came to his knowledge, and he at once caused to be conveyed a respectful but emphatic refusal of any such honour, choosing rather to live in the hearts of those who loved him, than to be the hero of monumental or other erection. Great as was the regret felt at this decision, the admiration for a man so far above anything like vanity was greater; and the good old man goes down to his grave with an accession of honour, blessed by old and young, rich and poor. Were it proper to enter upon that domestic scene of which Mr. Pease was the centre, our duty would still be pleasant and agreeable. His sons – the two youngest, at least –have long since been before the public, and all are now men of advanced years. Mr. Joseph Pease – the first Quaker admitted to parliament – is himself a grandfather in two lines of descent. The deceased, therefore, stood at the head of four generations, and never was progenitor more looked up to and revered. We may be excused for noticing, in this connection, an incident of the last general election. Mr Henry Pease, now M.P. for South Durham, was solicited to stand for the representation. The honourable gentleman’s feeling was to accept the invitation. But some time elapsed before he would give a decisive answer. And when the reply came, notwithstanding that he had long occupied an influential and independent position in the county, the honourable gentleman did not disdain to confess that it was filial reverence which had caused him to keep silence – that he would not accept even senatorial honours without the sanction of his venerable father. The scene at the death-bed was in keeping with that life-long experience of which the foregoing is so pleasing an instance. All the members of a family which, in the protracted life of its head, has grown to very wide dimensions, were assembled under the same roof, having been summoned by telegraph from various parts of the country, and all manifesting a deepness of feeling which, so far from diminishing, had increased with the lapse of years. Mr. Pease leaves three sons – John, Joseph, and Henry, and one daughter, Mrs. Gibson, living at Saffron Walden. Of his many deeds of charity it would be a profanation to his memory to speak. He “did good by stealth,” and to trumpet after death what he concealed whilst living, would be to rob lustre from a career of unostentatious well-doing. The interest he took in Ayton School – supported by the Friends for the children of their poorer members, and situate near Stokesley – was manifested by the last act of his out-door life. On Tuesday week, though then suffering from an attack of diarrhoea, he went down to the annual examination, to see the “dear children” (as he always called them), by whom he was with good reason ever welcome as their dear and kind friend. To the last he retained his faculties, and indeed was able to sit up writing letters till a late hour, only three nights before his death. His end was as calm and peaceful as had been his life. In him the Society of Friends has lost its oldest and perhaps most consistent member, and the inhabitants of Darlington feel that a man is gone out of their midst, of whom it was an honour to be able to say that we were fellow-townsmen. The venerable gentleman died at about a quarter to seven p.m, in the 92d year of his age. The Funeral. Thursday was the day appointed for the interment, and the morning gave signs of the feelings of the inhabitants. The shops and other places of business were all closed. Many strangers belonging to the Society of Friends had arrived, and as the hour drew nigh when the remains of Mr. Pease had to be removed to the place of sepulture, a vast concourse of people had assembled near his residence. It would be impossible to particularize in the midst of so many, and we will therefore merely say that men of all ranks and denominations were present, to testify their respect for the deceased. There could not be fewer than 2000 people who joined in the mournful procession. It was about half-past ten o’clock when it began to move, the hearse being followed, on foot, by the sons and daughter, and other relatives of the deceased; members of the Society of Friends, inhabitants of Darlington, and by a large number of workmen from Shildon and other places, the inmates of the Union workhouse bringing up the rear. As the procession moved slowly along towards the Friends’ Meeting-house, vast numbers of people were assembled on the route, all silently contemplating the solemn scene passing before them. When the meeting-house was reached, the body was carried into the chapel, and the ordinary religious service of the Friends commenced. Mr. Robert Jowitt, of Leeds, rose and addressed the company to the following effect:- My friends, we are assembled on this occasion to pay the last tribute of respect to the memory of one who has so long lived amongst and been beloved by us. It is the prayer of my heart that the Lord will be pleased to solemnize this occasion, that we may be led to consider the solemn query, “Am I also ready?” And while, my friends, we deplore the loss of a friend, we have great cause for rejoicing, being assured that he was prepared for the great change; that he was able to cast his care upon Christ, and to hope in His mercy. As the day may not be far distant when we also shall have to quit this scene of trial, may we deeply ponder how far we are prepared to appear before the judgment-seat of Christ, there to receive our reward for the deeds done in the body, whether they be good or evil. May the Lord, in his abundant mercy, bless and sanctify this occasion to this large assembly; and O! that we may remember that our only hope of being so prepared is by looking unto Jesus, and seeking through his atoning blood, pardon for our sins. May the Lord grant that we may deeply ponder the question, “Am I also ready?” Mr. Benjamin Seebohm, of Bradford, said: “Friends, ‘Not of works, lest any man should boast.’ On an interesting and solemn occasion like the present, which has brought us together from all parts of the nation to pay the last tribute of affectionate regard to one whom we knew and loved, and justly esteemed very highly, it cannot fail to be deeply instructive to contemplate the aged father, the experienced Christian believer, now no longer in our midst, having safely reached his eternal home, in that state of everlasting fixedness beyond the grave, where the morning stars sing together, and all the redeemed of the Lord, of every nation, and kindred, and tongue, colour, and people, for ever and ever shout for joy in the presence of the Lord God and the Lamb; and to think how different would have been our feelings on a solemn occasion like the present, if the man, or even the philanthropist, had not also been the Christian; if to his weight of years there had not been added the weight of the Christian character; if to his gray hairs, if to his hoary head, there had not been given that weight which can only be obtained in the school of Christ, by which none but the true-hearted Christian is, or can be, distinguished. But we are enabled to contemplate him, not only as a man and as a philanthropist, but as an humble and sincere Christian believer, having a sense of his own infirmities, and continuing even to a very advanced age to desire, above all other things, to be found amongst the followers of the Lamb, endeavouring, under the government and guidance of the Holy Spirit, however bowed down by a sense of his own utter unworthiness, to follow Him as his all-perfect example, whom he had been taught under the same blessed influence to know, to love, and to adore as his Saviour and his God. Whilst we are about to consign to the silent grave his mortal remains, the eye of faith can unpresumptuously follow him – follow the immortal spirit into the realms of eternal day. All his sins, both of omission and commission, being washed away in the blood of the Lamb, we can behold him, complete in Christ, accounted worthy, not for any merits of his own, but through the efficacy of that atoning blood which was shed on Calvary’s mount for the remission of sins, when the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth, in whom truly dwelt all the fullness of the godhead bodily, bowed His head, and said “It is finished;” when the veil of the temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom, and through the blood of Christ an entrance was administered for every believing soul, even into the holiest of holies. Complete in Him in whom he had most assuredly believed, we can unpresumptuously contemplate him as being accounted worthy to be presented faultless before the throne of his Father’s glory. In accordance with a desire that has been expressed on this solemn and interesting occasion, that we might be led seriously to inquire how far we are also ready, let us enter into a serious and searching self-examination, and open our hearts to the Lord, and our ears to that truth-speaking witness who never flatters nor deceives any one, but is indeed a swift witness for God against all that is evil in word, thought and deed. And what would come of the best of us if, in the gospel of our blessed and holy Redeemer, we were not given to see, under the enlightening influence of the Spirit who searcheth all things, that mercy and truth have indeed met together, that righteousness and peace have kissed each other, so that God, the infinitely Holy One, can be just, and yet the justifier of him that believes in Jesus. Taking our stand here we can behold the trembling sinner brought under the power of the Holy Spirit, to feel the exceeding sinfulness of sin, led to abhor himself and repent in dust and ashes, crushed under the weight of vast omissions and commissions, with a heavy debt resting upon him, and having nothing to pay, crying out, smiting on his breast like the poor pubican of old, ‘God be merciful to me a sinner’ – rescued from the brink of despair, brought to believe in Jesus, and enabled to behold in Him the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world, and sympathizing with the poor trembling one, entering into the feeling of his wretchedness under a sense of his own destitution, can we not adopt the language ‘Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah; who is this so glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength?’ With reverent thankfulness to the Author of all our blessings, under the enlightening power of his Holy Spirit, we can exclaim that this indeed is the Lord who speaks in righteousness, mighty to save – that it is He who trod the wine-press alone – that it is He who, by his own arm, brought salvation to every trembling, repenting, and believing sinner. Thus we can rejoice in the belief that all those who come to Him, and confess their sins, find that the blood of Christ cleanseth them from all their sins. So, being justified by faith, they have peace with God through Jesus Christ, and have also access by faith into that grace, by which they are accounted worthy to rejoice, even upon earth, in hope of the glory of God. ‘Not of works, lest any man should boast.’ ‘It is by grace that we are saved, through faith, and that not of ourselves, it is the gift of God.’ What is that faith which works such wonders in the heart of the believer? Is it a mere historical faith in the facts recorded in the sacred page? No, important as that is, it might be a dead faith. Is it then the faith of science, which may to some extent appreciate the truths that are recorded in the sacred page? No, even that faith, important as it is, might be a dead faith. But the faith that justifies in the sight of God is the gift of God through the power of the Holy Ghost. This is the faith which gives the victory to its possessor, both over the world, the flesh, and the evil one. This is the faith which unites the soul to Christ, the true and living vine, and wherever it really exists, it shows itself to be abundantly fruitful in good works; so that, in the experience of those who possess it, the language of the inspired apostle is abundantly verified, that ‘if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.’ The old man, with his deeds, which are corrupt, according to the deceitful lusts, is really put off. Renewed by the power of the Holy Spirit, the possessor of this saving faith is enabled to put on the new man which, after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. Therefore, whatever be the position in which Providence has placed him, he keeps near unto Him who is the God of all grace, and is enabled under the government and guidance of the Holy Spirit, and constrained by the love of Christ to show forth the Lord’s praise by ordering his conversation aright in His fear. Yet he does not depend upon any works of righteousness of his own, but knows and is ready to acknowledge that after all he has done, or can possibly do in obedience unto the will of his God, he is but an unprofitable servant. He can well understand the acknowledgment of the inspired apostle, who after having spoken of himself and his brethren as walking once in divers lusts and pleasures, deceived and deceivers, hateful and hating one another, was enabled, with the triumphant joy of the true Christian believer, to add this memorable testimony to the kindness of God towards man: ‘Not by works of righteousness that we have done, but according to his mercy, he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, that, being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.’ O, thus it is that we can behold our beloved and honoured friend in Christ the Saviour whom he knew, and whom he loved; upon whom was all his dependence during a long life, and when drawing near to the last and solemn hour, here, and here alone found a foundation upon which he could safely trust, patiently waiting to receive the reward of his faith, the salvation of his immortal soul.” He then proceeded to impress upon the audience the importance of a serious, prayerful, and searching self-examination, as to how far they were individually prepared for the last and solemn hour. Mr. Joseph Bevan Braithwaite, of London, thus alluded to the event which they had come to witness: “O, my friends, if there be anything in the character of our beloved and honoured friend which seems to come home to my heart as that which in an especial manner is preached loudly and distinctly, it is this, that in his long, consistent life, he was enabled, through the grace of God, to bear testimony to the practical character of the Christian religion in all the relations of life. And not only so, my friends, but in a large and blessed manner, of which many may be reverently thankful to prove that it can be acted out in all those relations. This is what we want in the present day; not a religion that pleases the itching ear – that is merely sought after because it is popular, or respectable – but a religion which is a living evidence of a Divine work in the soul; a religion which approves itself by the operations of the Holy Spirit – which shrinks not from the conduct of a necessary duty, but which goes forth armed for the conflict, not in the armour of flesh and blood, or in dependence upon human reason or human strength, but by putting on the whole armour of God; a religion which is acted out, not in the place of worship only, not on week-day only, not in public only, but in the counting-house, in the shop, at the board-room, in the council-chamber; in every relation in which the true Christian is placed, he is to prove himself, by the proofs he brings forth, that he is indeed a servant of Jesus Christ.” Mr. James Backhouse of York, said – “Friends: Although much has been expressed amongst us, and I doubt not much to our edification, yet I am fearful of allowing this large company to separate without expressing the desire that none may turn away from the convictions of Divine grace, under the idea that they have not the faith which is the gift of God. It will be well for us to remember that faith is the gift of God, as are all other powers of Divine grace which are given to man, who is responsible for their exercise; and wherever there is a conviction of sin, and any measure of desire to be saved, there is all the evidence of that faith which is the gift of God; and if in the exercise of it we come unto God by Jesus Christ, trembling under a sense of our weakness, the blessing of God will not be withheld, and our faith will be increased. I have no doubt that it was through the exercise of faith that our dear departed friend, from a very early period of his life, became one the the followers of the Lord Jesus. It was my privilege to be acquainted with him for more than half a century, and to mark his growth in grace. He had much to struggle with, as we all have in the evil inclinations of our nature, but as he sought the love of God through our Lord Jesus Christ he grew in grace, and those things which are impossible with man were proved to be possible with God, and perhaps among the most remarkable features of his character was that of a rich man having entered into the kingdom of God, for none of us can be strangers to the circumstance that he was made an abundant partaker of this world’s goods to a degree which too often distracts the mind from the Lord. But having given up his heart to serve the Lord, however hard the struggle might be to keep his affections fixed, in the first instance, upon things that are above, where Christ sitteth at the right hand of God, we have abundant evidence that he was strengthened for this also, so that though his riches increased, he was nevertheless evidently growing in grace, and feeling himself increasingly as a steward of the Lord’s grace in this respect, and a servant, accountable to the Lord, who thus blessed him in temporal as well as in spiritual things. May we, then, whatever may be our situation – whatever be the gifts or talents with which we are intrusted, and whatever may be the difficulties and temptations which attend this trust – remember that with God all things are possible, and that if we keep in humble reliance upon His mercy through our Lord Jesus Christ, He will not fail to strengthen us with might by His spirit in the inner man, so as to enable us through faith in Him to overcome the temptations which are permitted to prove us, and to enable us in the end to be more than conquerors through our Lord Jesus Christ.” After a short pause, the coffin was taken to the burial-ground at the rear of the building, for sepulture. A platform was constructed round the grave for the convenience of the mourners, and others who had come to witness the funeral rites. | TBF 09/1858 |
| Pease | Edward | Whilst standing in view of the coffin Mr. John Pease delivered a short address, to the following effect:- “There is none good but one, that is God.’ It might hardly be becoming in me to utter many words this day, and yet I can scarcely be wrong in briefly alluding to the past life of him who has gone, and in bearing my testimony that he was a man fearing God, and not forgetful of that ancient command of Jehovah – ‘Walk before me and be thou perfect.’ About five and twenty years ago, it pleased an All-wise Providence to take from his side a partner to whom he was as closely united as I ever heard or saw, in the matrimonial bond; and often in after days did he stand upon this very spot, and meditate, in connection with her loss, upon the things of heaven. After one of these meditations, alluding to me of his own unworthiness of her, and of his unfitness to follow her, he said – ‘O, there are times when, standing upon that spot which now contains her mortal remains, the love of my Saviour and my Redeemer so fills my heart, that other contemplations seem to have little gloom attached to them.’ My dear friends, in this faith, which is the sign of the victor, thus endeavouring to walk, do we not see that even then, in his strength, in his manhood, the grave was in a great measure robbed of its victory and death of its sting? During the twenty years that have since elapsed, there has been no change in his faith, as we who knew him best can largely testify, but has grown exceedingly. There has been no change in his love to God, his Saviour, but it has become more fervent. There has been no decreased value for the sacred page, for every year saw him meditating more and more therein, and hence we conclude that all the promises of God in Jesus Christ are to him yea and amen for ever. That victory which twenty years ago was granted to him is now known in all its fruition, and we can unite with joyful words as we stand around this grave, and exclaim in the hearing of God our Father, and of Jesus Christ our ever-living Advocate, O death, where is thy sting, O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law, but thanks be unto God, who giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.’” The coffin was then lowered into its final resting-place, after which Mr. Isaac Robson, of Huddersfield, made a few observations, to the effect that whatever may be our station in this life, whether high or low, rich or poor, learned or ignorant, every soul is equally precious in the Divine sight; and although there might be some whose circumstances led them to think they could never hope to attain eternal life, yet let them remember that their souls were equally precious in the sight of God, and that none of us could be permitted to enter that kingdom of rest and peace which they were professedly striving to attain, except by having our hearts thoroughly purified; for nothing that is unclean or unholy can ever enter the glorious place. And let us also remember that there is abundant grace and mercy within the reach of every one. Mr. Henry Binns, of Sunderland, also addressed a few exhortations to those assembled, at the conclusion of which, the relatives of the deceased , followed by the spectators, filed off the platform, taking a last look at the grave as they passed. The whole of the shops in the town remained closed, and business was suspended for the remainder of the day, as a mark of respect for the memory of the good old man who has been taken from amongst us. – Darlington and Stockton Times, of August 7, 1858. | TBF 09/1858 | |
| TURNBULL | William | 02.08.1858 | Very suddenly, WILLIAM TURNBULL, shipbuilder, of Stockton-on-Tees. He dropped down after a fit of coughing. | TBF 09/1858 |
| WILSON | Elizabeth | 10.08.1858 | ELIZABETH WILSON, of Birmingham, aged 84. | TBF 10/1858 |
| YEARDLEY | John | 12.08.1858 | At his residence Grove Road, Stamford Hill, near London, JOHN YEARDLEY, in his 73d year; a minister. | TBF 09/1858 |
| MURRAY | Samuel | 13.08.1858 | At Limerick, of fever, on his way home from Kilkee, SAMUEL MURRAY, youngest son of the late Thomas Murray, of Clonmel. | TBF 09/1858 |
| RANSON | John | 14.08.1858 | At Frederick Street, Sunderland, JOHN RANSON, aged 55. | TBF 10/1858 |
| HALLIDAY | Arthur | 15.08.1858 | At Whalley Cottage, near Manchester, aged 11 months, ARTHUR, son of James Halliday. | TBF 09/1858 |
| LEAF | Robert | 18.08.1858 | At Thornton-le-Clay, near Sheriff-Hutton, Yorkshire, ROBERT LEAF, in his 75th year. | TBF 10/1858 |
| MARTINDALE | Rebecca | 23.08.1858 | At her residence, Belmont Road, Liverpool, aged 71, REBECCA MARTINDALE, widow of Nicholas Martindale. At her residence, Belmont Road, near Liverpool, aged about 71, REBECCA, widow of Nicolas Martindale. | TBF 09/1858 TBF 11/1858 |
| POULTER | Sarah Ann | 24.08.1858 | At Salem, Iowa, U.S., aged about 2 years, SARAH ANN, daughter of Charles James and Susanna U. Poulter. | TBF 12/1860 |
| JACKSON | Sarah Elizabeth | 28.08.1858 | At Bolton, aged 7 months SARAH ELIZABETH, daughter of Shadrach and Elizabeth Jackson. | TBF 09/1858 |
| TUNSTALL | Alfred | 30.08.1858 | At St. Louis, United States, of bilious fever, ALFRED TUNSTALL, late of Birmingham. | TBF 10/1858 |
| THEOBALD | Frederick | xx.08.1858 | At Linslade, near Leighton-Buzzard, FREDERICK THEOBALD, aged 33. | TBF 10/1858 |
| STERRY | William | 07.09.1858 | At High Street, Southwark, London, aged 25, WILLIAM, eldest surviving son of Joseph Sterry. | TBF 10/1858 |
| RICHARDSON | Margaret | 09.09.1858 | At Frederick Street, Sunderland, aged 83, MARGARET RICHARDSON, a minister. | TBF 10/1858 |
| NORCLIFF | Ann | 14.09.1858 | ANN NORCLIFF, of Burnage, Heaton Norris, near Stockport, aged 63. | TBF 11/1858 |
| ANDREWS | John | 15.09.1858 | At Frederick Street, Sunderland, JOHN ANDREWS, aged 39. | TBF 10/1858 |
| TANNER | Arthur Thomas | 16.09.1858 | At Sidcot, Somerset, ARTHUR THOMAS TANNER, aged 74. | TBF 10/1858 |
| DRAKEFORD | Jonathan | 16.09.1858 | JONATHAN DRAKEFORD, of Birmingham, aged 66. | TBF 10/1858 |
| PUMPHREY | Samuel | 17.09.1858 | At Westchester, Indiana, U.S., aged 45, SAMUEL, son of the late John Pumphrey, of Rainbow Hill, Worcester. | TBF 11/1858 |
| THISTLETHWAITE | John | 22.09.1858 | JOHN THISTLETHWAITE, of Bainbridge. Wensleydale, in his 80th year; an elder. | TBF 12/1858 |
| KING | Elizabeth | 23.09.1858 | At Todmorden, aged 57, ELIZABETH, wife of Edward King. | TBF 11/1858 |
| REEVE | Mary | 24.09.1858 | At Leighton-Buzzard, MARY REEVE, widow of the late Samuel Reeve, aged 84. | TBF 10/1858 |
| WATSON | Margaret | 24.09.1858 | MARGARET, daughter of James and Mary Watson, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 19 years and 8 months. | TBF 01/1859 |
| HOWELL | Mary Power | 24.09.1858 | At Carrick-on-Suir, MARY POWER, aged about 6 months, daughter of Thomas and Maria Howell. | TBF 01/1859 |
| STYLES | Robert | 26.09.1858 | At his residence, Boley Hill, Rochester, after a few days’ illness, ROBERT STYLES, aged 78. | TBF 10/1858 |
| ISARD | Gertrude Mary | 28.09.1858 | At Tonbridge, aged 10 weeks and 3 days, GERTRUDE MARY, infant daughter of Joseph and Eliza Rebecca Isard. | TBF 11/1858 |
| GURNEY | Charles | 01.10.1858 | CHARLES GURNEY, of Bristol, aged 66. Most deservedly respected and beloved by all who knew him. | TBF 11/1858 |
| PEILE | John | 01.10.1858 | At Stanger, Cockermouth, JOHN PEILE, aged 71. | TBF 12/1858 |
| ADLAM | John | 02.10.1858 | JOHN ADLAM, of Bristol, aged 82. | TBF 11/1858 |
| BRAGG | Hannah | 02.10.1858 | At Havre du Pas, Jersey, aged 55, HANNAH, wife of Henry Bragg. She was interred in Friends’ Burial Ground at St. Heliers on the 5th of the same. | TBF 11/1858 |
| JACKSON | John | 06.10.1858 | At North Waltham, Norfolk, JOHN JACKSON, aged 38. | TBF 11/1858 |
| HEDLEY | James H. | 06.10.1858 | JAMES H. HEDLEY, of Buffalo, New York, North America, aged 44. The deceased was the eldest son of Hartas and Rebecca Hedley, formerly of York, England, from which place he removed with his parents, when about 9 years of age. He was one of the first to advocate, both in public and in private, the abolition of Slavery in the United States. In 1847, he removed, with his family to Canada West, and while there, was offered a seat in Parliament, which, however, he declined to accept. In the fall of 1854, he returned with his family to New York state, and settled in the city of Buffalo, where he spent much of his time in writing one of the productions of his pen, entitled, Hedley’s Sacred Plains. At the time of his death, he had just completed a treatise on the Society of Friends. He suffered but little during his illness, but expressed to some of those around him, a desire to depart; leaving to his friends a comforting hope, that his end was peace. | TBF 01/1859 |
| WELHAM | Sarah | 07.10.1858 | At Kirtley, near Lowestoft, Suffolk, SARAH WELHAM, aged 68. | TBF 11/1858 |
| HADWEN | Joshua | 08.10.1858 | JOSHUA HADWEN, of Sunnyside, near Lancaster, in his 83d year. | TBF 11/1858 |
| THOMPSON | Samuel Eves | 11.10.1858 | SAMUEL EVES THOMPSON, aged about 20, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth Thompson, of Dublin. | TBF 03/1859 |
| FEARON | Isaac | 12.10.1858 | At his residence, Woodlands, near Garstang, ISAAC FEARON, aged 58. The death of this Friend was very sudden. He was at Lancaster during the early part of the day, and returned home in the evening, apparently in his usual health; shortly after reaching which, he expired. | TBF 12/1858 |
| WALLS | Jane | 13.10.1858 | At Wavertree Road, Liverpool, aged about 9 months, JANE, infant daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Walls. | TBF 11/1858 |
| OXLEY | Charles William | 15.10.1858 | CHARLES WILLIAM OXLEY, of Clapton, and Nicholas Lane, London, aged 38. CHARLES WILLIAM OXLEY, of Clapton, and Nicholas Lane, London, aged 58. - [Re-inserted in consequence of a misake last month, arising from indistinctness in the MS.] | TBF 11/1858 TBF 12/1858 |
| DYSON | Sarah | 16.10.1858 | SARAH, wife of John Dyson, corn miller, of Leeds. | TBF 08/1859 |
| WRIGHT | Christiana | 17.10.1858 | At South Preston, North Shields, in her 80th year, CHRISTIANA WRIGHT, widow of the late George Wright. Much beloved by all who knew her. | TBF 11/1858 |
| HITCHEN | Sarah | 18.10.1858 | At Kirtley, near Lowestoft, aged 90, SARAH HITCHEN, late of Norwich, widow of Thomas Hitchen. | TBF 11/1858 |
| EVANS | Thomas | 19.10.1858 | At Trerane House, near Tenby, Pembrokeshire, THOMAS EVANS, Surgeon-dentist, aged 45. | TBF 11/1858 |
| FOX | George | 20.10.1858 | At Birthwaite, Windermere, GEORGE FOX, aged 76. | TBF 11/1858 |
| OXLEY | Elizabeth | 22.10.1858 | At Sudbury, after a short illness, aged 42, ELIZABETH, wife of John Ransome Oxley. | TBF 11/1858 |
| COURTENAY | Sarah | 22.10.1858 | SARAH COURTENAY, of Waterford, aged 72. | TBF 01/1859 |
| ECROYD | Elizabeth | 23.10.1858 | At Doncaster, after a few days’ illness, in her 20th year, ELIZABETH, youngest daughter of the late Benjamin Ecroyd, of Bradford. | TBF 11/1858 |
| BEAVINGTON | Thomas | 23.10.1858 | At Ross, Herefordshire, THOMAS BEAVINGTON, of that place, in his 84th year. | TBF 02/1859 |
| SWINBORN | Eva Sarah | 26.10.1858 | At 152 Oxford Street, London, of tubercles on the brain, EVA SARAH, aged 5 years and 10 months, daughter of John Deane and Mary Ann Swinborn. | TBF 12/1858 |
| STARBUCK | Gayer | 27.10.1858 | At Priory Lodge, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, GAYER STARBUCK, aged 78. | TBF 11/1858 |
| COOKE | Sarah | 04.11.1858 | At the house of her daughter, Seacombe, Cheshire, near Liverpool, SARAH, wife of Isaac Cooke, of Green Lane, West Darby, aged about 79. | TBF 12/1858 |
| LISTER | John | 05.11.1858 | At the railway station, Oldham, Lancashire, aged 70, JOHN LISTER, of Addigham, near Skipton-in-Craven. In the awfully sudden removal of this dear Friend, we have another warning of the great uncertainty of human life, and the need there is to remember and attend to the injunction of our blessed Saviour – “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh.” | TBF 12/1858 |
| GRAHAM | Thomas | 08.11.1858 | At his residence, Coalbrokdale, THOMAS GRAHAM, aged 86. Our dear and valued Friend’s last illness was only of one day’s duration. He requested his love to be given to all his friends, thus closing his long and useful life as he had lived, in peace and love. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” | TBF 12/1858 |
| ALEXANDER | Anna Louisa | 08.11.1858 | In her 21st year, ANNA LOUISA, daughter of John Biddle and Anna Sophia Alexander, of Ipswich. The decase of this dear young person was very sudden, strikingly setting forth the truth of the words, “Thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.” Her health had long been delicate, but it had apparently so much improved during the past summer, that no apprehensions of immediate danger were entertained. She was at meeting on First-day morning, the 7th ult., and on the following day appeared as well as usual, until about one o’clock, when a fit of coughing ruptured a blood-vessel, and in about ten minutes life had ceased. Her bereaved parents and Friends are consoled in their sorrow by the precious belief that, though thus suddenly called, she was prepared, through redeeming love, to receive the solemn summons. | TBF 12/1858 |
| WATSON | Mary | 08.11.1858 | MARY, eldest daughter of James and Mary Watson, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 21. “They were lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided.” (see above, 9th month 24th.) | TBF 01/1859 |
| WATSON | William | 09.11.1858 | At Adelaide, South Australia, WILLIAM WASON, aged 86, formerly of Liverpool, chemist, who survived his wife Martha Watson, nearly four years; and was interred in the same grave at the Wesleyan Cemetery, Walkerville, Friends’ Burial Ground being closed from sanitary regulations. | TBF 02/1859 |
| BARRETT | Mary | 10.11.1858 | At Croydon, of bronchitis, MARY, the widow of Richard Barrett, aged 60. | TBF 12/1858 |
| BACKHOUSE | John Church | 10.11.1858 | At his residence, Blackwell, near Darlington, JOHN CHURCH BACKHOUSE, aged 47. We quote the following from The Northern Daily Express:- Death of John Church Backhouse, Esq., - This amiable and much respected gentleman died yesterday (Wednesday) morning. In feeble health for many years, he sought winter after winter, the benefit of more genial climate, and his travels have extended well nigh over the whole of Europe, into Egypt and the Holy Land. Mr. Backhouse was a partner in the banking firm of Jonathan Backhouse & Co., and as a man of business and a gentleman his loss will be severely felt. | TBF 12/1858 |
| SPENCER | John | 11.11.1858 | At his residence, Whitehaven, JOHN SPENCER, aged 75. | TBF 12/1858 |
| PECKOVER | Alfred Henry | 12.11.1858 | At Plymouth, of bronchitis, aged nearly 18 months, ALFRED HENRY son of Joseph and M. A. Peckover. | TBF 12/1858 |
| WOODHEAD | Esther | 12.11.1858 | At Totties, near Holmfirth, Yorkshire, ESTHER WOODHEAD, widow of the late William Woodhead, in her 74th year. | TBF 01/1859 |
| MAGINNES | Arthur | 12.11.1858 | ARTHUR, son of William Maginnes, of Dublin; aged 18 months. | TBF 02/1859 |
| PETCHELL | Ann Turfitt | 12.11.1858 | At her residence, Hornsea Parade, Hull, ANN TURFITT PETCHELL, aged 66. | TBF 02/1859 |
| ARKINSTALL | Francis | 16.11.1858 | At Birmingham, FRANCIS ARKINSTALL, aged 56. | TBF 12/1858 |
| DOYLE | Persis Maria | 18.11.1858 | At Wicklow, aged about 7 months, PERSIS MARIA, daughter of Joseph and Susanna Doyle, of Tullow, co. Carlow. | TBF 12/1858 |
| JACOB | Thomas Bewley | 18.11.1858 | At Queenstown, in his 26th year, THOMAS BEWLEY, son of Henry and Lucy Jacob. His remains were interred at Clonmel, on the 22d. | TBF 01/1859 |
| BRIGHTWEN | Charles | 19.11.1858 | At Springfield Place, Bradford, aged about 41, CHARLES BRIGHTWEN, late of Newcastle-on-Tyne. | TBF 12/1858 |
| JACKSON | Charles | 21.11.1858 | At Matlock, aged 1 year and 4 months, CHARLES, son of Joseph and Lucy Jackson, of Bierworth, near Garstang. | TBF 12/1858 |
| STIRGE | Sarah | 23.11.1858 | At Olveston, near Bristol, aged 63, SARAH, relict of the late Young Stirge, of Bristol. | TBF 12/1858 |
| STURGE | Lydia | 23.11.1858 | LYDIA STURGE, of Paris, aged 53, widow of Henry Sturge, of Bewdley, Worcestershire. | TBF 01/1859 |
| FESSANT | William | 23.11.1858 | Of paralysis, at the residence of Jonathan Hunt, near Martinsville, Clinton’s County, Ohio, WILLIAM FESSANT, an esteemed member of Newberry Monthly Meeting, in his 58th year. This Friend was a native of England, and was never married. He came to reside in these parts in the 6th Month, 1855, and in the 8th Month following obtained a certificate of membership from Nottingham Monthly Meeting of Friends, in England. His health began to fail in the fall of 1856, yet he was able to take daily exercise and to attend our meetings as they came in course. On the first day preceding his death he attended meeting, apparently as well as usual, and on that evening he sat and conversed with the family where he resided with his usual cheerfulness, remarking on the beauty and excellence of a passage of Scripture that had been read in the family a few evenings previous, on faith – that true and living faith in our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. On the morning following he did not rise at the usual hour, and the Friends with whom he resided went to his chamber and found him speechless. Medical aid was immediately summoned, and all the attention was given for his relief that the kindness of friends could suggest. He so far survived as to speak a few intelligible words, and stated that he rested well the fore part of the night, and that he heard the clock strike three, from which it is inferred that he was attacked after that hour. He was heard to say, “My peace is made. There is no fear. I have no alarm.” He gradually sank away, and finally breathed his last without a struggle. His funeral was attended by a large number of Friends and others; a solemn meeting was held on the occasion, and several impressive testimonies were borne. Many tears of tender sympathy were shed, and a measure of that love was felt to flow which many waters cannot quench. His highly-cultivated mind, his modest, unassuming deportment, his virtuous life and conversation, won for him the esteem of all his acquaintance. – Friends’ Review. | TBF 03/1859 |
| FISHER | William | 23.11.1858 | At Aliwal North, South Africa, of consumption, WILLIAM FISHER, late of Dublin, aged 33, eldest son of Benjamin C. Fisher, Mount Tallant House, Roundtown, co. Dublin, formerly of Limerick. | TBF 03/1859 |
| WILLIAMS | Charles Edgar | 24.11.1858 | At Blue Belle, near Dublin, aged 11 months, CHARLES EDGAR, son of Joseph and Martha Williams. | TBF 12/1858 |
| ALLEN | Deborah Sandham | 24.11.1858 | At her residence, Newtown, near Waterford, DEBORAH SANDHAM ALLEN, aged 77 years and three months. Her stability, her unassuming deportment, and the meek and quiet spirit with which she was endued, endeared her much to her friends. Her end was peace. She occupied the station of elder in the Society for many years. | TBF 12/1858 |
| CUDWORTH | Francis | 25.11.1858 | FRANCIS, aged 8 years, son of William and Mary Cudworth, of Darlington. | TBF 12/1858 |
| DREWETT | Sarah | 27.11.1858 | At Canterbury, SARAH DREWETT, aged 85. | TBF 02/1859 |
| GRUBB | Benjamin | 29.11.1858 | At Clonmel, after about 4 weeks’ illness, BENJAMIN GRUBB, aged 53; an elder. | TBF 01/1859 |
| ALEXANDER | Sarah Ann | 30.11.1858 | At Leominster, aged nearly 8 years, SARAH ANN, daughter of Samuel and Sarah Alexander. | TBF 01/1859 |
| FRANCE | Sarah | 03.12.1858 | SARAH, wife of Joseph France, of Handsworth Woodhouse, aged 60. | TBF 01/1859 |
| LEVITT | John North | 05.12.1858 | At Melbourne, Victoria, aged 35, JOHN NORTH LEVITT, son of Samuel Levitt, of London. | TBF 03/1859 |
| ARMFIELD | Jane | 09.12.1858 | At Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, JANE ARMFIELD, in her 80th year. | TBF 03/1859 |
| SMITH | Hannah Maria | 15.12.1858 | HANNAH MARIA SMITH, of Bristol Road, Birmingham, aged 79. | TBF 01/1859 |
| BRADY | Jarvis | 16.12.1858 | JARVIS BRADY, of Spring Place, Horton, near Bradford, aged about 68. | TBF 02/1859 |
| RAKE | William | 17.12.1858 | WILLIAM RAKE, of Bimingham, aged 63. | TBF 01/1859 |
| WHITE | Alfred | 17.12.1858 | At Rochdale, ALFRED, second son of Henry and Catharine White, in his 19th year. | TBF 01/1859 |
| BENTHAM | Christopher | 18.12.1858 | At Laurel Grove, Bertham, near Wrexham, Wales, CHRISTOPHER BENTHAM, aged about 69. | TBF 01/1859 |
| GIBSON | Francis | 19.12.1858 | At his house, Saffron Walden, FRANCIS GIBSON, aged 53. | TBF 01/1859 |
| NAPPER | Mary | 19.12.1858 | At Neath, Glamorganshire, after only a few days’ illness of Bronchitis, aged 77, MARY NAPPER, widow of the late Peter Napper, of Newport, Monmouthshire. Her end was peace. | TBF 01/1859 |
| GILPIN | Bejamin | 22.12.1858 | BENJAMIN GILPIN, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Chemist, aged 42. | TBF 01/1859 |
| RAVIS | Sarah | 23.12.1858 | SARAH RAVIS, of Islington, London, aged 76. | TBF 03/1859 |
| KING | Elizabeth | 23.12.1858 | ELIZABETH KING, of Roydon, near Diss, Norfolk, aged 86. | TBF 03/1859 |
| WALLER | Stephen | 24.12.1858 | At Ipswich, aged 82, STEPHEN WALLER, of that place. | TBF 01/1859 |
| ASHBY | Susanna | 25.12.1858 | At Staines, aged 83, SUSANNA ASHBY, widow of William Ashby, of the same place. | TBF 01/1859 |
| WALKER | Isaac | 27.12.1858 | At Eaglesfield, Cockermouth, ISAAC WALKER, aged 67. | TBF 02/1859 |
| BOX | Elizabeth | 27.12.1858 | ELIZABETH BOX, of York, aged 78. | TBF 03/1859 |
| ALEXANDER | Emily | 28.12.1858 | In her 16th year, EMILY, the eldest surviving daughter of John Biddle and Anna Sophia Alexander, of Ipswich, following her elder sister in about 7 weeks, it is consolingly believed, to the same blessed home. | TBF 01/1859 |
| TYLER | Louisa | 28.12.1858 | At the residence of her mother, Eliza Tyler, 2, South Street, Reading, of consumption, in her 24th year, LOUISA, second daughter of the late John Tyler, of that place. | TBF 02/1859 |
| LEVITT | Robert | 03.01.1859 | Suddenly, of paralysis, ROBERT LEVITT, of Coggeshall, aged 71, an elder. | TBF 02/1859 |
| DIEPPE | Deborah | 04.01.1859 | At Brantingham, near Hull, aged about 75, DEBORAH, wife of Thomas Dieppe. She was the youngest surviving daughter of the late Thomas and Katharine Reckitt, of Wainfleet, Lincolnshire. | TBF 02/1859 |
| GRAY | Walter | 04.01.1859 | At 6 Morrison Street, Glasgow, aged about five years, WALTER, second son of William and Margaret Sarah Gray. | TBF 02/1859 |
| TAYLOR | Eliza Gulielma | 07.01.1859 | At Ackworth School, of malignant ulcerated sore throat, with secondary symptoms of spasms of the heart, aged 12 years and two months, ELIZA GULIELMA, daughter of John and Sophia Taylor, of Peckham, London. The interment took place at Friends’ Burial Ground, Ackworth, on the 11th. | TBF 02/1859 |
| WIGHAM | Thomas | 09.01.1859 | At Low Mill, Coanwood, THOMAS WIGHAM, aged 71. | TBF 02/1859 |
| HEDLEY | Rebecca | 09.01.1859 | At Millville, Orleans County, New York State, aged 78, REBECCA, widow of the late Hartas Hedley, of that place, and formerly of York, England. | TBF 03/1859 |
| KENWAY | Lillias | 10.01.1859 | At Edgbaston, Birmingham, aged nearly 6½ years, LILLIAS, eldest daughter of Gawen B. and Hannah P. Kenway | TBF 03/1859 |
| HARLOCK | Ann | 11.01.1859 | At Finedon, Northamptonshire, aged 43, ANN, wife of Thomas Harlock. The death of this dear Friend brings forcibly to mind the scriptural injunction, ”Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.” Whilst on a visit to her friends at a distance from home, she was suddently seized with an attack of hoermorrhage from the lungs, and for a time her decease was almost hourly expected by her attendants. But He, in whose hands are the issues of life and death, permitted the means used to be effective towards a partial restoration of strength, when with great care, the invalid was enabled to reach her home again, to the comfort of her friends and herself. Since that time, her regained strength gradually declined, until the evening of the 11th, when she peacefully and hopefully closed her eyes in death; and is now, we humbly trust, a partaker in the joys of eternity, through the merits of her crucified Redeemer, in and on whom, after a season of conflict and depression of soul, she was mercifully enabled to believe and depend. | TBF 02/1859 |
| LEA | John | 14.01.1859 | At Reading, of scarlet fever, aged 7 years, JOHN, eldest son of Henry and Louisa Lea. | TBF 03/1859 |
| PUMPHREY | Jane Leah | 15.01.1859 | At Edgbaston, Birmingham, aged 38, JANE LEAH, wife of Josiah Pumphrey, jun. | TBF 02/1859 |
| SHACKLETON | John | 15.01.1859 | At Weston-super-Mare, aged 73, JOHN SHACKLETON, late of Airton, Yorkshire. | TBF 03/1859 |
| WRIGHT | Mary | 16.01.1859 | MARY WRIGHT, of Bristol. | TBF 02/1859 |
| RHODES | William | 16.01.1859 | WILLIAM RHODES, of Cold Heindley, near Wakefied, aged 62. | TBF 02/1859 |
| GREEN | Harriet | 18.01.1859 | HARRIET, aged 17 years, daughter of Forster and Mary Green, of Belfast. | TBF 04/1859 |
| PICKARD | William | 20.01.1859 | WILLIAM PICKARD, Quebec Cottage, Wakefield, aged 74. | TBF 02/1859 |
| CLAVELL | Antoine | 21.01.1859 | ANTOINE CLAVELL, of Codognan, near Verges, south of France, aged 67. | TBF 02/1859 |
| ROKES | Rebecca | 26.01.1859 | At Reading, of scarlet fever, in her 31st year, REBECCA, wife of James Rokes. | TBF 03/1859 |
| NICKALLS | Eliza Mary | 29.01.1859 | At Reigate, ELIZA MARY NICKALLS, aged 6½ years. | TBF 05/1859 |
| REYNOLDS | Joseph | 31.01.1859 | At his residence, Royal Fort, Bristol, in his 91st year, JOSEPH REYNOLDS, son of the late Richard Reynolds. | TBF 03/1859 |
| BRANTINGHAM | Edward | 31.01.1859 | At Aberdeen, aged 22, EDWARD, fourth son of George and Elizabeth Brantingham. | TBF 03/1859 |
| MORGAN | Ann | 01.02.1859 | At Chevinhall, near Ross, aged 87, ANN, widow of the late Caleb Morgan. | TBF 03/1859 |
| BRIDGETT | George | 01.02.1859 | At Furnace, Derbyshire, in his 78th year, GEORGE BRIDGETT. This dear Friend, came into the Society by convincement; and passing through much at that time, continued to be a consistent and upright character – one of a meek and contrite spirit. | TBF 03/1859 |
| WALKER | George Washington | 01.02.1859 | At Hobart Town, Tasmania, after a short illness, GEORGE WASHINGTON WALKER, aged 59; a minister. Many Friends will remember that this dear and much valued Friend was the companion in travel of James Backhouse, during his religious visit of nine years’ duration, in the Southern Hemisphere. As the testimony of his fellow-citizens is valuable, and evinces the esteem in which he was held, we quote the following from the Hobart Town Advertiser, of 5th February, 1859:- DEATH. This afternoon, at a quarter past two o’clock, George Washington Walker, aged 59 years. The funeral will leave his late residence, Savings’ Bank, Macquarie Street, on the 4th instant, at half past two, p.m. 1st of 2d Month (Feb.), 1859. THE LATE GEORGE WASHINGTON WALKER (Communicated.) The death of Mr George Washington Walker took place on Tuesday afternoon, after a short illness, originating in an attack of influenza. The mournful event comes suddenly upon the friends of the deceased, he having, so lately as last Sunday fortnight, attended the meeting-house in Murray Street, of the Society of Friends, to which he belonged. On the Wednesday his complaint was more acute, and it was found necessary to call in, besides the family physician, another eminent practitioner of this city, and both these gentlemen, Drs. Agnew and Bedford, met in consultation on the case, in the progress of which great debility supervened, and the symptoms, towards the end of the week, became more alarming. On Saturday, we believe, the medical attendants felt assured that the disease would terminate fatally; but in the evening of that day the patient seemed to rally, and was able to converse with his son upon business, and to give directions respecting various matters, including landing of some goods from a ship in the harbour. The symptoms on Sunday were not more alarming, and Mr. Walker appeared to be perfectly conscious of what was passing, while his sympathizing friends and relatives were gathered around him. Next day it was apparent that disease was surely doing its work; and paralysis of one side having taken place, the patient was rendered nearly insensible, unable to articulate, and thoroughly prostrate. The watchful care of members of the family, and relatives, who, by turns, sat with him, was appreciated, as at intervals returning consciousness induced an effort on his part to communicate, and to mean “the thanks he could not speak.” He lingered on for some hours until the closing scene approached. A short time before he died, opening his eyes, he made an attempt – an unsuccessful attempt – at utterance. About two o’clock the mortal combat occurred, and the death-struggle issued in the release from suffering and from earth of a good man – a man beloved in life for his works of faith and philanthropy, now honoured though lamented in death, and whose memory will be cherished by the generation which he has served, and by many who will rise up “to call him blessed.” For of him it may be said as of the patriarch, “When the ear heard him, then it blessed him; and when the eye saw him, it gave witness to him; because he delivered the poor that cried, and the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon him, and he caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. He put on righteousness and it clothed him; he was eyes to the blind, and feet to the lame; he was a father to the poor; and the cause which he knew not he searched out.” Deceased was for some years identified with the social and moral progress of this colony, and a warm supporter of the various institutions of the day. As a member and minister of the Society of Friends, his earnest piety, consistent example, conscientiousness in the discharge of duty, and characteristic sympathy for the cause of education, endeared him to the members of his own religious community, as well as to his fellow-townsmen generally. The Annual Meeting of the Friends, held in the month of December last, was distinguished by the wisdom and fervour of his counsels, and by his wonted zeal for the prosperity and increase of true religion. A wide gap indeed will be caused by the decease of this true Friend; but while the tear of sympathy will be elicited by this visitation, the faith of the Christian will thankfully and trustfully suggest acquiescence in the will of the Divine Being who “buried his labourers, but carries on his work.” The Bible Society was dear to his heart; he has worked hard for its promotion, and his fellow-committeemen will long remember his judicious and salutary advice and suggestions with reference to the management and advancement of the Society’s operations. For some years his establishement in Liverpool Street was the depot for the Society’s publications; and when he ceased to be the depositary, his interest in the business never failed. In the recent arrangements for a change of premises for the depot, Mr. Walker took an active part; and to his energy and counsel the success of the negotiations is, in a great measure, attributable. He was equally fervent in behalf of the Tract Society, whose depot is held at the same establishment; and, as was lately remarked by a citizen, perhaps there was not another person in the colony who had distributed so many religious and moral tracts as Mr. Walker. In these respects it may be said “his works do follow him;” and his unwavering ardour, in promoting Bible and tract circulation, affords an influential example to survivors to “go and do likewise.” As is well known, George Washington Walker was a stanch friend and supporter of the temperance cause. For many years he was its unflinching and consistent advocate; and his influence was largely exerted in the discouragement of those drinking habits which are the bane of any community, and which, in many instances, have debased and pauperized the productive classes, dethroned intellect, and caused premature death. Deceased bore a firm testimony against the custom of taking alcoholic drinks; and from his first arrival in the colony, he was a rigid total abstainer. Temperance advocacy was introduced by Mr. Backhouse and himself, at the first temperance meeting held in the present Court House, which was lent for the purpose, at the period of their visit in 1832; and, in conjunction with others – some few of whom are still honourably adhering to their principles – Mr. Walker identified the welfare of the community with organization for the promotion of temperance. The old temperance society was superseded by the total abstinence society. In the progress of the cause from temperance to total abstinence, and in the various efforts connected therewith, Mr. Walker’s name and influence were ever as “a tower of strength.” He was one of the founders of the total abstinence cause in Bathurst Street; and, subsequently, when, from circumstances which need not now be adverted to, he, with others, retired from active connection with that society, he became a prominent member of the Van Diemen’s Land Total Abstinence Society. Later still, on the formation of the Tasmanian Temperance Alliance, Mr. Walker gave his hearty co-operation, and identified himself with the plans adopted for the extension of the work, by taking part on pubic occasions, presiding or speaking at meetings, and by receiving signatures to the pledge, in a book kept for years at the Savings’ Bank for the purpose. Mr. Walker was a member of the Alliance Committee, and he was elected a trustee of the Alliance Building, in the negotiations for the purchase of which he took an active part. Amongst the later efforts of the deceased, in connection with the Temperance Alliance, was the presentation by that gentleman, in the name of the Alliance, of a valuable copy of the Sacred Scriptures, handsomely bound and suitably inscribed, to Mrs. Thomas (formerly Mrs. Stamp), the celebrated female advocate of temperance, at the termination of her visit to the colony in the month of November, 1857. Mr. Walker’s appropriate address on that occasion will be long borne in mind by those who heard it; his impassioned remarks on the influence of the Bible, the natural and fervent manner in which the connection between temperance and religion was illustrated, made, at the time, a considerable impression, which was enhanced by the interesting circumstances under which the sacred testimonial was presented. The temperance cause has lost a valued friend in the decesed; but, in the removal of one after another of the old and tried supporters of the enterprise, the pleasing consolation remains to those who have “borne the burden and heat of the day,” that a sturdy band of teetotal Nazarites is enisted in the work, that band receiving constant accessions to its ranks, and by whose prowess the bloodless battle of Abstinence versus Alcohol will be perpetuated, until strong drink, with its devastating influences, shall give way to the reign of true sobriety. The Hobart Town Savings’ Bank, or, as it used to be frequently termed, “Mr. Walker’s Bank,” owes its origin to a few individuals, of which Mr. Walker was at the time a prominent one, and under his management it has flourished exceedingly. Mr. Walker’s aptitude for finance, his scrupulous punctuality, and his characteristic precision in all matters with which he had to do, rendered him a fitting director of such an institution. The amount of prosperity to which the Savings’ Bank attained, will be seen by the large number of depositors and of deposits, and by the handsome building now in the course of erection in Murray Street, on the site of the old jail, for the bank premises, in the progress and completion of which he took a thorough interest. That he should not have lived to see the building finished, is one of the mysteries of Providence which, while they baffle human expectations, bespeak acquiescence and entire resignation on the part of erring, short-sighted man. The management of the Savings’ Bank will probably now be committed to Mr. W. V. Morris, who has for some years performed the functions of accountant to the bank, and whose experience and position naturally indicte that he will be the future actuary of this important institution. In addition to the foregoing, it may be remarked that Mr. Walker, who took a lead in everything that was calculated to benefit the community, was, at the time of his lamented decease, a Fellow of the Royal Society, and one of the auditors of the same; and also a member of the Council of the High School, besides an official in various other societies. Deceased was in his 60th year, having been born in 1799. Twenty-seven years ago he visited Van Diemen’s Land as companion to James Backhouse – one of the ministers of the Society of Friends sent to this hemisphere on mission work. In the course of that voyage Messrs. Backhouse and Walker visited the Cape of Good Hope, Port Phillip, New South Wales, Norfolk Island, New Zealand, and the various islands of the South Pacific. Their reception in this colony was exceedingly cordial. His Excellency, Governor Arthur, welcomed them at Government House during their presence in Hobart Town, and gave them every facility for carrying out their religious mission to the different penal establishments of the colony. Almost every habitable part of Van Diemen’s land was visited, and the seeds of Divine truth were scattered, through their instrumentality, among the free and the prisoner population. During their stay, they pubished two addresses, one to the free people, and the other to the prisoners, both of which were printed by Dr. Ross. Meetings for worship and for the promotion of temperance were held in different places, and the nucleus of the Friends’ Meeting in Hobart Town was formed. The first meeting for worship of the Friends, as a Society, was held in the Court House. Meetings for public worship were also held at the then Wesleyan Chapel, Melville Street, the building now occupied by the Mechanics’Institute. For some time also, we are informed, that Messrs. Backhouse and Walker were guests of Mr. T. J. Crouch, the Under-sheriff of the Colony. Mr. Backhouse is, we hear, now living in Yorkshire. After the mission was finished, Mr. Walker returned to this colony, and commenced business in Liverpool Street, as a woollen draper. At that establishment the Savings’ Bank and Bible Depot were held as already mentioned. About nineteen years since, deceased married a daughter of the late Robert Mather, and sister of the present Messrs. Mather. This lady survives him and has ten children, the eldest son (who received his education at the Friends’ School in the North of England) holding a situation in the counting-house of T. D. Chapman, Esq., merchant, and M.P. of this city. We have now exhausted the materials kindly furnished to us; we have not invaded the sanctity of the mourning circle to learn details, nor are we aware of many particulars of Mr. Walker’s death-bed experience. Another influential colonist and citizen has passed away, and it is to be hoped that the probity, the philanthropic spirit, and the irreproachable example of the deceased, will have a lasting influence upon religionists, the commercial community, and our public men generally, in favour of those principles of which Mr. Walker was so commendable an example. Requiescat in pace. The Funeral. Yesterday afternoon, the remains of Mr.G. W. Walker were interred at the Friends’ Cemetery, Providence Valley. The procession left the Savings’ Bank premises at a quarter to three o’clock, the funeral being under the direction of Mr. Rowntree. The body, contained in a leaden coffin, manufactured by Messrs. Davis & Semple, of Bathhurst Street, which was enclosed in a pine and polished cedar shell, and a plate with simple inscription on the lid, was conveyed in a hearse. Then followed three carriages, containing Mrs. Walker and her daughters, Mrs. R. A. Mather, Mrs. Esther Mather, Mrs. Samuel Mather, and female members of their family, with Mrs. Sarah Crouch. Deceased’s eldest son, followed as chief mourner, the the younger sons, the Messrs. Mather, and youthful members of their families. Among the followers were representatives of the Friends’ Meeting, the Savings’ Bank, Bible Society Committee, Total Abstinence Society, Tasmanian Temperance Alliance. Also a deputation from the Municipal Corporation, ministers of the several denominations and a large number of influential and sympathizing friends, some of whose names we subjoin:- Rev. G. Clarke (Independent); Rev. R. McClean (Church of Scotland); Ven. Archdeacon Davies (Church of England); Rev. Mr. Downes (Knox’s Free Church); Rev. Mr. Nesbitt (Independent); Revs. Messrs. Cope and Lelean (Wesleyan); Rev. W. Day (Independent); Messrs. Cogggin, Gray, and Smales (city missionaries); Joseph Hone, Esq. (in a cab), Mr. Harrison (Registrar of the Diocese of Tasmania), Mr. Allport, Mr. Chapman, M.P., Rev. Mr. Gellibrand (Church of England), Captain Fisher, Mr. Crouch (T. J.), Mr. P. Facy, Mr. Joseph Facy, Mr. Stanton Crouch, Dr. Agnew, Mr. Cleburne, M.P., Mr. Whitcomb, Mr. James Smith, Captain Crosby, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Morris, Mr. Rothwell, Mr. Barlow, the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Alderman Murdoch, Alderman Propsting, Alderman Stewart, Mr. Joseph Andrews, Mr. W. J. F. Andrews, Mr. Nicol, Mr. Miller, Mr. Biggs, Mr. Cato, Mr. Samuel Cato, Mr. Burgess, Major Cotton, Mr. Murray Burgess, Mr. Kissock, Mr. Ballantyne, Mr. Hopkins, Mr. Walch, Mr. Moss, His Honour Sir Valentine Fleming, Dr. Officer, Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Woolley, Mr. Cairnduff, Mr. Rolwegan, Mr. R. Shoebridge, Mr. Ball, Mr. Campbell, Mr. R. L. Hood, Mr. R. Brown, Mr. John Dunn, Mr. James A. Dunn, M.P., Mr. Corry, Mr. G. Salier, Mr. B. Rout, Mr. Crosby, Mr. Thomas Giblin, Mr. Mackay, Mr. Hortin, Mr. Tolman, Mr. R. S. Waterhouse, and others, numbering in all about 150 persons. Several carriages, cabs, &c., brought up the rear of the procession. At the grave, prayer was offered, and short addresses given by Friends, after solemn pause, as is customary among the Friends. The whole service was very affecting, and, pervading the vast assemblage, were sentiments of affectionate sympathy with the bereaved, and of chastened sorrow at the dispensation by which one so estimable and so useful has been taken from our midst. | TBF 05/1859 |
| ROKES | Mary | 02.02.1859 | At Reading, of scarlet fever, aged about 10 months, MARY, infant daughter of James and Rebecca Rokes. | TBF 03/1859 |
| BOWMAN | Joseph | 02.02.1859 | At his residence, Castle Donnington, in his 75th year, JOSEPH BOWMAN, an elder. This dear Friend’s removal was awfully sudden, but his friends have the consoling belief that a preparation was known for the solemn change. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” | TBF 03/1859 |
| NICHOLSON | Jonathan | 05.02.1859 | Near York, JONATHAN NICHOLSON, aged 68. | TBF 03/1859 |
| PICKARD | John | 06.02.1859 | At Monkwearmouth, near Sunderland, JOHN PICKARD, aged 80. | TBF 03/1859 |
| DIEPPE | Thomas | 06.02.1859 | THOMAS DIEPPE, of Brantingham, near Hull, aged 70. | TBF 03/1859 |
| WRIGHT | George | 08.02.1859 | At his residence, Berkeley Square Bristol, GEORGE WRIGHT, brother of Mary Wright, whose decease was recorded last month. | TBF 03/1859 |
| DACK | Robert | 08.02.1859 | At Dublin, ROBERT DACK, aged about 81. | TBF 03/1859 |
| SHIPLEY | Ann | 08.02.1859 | At Brook House, Uttoxeter, aged 65, ANN SHIPLEY, wife of Joseph Shipley. | TBF 03/1859 |
| ECROYD | Ann | 08.02.1859 | ANN ECKROYD, of Edgend, in Marsden, Lancashire, in her 79th year. | TBF 03/1859 |
| FENNELL | Maria | 10.02.1859 | At Dalkey, co. Dublin, aged 51, MARIA, wife of Joseph George Fennell, of Monkstown, near Dublin. | TBF 03/1859 |
| BROCKBANK | Hannah | 14.02.1859 | At 8, High Street, Whitehaven, in her 63d year, HANNAH, wife of Thomas Brockbank, formerly of Carlisle. | TBF 03/1859 |
| BELCH | Elizabeth | 15.02.1859 | At Neath, in her 79th year, ELIZABETH BELCH, widow of the late William Belch, many years resident within the compass of Southwark Meeting, London. | TBF 03/1859 |
| ALLEN | John | 15.02.1859 | At Liskeard, Cornwall, aged 68, JOHN ALLEN, an elder; after a suffering illness of nearly six weeks, which he bore with much Christian patience and resignation. We quote the following from The Liskeard Gazette:- The Late John Allen, Esq. – The death of one who has held high and responsible offices calls forth, of necessity, some notice from the public press; and it is thus, first of all, as a matter of duty, that we announce the death of Mr. John Allen, and regret that so many important posts are now left vacant. When we remind our readers that that lamented gentleman was for five and twenty years vice-chairman of the Poor-law Board – (indeed it is, we think, a disgrace to that body that his long services were not recognized, as they should have been, by his election to the chairmanship) – when we have to chronicle, also, that he was one of the visitors of the County Asylum, a trustee of the savings’ bank, a director of the Cornwall Railways, a commissioner of the Looe harbour, one of the managers of the Caradon Railway, president of the Mechanic’s Institute, and the chief promoter and benefactor of the British School; in short, when we say that wherever any great and useful purpose demanded the public services of good citizens, he was among the first chosen, we need only revert to the fact that, on the death of his friend, Mr. Charles Buller, it was the general wish that Mr. Allen should take his place in Parliament; and we know that our readers will see that we are only doing our duty, as a public organ, in regretting the loss our town and the county at large have suffered. Besides, however, our duty as a pubic organ, we are bound, on behalf of literature, to pay a passing tribute to Mr. Allen as the author of several clearly-written and well-intentioned volumes – as the compiler of a lucid and comprehensive history of his native town. But if it were only as a public man or an author that we had to speak of him, our duty would be over already. We have, however, to record his death, and to lament him as a man and a Christian; and it is with deeper and holier feelings than those of a public journalist that we take up the pen for this purpose. His valuable life has left so many living monuments in the unfortunates whom he assisted, in the friends whom he aided – no less with gentle acts than with sweet counsels and good wishes – that we need not chronicle its good deeds. The biographer of such a man is unavoidably a eulogist, and can do no more than enumerate, with love and admiration, the benefit he has conferred on his fellows – the goodness he has lavished on the world. We could only use, in adverting to Mr. Allen’s life, words that are too often prostituted in unworthy adulation for us to associate them with the name of one whose kindliness, generosity, charity, and uprightness, were of so rare an order –whose goodness was so tender and all-embracing – whose sternness was but the honest execution of duty – whose utmost harshness was no more than conscientious justice. He has left a vacancy among us which we fear no other can fill. His fame has yet to be gathered – his worth will hereafter be more thoroughly appreciated. It will be when distress and misery brood over the town – when sickness and pestilence are rife among us, when local disturbances and party differences convulse our system – that we shall miss the generous hand, the loving heart, the thoughtful head; it will be then that Liskeard will look and long in vain for the perfect probity of intention, the thorough performance of duty, the total sacrifice of self-interest, for the gentle earnestness, the unobtrusive zeal, the sympathy, the honesty, and the beauty of that noble soul, which has so lately taken its flight from among us. Gone from us. Alas, the world is one good man the less – A friend to all alike – to rich and poor; Who never closed his heart against distress, Nor ever closed his door. Cold is the hand whose honest grasp and warm Stretched ever forth to strengthen or to raise; Silent the voice whose grave and quiet charm Gave half its worth to praise. A heart whose every pulse was true and kind, For ever stopped on earth – for ever still; Lost the rich treasures of a loving mind, A noble earnest will. Alas, a gentle soul has passed away – A good man dead; but yet God wills it thus. Then let his honest tombstone simply say – “A true friend gone from us!” | TBF 03/1859 |
| GLAISYER | Ellen Johnson | 16.02.1859 | At Brighton, of diphtheria, aged 14, ELLEN JOHNSON, eldest daughter of Joseph and Ellen Glaisyer, of Leighton Buzzard. | TBF 03/1859 |
| KNIGHT | Lucy | 16.02.1859 | At Maldon, LUCY, eldest daughter of Katherine and the late William Knight, of Witham, aged 37. | TBF 04/1859 |
| BURTT | William Henry | 18.02.1859 | At Wellingore, in his 30th year, WILLIAM HENRY, son of William and Mary P. Burtt. | TBF 04/1859 |
| STEPHENS | Ann | 19.02.1859 | At Street, Somerset, ANN STEPHENS aged 54. | TBF 03/1859 |
| DUNNING | Priscilla | 22.02.1859 | At Southfield Villas, Middlesbro’-on-Tees, of scarlet fever, aged 19 months, PRISCILLA, daughter of John and Priscilla Dunning. | TBF 03/1859 |
| NAPPER | Charles | 01.03.1859 | At Newport, Monmouthshire, after a few weeks’ illness of continued fever, CHARLES NAPPER, aged 52, eldest son of the late Peter and Mary Napper. | TBF 04/1859 |
| BEECH | Dorothy Ann | 01.03.1859 | DOROTHY ANN, aged 71, wife of James B. Beech, of 11, Faulkner Street, Chester. This dear Friend had a long and painful illness, being confined to her room nearly two years. She bore her sufferings with great patience and resignation to the Divine will. Her mind was preserved in quietude and holy confidence, trusting in the mercy and mediation of our adorable Redeemer. Her end was peace; for she departed in great stillness, with a very mild, pleasant countenance, as one who had fallen into a sweet sleep. | TBF 05/1859 |
| BROWN | Robert Jefferys | 03.03.1859 | At Cirencester, ROBERT JEFFERYS BROWN, aged 65. | TBF 04/1859 |
| WATSON | Samuel | 03.03.1859 | At Ballintrane, co. Carlow, SAMUEL WATSON, aged about 83. | TBF 04/1859 |
| BETTS | Sarah | 05.03.1859 | At Noel Street, Islington, London, SARAH BETTS, an elder, in her 84th year. | TBF 04/1859 |
| PARKER | Samuel Philip | 06.03.1859 | At Chew Magna, SAMUEL PHILIP PARKER, aged 84. | TBF 04/1859 |
| GARROTT | Lucy | 07.03.1859 | At Sweet Mount, co. Dublin, LUCY GARROTT, aged 37, wife of Joseph Garrott. | TBF 05/1859 |
| PONTEFRACT | Sarah | 11.03.1859 | SARAH PONTEFRACT, Pell Lane Wooldale, in her 75th year. Like one falling asleep, this dear Friend breathed her last. Her end was peace. | TBF 04/1859 |
| BOADLE | James | 11.03.1859 | JAMES, aged 6½ years, son of William B. and Mary Boadle, of Birkenhead. | TBF 04/1859 |
| POWELL | Mary | 12.03.1859 | At Kelvedon, Essex, MARY POWELL, aged 91. | TBF 04/1859 |
| GRACE | Arthur | 13.03.1859 | At Bristol, ARTHUR, infant son of John Thirnbeck Grace. | TBF 04/1859 |
| WRIGHT | Mary | 14.03.1859 | At Camp-Lane Court, Leeds, in her 104th year, MARY WRIGHT, a minister upwards of 60 years. Mary Wright was born at Edinburgh, of Presbyterian parents, on the 31st of Twelfth Month, 1735, where her father, James Bishop, then resided. At the age of 14 she went to reside in London with a married sister, and here became acquainted with some young Friends, whom she sometimes accompanied to meeting. About this time her mind was awakened by a woman Friend, a stranger, addressing to her these words of Scripture, in a bye street:- “Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” This led to serious reflection, and giving way to convicton, she felt no longer at liberty to follow vain amusements, such as singing, theatricals, &c., which she had previously done; nor could she allow herself to indulge in gay attire, but had to lay all these things aside. Continuing to be obedient to the intimations of the Spirit of Truth, she ultimately joined the Society of Friends; and on the 1st of 6th Month, 1779, in her twenty-fourth year she was married to her first huband, John Witchell, who was at that time cashier in the bank of Smith, Wright, and Gray, of London. In 1789, she returned to her native city, Edinburgh, with her husband and family, where they resided for twelve years; during which time Mary Wright felt herself constrained to make a public acknowledgment of her love to her Divine Master, and after many reasonings and discouragements, she appeared in the ministry. In 1802, John and Mary Witchell left this country for America, where, shortly after her arrival, she was recorded as a minister in unity. They spent about sixteen years in that land, principally in the State of Ohio; and in 1818, returned to England, where, about three years afterwards, their union of about forty years was terminated, by John Witchell’s decease, after which his widow resided for some time at Halifax. In 1823, Mary Witchell again entered into the married state with William Wright, of Sheffield, who, retiring from business, they lived for some years at Todmorden and Southport. Their union lasted for about ten years, and after her husband’s demise, Mary Wright resided for a time at Rochdale, and subsequently with her son-in-law, the late Thomas Tatham, of Headingley. Having a desire, however, to live near the Friend’s Meeting-House at Leeds, she removed, in 1840, to Camp-Lane Court, where she remained to the date of her decease. As already mentioned, Mary Wright became an acknowledged minster in the Society, and was engaged more or less frequently in the exercise of the Divine gift, down to the period of her death. She had, for the last few years, employed her spare time in preparing purses, &c., the proceeds derived from the sale of which she distributed amongst the poor. On attaining her 100th birthday, she knitted a silk purse for the Queen, which was presented to our beloved Sovereign on the 8th of 3d Month, 1856, who received it most graciously. To Mary Wright On Completing her 100th year. I will not sing a mortal’s praise – To Thee I consecrate the lays To whom my powers belong: These gifts upon Thine altar strewn, O! God, accept,- accept Thine own; My gifts are thine; be Thine alone The glory of my song. – James Montgomery. Dear aged friend! whose lengthened course has now Stretch’d the wide span of full one hundred years, Ps. xc.10. We cannot thoughtlessly desire that thou 2 Cor. v.8. May’st be detained here, in this vale of tears. Phil. i.20-23. We cannot say, may New Year’s day come round, 2 Cor. iv. 18. And find thee living then, - amongst us still; Luke xii. 37,38. We rather wish, as thous dost, to be found Job xiv. 14. Watching, and waiting on our Father’s will. The five generatons. Thou hast thy tender, loving friends, we know; Thy children, and their children too, and theirs: And peradventure infant accents flow To lisp the love that kindred nature bears. And more than these thou hast a numerous tribe 1 Thess. v. 11, 12, 13. Of those who meet thee in the house of prayer, 1 Cor. ii. 12, 13. Who could thy worth most feelingly transcribe; Just as their hearts have felt it written there. These surely can unite, as with one voice, 1 Cor. ii. 9, 10. To wish thee blessings here, and heaven in store: 2 Cor. v. 1-6. The consummation of the Christian’s choice, When sin and suffering can distress no more. 1 Ep. John i. 8, 9, 10. And say, dear aged friend, hast thou not known John iii. 3, The depths of Satan, - and the power of sin? 2 Cor. xii 7, 8, 9. And canst thou not, by tried experience own, Yea, and deplore, how weakness reigns within. Rom. vii. 18, 19. How oft the will, with half-consenting power, Feels a strong impulse to accept the good; Eccl. vii.20. And yet, alas! in Satan’s potent hour, Acts not the part, - the better part it should. Canst thou not tell how that determin’d foe, 2 Cor. xi.3. 1 Peter v. 8, 9. Plants his deep snares along the Christian’s way, Eph. v. 12. To draw him from his watchfulness? and oh! To harass, - to perplex, - to lead astray? Matt. iv. 1-10. Ah! it is well our Saviour knows it all;- John xvii. 4. That he has trod this weary world of our’s: Heb. i. 9. That tho’ no sin could on His nature fall, Heb. iv. 15. He felt the anguish of temptation’s powers. Isa.liii. chap. What love! what pity! must have fill’d His heart Whose sufferings poured upon Him like a flood, Rom. viii. 28-39. But oh! what confidence those words impart, Heb. ix. 12, 22. Call’d, - chosen, - and redeemed, - and that by blood. Rom. iii. 24-26. And is not this the privilege of all, Rom. v. 1. Whom faith has strengthen’d to accept His love? John vi. 37. Even as many as our God shall call; Rom. viii. 14,15 Drawn by the Spirit’s mighty power to move? Ps. xci. 1. And is it not thy happiness to know A Saviour’s presence in thy peaceful cot? Eccl. ix. 7. Rom. xv. 13. Those heavenly joys which from acceptance flow, Prov. xiv. 10. With which a stranger intermeddleth not? Phil. iii. 13, 14. May we, dear friend, press on in faith; and look Heb. xii. 1, 2. Not at ourselves, - the passing, - or the past; 2 Pet. i. 3, 4. But to the promises of that bless’d book, Heb. iii. 14. Secure to us if we but hold them fast. John x. 14. Let us remember what the Saviour taught, - John x. 27, 28. I am the Shepherd, and am known of mine: Mat. xviii. 13, 14 My sheep by Satan never shall be caught: Rom. xi. 5, 6. I will not one of them to him resign. John v. 24. He that believeth hath eternal life: John xvii. 24. Where Jesus is, His chosen ones shall be: 1 Pet. i. 2-9. He keeps His own amid perpetual strife; Phil. i. 6. And they are safe to all eternity! 2 Cor. v. 7. He will not leave them when their eyes grow dim; Ps. lxxi. 17, 18. He will be there to combat the last foe: Ps. xlviii. 14. They shall have oil the glimmering lamp to trim, Mat. xxv. 4, 10. And where the Bridegroom is, his saints shall go. John xiv. 2. There is a resting-place prepared in heaven; A home amid the many mansions there: 2 Tim. iv. 8. A crown of righteousness is freely given, Phil. iii. 21. 1 John iii. 2. And Christ’s own likeness all his saints shall bear. 1 Pet. i. 18,19. Dear Saviour! Keep this aged friend of our’s, Isa. xliii. 1, 2. Thy own redeemed one; - keep her on her way: Ps. xlvi. 1-5. Be with her ‘mid the wreck of nature’s powers, - Be with her to the end of life’s long day. 1 Cor. xv. 54-57. Support her when the conflict comes at last, And struggling life must yield to death’s embrace: Eph. ii. 8, 9. Support her till that solemn scene is past, - Then shall her song be, It is all of grace. Last Day in 1855. M. A. On the 24th of last month, the marriage of one of her great-grand-daughters took place at the Meeting-house, at Leeds, on which occasion she appeared in the ministry for the last time; and signed the marriage certificate of the parties with her own hand. Mary Wright’s mental faculties were unimpaired at the time of her decease. Her hearing had become somewhat dull, and she had lost her eyesight for about three years, owing to the following circumstance:- She was greatly interested in the events which transpired during the Crimean war, the accounts of which she regularly read without the aid of spectacles, in the Times, though her age then exceeded 100 years. There can be no doubt that the small print of the paper gradually injured her sight. She was able to move about down to the day of her death; although, during the week preceding that event, viz., on the 5th of 3d Month, having caught cold, she suffered from difficulty of breathing, and an attack of influenza, from which her natural powers being unable to rally, she gradually sunk; her spirit passing calmly and peacefully away, without a struggle, or the slightest symptom of pain, on the 14th, aged 103 years. Mary Wright had, throughout her long life, enjoyed uninterrupted good health; she had abstained from all intoxicating drinks for a considerable number of years, and to the abstinence she ascribed to a great extent, her own longevity. She was able to address those about her very impressively, until near her close. We believe there are many materials and memoranda connected with our late dear Friend, which will be of deep interest, beyond what our space will allow, and which, we apprehend, will appear in some form hereafter. One incident occurs, which it may be of interest to mention, for which, with some other particulars, we are indebted to our Friend Wilson Armistead. “When,” says W. A., “I got the memoir of Philip and Rachel Price, finding our dear Friend (then Mary Witchell) named in it as accompanying R. P. in a religious visit to Friends in Virginia and Ohio, upwards of half a century ago, I related, or read to her, such portions as I thought would interest her. She rembered all well, and recounted, with thanksgiving, the many mercies extended to her then and ever. It must be borne in mind, that travelling there was then not what it is now. The account states:- “In the 6th month, 1807, Mary Witchell, a Friend from England, and Rachel Price, set out on a religious visit to Friends in Ohio and Virginia. No turnpike had then been made across the Alleghany mountains, and the narrow and deep wagon-track in soft places was cut into deep ruts, and in others was rough and stony. The women Friends, in crossing the mountains, were obliged to dismount from the carriage and walk, or ride alternately the single riding-horse on a man’s saddle, going at the rate of two miles an hour.” Rachel Price writes:- “I think it is not possible for any one to conceive how bad the roads are without seeing them. We are preserved in good health, and our minds from sinking. My mind, when crossing the mountains, was filled with admiration and praise in beholding the wondrous works of an almighty hand. In our preservation, we had often to exclaim, ‘Surely these are the Lord’s doings, and marvellous in our eyes.’ May a grateful sense thereof rest on each of our minds to our own humiliation!” “I can hardly conclude,” says Wilson Armistead, “without mentioning the deep interest our dear Friend, M. Wright felt in the poor oppressed negro. Several fugitives from slavery have been my guests when here, and I always made a point, if suitable at the time, to introduce them to her. Many were the words of comfort and consolation she poured forth to these, generally accompanied with a purse, or some article of her own knitting. To the Boston Anti-Slavery Bazaar, she was an almost constant contributor – the value of her little gifts being materally enhanced by the fact, always attached, the age of the donor.” The funeral of Mary Wright was very largely attended by town’s people and Friends from a distance, the large Meeting-house at Leeds being filled as at a Quarterly Meeting; and many testimonies to the Truth were borne by James Backhouse, Joseph Thorp, and others, including (at the grave side) her own great grandson-in-law, at whose marriage, as already related, she spoke publicly for the last time. Thoughts in Verse. Written a few days after the Funeral of our dear aged Friend, Mary Wright, who lived to the age of 103 years, and was interred at Leeds 20th of 3d Month, 1859. We have follow’d thee on, to the verge of thy dwelling,- Have watch’d thee descend to the depths of the tomb; And thoughts of thy love all thy sympathies swelling, Have shrouded our hearts in deep sadness and gloom: But the gloom and the sadness, like clouds passed away, As we look’d through their mist – to eternity’s day. We could not dwell long on our own, human sorrow, So selfish – so earthly, - (unworthy of thee!) We knew that thy voice would have told of that morrow, When Christian with Christian the Saviour shall see; and all the redeem’d ones, in heaven’s wide space, Shall meet Him in glory, and see face to face. No pencil may paint the bright scenes of that morning; No tongue may describe the ineffable joy; No saint, while on earth, may conceive the adorning – The robe of pure whiteness; - the sinless employ, Where music, - (such music as angels prolong,) Shall ‘waken no thought but of praise in its song. Could we now hear thy language, O! how should we listen To catch but a word from the shores of the blessed: Thy eye, once so sightless, would brilliantly glisten, And thy accents, not now by long weakness repress’d, Would invite us, - would urge us, constrain us to love Not the things of the world, - no! the Treasure above. But Moses we have; - and the prophets still linger To utter God’s word, and to set forth his Son; And the Spirit is with us, to point like a finger To all that the Saviour is doing - has done; Yea, to draw us to God by a matchless control, And to breathe in new life to the death-stricken soul. The question remains, - (‘tis thine echo repeated!) “What keeps you from Jesus? – the Saviour? – the Cross? Why will ye not take the Salvation completed, instead of the world? – its pollution? – its dross? Why will ye despise the rich offers of grace, That the earth with its treasures may have the first place? And ye who have tasted the worth of Salvation, Why speak not aloud the rich message of truth? Why give not to God by a full dedication, The powers of your mind, and the strength of your youth? He would crown with His blessing this hallow’d employ; For the service of God is a well-spring of joy.” Dear Friend – now in glory – we honour’d thee ever – And our hearts, while we live, shall remember thy love. There are links between souls, which the grave cannot sever; And our friendship in Christ, will be friendship above. We rejoice in thy change, and we trust that ere long, We shall meet thee with Jesus, and sing the new song. M.A. | TBF 04/1859 |
| TUKE | Herbert Thistlethwaite | 16.03.1859 | At Spring Gardens, Bradford, aged about one year, HERBERT THISTLETHWAITE, son of Edward Tuke. | TBF 04/1859 |
| NICKALLS | Eliza | 16.03.1859 | At Reigate, ELIZA, aged 40, wife of Thomas Nickalls. | TBF 05/1859 |
| BOLTON | James | 20.03.1859 | JAMES BOLTON, ironmonger, of Warrington, aged 44. | TBF 04/1859 |
| PATCHING | Catherine | 21.03.1859 | At Stoke-Newington, London, in her 72d year. CATHERINE PATCHING, widow of John Patching, who died in 1824. | TBF 06/1859 |
| WALKER | Martha | 22.03.1859 | At Cockermouth, aged two months, MARTHA, daughter of John and Isabella Walker. | TBF 04/1859 |
| BELL | Charlotte | 22.03.1859 | At Ballyclare, co. Antrim, CHARLOTE BELL, aged about 40. | TBF 05/1859 |
| HUNT | William | 22.03.1859 | At Grahamville, State of New York, WILLIAM HUNT, formerly of Stoke-Newington, London, and brother of the above, in his 70th year. | TBF 06/1859 |
| PARSONS | Sarah | 24.03.1859 | At Wellington, Somerset, in her 59th year, SARAH PARSONS, eldest surviving daughter of the late James Parsons, of that place. | TBF 06/1859 |
| HEAD | Elizabeth | 27.03.1859 | ELIZABETH HEAD, in her 75th year, wife of John Head, of Banbury. | TBF 05/1859 |
| WELLS | Rebecca | 29.03.1859 | At Shipston-on-Stour, REBECCA, wife of George Wells, in her 69th year. | TBF 05/1859 |
| EDDISON | Booth | xx.03.1859 | At the Island of Madeira, wither he had gone for the benefit of his health, BOOTH EDDISON, M.D., late of Nottingham. | TBF 04/1859 |
| HALL | Jane | 02.04.1859 | At Greysouthen Cockermouth aged 73, JANE, widow of the late John Hall. | TBF 05/1859 |
| GRIGORY | Maurice | 02.04.1859 | Aged 75, MAURICE GRIGORY, Yatton, Somerset.This dear Friend was brought, a few months before his close, into a state of deep spiritual conflict; and feeling how deficient he was in the things that belonged to his peace, he had, in the night time, been dwelling on “the horror of going down into darkness for ever.” He was cast down, but not forsaken; for in the early morning, after this deep searching of the heart, the state of his mind appeared quite altered to one of most humble but perfect rejoicing; and in a flood of tears he had to testify to the wonderful light and truth of God, for it appeared to him that the sting of death was destroyed, and a heavenly prospect opened to his soul. In degree this remained to the end. His bolidy pains were great for many months, but the spirit of prayer and patience was bestowed, and the love of God continued to be shed abroad in the heart, and his last days were indeed his best days. May the praise be rendered where alone it is due! | TBF 10/1859 |
| WAITE | Sarah | 03.04.1859 | At Dorking, aged 66, SARAH WAITE, widow of the late John Waite, of Stoke-Newington. | TBF 05/1859 |
| FRERE | Elizabeth | 03.04.1859 | At Ross, Herefordshire, ELIZABETH FRERE, aged 77. | TBF 07/1859 |
| HARRIS | Thomas | 04.04.1859 | At 19, Hereford Place, Commercial Road, East London, aged 70, THOMAS HARRIS, a member of Ratcliff Meeting, and formerly of Long Compton. | TBF 06/1859 |
| KID | R. | 05.04.1859 | At Bayswater, R. KID, aged 32. The interment took place at Godalming. | TBF 05/1859 |
| CLARK | Alfred | 05.04.1859 | After a short illness, at Puget Sound, Van Couver’s Island, aged 36, ALFRED, second son of Joseph Clark, Southampton. | TBF 07/1859 |
| ROBINSON | Thomas | 06.04.1859 | THOMAS ROBINSON, of Kendal, watchmaker, aged about 66 | TBF 05/1859 |
| THOMPSON | William | 06.04.1859 | At Manchester, WILLIAM THOMPSON, aged 28, son of the late James Thompson. | TBF 05/1859 |
| RORKE | Martha Williams | 06.04.1859 | At Collingwood, County of Grey, Canada West, aged 55, MARTHA WILLIAMS, wife of William Rorke, and eldest daughter of the late George and Martha Boone, formerly of Birmingham. This dear Friend had only a short illness, but her friends have much comfort in believing that to her the change was one of never ending bliss. She observed to her beloved husband, that she felt peaceful, endeavouring to lay hold of the promise; again and again remarking, it semed as if the Lord had said, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” She evinced much patience throughout her illness, so that those around her little knew how much she suffered; and a dear son, in writing of her, says “many a pleasant look, in the mist of her suffering, will long be remembered by us.” | TBF 06/1859 |
| ROBINSON | John | 07.04.1859 | At Cheetham Hill, near Manchester, after a few days illness, of serious apoplexy, JOHN ROBINSON, aged 64. Like one falling asleep he gently and peacefully breathed his last. | TBF 05/1859 |
| BECK | Thomas | 08.04.1859 | At Dorking THOMAS BECK, aged 63. | TBF 05/1859 |
| CARR | Jane | 08.04.1859 | On board the Preussischer Adler steamer, while on her passage from Cork to Plymouth, and as the vessel entered the harbour of the latter place, very suddenly, JANE CARR, aged 46, late of Cavendish Place, Carlisle, daughter of the late Jonthan Carr. | TBF 05/1859 |
| CHRISTMAS | Mary | 08.04.1859 | MARY CHRISTMAS, of Earith, in her 65th year. | TBF 05/1859 |
| WOODING | Sarah | 10.04.1859 | SARAH WOODING, of Godmanchester, aged 85. | TBF 05/1859 |
| EVANS | Edward | 13.04.1859 | At Neath, Glamorganshire, of scarlet fever, EDWARD EVANS, in his 26th year. The death of this young man, after only six days’ illness, strikingly reminds us of the uncertainty of life, and forcibly revives the injunction, “Be ye therefore ready also; for the Son of Man cometh at an hour when ye think not.” The great prostration of his strength consequent upon the nature of the disease, and the hopes which were entertained of his recovery until the last day of his illness, left but little opportunity to ascertain the state of his mind, whilst passing through the dark valley of the shadow of death. It is, however, highly consolatory to know, that from his boyhood his mind had been deeply impressed with the vast importance of the salvation of his soul. From some of his letters, it appears he had been subject to much spiritual conflict and trial. About two years since, this was peculiarly his experience, when, by the grace of God, he was enabled in one of our meetings for worship, to yield obedience to what he apprehended was required of him, which conduced to the peace of his own mind, and to the confirmation of his faith in the Truth as it is in Jesus. Since that, to him, eventful period, it was obvious to his friends, that he was favoured with a growth in the truth, and that the chastening and refining influences of the Holy Spirit were operative on his conduct and conversation. Naturally of an amiable and benevolent disposition, he took great interest in those institutions which were established in the town for the promoting of education, Bible diffusion, temperance and other objects, and was either secretary or on the Committee of most of them. Being sensibly alive to the truth “that we love the children of God when we love God,” of late he had devoted nearly all his leisure time to these objects, and especially to the temperance cause. His cheerful disposition, amenity of manners, abnegation of self, quiet energy and untiring industry, rendered him a valuable coadjutor in any cause; and the wide-spread and unfeigned sorrow for his loss that has been manifested by persons of all ranks and parties resident in Neath and the immediate neighbourhood, unequivacally evidence the high estimation in which he was held by those who knew him best; thus exemplifying the words of Holy Writ, “he who honoureth me, I will honour.” We shall conclude our notice of this deeply lamented young man, by giving two extracts from the local newspapers, which probably will interest many of our readers, to the young men among whom we affectionately say, “Go ye and do likewise.” The following is from the obituary of the Cambrian of the 15th April:- “Few young men have descended to the tomb more universally beloved and esteemed than Mr. Evans. Possessing great amiability of disposition, considerable talent, and untiring industry in doing good, he had for some years most devotedly supported the public benevolent instiutions in the town, both by his generous contributions and most efficient services. In all that was estimable in human conduct, his career has been short but brilliant, and gives a bright example of what may be effected by young men whose hearts like his are deeply imbued with Christian principles. The annoucement of his death has caused a general gloom to prevail over the town, for it is felt the public have sustained an irreparable loss. His memory will be long cherished with an affectionate remembrance by all who knew him. He was a member of the Society of Friends, and was highly esteemed by that religious body.” The following account of his funeral is from the Swansea and Glamorgan Herald of the 20th ult.:- “On Saturday the remains of the late Mr. Edward Evans, ironmonger, of the firm of Boone and Evans, Neath, were consigned to their last resting-place in the grave-yard of the Society of Friends, adjoining their meeting-house, near the Old Castle. “Mr. Evans was a member of the Society of Friends, and secretary to the South Wales Temperance Association. In his connection with the former, his conduct was such as to secure for him the love and esteem of all; and in his exertations associated with the latter, few men have done more for the cause of temperance, in the promulgation of which he was a quiet, earnest, and successful worker. “The funeral took place at eleven o’clock on Saturday forenoon. The whole of the shops in the town were closed, and business was entirely suspended during the ceremony of interment. In addition to the places of business, the whole of the public-houses were closed, the deceased being held in universal esteem, even by those to whose commercial interests he, in the prosecution of the cause of temperance, was conscientiously opposed. The remains were accompanied to the grave by the relatives of the deceased, a large number of the Society of Friends, the mayor and ex-mayor, the rector, some of the principal tradesmen of the town, the children of the Bands of Hope and the British schools, and a numerous assemblage of the general inhabitants, who embraced the opportunity of testifying their respect for one who, during life, had undeviatingly conducted himself as became a Christian and a citizen. “On arriving at the grave-yard, the corpse was lowered into the grave, and a most touching spontaneous address was delivered by Miss Price, a member of the Society of Friends who so eloquently adverted to the loss they had sustained by the death of their beloved brother, that many present wept copiously. At the termination of the address, the members retired from the grave, and entered the chapel, where, after remaining a considerable time in silence, the same lady gave an eloquent and feeling address at greater length than before, and there was scarcely one in the chapel who was not deeply affected. Silence again intervened for some time, when the same lady knelt and offered up a most impressive prayer, the congregation standing uncovered. Silence again intervened, after which the meeting dispersed. The deceased was 26 years of age, and died of scarlet fever. He was the nephew of Mr. Jonathan Rees, a member of the Neath Town Council and Board of Guardians; and was beloved by all who knew him. | TBF 05/1859 |
| BRANTINGHAM | Joseph | 15.04.1859 | At 12, Rosemount Place, Aberdeen, of consumption, in his 26th year, JOSEPH, third son of George and Elizabeth Brantingham. | TBF 05/1859 |
| WALLIS | Ann | 16.04.1859 | At the Retreat, near York, after residing there upwards of sixty years, ANN WALLIS, aged about 83, formerly of Peel Monthly Meeting, London. | TBF 07/1859 |
| HAWORTH | Martha | 18.04.1859 | At Palatine Buildings, Manchester, MARTHA HAWORTH, aged 66. | TBF 05/1859 |
| WHEELER | Mary | 19.04.1859 | At Rochester, MARY WHEELER, aged 89. | TBF 05/1859 |
| CLARKE | Margaret | 19.04.1859 | At the house of her son-in-law, John Cheal, Redhill, Surrey, MARGARET CLARKE, aged 72, widow of Thomas Clarke, formerly of Bristol. After a lingering illness, borne with Christian resignation, this dear Friend passed away in peace – her bereaved family humbly trust, to one of the many mansions prepared by her Redeemer. | TBF 05/1859 |
| NIELD | Henry | 20.04.1859 | At Manchester, HENRY NIELD, aged 55. | TBF 05/1859 |
| HAYWARD | Joseph | 23.04.1859 | Aged 17, JOSEPH, youngest son of Joseph Hayward, City Road, London. | TBF 05/1859 |
| PECKOVER | Mary Ann | 24.04.1859 | At Plymouth, after an illness borne with much Christian resignation, aged 32, MARY ANN wife of Joseph Peckover. | TBF 05/1859 |
| WALKER | Ann | 24.04.1859 | ANN WALKER, of Darley, aged 27. | TBF 07/1859 |
| ARMITAGE | Susan | 25.04.1859 | At Nottingham, aged 39, SUSAN, the wife of Samuel Fox Armitage. | TBF 05/1859 |
| RICHARDSON | Joshua Henry | 25.04.1859 | At Abirdelghy, Lisburn, aged about 10 years, JOSHUA HENRY, son of Joshua P. Richardson. | TBF 06/1859 |
| MURRAY | Jacob | 25.04.1859 | JACOB MURRAY, of Moyrusk, near Moira, aged about 67. | TBF 07/1859 |
| WATSON | Michael | 28.04.1859 | MICHAEL WATSON, of North Shields, in his 71st year. | TBF 06/1859 |
| WILSON | Charlotte | 29.04.1859 | CHARLOTTE WILSON, of Summerset Place, Bradford, in her 36th year; and also her infant son (still born). | TBF 06/1859 |
| KENDALL | Eliza | 30.04.1859 | At the residence of her brother, James Catchpool, London Road, Braintree, ELIZA KENDALL, aged 68. | TBF 06/1859 |
| HODGSON | Martha | 30.04.1859 | At Ackworth, MARTHA HODGSON, in her 72d year. | TBF 06/1859 |
| SMITH | Jonathan | 02.05.1859 | At Stepney Causeway, near Ratcliff Meeting-house, JONATHAN SMITH, in his 79th year. | TBF 06/1859 |
| NASH | Hannah | 02.05.1859 | HANNAH NASH, of Great Yarmouth, aged 72. | TBF 07/1859 |
| CALLIMORE | Anne | 05.05.1859 | At Murray Terrace, Belfast, ANNE CALLIMORE, aged about 65. | TBF 06/1859 |
| GLORNEY | Benjamin | 05.05.1859 | At Mardyke Mills, co. Dublin, BENJAMIN GLORNEY, aged 80. | TBF 07/1859 |
| MILLS | Mary | 08.05.1859 | At Lancaster, MARY, wife of Benjamin Mills, aged 67. | TBF 06/1859 |
| LONGDON | Robert | 09.05.1859 | At his residence, Derby Terrace, Stretford Road, Manchester, ROBERT LONGDON, after a long and painful illness, aged 66. | TBF 06/1859 |
| GOLDSBURY | Octavius | 10.05.1859 | At Reigate, aged 59, OCTAVIUS GOLDSBURY, of Peckham. | TBF 06/1859 |
| DOYLE | William | 10.05.1859 | At his residence, 2, Cullen’s Wood Place, Dublin, WILLIAM DOYLE, aged 72. | TBF 07/1859 |
| STURGE | Joseph | 14.05.1859 | Suddenly, of disease of the heart, at his residence, Wheeley’s Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, JOSEPH STURGE, of Birmingham, in his 66th year. We quote the following from the Birmingham Saturday Evening Post, of the 21st ult.:- The historic men of the last generation are rapidly disappearing in Birmingham. To-day we have to record the death of Joseph Sturge. The sad event took place very unexpectedly on Saturday morning at his residence, Wheeley’s Road, Edgbaston. It seems that for some months past Mr. Sturge had not been quite so well in health as formerly, but the attacks of illness were of so temporary a character that he was not prevented attending to business with the assiduity and regularity which characterized him. During the present fine spring weather he was in the habit of riding on horseback, along with some of his family, previous to breakfast. On Saturday morning he rose about half-past six, and having roused his children for the purpose of having the customary ride, he returned to his own apartment. However, a sudden fit of coughing seized him, he complained of severe pain in the region of the heart, and though his family and his medical attendant (Mr. Berry) were summoned, and everything done that skill and the most affectionate solicitude could suggest, he died about a quarter past seven. As the intelligence spread throughout the town during the day, the feeling seemed to be general that in losing Joseph Sturge, Birmingham had lost one of its most honoured citizens. Joseph Sturge was born at Elberton, in the county of Gloucester, on the 2d of August 1793. He was the second son of Joseph Sturge, a farmer of that place, and was the sixth in direct succession who bore that name. While yet young, a circumstance occurred in his history which, related by him at an anti-militia meeting in 1852, we may here record, as it strikingly marks what is probably the most prominent feature of his mental and moral character. While managing the affairs of the farm, at the early age of eighteen, he was drawn for the militia. His principles as a man, and his profession as a member of the Society of Friends, forbade him to obey the call; he allowed the law of the country to take its course; and several sheep and lambs were seized and sold to pay the fine incurred by his refusal, just as his goods and chattels have more than once been seized for church rates in Edgbaston. On coming of age he established himself in business at Bewdley as a corn merchant, and removed to this town about the year 1822. We need scarcely say that by dint of enterprise, energy, and integrity, he and his brother Charles succeeded in establishing one of the first houses in England, the business done by their firm constituting a large proportion of the trade of the port of Gloucester, where their warehouses are chiefly situated. Mr. Stuge married, first, Eliza, the only daughter of a well-known and opulent philanthropist, James Cropper, of the Dingle, Liverpool; and secondly (after having remained a widower for many years), Hannah, daughter of Barnard Dickinson, a member of the Coalbrookdale firm. By the latter he leaves one son and four daughters. Mr. Struge first appeared prominently in public life in connection with the anti-slavery movement, which resulted in the Emancipation Act of 1833, though for the previous ten years he had been working quietly in the same cause. Seeing that the principal of “gradual emancipation” was gaining ground with the professed friends of the slave, Mr. Sturge stirred up the country by means of meetings and lectures, in favour of immediate freedom, convened a conference of 400 delagates in London, and in a few month sealed the fate of British colonial slavery. But the work was not done when the Act passed, which conferred nominal freedom. The working of the apprenticeship system gave Mr. Sturge cause for alarm. In 1836, therefore, he and a friend or two visited most of the West India islands for the purpose of personally investigating the position of affairs. He saw enough to convince him that the apprenticeship system ought to be abolished, and having on his return home published the result of his inquiries in a volume of much interest, and which speedily passed through several editions, he became the recognized leader of an agitation for the completion of the great work. Government were obstinate, but the result was that the apprenticeship system was abandoned, and that by August, 1838, we had not a slave in any of our colonies in the western seas. A visit to the United States in 1841, chiefly with a view to the investigation of slavery, produced another interesting volume; and to the day of his death Mr. Sturge ceased not to do all in his power for the spread of opinion against the detestable “peculiar institution” of our Transatlantic friends. His bounty also reached many a fugitive slave. Whilst fighting for freedom in the west, he did not neglect “the good old cause” at home. In conjunction with Sharman Crawford, Mr. Sturge organized the Complete Suffrage movement, drawing up with his own hand the famous declaration against class legislation, and in favour of the people being endowed with that fair, full, and free exercise of the elective franchise to which he considered them entitled by the great principle of Christian equity, and also by the British Constituton. It will be remembered how he astonished the moderate politicians of his day by quoting from Blackstone’s Commentaries the passage, “For no subject can be constrained to pay any aids or taxes, even for the defence of the realm or the support of the Government, but such as are imposed by his consent or that of his representatives in Parliament.” This declaration, which Mr. Sturge originally prepared at the instance of the Anti-Corn-Law League, received millions of signatures throughout Great Britain and Ireland, was embodied in a memorial to the Queen, and formed the basis of the resolution to which Mr. Sharmann Crawford, after repeated struggles, obtained the assent of a majority of the House of Commons. Birmingham need not be reminded how hard he worked for the complete suffrage movement, but it was ultimately swamped by the growing power of the free trade agitation, in which Mr. Sturge also took an active part, lending time and money most freely to the efforts of the League. Indeed, we may claim for his sagacity the credit of having perceived, so early as ’41, that unconditional repeal must inevitably be obtained; for in that year, when the leaders of the agitation were prepared to accept a fixed duty of 8s. per quarter on wheat as a compromise following the abandonment of the sliding scale, Mr. Sturge, single handed, prevailed upon them, by the offer of an annual subscription of £200, to continue the agitation for immediate and entire abolition of the duty until the final success of the enterprise. Mr. Sturge’s growing influence pointed him out so early as 1836, as a suitable person for Parliamentary honours; but, though many constituencies competed in the endeavour to secure his services, he never sat in Parliament. On the retirement of Mr. Attwood towards the end of 1839, the leading Radicals of Birmingham brought Mr. Sturge forward. The late Mr. Muntz and Sir Charles Wetherell were also candidates, but though duly nominated, Mr. Sturge was withdrawn in order that the Conservative might not reap the advantage of a split in the Liberal camp. In 1842 the representation of the borough of Nottingham became vacant, and that borough being one which Mr. Roebuck, in the House of Commons, had proved to be shockingly corrupt, from the amount of money which its elections always cost, Mr. Sturge, as a gentleman of unimpeachable integrity, was invited to stand in the Liberal interest. His Tory opponent was the late Mr. Walter, of The Times. The contest, like that we have just had, was regarded as a national one. The result was that Mr. Sturge was defeated by only eighty-four votes – a majority obtained by extensive bribery and intimidation, for which, on the re-assembling of Parliament, Mr. Walter was unseated. Mr. Sturge, according to usage, was offered the seat, but he declined it. In 1844, on the death of Mr. Joshua Scholefield, Mr. Sturge was requested by a large town’s meeting to offer himself once more for Birmingham, and he complied the more readily, as there was an understanding at the time he withdrew in favour of Mr. Muntz, that when the next vacancy occurred he should have the preference. However, Mr. William Scholefield being brought forward by some of the Liberal party, the result of the poll was that Mr. Spooner was elected member for Birmingham. In 1847 Mr. Sturge contested the borough of Leeds, but was unsuccessful, though he polled nearly 2000 votes. He made no other attempt to enter Parliament, but adhered to the last to his old political faith. Many men, chagrined and disappointed at not being able to apply the lever of their power and influence in the way they considered most likely to do good, would have retired from public life in a state of disgust. Not so Mr. Sturge. His time and money were more than ever devoted to the promotion of whatever he conceived likely to advance the interests of humanity. In 1848 he formed one of the deputation who successfully memorialized the Government for the abolition of slavery in the French colonies. He attended the Peace Congresses held at Brussels in 1848, at Paris in 1849, at Frankfort in 1850, at London in 1851, and at Edinburgh in 1853. During the Schleswig Holstein war he visited Denmark and Holstein, with a view, if possible, to bring about some mediation, and spent some time with either army on the battle field. Mr. Sturge actually succeeded in arranging for a settlement of the question by arbitrators, but a dispute took place as to the composition of the court of mediation, and hostilities recommenced. In 1854, Mr. Struge, with Mr. Henry Pease, of Darlington, and Mr. Robert Charlton, of Bristol, were appointed by the Society of Friends a deputation to proceed to St. Petersburg, for the purpose of endeavouring to induce the Emperor Nicholas to avert the war then impending, and which was declared a day or two afterwards. A memorable deputation this, though lightly spoken of at the time. We next find Mr. Sturge at the close of the Russian war, taking a journey to Finland for the purpose of inquiring into the condition of the inhabitants of that region, who were suffering not only from famine, but from having had their means of livelihood, their fishing-boats, &c., destroyed during the war. His own firm, if we recollect rightly, subscribed £500 to the funds raised for the relief of the poor Fins. Such missions of goodwill as these were what brought Mr. Sturge before the public of late years, but in our own town and neighbourhood he was always at work. No Birmingham man will have forgotten his earnest efforts to mitigate the effects, and to unravel the causes, of the riots of 1840, and to restore to the Corporation that constitutional control over the police, of which they were unjustly deprived under the influence of the groundless terrors which those riots occasioned. He established and maintained at his own expense the first reformatory set on foot in the midland district; he took great personal interest in the Severn Street schools, doing duty as a superintendent Sunday after Sunday; he devoted several acres of valuable land to the purpose of a free playground for the working classes; he was president of the Birmingham Temperance Society, president of the Band of Hope Union, and always ready to give counsel and substantial aid to every practical scheme of social improvement. The Funeral. The funeral of Mr. Sturge took place yesterday, and the scene was one which has certainly never been paralleled in Birmingham. Philanthropists, ministers, &c., were all there to testify the universal esteem in which Mr. Sturge was held. There were also deputations from some of the bodies in which the deceased took a special interest, including the Anti-Slavery Committee, the Peace Committee, the Temperance Committee, the Band of Hope Union Committee (including representatives from nearly every band), the Alliance Committee, the Baptist Missionary Committee, the Teachers of Severn Street Schools, &c. In the mourning coach immediately following the hearse were Mrs. Sturge and her young family, with Mr. Thomas Sturge, of Gloucester, the deceased’s eldest brother; and in succeeding carriages were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sturge, Mr. John Cropper, of Liverpool, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Sturge, Mr. and Mrs. James Cadbury, of Banbury, Mr. Joseph D. Sturge, of the University of Cambridge; and numerous younger members of the various branches of the family. The other occupants of the long train of carriages included Mr. John Bright, M.P., Mr. Henry Pease, M.P., Mr. C. Gilpin, M.P., Mr. John Pease (Darlington), Mr. John Ellis (Leicester), Mr. Samuel Fox (Nottingham), Mr. Robert Forster (London), Mr. Henry Dickinson (Coalbrookdale), Mr. Samuel Bowly (Gloucester), Mr. T. F. Addison (Gloucester), Mr. Stanley Pumphrey (Worcester), Mr. Henry Vincent (London), Mr. Henry Sterry (London), Rev. Henry Richards (London), Mr. Cyrus Clark (Street, Glastonbury), Mr Henry Ashworth (Bolton), Mr. T. B. Smithies (of the British Workman), Mr. Thomas Pumphrey (Friends’ School, Ackworth), Mr. L. A. Chamerovzow (Secretary British and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society), Mr. Isaac Sharp (Middlesborough), Mr. J. B. Braithwaite (of London, barrister-at-law), and all the leading member of the Society of Friends in Birmingham and other towns. Amongst the local gentlemen we observed the Rev. John Angell James, the Rev. George Pettitt, the Rev. C. Vince, the Rev. J. J. Brown, the Rev. J. T. Burt, the Rev. T. H. Morgan, the Rev. R. W. Dale, the Rev. E. Derrington, the Rev. J. Wilson, the Rev. J. Hammond, the Rev. A. O’Neill, the Rev. W. Bevan (Wolverhampton), the Rev. J. Ponting (Potteries); William Middlemore. Esq., W. Mathews, Esq., Dr. Melson, Aldermen Lloyd, Manton, Hodgson, Hawkes, Baldwin, Palmer, Cutler, and Gameson; Mr. A. Ryland, Mr. George Edmonds, Mr. William Morgan, Dr. Fleming, &c. Though heavy showers of rain fell almost without intermission, yet the two miles of street traversed by the funeral train were lined on either side by patient crowds of people, the countenances of hundreds of whom showed that they had nearly as keen a sense of the loss sustained as if they had been Mr. Sturge’s intimate friends. The sight was really a touching one, and must have raised in many a mind the question whether we have in Birmingham another man who could have evoked such a demonstration of sympathy and respect. Nearly all the tradesmen in Islington, Broad Street, Paradise Street, New Street, and Bull Street, put up their shutters, and suspended business while the cortege passed. It was nearly eleven o’clock ere the Meeting-house in Bull Street was reached, though order on the route was admirably maintained by Chief Superintendent Stephens and a large body of police. Burials in the small grave-yard adjoining the Meeting-house are confined, we believe, to the brick vaults now existing, and to the one belonging to the Sturge family the coffin was borne on its removal from the hearse. Mrs. Sturge, her son and daughters, and all the immediate male and female relatives, followed, and stood around the grave, amid a large assemblage of sympathizing fellow-mourners, while a brief and appropriate prayer was offered by Mr. Sharp, of Middlesborough. This done the coffin was slowly lowered into the vault, and nearly all present retired to the Meeting-house, the galleries and spacious area of which were completely filled. Though several addresses were delivered, the service was of a purely religious character, less reference being made to the deceased and his character than strangers probably expected. The fact of Mr. Sturge being assuredly one of those whose religion formed the mainspring of his actions through life, was dwelt upon, and all were counselled to follow so admirable an example of how stewardship in talent, influence, and property, might be well discharged. Amongst the speakers were Mr J. B. Braithwaite, Mr Joseph Thorpe, Mr. John Pease, Mr. Joseph Clarke, Mr. Thomas Pumphrey, and Mr. Isaac Sharp, all recognized ministers in the Society. Much emotion was shown by many present, but the self-possession maintained, evidently with an effort, by those nearest and dearest to Mr. Sturge, was very remarkable. The mournful proceedings were brought to a close about half-past one. At the Annual Meeting of the Peace Society, held in Finsbury Chapel, Joseph Pease in the chair, Samuel Bowly, in moving the following resolution said – “He stood before them not to make a speech, but to bear testimony to an honoured friend; and he could not do so without proclaiming the wish of that friend’s heart, as he felt his powers declining, that some of those young people he (Mr. Bowly) beheld around him might rise up and carry on the work in which he had been engaged. (Cheers). The mantle of Joseph Sturge had fallen, and he called on those young people present to take it up. Let them not envy the honours of military men, but let them envy a higher and a greater honour, and he confessed he should wish one no greater than the heartfelt tears that would be shed over the grave of Joseph Sturge. But his feelings were too great for him to enlarge, and he would therefore simply close by reading the resoution that had been put into his hands:- That this meeting has learned with profound sorrow and regret the sudden decease of their honoured and beloved friend, Mr. Joseph Sturge, president of the Peace Society. While recording their deep sense of the singular excellence and beauty of his life and character, and their high appreciation of his eminent and extensive usefulness in the service of God and man; and while most painfully conscious of the irreparable loss they have sustained in the withdrawal from among them of his wisdom in council, and his energy in action, they desire to bow in humble submission to the will of Providence, and to derive from this solemn event an additional stimulus to diligence and devotedness in the promotion of that hallowed cause of peace on earth and good-will among men, to which so large a portion of his life, labours, and talents was habitually consecrated.” – Nonconformist, of 25th ult. At the Annual Meeting of the Aborigines Protection Society, held at the Friends’ Meeting-house, White Hart Court, Gracechurch Street, Dillwyn Sims, of Ipswich, in the chair, George Thompson, in reference to the decease of Joseph Sturge, spoke as follows:- “Before I touch upon the resolution which has been confided to me, I must be permitted to express my heartfelt sympathy with the members of the Aborigines Society, and especially with those who form its committee, in the irreparable loss which they have sustained in the removal by death of one of the brightest and noblest philanthropists of the age – the late Joseph Sturge. It was my privilege to be associated with that excellent man for nearly thirty years, and to enjoy the opportunity of studying his character, in his domestic, social, and public relations. I knew him as a friend, a husband, a father, and a public benefactor. I knew the variety and extent of his labours, the depth, the breadth, the universality of his sympathies, and, to some extent, his munificent liberality in the diffusion of that wealth of which he was the conscientious steward. In him were united the loftiest principles, with the tenderest sensibilities – the most indomitable moral courage, with the more retiring and diffident disposition. He was the friend and advocate of every movement calculated to mitigate the wretchedness and the suffering of mankind, to purify and elevate the morals of society, and to emancipate the bodies, the minds, and the conscience of the human race. Like his immortal prototype, the illustrious Howard – He traversed seas, ranged kingdoms, and brought home, - Not the proud monuments of Greece or Rome, But knowledge such as slavery could teach, And only sympathy like his could reach. It was sometimes my misfortune to differ from Mr. Sturge, but it was always with sorrow, and in the full belief that he acted from the strongest and most sincere convictions of duty, and that while he did so he honoured those who disagreed with him if convinced that they acted upon similar principles. He has joined that hallowed constellation in which shine a Clarkson, a Wilberforce, a Buxton, a Gurney, an Elizabeth Fry, and a Joseph Reynolds. Joseph Sturge is gone, and his works have followed him. He has left to those who stay behind the rich legacy of his example, the high and holy stimulus of his virtues. Let us hope that some one has caught his descending mantle, and will pursue his footprints in his unostentatious search after the sufferings that may be relieved, the ignorance that may be enlightened, the sorrow that may be consoled, and the bondage that may be broken. His grave will be a place of pilgrimage over which the Indian and the Negro, the Hottentot and the Finlander, will shed tears of grateful remembrance, while it will be cherished by all in this country who enjoyed the privilege of his friendship, or were the recipients of his bounty, or who knew and appreciated the blended excellencies which formed his spotless character. “So sleep the good, who sink to rest, By all their country’s wishes blest , When spring with dewy fingers cold, Returns to deck their hallow’d mould, She there shall deck a sweeter sod Than Fancy’s feet have ever trod. There Honour comes, a pilgrim gray, To bless the turf that wraps the clay, And Freedom shall awhile repair, To dwell a weeping hermit there.” – Ibid. At a Special Meeting of the Committee of the Manchester Peace Conference and Arbitration Society, held at Newall’s Buildings, Manchester, May 24th, 1859, John Goodier, Esq., in the chair, it was unanimously resolved – “That this Committee have heard with deep regret of the sudden decease of Mr. Joseph Sturge, late of Birmingham, with whom for several years many of the members have had official intercourse in the great cause of Peace. They entertain a grateful recollection of the earnest zeal and habitual kindness which characterized the public conduct of the deceased throughout the whole of this intercourse; and they record their sense of the manly principles which he displayed on all occasions. While thankful to the Giver of all good for the manifold virtues bestowed upon the deceased, they would bow with Christian resignation to the Divine will by which he has been removed from the scene of earthly duty, and fervently desire for the family and friends now suffering under the bereavement, that grace from above by which they may be enabled to submit to the trying dispensation of that Heavenly Parent who never willingly afflicts the children of men.” (Copy) William Stokes, Secretary. | TBF 06/1859 |
| BROWN | James | 14.05.1859 | At Bridgestone, near Lothersdale, JAMES BROWN, in his 77th year. An humble minded Christian, whose end was peace. He was the last surviving son of our deceased friend, Joseph Brown, who suffered a long imprisonment in York Castle, for his faithful testimony against paying tithes. | TBF 07/1859 |
| MOSS | Samuel | 15.05.1859 | At Kilternan, co. Dublin, SAMUEL MOSS, in his 86th year. | TBF 06/1859 |
| STICKNEY | Herbert | 16.05.1859 | At Hull, HERBERT, son of Joseph and Eliza Stickney, aged nearly 18. | TBF 06/1859 |
| RICKMAN | John | 16.05.1859 | At his residence, Wellingham, near Lewes, JOHN RICKMAN, aged 85. | TBF 06/1859 |
| SYKES | Esther | 17.05.1859 | At Birmingham, aged 5 years, ESTHER, daughter of John and Elizabeth Southall Sykes. | TBF 06/1859 |
| POOLEY | Maria | 22.05.1859 | At the house of her sister, Ham Lane, Stratford, Middlesex, MARIA POOLEY, widow of the late William Pooley, formerly of Deptford, Kent. The early part of this beloved Friend’s life, spent in domestic service, did indeed “adorn the doctrine of God her Saviour;” and she was a bright example to many, proving her love for the Truth, by her consistent conduct and faithfulness. Just before her death, she said “God is Love,” and “the Spirit of the Gospel is Love.” “Nothing disturbs me now.” “All is well.” | TBF 06/1859 |
| FOX | Robert Were | 23.05.1859 | At London, aged 43, ROBERT WERE FOX, Jun., late of Bristol. | TBF 06/1859 |
| BROWNE | John Cutting | 24.05.1859 | At Landrake, Cornwall, JOHN CUTTING BROWNE, in his 71st year, after only a week’s increased illness. In his failing health, this dear Friend seemed familiar with the prospect of death. He was favoured throughout with much calmness, having no wish, as he would say, but “to lie passive in the Divine hand.” In allusion to the evidence of fruit from his earnest concern for the religious poor of the village, he said, “Now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation.” | TBF 08/1859 |
| GILPIN | Mary Lucretia | 28.05.1859 | In her 17th year, MARY LUCRETIA, second daughter of Charles Gilpin, M.P. | TBF 06/1859 |
| WHITE | George Amos | 02.06.1859 | Drowned, while bathing in the river Wye, aged 21, GEORGE AMOS, eldest son of Henry and Catherine White, of Rochdale. He had gone from home for change of air, being in poor health. The medical man who attended him was of opinion that the sudden plunge caused the blood to rush to the head or heart, as he was found shortly after in shallow water. He was interred at Walford, near Ross, on the 7th. | TBF 07/1859 |
| HUMPHREYS | Joseph | 02.06.1859 | At Kilmacow, near Waterford, JOSEPH HUMPHREYS, aged 71. | TBF 07/1859 |
| ROSE | Ann | 05.06.1859 | At Coalbrookdale, ANN ROSE, in her 85th year, widow of Daniel Rose. | TBF 07/1859 |
| BULL | Unnamed son | 05.06.1859 | At Dublin, an infant son, of Ebenezer and Eleanor Bull. | TBF 07/1859 |
| GRUBB | Samuel | 05.06.1859 | At Clogheen, SAMUEL GRUBB, aged 73. | TBF 07/1859 |
| JACOB | Mary | 07.06.1859 | At Clonmel, MARY JACOB, aged 53. | TBF 07/1859 |
| CRANSTON | Frederic | 09.06.1859 | Drowned, whilst bathing, FREDERIC CRANSTON, an assistant with Web, Gundry & Fardon, chemists, Bristol. | TBF 07/1859 |
| EDMONDSON | Hannah | 12.06.1859 | HANNAH, eldest daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Edmondson, of Camp Lane Court, Leeds, aged 35. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BARTER | Elizabeth | 13.06.1859 | At the residence of her son-in-law, Newton Bransby, Alton, Hants, with whom she had for many years resided, ELIZABETH BARTER, in her 85th year, widow of the late Joseph Barter of Reading. | TBF 07/1859 |
| LAMBY | Emma | 14.06.1859 | At 11, White Lion Street, London, aged 34, EMMA LAMBY, wife of William Lamby, late of 131 Bishopsgate Street. Her end was peace. | TBF 08/1859 |
| PAYNE | John Burgess | 16.06.1859 | At Canterbury, drowed in bathing, JOHN BURGESS PAYNE, aged 16½ years, elder son of James and Ann Payne, of Reigate. Perhaps nothing very remarkable may be said of the dear youth thus suddenly cut off. Whilst his earlier years were marked by the waywardness of childhood, a pleasing change in his affections and deportment, which had commenced at Croydon School, had become of late increasingly apparent; and his sorrowing friends have the consoling trust, that through Divine mercy, his precious soul is ransomed by the Saviour’s blood, and is for ever permitted to serve with adoring love his Redeemer and his God. | TBF 07/1859 |
| COATES | Mary | 18.06.1859 | At the house of her son-in-law, George Cartwright, farmer, Airton, near Settle, MARY COATES, in her 83d year, relict of George Coates, of Sutton-in-the-Forrest. She was a woman of a meek and quiet spirit, who, through repentance towards God, and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, was, we reverently believe, prepared for the solemn change, and so died in peace with God and all men. | TBF 07/1859 |
| BAKER | Elizabeth Roberts | 23.06.1859 | At Cork, ELIZABETH ROBERTS BAKER, aged 73, wife of Richard Harrris Baker. | TBF 11/1859 |
| WALLER | Ann | 27.06.1859 | At Ipswich, aged 73, ANN WALLER, widow of Stephen Waller, late of that place. | TBF 08/1859 |
| REYNOLDS | Jane | 29.06.1859 | At Farringdon, Berks, in her 89th year, JANE REYNOLDS, widow of Richard Reynolds, of that place. | TBF 08/1859 |
| RICHARDSON | Mary | 30.06.1859 | At Sibford, aged 2¼ years, MARY, daughter of Frederick and Sarah Richardson, of Penketh. | TBF 08/1859 |
| RIDGWAY | George | 02.07.1859 | At Waterford, GEORGE RIDGWAY, aged 22, son of Henry and Sarah H. Ridgway. | TBF 08/1859 |
| FORD | Rachel | 02.07.1859 | At York, aged 57, RACHEL FORD, an elder, wife of John Ford, superintendent of the Friends’ Boys’ School, in that city. | TBF 08/1859 |
| SWIFT | Lucy Lidbetter | 02.07.1859 | In her 7th year, LUCY LIDBETTER SWIFT, daughter of T. and F. Swift, of Bradford, Yorkshire. | TBF 09/1859 |
| COMPTON | Elizabeth | 03.07.1859 | At her residence, Tottenham Green, near London, after a few hours’ illness, aged 68, ELIZABETH, widow of the late Samuel Compton. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BOWDEN | Hannah | 03.07.1859 | At Croydon, in her 37th year, HANNAH, wife of James Bowen, and daughter of John Finch and Hannah Marsh. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BURT | John | 05.07.1859 | At Stockport, aged 71, JOHN BURT, formerly of London. His remains were interred in Friends’ Burial Ground at Chorley, on the 10th. Many were the trials and tribulations through which this dear Friend had to pass; but he was also permitted to realize the everlasting Arm underneath for his support; and in the prospect of approaching dissolution, during a long and trying illness, whilst deeply sensible of his own unworthiness, he had to testify of the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness, and to acknowlege to his friends who visited him, that “it was not by works of righteousness which he had done,” but in the free mercy of God in Christ Jesus, that he was permitted to feel that “his redemption was sealed.” In the obituary notice of last month of JOHN BURT, for Chorley read Morley, near Wilmslow. | TBF 08/1859 TBF 09/1859 |
| DARBYSHIRE | Mary | 07.07.1859 | At the residence of her daughters (R. and P. Bancroft), Broughton, Manchester, aged 83, MARY DARBYSHIRE, widow of the late William Darbyshire, of Shelton Cheshire. In the obituary notice of last month of MARY DARBYSHIRE, for Shelton read Stretton. | TBF 08/1859 TBF 09/1859 |
| BRADLEY | Maria | 12.07.1859 | At Anstey Frith, near Leicester, aged 79, MARIA, widow of the late John Bradley, formerly of Worcester. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BUSSELL | Martha | 15.07.1859 | At Bristol, MARTHA BUSSELL, in her 84th year. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BRANTINGHAM | George | 16.07.1859 | At 56, Causewayend, Abedeen, GEORGE BRANTINGHAM, aged 69. | TBF 08/1859 |
| WILKIE | Mary Ann | 17.07.1859 | At Islington, London, MARY ANN WILKIE, aged 75. | TBF 08/1859 |
| PAYNE | John Henry | 18.07.1859 | At Taunton, at the residence of his father, Jonathan Payne, after a long and suffering illness, borne with exemplary patience and Christian submission to the Divine will, JOHN HENRY PAYNE, late of Bristol, in his 35th year. | TBF 08/1859 |
| CARD | Charles | 21.07.1859 | At Shanghai, CHARLES, son of the late Nathaniel Card, of Manchester, in his 21st year. He died on board the ship Radnagore, and was interred at the English settlement in Shanghai. | TBF 11/1859 |
| NORCLIFFE | Sarah | 22.07.1859 | At Heaton Norris, near Stockport, very suddenly, SARAH NORCLIFFE, aged 66. | TBF 08/1859 |
| SIMMS | James | 25.07.1859 | JAMES SIMMS, aged 4¼ years, son of Charles Price and Maria Simms, of Chipping Norton. | TBF 08/1859 |
| MILNER | Mary Ann | 25.07.1859 | At Matlock, MARY ANN, wife of Charles Milner of Sheffield, aged 63. | TBF 08/1859 |
| GOLDSBURY | Mary | 25.07.1859 | At Leicester, MARY GOLDSBURY, aged 68. | TBF 08/1859 |
| PERRY | Deborah | 26.07.1859 | At Rathdowney, aged 25, DEBORAH, wife of Robinson G. Perry, and eldest daughter of Joseph Walpole, Ballyduff, Queen’s County, Ireland. | TBF 09/1859 |
| WRIGHT | Eric Alfred | 28.07.1859 | ERIC ALFRED, 8 months, son of Alfred and Maria Wright, 6 Churton Street, Pimlico, London. | TBF 08/1859 |
| BAYES | Ann | 28.07.1859 | At Kettering, aged 68, ANN, widow of Thomas Bayes. | TBF 10/1859 |
| BROSTER | Ann | 30.07.1859 | At Rainow, near Macclesfield, ANN BROSTER, in her 84th year. | TBF 09/1859 |
| BIRDSALL | William | 30.07.1859 | At his residence in the city of New York, in the 62d year of his age, WILLIAM BIRDSALL; a member of New York Monthly Meeting. He was a man possessing good natural talents, and, through submission to the Spirit of Truth operating on his mind, was a believer in the doctrines and testimonies of our religious Society, as published and maintained by our early Friends, and by the faithful members to this day. He was diligent in attending the meetings for worship and discipline to which he belonged, and concerned for the support of the order and rules, conformable to the principles and practice of Friends. He strove to maintain unbroken the unity of the Society, and when on any occasion his efforts appeared to fail in producing the influence he desired, he bore his trials with patience, and a respectful demeanour towards those whose sentiments he did not approve. At the late Quarterly Meeting held at Flushing on Long Island, about three days before his death, which was the last meeting he attended, his friends were comforted by the firmness and Christian zeal which he displayed in reviving in the meeting for discipline some of our religious testimonies, particulary that in relation to plainness of speech, behaviour, and apparel, when he expressed it as his belief, that there had never been an instance of a member of our Society having attained to eminent usefulness therein, who had not been faithful in maintaining this, as well as all our other important doctrines and testimonies in daily life and conversation. Indeed, he would repeat, that it might be stated to be an undeniable fact; and he hoped this would be distinctly remembered, as a testimony that he felt constrained to bear for the Truth. The summons of our beloved Friend was short, but having been somewhat declining from his wonted health and strength for several weeks, he appeared to be gathering in mind more inward, we believe into communion with his Saviour, and we humbly trust it was preparatory for the solemn period, and for an entrance into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. | TBF 10/1859 |
| SHEPHERD | William | 31.07.1859 | At Dean, near Cockermouth,WILLIAM SHEPHERD, aged 75. | TBF 09/1859 |
| SANDS | David | 31.07.1859 | At New York, DAVID SANDS, M.D., in the 46th year of his age. At an early age he was deeply impressed with the truths of the Christian religion, and embraced the principles of Friends when about seventeen. Sweet is the remembrance of his tenderness of spirit at this period; often, during the silent hours of the night, whilst others slept, he was engaged in prayer to his Heavenly Father. On leaving the parental roof, his reliance upon Divine protection and care was manifested by his reply to his mother, who expressed solicitude as to his future welfare: “Remember, dear mother, we are promised, that if we seek first the Kingdom of Heaven and the righteousness thereof, all things needful shall be added.” Most abundantly was this promise realized, for he was blessed both in basket and in store, and he deeply felt the responsibility of his stewardship, being very earnest so to live, that he might render his account with joy, and not with grief. He deeply felt the importance of a guarded religious education for our beloved children, and was unwearied in his efforts to establish boarding schools under the care of the Yearly Meeing, in which undertaking he had the satisfaction of witnessing partial success. He greatly desired a more throrough knowledge of the inspired volume for all, especially for our children, and for some time invited young men to meet at his house on First-day evenings, to read and study the Holy Scriptures. Feeling himself called to labour in the vineyard of his Lord and Master, by humble obedience to the Divine will, and relying upon the teachings of the Holy Spirit, he was enabled to proclaim “the unsearchable riches of Christ,” to his own peace, and the comfort and edification of many of his hearers. He was one of a committee that attended the opening of Western Yearly Meeting, in 9th month, 1858, which was to him a refreshing season. After his return he had a severe attack of fever, which left him much prostrated; on convalescence, his physician advised a voyage to Europe, which opportunity he embraced to visit many valued friends he had long desired to see. From this journey he returned somewhat improved, so that he was able to attend most of the sessions of our last Yearly Meeting: also the Meeting for Sufferings, and to take some part therein; so that his friends cherished the hope that his useful life might be spared many years. But He, whose ways are all in wisdom and tender mercy, ordered it otherwise, accepted the dedicated will, and early released him from this field of labour. During his illness he thus expressed himself: “I have no dependence upon any works of righteousness that I have done, but upon the mercy of God in Christ, and the renewing of the Holy Ghost; other foundation can no man lay than that is laid; for there is no other name under heaven given among men whereby we may be saved but the name of Jesus; on Him alone is my sole dependence.” Having chosen the Lord for his portion, he was mercifully favoured with such a full assurance of the love and forgiveness of his heavenly Father, that, at the most trying moment, when life was fast ebbing, and earth, with all its ties and endearments, receding from his view, no shade of doubt was permitted to assail him; but he was enabled, even then, to comfort his weeping family with the assurance “that all was well,” referring also to many precious promises of Holy Scripture, and repeating the whole of the 23d Psalm. When incapable of verbal intercourse, it was evident that his spirit was much engaged in prayer to that God in whom he had trusted – that Saviour in whom his hopes were centered; who, having cared for him through life, failed not to support him in the hour of dissolution near which those sweet expressions escaped his lips, “passing through the valley,” “a house not made with hands.” His strength continued to fail, until the morning of the 31st, when the silver cord was loosed, and the unfettered spirit permitted, as we reverently yet firmly believe, to enter that city, whose walls are salvation, and whose gates are praise, leaving behind the consoling assurance that he was of the “saved of the Lord,” and one more added to that cloud of witnesses who can testify that their “Redeemer liveth,” and because He liveth, His believing and obedient children “shall live also.” – Friend’s Review. [This dear Friend was known and esteemed by many in this country, to whom this notice will be interesting and acceptable. It was our pleasure to hold with him but a brief interview, which left an impression, however, only to be effaced by time. – EDS. B.F.] | TBF 10/1859 |
| WILLIAMS | William Robert | 31.07.1859 | Drowned, in Waterford harbour, by the upsetting of a boat in a gale of wind, aged 24, WILLIAM ROBERT WILLIAMS, second son of the late Joseph Williams, of New Ross, co. Wexford. | TBF 10/1859 |
| GLOVER | Mary Ellen | 04.08.1859 | At Vauxhall Road, Liverpool, aged about 1 month, MARY ELLEN, daughter of George and Ellen Glover. | TBF 09/1859 |
| WILSON | William | 04.08.1859 | Aged 30, WILLIAM, son of Walter Wilson, Orchard House, near Hawick, and his wife Rebecca G. Wilson, deceased. He was afflicted with epilepsy for about 18 years, and the gentle and kind disposition which he evinced in his early life continued with him to the end. In one sense it might be said he was a great sufferer, yet often, when free from attacks, he lived a life of sweet contentment, beloved by all who knew him, enjoying full faith in his Saviour’s love, and the happy prospect of a blessed eternity. | TBF 09/1859 |
| RHODES | Robert | 06.08.1859 | Aged 20, ROBERT, youngest son of Robert Rhodes, Newtown Mills, Queen’s County, Ireland. | TBF 09/1859 |
| EDMUNDSON | Elizabeth | 07.08.1859 | At Tivoli Terrace, Kingstown, co. Dublin, ELIZABETH EDMUNDSON, aged 50. | TBF 09/1859 |
| ODDIE | Jane | 10.08.1859 | At Heidelberg, JANE ODDIE, aged 30. | TBF 10/1859 |
| GARRATT | Mary | 12.08.1859 | At Churchtown Lodge, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, MARY, aged 6 years; and on the 30th of Ninth Month, EMMA JOSEPHINE, daughters of Joseph Garratt. | TBF 12/1859 |
| RYLEY | James | 13.08.1859 | At his residence Edge Lane, near Liverpool, JAMES RYLEY, aged about 56. | TBF 11/1859 |
| BAYNES | Henry | 15.08.1859 | At his residence, Glo’ster Place, Greenwich, aged 70, HENRY BAYNES, of Clement’s Lane, Lombard Street, London. | TBF 09/1859 |
| HANDS | James | 17.08.1859 | At Reading, JAMES HANDS, aged 32. This dear Friend’s disease was pulmonary consumption, which he was enabled to bear with much Christian resignation, and to attain a peaceful trust in Christ Jesus. | TBF 09/1859 |
| DAVIS | Rebecca | 23.08.1859 | At Waterford, aged 74, REBECCA DAVIS, widow of Francis Davis. | TBF 09/1859 |
| RANDALL | Thomas Martin | 23.08.1859 | At Southport, THOMAS MARTIN RANDALL, aged about 73. In reference to this Friend, the following notice has been sent to us for insertion:- One of England’s Worthies. (From the Birmingham Post.) On Friday last, at Shallowford, Norton Bridge, in the Quaker’s burying-ground – a quiet, sunny spot, within hearing distance of the murmurings of the Trent – were laid the last remains of a good and clever man. “Nameless till they die, and leaving no memorial but a world made better by their lives,” is true of many good and sterling simple-minded men among “Friends,” as it is of thousands belonging to other denominations of Christians. Beyond the circle of “Friends,” of manufacturers and others engaged in the higher branches of porcelain – which manufacture he himself aided in developing by his efforts to rival the choicest productions of our continental neighbours – Thomas Martin Randall, the subject of this brief notice, was little known. By these his abilities and virtues were admitted and admired. Born at Broseley, he served his time, like the late Herbert Minton’s father, at Caughley, the earliest of our Shropshire porcelain works, and the nursery of a class of very clever men. From thence he removed to Coalport, thence to London, afterwards to Madeley, and thence to the Potteries, where he succeeded, after great perserverance and expense, in producing specimens of porcelain equal to those he made his model – the highest productions of the Royal Sevres Works in the palmy days of Louis XVI. “Aye, Sir,” said a well-known dealer in the Strand in our hearing, “the old Quaker stands first – at the top of the tree; but he will not put the French mark on his ware (the double L), otherwise I could sell any quantity at the tip-top price old Sevres china sells for.” “He has a conscientious objection, and would not be a party to deception.” “Conscience!” replied the keen-witted tradesman; “there is no conscience in business.” The Quaker thought differently, and made the inward monitor ever his guide and judge in commercial and private life. For a quarter of a century he was the advocate and supporter of the temperance cause. When the movement first came up he emptied his barrels, cut them in two for tubs, and had the mashing-stick made into a good stout walking-staff, which, until his death, he carried as a trophy of the victory he had achieved over popular prejudice and long-continued habit. | TBF 10/1859 |
| GRUBB | Richard | 25.08.1859 | At Cahir Abbey, County Tipperary, RICHARD GRUBB, aged 79. At Caher Abbey, County Tipperary, RICHARD GRUBB, aged 79. | TBF 09/1859 TBF 10/1859 |
| BECK | Susanna | 04.09.1859 | After a few days’ illness, SUSANNA BECK, widow of the late Thomas Beck, of Dorking. | TBF 10/1859 |
| TANNER | Helen | 08.09.1859 | At Bristol, aged 11 weeks, HELEN, twin daughter of Samuel and Anne Tanner. | TBF 10/1859 |
| WALPOLE | Margaret | 08.09.1859 | MARGARET, wife of George Walpole, of Castlenode, co. Roscommon. | TBF 10/1859 |
| CROFTS | Henry | 10.09.1859 | At Sutton, in Ashfield, near Mansfield, HENRY CROFTS, aged 64. | TBF 10/1859 |
| BARRINGER | Elizabeth | 11.09.1859 | At Church Brampton, very suddenly, aged 42, ELIZABETH, wife of James Barringer. | TBF 10/1859 |
| SATTERTHWAITE | William | 12.09.1859 | At his residence, Queen Street, Lancaster, WILLIAM SATTERTHWAITE, aged 64. The remains were interred at Colthouse, Windermere, on the 18th. | TBF 10/1859 |
| THORP | Mary Hannah | 13.09.1859 | At Hull, aged 3 years, MARY HANNAH, only daughter of James and Amelia Thorp. | TBF 10/1859 |
| MANN | Elizabeth | 13.09.1859 | At Truro, ELIZABETH MANN, aged 66, widow of the late Thomas Mann, Builder, of Truro. | TBF 11/1859 |
| HORNE | Elizabeth | 13.09.1859 | At her residence, No.23, West Street, Brighton, ELIZABETH HORNE, age 80, widow of the late John Horne, of Hook, Hampshire. This dear Friend, by her quiet and unostentatious benevolence, won the affections of all who knew her. Her loss is deeply felt by a large circle of relations and friends. Her end was peace. | TBF 11/1859 |
| MONTGOMERY | Hannah | 14.09.1859 | HANNAH MONTGOMERY, (formerly Wilson), of Carlow, aged about 74. Interred in Friends’ Burial-ground, at Ballytore. She was distinguished for her quiet, unobtrusive manner of life, and unostentatious kindness to her poor neighbours, yet with but little means for dispensing it. Thus we may conclude she was prepared to give an account of her stewardship. | TBF 11/1859 |
| HORSNAILL | Mary Ann | 16.09.1859 | At Strood, Kent, of diphtheria, aged nearly 9 years, MARY ANN HORSNAILL, daughter of William Cleverley and Louisa Horsnaill. | TBF 10/1859 |
| NICHOL | John Pringle | 19.09.1859 | At Glenburn House, Rothesay, JOHN PRINGLE NICHOL, LL.D., Professsor of Astronomy in the University of Glasgow. Dr. Nichol entertained a just and enlightened appreciation of the Christian doctrines and practices of the Society of Friends, and was an occasional attender of their meetings for worship. The demise of such a man is deeply lamented, not only by a large circle of his immediate relatives and friends, but by the citizens generally is regarded as a public loss. He was one of the adjudicators on the Prize Essays regarding Friends. We quote the following from the Commonwealth, a Glasgow paper, of the 24th ult.:- “Death of Profesor Nichol. “By the death of Professor Nichol, which took place at the hydropathic establishment at Rothesay on Monday afternoon, Glasgow is deprived of one of her best known, most popular, and most distinguished citizens.”For the last year, Dr. Nichol’s health had been far from robust, and he had found it advisable to seek some relaxation from those labours which, in his case, may be said to have been perpetual. Even as an invalid, his untiring industry afforded little cessation from the mental activity for which the now lamented Professor was ever remarkable, and to the last he was engaged in his favourite pursuits with undiminished ardour and undiminished success. From time to time he had sought relief in the hydropathic treatment, from which he appeared to derive temporary benefit; but we now, with deep and unfeigned regret, record that the genial orator and generous man has passed away, and that he will no more delight his fellow-countrymen with his eloquence – charm with the graces of his conversation – inspire the young with the nobility of his sentiments, or instruct and dazzle with the brilliant play of his ever-teeming imagination. “Scotland has not had many citizens like John Pringle Nichol, and those who knew him will not soon expect to see his equal. He was one whom nature makes a universal favourite. With old and young, wise and stupid, learned and unlettered, it was the same. He found his way to all hearts. His genial wit, his consummate tact, his rare power of anecdote, his inexhaustible fund of information, his fresh and manly impulse, and last, perhaps not least, the genuine kindliness of his nature, made his presence everywhere and with all classes most welcome and most acceptable. Nor should we be doing justice to his memory, were we to omit the circumstance that he had the singular faculty of combining the most opposite qualities. With a highly conservative and essentially aristocratic nature, he could fearlessly launch into the troubled sea of democratic speculation; and himself the last man who would have sanctioned a breach of order, he was the fast and firm friend of even the wildest exiles who look on anarchy as the true solution of European difficulties. With the happiest and readiest tact he could take the sting out of seeming denunciations; and though differing from many in the statement of principles, it is questionable whether he ever lost the respect of any whose respect was worth possessing, even when he slaughtered their idols, or trespassed on what they supposed their consecrated ground. He was, indeed, a man of many rare virtues, and we feel assured that his departure has not taken place without calling forth the most widely spread sympathy. Many are the thoughts that during the last few days will have turned to the house set on the hill, but not one, we feel assured that would not bear with it a kindly element of affectionate regard or a sorrowful feeling of regret. “Dr. Nichol was born, we understand, in the year 1804, at Brechin, in Forfarshire, and though intended originally for trade, exhibited so early a tendency to literature that he was sent to the Univeristy of Aberdeen, where he took high honours, and gained the reputation of being a first-class student. He was then, at an unusually early age, appointed schoolmaster of the parish of Dun. From Dun he removed to the town of Hawick; from Hawick to Cupar, and from Cupar to Montrose. During his career as an instructor, he studied with a view to the church, and may possibly have been licensed as a preacher. But his tastes were towards science and literature, and he devoted himself so earnestly to astronomy, that in the year 1836, he was appointed by Lord Melbourne to the chair of Practical Astronomy in the University of Glasgow – the observatory and the residence attached having, we believe, been built after Dr. Nichol’s own plans, the latter with the peculiarity of a central room or hall used as the library out of which all the other apartments are made to enter. “Of his official position, Dr. Nichol made no sinecure, nor had he the most remote concepton of mumbling through a course of perfunctionary duty. He carried vitality with him wherever he went, and lived his too short life in a glow of industry quite extraordinary, when the number of visits received and paid are taken into account. Strangers of distinction sought the astronomer almost as a matter of course, and Dr.Nichol not only visited America, where his lectures were received with unbounded popularity, but at home he lectured to delighted audiences in almost every considerable town in Scotland, and in some of the principal towns of England. Only last winter, even when the state of his health could ill afford the exertion, he lectured in Hope Hall, Liverpool, going up by train on the same day and returning by train when the lecture was over, being thus absent from the Observatory about four and twenty hours – too fast a pace for life to last out to the threescore and ten, but showing the indomitable spirit that bravely battled out to the end, till the cold hand or arrestment was laid on the earthly toil. “In the midst of all this activity, Dr. Nichol never ceased the labours of the pen, nor had the pen ever a more chivalrous follower. He wrote books, articles, treatises, lectures, biographies, learned dissertations, &c. Indeed, of all the men that Scotland has produced in recent times, Dr. Nichol is essentially the one that most exhibits the better qualities of the English Sheridan – similar qualities differently applied. His best known works are his astronomical treatises – the Arcitecture of the Heavens, the Planetary System, and the Solar System. What his rank may be among the Dryasdusts of science we know not, nor care to inqure; but this we know, that what the people of Scotland have been taught of astronomy they owe to Thomas Chalmers and to John Pringle Nichol – the one taking the theologic view of the firmament, the other the scientific, or rather the artistic; for Dr. Nichol viewed astronomy as the divine art, which displays the immortal wisdom, and reveals the harmony of creation. Whatever Dr . Nichol’s scientific acquirements might have been, however his stores might have accumulated through length of time and observation, he never could have been merely a scientific man – a tame collector of facts and ingenious framer of laws. Had he known ten times as much as Newton he never could have been Newton. He was an artist, rather than cultivator of pure science. Science seeks truth merely, art seeks the beauty of truth, and literature seeks its expression. To art and literature he drew impulsively, not to science. Science was his material, but art his life. It is thus that we must read his influence. A notable man has this week passed away from Scotland, but his influence will long survive; and it will survive, not so much from the amount of knowledge communicated, as from the impulse which he unquestionably gave to the higher studies that present themselves to the human understanding. In France or Germany Dr. Nichol would have been a man of national renown; and though it cannot be said that Scotland did not highly esteem his talents and his labours, we fancy that the admiration was often bestowed on the things temporary and evanescent, while the genuine and sterling excellence was sometimes overlooked, or sometimes even misunderstood. As a lecturer, Dr. Nichol took his place in the very foremost rank. As an expositor he was pre-eminently successful. The lucid perspicuity of his style, his appropriate and well-chosen languge, his ready illustration, his point, and, withal, a certain graceful good nature which accompanied his admirable delivery, made him at once singularly entertaining and instructive. His lectures on the United States were models of instructive discourse, while good judges have always esteemed his astronomical lectures as the most brilliant displays that have ever been made in this county in the form of popular science. So accomplished a man is rarely met with in this country or any other. The last occasion on which he appeared in public was, if we mistake not, on the 27th of May, when he presided at a meeting held in the City Hall, to hear Kossuth on non-intervention. Dr. Nichol leaves to regret his loss a widow, and a son and daughter by a first marriage. It is gratifying to record that the hereditary talent is not wanting in this instance, and that Mr. Nichol has already distinguished himself by taking first-class honours at Oxford. | TBF 10/1859 |
| BRADY | William | 20.09.1859 | At Heworth Green, near York, WLLLIAM BRADY, aged 59. | TBF 10/1859 |
| STANSFIELD | Sarah | 23.09.1859 | At Waterhead House, Ambleside, aged 67, SARAH STANSFIELD, widow of the late Samuel Stansfield. Interred at Colthouse on the 28th. | TBF 11/1859 |
| WILKINSON | Ann | 25.09.1859 | ANN WILKINSON, of Poyntown, near Stockport, widow of John Wilkinson, of Manchester. Interred on the 28th at Morley, near Wilmslow. | TBF 11/1859 |
| SMITH | Eliza | 26.09.1859 | At Reading, ELIZA, wife of John Smith, aged 54. | TBF 10/1859 |
| PROCTOR | Barbara | 28.09.1859 | At Polam Hill, Darlington, BARBARA PROCTOR, aged 47. | TBF 10/1859 |
| GRAY | John | 29.09.1859 | JOHN GRAY, of Chelsea aged 79, an elder. He was interred at Hammersmith, on the 5th of 10th month. | TBF 11/1859 |
| GARRATT | Emma Josephine | 30.09.1859 | At Churchtown Lodge, Dundrum, Co. Dublin, MARY, aged 6 years; and on the 30th of Ninth Month, EMMA JOSEPHINE, daughters of Joseph Garratt. | TBF 12/1859 |
| ASHBY | Hannah | 01.10.1859 | HANNAH ASHBY, Brixton, in her 80th year, widow of the late John Ashby. Another aged pilgrim gone, and her name, we humbly trust, through redeeming love and mercy, enrolled in the Lamb’s book of life. | TBF 11/1859 |
| RICKMAN | Mary Ann | 02.10.1859 | At Birmingham, MARY ANN RICKMAN, aged 71. | TBF 11/1859 |
| STRANGMAN | Mary Hancock | 06.10.1859 | At Glenam, near Clonmel, MARY HANCOCK STRANGMAN, aged 67. | TBF 11/1859 |
| ALBRIGHT | Ann | 07.10.1859 | At Bangor, Iowa U.S., aged 26, ANN, wife of Owen Albright, late of Lancaster, England. Although she was brought up a member with Friends, and was careful to lead a moral life, yet she acknowledged during her last illness that she had never known the pardon of her sins; that she had been sensible of the strivings of the Holy Spirit, which would have draw her to her Saviour and set her free from bondage, yet there had not been that entire surrender of the heart and will which was needful to become changed from a state of nature to a state of grace. It was during the early part of her illness that the heavenly messenger so affected her heart, that she was fully impressed with the awful condition of that soul which lives on with no good hope through grace, and without God in the world. To an inquiry respecting her spiritual state, she replied, “I have not much feeling any way.” Subequently, she said, “My mind is carnal” – an alarming state for a soul on the verge of eternity. A Friend reminded her of the mercy of God, and quoted the passages, “Seek and ye shall find,” “Strive to enter in at the strait gate,” when, in dismay, she replied, “But many shall strive and not be able,” not comprehending that such sought to enter the kingdom by some other way, and not by Christ Jesus, the door of the true sheepfold; for by Him all may enter and find safety. For some time this darkness enveloped her mind, and she so painfully realized the gloom and discouragement of her situation, uncheered by the Christian’s hope, that she fervently desired to bow before the Saviour and confess her unworthiness, that she might experience His mercy and saving power. One evening, a Friend felt constrained to pray with her, “that Divine mercy might be manifested in pardoning love,” which was the source of much comfort to her, and she said, “I tried to make every word my own.” She requested the Friend to remain with her till morning, saying, “Perhaps thou would be enabled to pray with me again.” It was evident the prayer had been answered, and that her spirit had been greatly refreshed. The Friend returned early in the morning, and found her in great suffering, but joyful in mind. She said, “I wished to tell thee I am happy, and I thought thou would rejoice with me. In the night I felt so ill, I thought I could not live till morning; but my Saviour came to me and stood by me, and the sight was lovely – more beautiful than anything I ever witnessed. I never knew the power of religion before. I am now ready to die and go to heaven.” Thus, after a dark and gloomy season, a most glorious deliverance was experienced, by which she could rejoice in her Lord and Saviour, who had given himself for her, and died that she might live, the just for the unjust, that He might bring her to God. Her friends were greatly comforted by the evidences of the peaceful state into which she had entered, and in which she was supported by her dear Redeemer till the happy close. – American Annual Monitor. | TBF 07/1860 |
| HARRISON | George | 10.10.1859 | GEORGE HARRISON, of Longlands, near Cartmel, aged about 80, and on the 16th interred at Height burial ground. | TBF 11/1859 |
| GREENWOOD | Frederick | 10.10.1859 | At Chipping Norton, aged about 9 years, FREDERICK GREENWOOD, son of the late Henry Greenwood, formerly of Finsbury Pavement, London. | TBF 02/1860 |
| NEILD | Lydia | 11.10.1859 | At Whitby, LYDIA NEILD, of Sheffield, in her 64th year; a minister. In the sudden removal of this dear Friend we are afresh reminded of the injunction “Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as you think not, the Son of man cometh.” She attended York Quarterly Meeting, held at Leeds on the 28th and 29th of 9th Month, and appeared in a sweet testimony, chiefly addressed to the young, on Fifth-day morning, the 29th. Attended Whitby Meeting on Fourth-day, the 5th of 10th Month; after which she bathed in the sea, and soon afterwards complained of her head, when symptoms of apoplexy appeared; and on the morning of the 8th a second attack came on. After this she gradually declined until the 11th, when she quietly ceased to breathe; and so gentle and peaceful was her removal, that it was scarely perceptible to those who watched around her, which reminds us of the saying of the psalmist, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” The remains were interred in Friends’ burial-gound at Whitby, on the 14th, and proved a solemn time; on which occasion Grover Kemp, Daniel P. Hack, James Backhouse, of York, and Sarah Tatham, of Leeds, were present. | TBF 11/1859 |
| GILKES | Ann | 13.10.1859 | At Nailsworth, ANN, wife of Benjamin Gilkes, in her 64th year.a At Barn Close, Nailsworth, after an illness of many years, ANN, wife of Benjamin Gilbert Gilkes, in her 64th year. | TBF 11/1859 TBF 02/1860 |
| NASH | Alice | 13.10.1859 | At Sibford School, after a short illness, in her 10th year, ALICE, eldest daughter of the late Thomas William and Sarah Nash, formerly of North Walsham. | TBF 11/1859 |
| ROBSON | Elizabeth | 15.10.1859 | At Saffron Walden, aged 31, ELIZABETH, wife of Joseph John Robson, of that place. | TBF 11/1859 |
| THOMPSON | Sarah | 16.10.1859 | At Hull, SARAH, widow of the late Thomas Thompson, aged 78. | TBF 11/1859 |
| JACKSON | Arthur John | 20.10.1859 | At Sibford School, in his 10th year, ARTHUR JOHN, eldest son of Maria Jackson, widow of the late John Jackson, of North Walsham. | TBF 11/1859 |
| WILLIS | Margaret | 21.10.1859 | At Manor House, Carperby, Wensleydale, MARGARET, wife of Thomas Willis; aged 77. | TBF 11/1859 |
| FOX | Hester | 21.10.1859 | At Falmouth, HESTER FOX, aged 95, relict of the late Francis Fox, of Falmouth. | TBF 11/1859 |
| MERRYWEATHER | Compton | 22.10.1859 | COMPTON MERRYWEATHER, of Booth Street, and Loughton, Essex, in his 37th year. | TBF 11/1859 |
| WALKER | Lydia Jane | 22.10.1859 | At 5, Springfield Mount, Leeds, LYDIA JANE, infant daughter of Thomas and Lydia Walker. | TBF 11/1859 |
| FENNELL | Joshua | 23.10.1859 | At Upper Caher Abbey, co. Tipperary, JOSHUA FENNELL, aged 46. | TBF 11/1859 |
| PRIDEAUX | John | 24.10.1859 | JOHN PRIDEAUX, of Plymouth, aged about 72. The health of this Friend had been failing for a year or two. On Seventh-day, the 22d, he had an attack of apoplexy, after which he never spoke. | TBF 11/1859 |
| GOOUCH | William | 24.10.1859 | Very suddenly, at Waterford, WILLIAM GOOUCH, aged about 61. | TBF 11/1859 |
| MOOR | John | 24.10.1859 | At Islington, Liverpool, aged about 64, JOHN MOOR, of 4, Princes Street, London. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BURTT | John | 26.10.1859 | A Wellbourn, Lincolnshire, JOHN BURTT, aged about 77 years; an elder. The decease of this dear Friend was affectingly sudden, yet there is ground for the consoling belief that, through mercy and grace, he was not unprepared for the solemn change. His health had been almost invariably good – his constitution strong and unyielding, no medical man having, as such, attended him for many years before his death, and at the last the one sent for did not arrive in time to see him living. In his own Monthly and Quarterly Meetings his services were great, especially as clerk or assistant-clerk to the Quarterly Meeting for about fifty years, during which he was seldom, if ever, absent from that meeting. His engagements in business as an opulent farmer – as a very considerable land-agent and valuer – as an arbitrator of agricultural tenant-right, and as an appraiser of property generally, were very extensive. In all these engagements it is believed that his sound judgment and unbending integrity induced his employers to put great confidence in him, so that when advancing years rendered it desirable for him in some degree to retire from such engagements, it was no easy matter to do so. Unavoidably mixing to a large extent with persons not at all connected with Friends, and of very various character, his endeavour appeared to be, steadily to sustain the position of a consistent Friend; and on this account, doubtless, he was by many more highly esteemed. To the widow and the fatherless, the needy and the helpless, his kind offices and generous assistance were often truly invaluable, in respect of which not a few still live to own his care or remember his kindness, and highly esteem his memory. Let every man, however, strive to mind his own “calling,” and seek, in the first place, to “serve the Lord Christ,” and thus to be “ready also.” | TBF 01/1860 |
| CADBURY | William W. | 28.10.1859 | WILLIAM W. CADBURY, aged 27, son of Joel and Caroline W. Cadbury, of Philadelphia. In the midst of a lengthened, though not suffering illness, this dear young Friend was made aware of the necessity of a preparation for eternity. Every action was made subservient to this one event, and a prayerful endeavour that each thought should be kept in subjection, whilst the peaceful serenity of his countenance, and the calm resigation with which he accepted each progressive step of disease, evidenced that strength was afforded from the one true Source, whence it was earnestly sought. His spirit was led oftentimes to hold communion with his Saviour, devoting many hours daily to retirement, and silent waiting upon Him; and as the inward work was slowly progressing, he felt it right to show an outward conformity to true Christian simplicity, guarding every word, lest too full an expression might afterwards bring condemnation. Past incidents of his life were searchingly reviewed, and whilst he acknowledged the mercy and goodness which had restrained him from flagrant sins, he found that deviations, however trifling, called for sincere repentance. He was often led to exclaim, “Oh, if the work should not be accomplished!” and a few days previous to the close, earnestly prayed “that some evidence might be given of acceptance.” This seemed mercifully granted, as he feelingly expressed, “My heavenly Father is very near to support me. It is a blessed thing to feel the work is done; all is peace; the cloud is removed; as I am passing through the dark valley, there is no fear.” And a short interval ere his purified spirit was released, he was breathing forth the language, “Alleluiah! Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power unto the Lord our God!” – Philadelphia Friend. | TBF 04/1860 |
| HART | George | 29.10.1859 | At his residence, 5 Macaulay Buildings, Bath, after a short illness, GEORGE HART, in his 72d year. This dear Friend will long be missed in the meeting of which he was a member, and to the concerns of which he was ever ready, unsparingly, to devote his time and energies. | TBF 12/1859 |
| RICHARDSON | Josiah | 30.10.1859 | At Peckham, very suddenly, JOSIAH RICHARDSON, aged 67. | TBF 12/1859 |
| RICKMAN | Priscilla | 30.10.1859 | At the house of her brother, Richard Peters Rickman, Lewes, Sussex, where she had been staying a few weeks for the benefit of her health, PRISCILLA RICKMAN, aged 56, a minister; fourth daughter of the late John Rickman, of Wellingham, near Lewes. She expired in great peace, and so quietly, that those who stood by knew not the precise moment when she ceased to breathe. | TBF 12/1859 |
| CLUTTON | Valentine | 01.11.1859 | At Swansea, Glamorganshire, in his 67th year, VALENTINE CLUTTON. A faithful advocate, for 25 years, of the temperance cause. His end was peace. | TBF 12/1859 |
| LESTER | Elizabeth | 01.11.1859 | ELIZABETH, wife of John Lester, of Chelmsford, aged 61. | TBF 12/1859 |
| HODGSON | Mary | 02.11.1859 | At Warrington, MARY HODGSON (relict of the late John Hodgson, of Latchford), aged 75. | TBF 12/1859 |
| CLARKE | Jane | 03.11.1859 | At Giltspur Street, London, aged 50, JANE, widow of the late Charles Clarke. | TBF 12/1859 |
| ROWNTREE | Joseph | 04.11.1859 | At his residence, York, after a painful illness, JOSEPH ROWNTREE, aged 58. We quote the following from the York Herald of the 5th and 12th ult.: Death of Mr. Alderman Rowntree. We have this week to discharge the mournful duty of recording the death of Mr. Ald. Rowntree, which melancholy event took place at an early hour yesterday (Friday) morning. The citizens of York, we are sure, will share with us the sorrow we feel in making this announcement, and they will also sympathize with the family which has sustained so great a bereavement. During the period which Mr. Alderman Rowntree resided amongst us, he has pre-eminently distinguished himself by his disinterested devotion to every cause that he believed calculated to promote the religious, social, and civil advantage of his fellow-men generally, and of his fellow-citizens in particular, and hence a loss of this nature is one which will be severely felt. The religious society to which he belonged will also deeply feel the removal of one whose counsels and exertions were ever willingly afforded in the management of the various insititutions and other important arrangements connected with their body. In fact, the death of Mr. Rowntree has caused a vacancy which it will be difficult to supply. The deceased gentleman, as some of our readers are aware, was a native of Scarbro’, which place he left about the time he attained his majority, and commenced business in this city, now thirty-eight years ago. His career amongst us, during this interval has been as “the shining light,” which shineth more and “more unto the perfect day,” and his whole deportment has been such as to secure the esteem and respect of all ranks and classes of his fellow-citizens. His practical experience, his clear judgment, and his plain, intelligible mode of stating his views, eminently qualified him for taking a leading part in all the great questions which affected the people of York; and though at times, on some minor matters, we may have differed with him in opinion, yet on all questions of vital importance his views were as correct as his arguments were conclusive. In him the poor of the city, especially in times of deep necessity, have lost a kind, active, and sympathizing friend, while the charitable institutions connected with the city will, we are sorry to add, have no longer the benefit of his watchful solicitude and liberal support. As, however, we intend to publish, next week, a more detailed account of the deceased gentleman, we refrain at present from further comment. In the meantime, we must express our conviction that one of the lamps of the city has been extinguished, and that the citizens will testify their respect for the departed on Tuesday morning next, at ten o’clock, when his remains will be consigned to the silent grave, at the Friends’ burial ground, adjoining the Retreat. The late Mr. Alderman Rowntree. We adverted briefly last week to the decease of our excellent fellow citizen, Mr. Alderman Rowntree. To record departed worth, not for the purpose of eulogy, but to stimulate by example, is a pleasing duty for the public journalist. With this view we present our readers with a brief sketch of Mr. Rowntree’s life and public services. He was born in Scarbro’, in 1801. He was the son of Mr. J. Rowntree, a tradesman of that town, a respectable member of the Society of Friends. His scholastic education was what would now be thought limited. He left school at the early age of thirteen. But gifted with extraordinary powers of memory, which he carefully cultivated, he availed himself of his little leisure to store his mind with various knowledge. His reading was well selected,so that in science, and in history, and general literature, he had accumulated treasures more than equal to those whose opportunities had been much beyond his own. His knowledge of what may be called the chemistry of daily life, was extensive and accurate, and was well applied by him in planning healthful arrangements for various institutions, schools, &c., with which he was connected. In 1822, he commenced business in this city as a grocer, with little capital except ability, industry, and unswerving integrity. And here amongst us, for more than thirty-seven years, he has successfully traded, reaping the reward usually assigned to the exercise of these qualities. For the last few years, his sons have been associated with him in business. He availed himself of the assistance thus afforded, to devote his time more and more to the general welfare of the city, to the interests of the Christian body to which he belonged, and to aid his friends and neighbours, rich and poor, with his time, his counsel, or his purse. Though not a wealthy man, in the ordinary acceptation of the term, he had the wherewithal to aid in promoting every good work, as well as in privately alleviating the wants of the indigent and the distressed. Of what God had given him, he held himself as a steward, accountable to his Lord. It might seem something like parade, which would have been abhorrent to him, to enumerate in detail his various services. Some of us are old enough to remember the silent desolateness of our city when first visited by cholera, in the year 1832, and the terror and alarm induced by that deadly visitant. Mr. Rowntree, then a young man, was an active member of the Board of Health. He was associated with fearless Christian men like himself, laymen as well as members of the medical profession, some of whom yet survive, who by wise counsels and executive ability, did much to quiet the popular mind, and to arrest the progress of disease. From that time to the present, the health of the city, and the means of improving it, by the removal of all impediments to a high sanitary condition, have been objects of his earnest solicitude. In his earlier years he was the active colleage of his honoured friend, the late Mr. Samuel Tuke, in this, as well as in other engagements for the general good. His position as one of the City Commissioners, of which body he was a member until its functions were transferred to the City Council, afforded him great facilities for promoting this end, and, during the last six years, he worthily filled the office of Alderman of this city, and had the pleasure of witnessing the completion of the work he had so much at heart, the thorough drainage of the city, as well as that of the swamp known by the name of the Foss Islands. The term for which our excellent friend was elected alderman, expired the day after his remains were committed to the grave. It will be fresh in the memory of our readers that, to the general regret of the city, he declined, a year ago, on conscientiuous grounds, to accept the office of chief magistrate, to which he was unanimously elected. Whilst regretting this decision, and distrusting on this occasion Mr. Rowntree’s usual sound judgment, we could but respect the motives. Those who listened to his speech in the Council Chamber, in which he made known and attempted to justify his decision, could not but applaud and honour the man. In his parish, among other services, he earned the gratitude of his fellow-parishioners by his exertions in rendering Haughton’s Charity School worthy of the intentions of the generous founder. He was a regular attendant at the yearly examinations of the scholars in the Merchants’ Hall, on which occasions the prizes and presents distributed to the boys were from his own liberal hands. The school in Hope Street, founded thirty-two years ago, has, from its origin, been the object of his constant care; and in that institution he has lived to see the desire of his heart consummated, in witnessing a good, liberal, and sound scriptural education, apart from sectarian distinctions, successfully carried out for more than 350 boys, at present enrolled on its books and in daily attendance. The County Hospital, the County Asylum, the Penitentiary, and the Dispensary have been occasionally, more or less, assisted by his sound judgment. He was always ready, unobtrusively, yet ever willingly, to assist in promoting their welfare when, on any emergency, his counsel was sought. In the great railway crisis, when a new page of experience was opened in administrative delinquency, the constituency of the York and North Midland Railway looked to Mr. Rowntree to aid in retrieving the fortunes of that once promising enterprise. The Chairman and Directors of the Company highly valued Mr. Rowntree’s assistance at a time when apparently insurmountable difficulties had to be encountered. We recently dissented from Mr. Rowntree’s judgment in a matter of antiquarian taste, when he advocated the removal of the barbican at Walmgate bar. On the other hand, his plans for widening the streets of the city, and especially for removing the impediments to the view of the noble eastern widow of our magnificent Minster, are legacies which we hope the city will accept and discharge. In this city the Friends’ School for boys in Bootham, and that for girls in the building recently erected on the Mount, together with the Retreat, have been, especially since the decease of Mr. S. Tuke, the object of Mr. Rowntree’s watchful care, and he has had the pleasure of witnessing the continued success of these institutions. When winter, with its frost and snow and all its inclemencies, shall visit us again, the poor of this city, and Mr. Rowntree’s true-hearted colleagues, who so steadily united with him, will miss his well-accustomed presence and administrative ability in that humble but useful auxiliary of private charity, the soup kitchen. Though only sixteen years have elapsed since the establishment of this useful institution, every one of the gentlemen who met to originate it has been taken from us, except the treasurer, Mr. Davies, and the secretary, Mr. H. Watson. Among the names thus missing are those of Matterson, Tuke, Graham, Prest, Oldfield, and Waller. His unpretending counting-house in Pavement, where, in time of health, he was regularly to be found every morning, was the place where men of all ranks sought for counsel and assistance, and not in vain. Many an anxiety has been removed, and many a heart made glad by advice and assistance communicated there. Our lamented fellow-citizen combined in a rare degree sound judgment and executive ability. How to devise a thing wisely, and to adapt means to an end in execution of a purpose, were his peculiar gifts. With a microscopic power of perceiving and mastering details, he combined a far-seeing prescience, that anticipated and prepared to remove all hindrances to completion. Though untrained in scholastic logic, his mind was eminently logical; not rapid or fluent in utterance, he came to the discussion of a subject having well mastered it, and then, in well-arranged and forcible language, he announced his conclusions. Another peculiarity of his mind was his faculty of quickly perceiving the weak points in any proposition, whether his own or those of his friends, or those of antagonists – enemies we will not say, for he had none. This faculty, sometimes discouraging in its exercise to those who applied to him for counsel, enabled him wisely to direct their attention to their own weak points, in order to strengthen them, or to those of their opponents, that they might most effectually direct their attack. But that which gave weight and value to all his endowments, was his character as a Christian man – one who, as Milton finely expresses it, “Worked ever in his great Taskmaster’s eye.” We abstain from violating the sanctity of private life, and will only say that he was singularly happy in his family – his home. And we venture respectfully to tender the condolence of our fellow-citizens with them on their great loss. To society in various departments his loss leaves a void not easily filled. To a cultivated mind, a sound and virtuous understanding, great energy and firmess of purpose, he added warm-hearted kindness, large liberality, in its ordinary acceptation, and that rare liberality of tolerance of opinion differing from his own. For himself – the wise-headed, large-hearted, good man rests from his labours. The hope and faith of a Christian did not fail him in his hour of need. The love of Christ his Saviour sustained him in perfect peace on his dying bed. To his famiy, his friends, and the good old city, whose interests were ever dear to him since he enrolled himself as one of her sons, he has bequeathed the benefit of his bright example. He has done a good day’s work. He has not lived in vain. Funeral of Mr. Alderman Rowntree. The funeral obsequies of the late Mr. Ald. Rowntree (a brief notice of whose life will be found in another part of the Herald) were solemnized on Tuesday last, and we do not remember to have witnessed so spontaneous a feeling on the occasion of the interment of any private citizen, as was exhibited on the morning of that day. It is not necessary to remind our York readers that, along with the general body of citizens, the Lord Mayor, aldermen, and councillors held Mr. Rowntree in high estimation. They consequently resolved to follow his remains to the tomb, and accordingly on Monday circulars were forwarded by the Town-clerk to each member of the Council, requesting that they would, if convenient, assemble in the Guildhall on the following morning, and join in the funeral procession. Most of the Corporation responded to that invitation, there being present the Lord Mayor; Aldermen Meek, Richardson, Evers, Wood, and Meek, junr.; the Town-clerk; and Councillors F. Calvert, Parkinson, March, E. Calvert, Clark, Hargrove, Clarke, Craven, Halley, Wilkinson, Charlton, Hands, Thompson, Cowling, Yallow, Turner, Lambert, Shilleto, Wade, W. Cooper, Walker, Wilberforce, Watkinson, and Shaw. The funeral procession started from the late residence of the deceased gentleman, in St. Mary’s, Bootham, between nine and ten o’clock, being greatly augmented by the additional carriages of numerous relatives and friends. On arriving opposite to the Guildhall, it was joined by the Corporation, in carriages, and the following was the order of the procession:- Hearse and seven coaches; five other coaches containing friends of the deceased; ten carriages containing the Corporation and a few others; the boys belonging to the Friends’ school and the Hope Street school; and a number of other carriages containing many of our principal citizens, there being about forty in the whole, independent of about a dozen others which had preceded the procession to the place of sepulture. From the description thus given, it will be apparent to any one not present that the funeral procession was of great length, though it may readily be believed, especially by those who know the relatives of the deceased, that not the slightest effort had been made to promote anything like display. It was out of pure esteem and admiration of the character of the deceased that this demonstration was made; and the feeling which prevailed, and which is far more valuable than mere gorgeous pageantries or emblazoned estucheons, was deep regret at the loss of so valuable a man, and sympathy for those near and dear to him, who had been deprived of his wise and valuable counsel. The procession passed along Coney Street, Castlegate, &c., and it was evident that no mere curiosity had prompted the hundreds of persons, who lined the streets, to occupy the positions they then did. As an additional proof of the respect in which Mr. Ald. Rowntree was held, we may state that in Pavement and the Walmgate district, all the shops were closed, besides many in the streets we have before mentioned. The place selected for the deceased’s remains was a vault in the Friends’ burial ground, near the Retreat; and, on the procession arriving there, it was found that there had already assembled a large number of persons, which was considerably increased by those who had accompanied the funeral; and we may truly say that in that multitude no religious denomination, no political creed, and no station in society was unrepresented. It was a tribute from each and from all, which formed the striking characteristic of this solemn occasion. The body was inclosed in a plain oak coffin, on the lid of which were the following letters and figures:- “J. R. AE 58, 1859.” The coffin, having been taken out of the hearse, was carried up to and placed by the side of the vault, which was surrounded by the sorrowing relatives and friends of the deceased. An impressive scene was then presented, and some time was spent in solemn silence. At length R. Jowett, Esq., of Leeds, spoke to the following effect:- “All flesh is as grass and as the flower of the field; the grass withereth, the flower fadeth, but the word of our God abideth for ever.” Might they who were then assembled at the grave of their beloved friend, remember that, ere long, they also must be taken to the place appointed for all living, and might they seize the present opportunity of preparing to meet their God. How were they to prepare, but by looking to him and His holy dispensations, seeking to please Him by complying with His commandments and looking unto Jesus, who died in order that we may live. Might the Lord be pleased to bless and sanctify this dispensation unto each of them, so that they might be enabled to render their account with joy and not with grief. J. Backhouse, Esq., of York, then observed – “I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” In committing to the grave the remains of their beloved friend and citizen, it might be well for them to remember that he was one who made these words, in a remarkable degree, the rule of his life, who set the Lord always before him, believing that, because He was at his right hand, he should not be moved; and therefore, his example was to them a touching example of Christian self-denial and holy practice, in things temporal and in things spiritual. While he was deeply sensible of his own infirmities and imperfections, day by day he sought for grace, so that when the solemn time arrived, in which he became sensible that he must leave this state of being, he was not moved therby, but, resting in humble faith in his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, he was maintained in confidence, in the “sure and certain hope of a glorious resurrection.” Might they, therefore, bear his example in remembrance, and each of them examine themselves, as to how far they were walking by the same rule, and minding the same things – how far they were, day by day, setting the Lord before them, knowing that He was at their right hand, and, by faith in His goodness, in His power, and in His mercy to help and to save them, trusting that they should not be moved, either in life or in death. Several minutes were again spent in silence, after which the coffin was lowered into its final resting-place, and the numerous spectators dispersed. Among the company on the ground, besides those we have mentioned, were J. B. Atkinson, Esq. (the ex-Sheriff); H. Pease, Esq., M.P. for South Durham; Dr. Williams, of York; the Rev. T. Richardson; the Rev. J. Parsons; R. Davies, Esq.; J. Ford, Esq.; G. Oldfield, Esq.; J. W. Atkinson, Esq.; W. Scott, Esq.; J. P. Pritchett, Esq.; J. Backhouse, Esq.; J. Kitching, Esq.; W. Whytehead, Esq.; H. Watson, Esq.; J. W. Mann, Esq.; J. Holtby, Esq.; F. W. Calvert, Esq.; M. Murray, Esq.; W. W. Hargrove, Esq.; E. Smith, Esq., of Sheffield; I. Hartas, Esq., of Wrelton, near Pickering; S. Priestman, Esq., of East Mount, Hull; T. Pickersgill, Esq. (the City Surveyor); R. Jowett, Esq., of Leeds; J. Thorp, Esq., of Halifax; Newman Cash, Esq., of Leeds; Dr. Willis; William Catton, Esq., York; Henry Richardson, Esq.; William Dent, Esq.; of Mar, near Doncaster; John Pease, Esq., Darlington; Edward Backhouse, Esq., Sunderland; Benjamin Seebohm, Esq., Bradford; Joseph Thorp, Esq., Halifax; Josiah Forster, Esq., Tottenham; James Tuke, Esq., Hitchin; Thomas Pumphrey, Esq., Isaac Brown, Esq., Ackworth; Joshua Priestman, Esq., Malton; A. Sewell, Esq., do.; and Messrs. John Baker, Thirsk; J. Hutchinson, Selby; W. Plows, Baines, Baker, Coning, Briggs, Holden, Swale, Seller, Matthews, Graves, Croskell, Thomas Monkhouse, William Sugden, &c. As is usual on such occasions, a religious service was held in the Meeting-house in Castlegate, after the funeral, where a large assemblage of attentive auditors was present. Mr. J. Thorp, of Halifax, addressed the congregation. He said, “The path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Perfect peace. “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright, for the end of that man is peace.” Perfect joy. “Well done, good and faithful servant, thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many more; enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” The solemn occasion which had that day brought them together, forcibly reminded them that here they had no continuing city, but that “our life is but a vapour, which appeareth for a little while and then vanisheth away.” They mourned a brother beloved. The church mourned an elder worthy indeed of double honour. They mourned his loss, and they might mourn, because it was not compatible with the will of their heavenly Father that their feelings of love and of deep respect should thus have utterance. At the grave of Lazarus Jesus wept. He mourned for his friend in humanity. But “we sorrow not as those who have no hope.” They were not distressed with the doubts of the infidel; they had not the dismal darkness of the atheist in his annihilation. They were cheered with that life, and with the prospect of that life and immortality which are brought to light through the gospel. How triumphant – how cheering is that blessed language – “I heard a voice from heaven which said, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, for they rest from their labours, and their works do follow them.” O, comforting assurance – glorious promise for the believer in Jesus, and for those who fall asleep in Him. He hoped that they might derive the profit which the solemn – the very mournful – occasion to many, was intended to give. Was it not intended to arouse them to a sense of the uncertainty of time, and of the need of preparation for a life to come? And might they not also profitably remember the life and experience of him who had thus been removed from them – not to exalt him, far otherwise, for perhaps none in that assembly would have been more severe in his judgment upon himself, and he would have regarded the works he was enabled, by grace, to perform, as being utterly devoid of any merit whatever to himself; and that he was even at the best but an unprofitable servant. Yet, by the grace of God, he was what he was, and that grace was indeed brightly conspicuous in the labours of love, in which he was more abundant; and therefore seeing that that grace was all-sufficient for him, might they not infer, from the same grace being mercifully dispensed to each believer in Jesus, that it was equally efficacious for them. Were they endeavouring to live unto Him who died for them and rose again, or were they rather living unto themselves and unto the world? The speaker made an impressive application of the subject to his hearers, asking them whether there was any distinction between them and the men of the world – men whose conversation is not in heaven, but whose conversation is in the earth – men who chiefly follow after the things of time, and only occasionally, it may be, glance at the solemn realities of eternity – and men whose hearts are not following Jesus. Was there any difference between them and those who had received the knowledge of the truth? Was there a marked difference in their daily walk and life, showing that they were indeed the disciples of a crucified Lord? Could they say, in their most serious moments, that their sins were blotted out, that they had been washed in the blood of the Lamb, and that their souls were safe? That was the great work of life, and they knew not how soon that solemn hour might come which might for ever close their day of probation. It was now, while in health and vigour, and in the very strength of their faculties and powers, that they could glorify God. He exhorted all to be in earnest, and not to delude themselves with the idea that on some future day, and under some more favourable circumstances, they would serve the Lord. He asked them to remember the crown of everlasting life, the joy of joys, and to be for ever with the Lord, and to feel that they were ready. “Be thou faithful unto death, and thou shalt receive the crown of life.” Mr. B. Seebohm, of Bradford, and Mr. E. Backhouse, of Sunderland, also delivered suitable addresses, and the solemn service was concluded by J. Backhouse, Esq., engaging in prayer. Special meeting of the York City Council. The Late Mr. Alderman Rowntree. Mr. Ald. Richardson said – Before the ordinary business is proceeded with, I rise for the purpose of submitting a motion to this council, which I am sure, will be grateful to our feelings. We cannot but be struck with the absence, seeing these empty chairs, of several familiar faces. Most of them, I am happy to say, we shall see again, but one has been taken from us never to return. It has pleased Divine Providence, in its wise and inscruitable decrees, to remove from amongst us one of the most distinguished men in this council – a gentleman who was not less eminent in this council than he was in the city at large – (hear, hear) – and I am sure this council will be very anxious indeed to join in recording their sense of the great loss we have sustained. I will venture to read what has been approved of by several members of this council:- “That, before proceeding to the ordinary business of the day, the council recognizes the mournful duty of recording the death of Alderman Joseph Rowntree, who departed this life on the 4th instant, aged 58 years. The Lord Mayor, aldermen, and councillors, having yesterday paid their last personal tribute of respect to his memory, unite, at this the first public meeting of the council, in desiring thus to perpetuate their deep sense of the heavy loss which the city has sustained by the removal from amongst them of one to whom the archives of this corporation will ever remain as bright records of his native citizenship and disinterested patriotism.That a copy of this minute, signed by the Lord Mayor, be forwarded to Mrs. Rowntree.” I am sure, for my own part, as a personal friend, I feel very much indeed the loss of Mr. Ald. Rowntree, and I am qute sure that loss is felt by the whole of this council (Hear, hear.) Indeed York has lost one of its most distinguished citizens, and certainly a truly Christian gentleman. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Ald. Meek, jun. – I am happy to think that the first act I have to perform in this council, after you have been kind enough to re-elect me to a renewed tenure of the office of alderman, is to join in rendering such an act of obvious justice as tendering a tribute of respect which must be so grateful to all our feelings. I am unable to add anything to what has fallen from Mr. Ald. Richardson; I do not feel that I could trust myself with entering into any lengthened observations. I will say, however, that at home, in the walks of commerce, and in the pubic arena, we have seen in Mr. Ald. Rowntree a rare combination of excellencies, and York had reason to be proud of such a citizen while bending mournfully over his grave. As one of the city commissioners, and as a member of this council through a long course of years, I am sure that his name will be long cherished in our grateful and in our admiring recollections. His name, as is intimated in the resolution, will continue identified with the most important sanitary measures at a crisis in our city’s history, and his name will also continue associated with all that has been sound, and judicious, and patriotic in our financial proceedings. I have great pleasure in seconding the motion. (Applause.) The Ex-Lord Mayor said. – In putting the resolution, which is well expressed, to your notice, I may be allowed to join in this tribute of respect which is so duly and fitly to be paid to Mr. Alderman Rowntree. It has been my lot to act on various committees with Mr. Alderman Rowntree. It has been my lot to meet him here frequently in this council chamber, and however much we might sometimes come in antagonism, yet I always felt that I was associated with one who was a Christian and a Christian gentleman, who had at heart the interests of the city, and who brought to bear on everything which came within the sphere of his usefulness an amount of intelligence, of earnestness, and of zeal, which seldom falls to the lot of any one. (Hear, hear.) I feel, therefore, that this is a fitting tribute, and I am happy this day to be allowed to join in it. I am sure, however, that it will not be necessary to put this resolution in the usual form, but that you will agree to it unanimously. (Applause.) | TBF 12/1859 |
| NICHOLSON | Wm. Fletcher | 05.11.1859 | At Great Malvern, Worcestershire, WM. FLETCHER NICHOLSON, late of Cartgate, near Whitehaven, aged 59. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BRAY | Joseph | 05.11.1859 | At St. Blazey, East Division of Cornwall, JOSEPH BRAY, in his 55th year, and was interred at Friends’ Burial-ground, at Austell, on the 9th. The circumstances of this Friend’s decease is indeed a loud call for others to be also ready “for in an hour that ye think not the Son of Man cometh.” He had retired to rest in usual health, though delicate. On awakening in the morning, he was seized with a severe cough, which occasioned the rupture of a blood-vessel, and in a few minutes his spirit took its flight, we undoubtingly believe, to join the ransomed ones who have gone before him. | TBF 12/1859 |
| HODGSON | James | 07.11.1859 | JAMES HODGSON, of Wilderspool, Warrington, aged 79. | TBF 12/1859 |
| THOMAS | Henry | 09.11.1859 | Aged 31, HENRY THOMAS, son of the late Alfred Thomas, of Bristol. His death was almost instantaneous, occasioned by a fall from his horse. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BARRET | Henrietta | 10.11.1859 | At 27 Wellbeck Street, Cavendish Square, London, HENRIETTA, wife of Jerry Barret, late of 45 Gower Street, Bedford Square, in her 31st year. | TBF 12/1859 |
| ROBINSON | Elizabeth | 10.11.1859 | At Liskeard, aged 8½ months, ELIZABETH, daughter of Whinfield and Caroline Robinson. | TBF 01/1860 |
| THORPE | Sarah | 12.11.1859 | SARAH, wife of Samuel Thorpe, of Alderley, Cheshire aged 42. | TBF 12/1859 |
| CHANDLER | Phebe Ann | 14.11.1859 | At her residence, Athelstan Hill, near Hereford, PHEBE ANN CHANDLER, in her 87th year. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BEWLEY | Alexander | 15.11.1859 | At the house of his brother-in-law, Robert Cooke, Spring Vale, Liscard, near Liverpool, ALEXANDER BEWLEY, of London, in his 63d year. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BRAGG | Henry | 15.11.1859 | At Rosebrook, Carrickfergus, from the effects of an accident, HENRY BRAGG, aged about 56. | TBF 01/1860 |
| TRIMMER | John | 17.11.1859 | At Dorking, JOHN TRIMMER, aged 82. | TBF 12/1859 |
| WEST | Elizabeth | 18.11.1859 | ELIZABETH WEST, aged 59, wife of John West, of Leicester. | TBF 12/1859 |
| DYMOND | Arthur | 21.11.1859 | ARTHUR, infant son of George and Ellen Dymond, of King’s Heath, near Birmingham. | TBF 12/1859 |
| STURGE | Alfred | 21.11.1859 | At Rodborough Villa, Stroud, aged 37, ALFRED STURGE, of Northfleet, son of T. M. Sturge, of Gloucester. | TBF 12/1859 |
| CURTIS | Edward | 24.11.1859 | At Lower Mitcham, Surrey, after a short illnesss, EDWARD CURTIS, son of the late James and Mary Curtis, of Alton, in his 36th year. There is good ground for the assurance that the summons, though short, was neither unexpected, nor unprepared for. | TBF 12/1859 |
| BLAIR | John | 27.11.1859 | A Smithsteads, Solport, JOHN BLAIR, aged 76. | TBF 02/1860 |
| THIRLWIND | John | 02.12.1859 | At Bolton, JOHN THIRLWIND, aged 79. | TBF 01/1860 |
| HADWEN | Margaret | 02.12.1859 | MARGARET HADWEN, of Kendal, aged 65. | TBF 01/1860 |
| DEWSBURY | John | 03.12.1859 | At Newport Pagnel, Bucks, in his 78th year, JOHN DEWSBURY, lineal descendent (the fifth generation) of William Dewsbury, and formerly of Wellingborough. He was interred in Friends’ Burial Ground, at Olney, on the 9th. | TBF 01/1860 |
| HARDING | Mary | 03.12.1859 | At Lancaster, MARY HARDING, aged 88. | TBF 01/1860 |
| DOYLE | Sarah Eliza | 04.12.1859 | At Carrick-on-Suir, SARAH ELIZA, daughter of Rachel Doyle, aged about 18. | TBF 02/1860 |
| BROWN | Mary | 05.12.1859 | At Luton, in her 79th year, MARY, widow of the late William Brown. | TBF 01/1860 |
| CASH | Samuel | 05.12.1859 | At his residence, the Retreat, Peckham, SAMUEL CASH, in his 70th year. | TBF 01/1860 |
| NEALE | Dorothea | 07.12.1859 | At Carlow, aged 26, DOROTHEA NEALE, wife of Nathaniel Neale. | TBF 01/1860 |
| GREER | Elizabeth | 11.12.1859 | At Stangmore, ELIZABETH GREER, aged 84, widow of the late William Greer, of Milton. She was for many years in the station of an elder – diligent in the attendance of meetings for worship and discipline, and in the performance of other apprehended duties; and her surviving relatives have the consolation of believing that, through redeeming love and mercy, she has been permitted to enter into a heavenly mansion. | TBF 01/1860 |
| SMITH | Alexander | 12.12.1859 | At Great Bardfield, ALEXANDER, the infant son of Henry and Elizabeth Ann Smith. | TBF 02/1860 |
| MARTIN | Samuel | 12.12.1859 | At Myrtle Lodge, Wicklow, SAMUEL MARTIN, aged 73. | TBF 03/1860 |
| GARRAT | Helena | 13.12.1859 | HELENA GARRAT, aged 3¼ years, daughter of Joseph Garrat, of Churchtown Lodge, Dundrum, co. Dublin. | TBF 02/1860 |
| HOLMES | George | 14.12.1859 | GEORGE HOLMES, of Elm, near Wisbeach, Cambridgeshire, after only a few days’ illness, aged 59. | TBF 01/1860 |
| MESSER | Barnard | 16.12.1859 | Drowned, while skating on the lake at White Knight’s Park, near Reading, BARNARD MESSER, in his 20th year, son of Joseph Messer of Maldon. | TBF 01/1860 |
| PIM | Eliza Ridgway | 16.12.1859 | At Cork, aged about 21, ELIZA RIDGWAY PIM, daughter of Edward Pim, of Holywood county Down. | TBF 03/1860 |
| BRAITHWAITE | Anna | 18.12.1859 | At Kendal, ANNA BRAITHWAITE, the wife of Isaac Braithwaite, aged very nearly 71 years. A minister about forty-four years. The final summons in the case of this beloved Friend was sudden and unexpected, but the evidence was not wanting that she stood ready as a servant in waiting. Her labours in this country and in America will be fresh in the recollection of many. In advancing years, her bodily infirmities prevented her from the more active exertions of earlier life; but the vigour of her mind was preserved unimpaired, and her interest in the welfare of her Friends, and her love to Christ and to His precious cause, shone forth with a steady and increasing brightness. Great is the consolation of believing that she is now, through redeeming mercy, entered into the rest of that Saviour who was pleased to call her by his grace, in early youth, and whom, through a lengthened life, she esteemed it her highest privilege to serve. | TBF 01/1860 |
| FLETCHER | Mary | 18.12.1859 | At Evesham, MARY, wife of Richard Fletcher, of Evesham, aged 74. | TBF 01/1860 |
| McTIER | Henry S. | 21.12.1859 | At Reading, HENRY S. McTIER, aged 34. This Friend had, for many years, been an invalid, from consumption of the lungs; and had only recently been received into membership. | TBF 01/1860 |
| SWAN | William | 22.12.1859 | At Lurganure, county Antrim, WILLIAM SWAN, aged 69 years. | TBF 03/1860 |
| BRIGGS | Elizabeth | 23.12.1859 14.12.1859 | At Stockton-on-Tees, ELIZABETH BRIGGS, aged 82, widow of Ralph Briggs, late of Stockton. At the house of one of her sons, at Stockton-on-Tees aged 81, ELIZABETH BRIGGS, of York, widow of Ralph Briggs. | TBF 01/1860 TBF 02/1860 |
| WATSON | Elizabeth | 24.12.1859 | At Bentinck Villas, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, aged 73, ELIZABETH, relict of the late William Watson, of Gateshead. | TBF 01/1860 |
| WEBSTER | Isabella | 24.12.1859 | At East Cottingwith, Yorkshire, ISABELLA WEBSTER, aged about 84. | TBF 02/1860 |
| WOOD | Margaret | 30.12.1859 | At Rochdale, MARGARET WOOD, aged 76. | TBF 02/1860 |
| JALLAND | Elizabeth | 30.12.1859 | At Painswick, Gloucestershire, suddenly, from disease of the heart, ELIZABETH JALLAND, in her 74th year. “How many fall as sudden, not as safe.” | TBF 02/1860 |
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