Third Generation 
Third Generation 
4. Dr Thomas Harrold FENN M.R.C.S. [1], son of Capt Robert FENN [198] and Harriet LIVEING [227], was born in 1815, was baptised on 27 Mar 1815 in Coddenham SFK, died on 13 Apr 1870 in Nayland SFK aged 55, and was buried in Nayland SFK.
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Thomas Harold Fenn
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Thomas was apprenticed to Dr Edward Liveing Nayland 1833-38 then Barts. L.S.A. 3 May 1838, MRCS 1838. First lived Rushall Wilts after his marriage, then lived at "Stourbank" Nayland which he rented from his uncle Edward Liveing. Described in medical records as; "a most precise man, did a good practice, but very unfit for it as he was very deaf, quite the old fashioned gentleman with his white shirt, tie and stock". Practiced for 27 years in Nayland.
Merchant Taylors School Register 1827.
Thomas Harrold Fenn, b 15 Dec 1815, s of Robert and Harriett, schoolmaster, Harleigh, Suffolk.
Enquiry with Merchant Taylors School in 2009:
Dear Mr. Fenn,
We have records of Thomas H. Fenn as born 15,12.1815 M.T.S 1827-31 with 2 terms in the Sixth Form. No further details under his entry in the 1561-1934 Register published in 1936
Geoffrey Brown
The Ipswich Journal Saturday, 31 March 1838.
Appointment.
Mr Thomas Harrold Fenn, of Nayland, in this County was admitted a member of the Royal College of Surgeons on Friday the 16th inst.
Thomas Harrold Fenn
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Colchester Medical Society Records;
Elected 15 Aug. 1843.
President 1852
Nayland.
On Thursday evening, the fourth inst., a lecture was delivered by T. H. Fenn Esq., on "The Circulation of the Blood". After some observations on the muscles generally, and the heart as one of them, together with the blood as the fountain of life, the lecturer explained separately the actions of the muscles and ventricles of the heart, as also the attendant tubes, both arterial and venous. The difference between the lesser or pulmonary, and the greater war systematic circulation, was the next elucidated. The valves of the heart were then noticed, and subsequently, the action of the air on the blood in the lungs, shewing its effect in converting venous blood into arterial. Several arguments were adduced to shew that Harvey's discovery of the circulation was founded on fact, viz., that the circulation in the arteries is from the heart, in the veins towards it. An explanation of the system of blood vessels in reptiles and fishes followed, and the lecturer concluded his able and interesting address by elucidating, in the dissection of a bullocks heart, several points before dwelt on. The lecture was illustrated by means of large and well executed drawings. We understand the same gentleman has promised another lecture, on "The Hand and Fore Extremities of Animals".
Ref: Ipswich Journal Saturday 13 January 1849.
Glimpses into the life of a village Surgeon:
Fatal Accident
This is a report on the inquest into the death of Robert Bond before Harry Wayman Esq Coroner.
Thomas Harrold Fenn, surgeon, of Nayland, sworn ' Last night, about 9:30 o'clock, in consequence of being sent for, I went to the house in Stoke where the deceased resides. He was sitting in a chair in a state of insensibility. He was suffering from the effects of a fracture upon the base of his skull, which extended into the right year; blood was running from the year will stop there was also dislocation of his neck which must have proved fatal; the immediate cause of his death was the pressure upon the brain occasioned by the fracture
Ref: The Suffolk Chronicle; or Weekly General Advertiser & Country Express. Saturaday the 10 June 1843.
Suicide at Great Horkesley.
This reports that George Wenlock, blacksmith, was to shoe a horse for Thomas (Fenn), he is reported to have risen at 5:30 a.m. but at 6 a.m. when the horse was brought to be shod he was found hanged in his kitchen, and medical assistance was to no avail.
Ref: extracted from Ipswich Journal Saturday 13 March 1852.
Accident from Firearms.
Mr Deives was shot by his friend Mr Herbert Wyles while rabbit shooting however "Mr Fenn surgeon Nayland, being sent for, succeeded in extracting several shots from the back part of the man's head, and we are glad to say the patient is doing well"
Ref: Ipswich Journal Saturday 13 May 1854.
Colchester - Melancholy Occurrence.
A carpenter named Jeremiah Cobney, aged 42, cut his throat. "Mr Fenn, surgeon of Nayland was promptly in attendance, and sewed up the frightful wound, but gave no hope of the patient's recovery, as he had completely cut a piece out of his windpipe".
Ref: Ipswich Journal Saturday won July 1854.
Felonious Assault at Stoke by Nayland
Frederick Jones aged 16 is charged with abusing Emma Osborne, she being between the age of 10 and 12 years." The prisoner pushed her down and committed the abominable offence of which he stood charged. Mr Fenn, surgeon, Stoke by Nayland, who was sent for, described the girls state, which left no doubt as to the commission of the offence"
The Jury found Jones guilty and after a tongue lashing by the magistrate he was sentenced to 18 months prison with hard labour, only his age saved him from a long period of penal servitude.
Ref: Ipswich Journal Saturday 6 August 1859.
Fatal accident at Stoke by Nayland.
On Thursday an inquest was held before J Green Esq deputy coroner at the Angel Inn, Stoke by Nayland, on the body of a child named Henry Scowen aged 2 years. The child was run over by a cart at Hall Farm. Thomas Harrold Fenn, of Nayland, surgeon, deposed: on Tuesday last, about 11 o'clock, I saw the deceased child on the ground at Tendring Hall farm. It was bleeding from the nose and ears, and was quite dead. On examination I found that the skull was fractured from one ear to the other, and above the left ear was the mark of a wheel having passed over. The child's death was no doubt caused by that injury. Verdict of accidental death.
Ref: Bury and Norwich Post 19 August 1862.
DAILY NEWS Friday March 28th 1856
NORFOLK CIRCUIT.-
DAILY NEWS. Sunday March 30th 1856
BURY ST. EDMUNDS.
[Before the Lord Chief Justice Jervis.]
CHILD MURDER-Emma MUSSETT, a married woman, was charged with the wilful murder of her male infant, at Nayland, on the 29th of February. The prisoner is the wife of a labouring man at Nayland, and for some time before the 29th of February had been observed by her neighbours to be in the family way.
She did not deny that she was enceinte, and stated that she expected to be confined in May. On the afternoon of the 29th of February she sent for Mrs Pressney and Mrs. Oakes, two of her neighbours, and requested them to clean up the house. From what they observed, Mr. Fenn, a local surgeon, expressed his conviction, after examining her, that she had been delivered of a child. She at first denied it, but afterwards opened, a box and produced. the dead body of an infant, which, she said. was still-born. It was a full-grown child, but had sustained severe injury on the head. The principal questions for the jury were -first; whether the child was born alive; and, secondly, whether the injuries observed on it were inflicted intentionally or accidentally. The medical evidence was, therefore, especially important Mr. Fenn, surgeon, was examined, and having described the injuries on the head, the state of the lungs, heart, &c, he gave it as his opinion, formed after a most careful investigation , that the child had been laid down, and direct violence applied to the left side of the bead. The injuries might have been caused by the old brick found by the police in the house with blood and hair upon it. The prisoner asserted that the blood and hair were those of a rabbit which she had killed, but he (Mr. Fenn) had carefully examined them with a microscope, &c , and found they presented a marked difference to those of a rabbit. On the whole, he was decidedly of opinion that the child was born alive, and came to its death by violence. Mr. Duncan, another surgeon, gave similar evidence,. He believed death was caused by part of the parietal bone being driven into me brain. The injuries were too great to have been produced by a fall
The Chief Justice, in summing up the evidence produced, said- If the jury believed that the child was born alive, and that the unfortunate prisoner killed it, then whatever might be the consequences they must find her guilty of murder ; if they thought that it was born dead, the would be guilty of the offence of concealing the birth . At the same time they must not find her guilty of concealing the birth, in order to escape the responsibility of finding her guilty of murder. The jury, after a short deliberation , returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against the prisoner. The Chief Justice, in passing sentence, said his duty was most painful, but at the same time plain and simple. It would rest with others, in whose hands the merciful prerogative of the crown was vetted, to take the prisoners case hereafter into consideration; he could only pass upon her the awful sentence of death. The prisoner, who had suffered throughout the proceedings from a fit of trembling, to which, it was said, she was continually subject, heard the dread sentence, which was pronounced in the usual terms, without making any exclamation, and was removed in a kind of stupor.
Bygone Days Page 231 - 232
Letter from Catherine G Torlesse to her Daughter Frances Harriet.
"You will not be surprised dearest F. to learn that another fit has terminated the life of our kind friend Mr. Fenn. He was
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seized at one o'clock this morning but lived till five, tho' without speaking. I remember with comfort that he said `his illness had been the greatest blessing of his life, this Mr. Fenn told me the day he came into the study. The loss is a public one, and for us he was not only a skilful medical adviser but a warm and valuable friend. Edward told me the day before yesterday that he had suffered much pain for several days. . . . " The people here seem all astir this morning and many will feel the loss, though Edward is very deservedly popular, still he is young. . . ."
A letter dated 29 April 1870 from his wife Maria to C M Liveing describes his death "Tues evening he looked over Ernest's note books and was very pleased with them and joked with him about his medical knowledge, and in an hour and half afterwards was seized with apoplexy, and died so quietly we did not know when he drew his last breath"
Ipswich Journal Saturday, 23 April 1870.
Deaths.
Fenn 13th inst., at Nayland, Colchester, aged 54, Thomas Harrold Fenn, surgeon.
Bury and Norwich Post Tuesday, 26 April 1870.
Nayland.
The late Mr T.H. Fenn: This village has sustained a heavy loss by the death of one of its worthiest inhabitants, Mr Thomas Harrold Fenn, who has resided here for the last 27 years as a medical practitioner of great skill and ability. The announcement of his death on Wednesday, the 13th inst., cast quite a gloom over the village, and at the funeral on Tuesday last all the shops were closed and a large concourse of people from the village and neighbourhood assembled to show their respect for his memory.
His will dated 4 Oct 1869 was proved 11 May 1870 at Bury, it was under L12000. His wife Maria and son Edward were appointed executors. Maria was the sole beneficiary.
Fenn Thomas Harrold 11 May 1870: The Will of Thomas Harrold Fenn late of Nayland in the County of Suffolk Surgeon deceased who died on 13 April 1870 at Nayland aforesaid was Proved at Bury St Edmunds by the oaths of Maria Fenn of Nayland aforesaid Widow the Relict and Edward Liveing Fenn of Nayland aforesaid Physician the son the Executors.
Effects under £12,000.
National Probate Calendar
Thomas's grave in St James Churchyard Nayland reads Thomas Harrold Fenn M.R.C.S. died April 13th 1870 aged 54 "for so he giveth his beloved sleep"
Portrait by Sydney Buck dated 1851 in possession of E L Fenn Auckland 1999.
Research Notes: BrowneAlston
Wedding Guests at the Marriage of Thomas Fenn and Maria Alston in order of procession:
Mr S Alston - Miss M Alston
Mr T Fenn - Mrs Alston
Mr R Fenn - Mrs Fenn
Miss Alston - Miss Foaker
Miss Liveing - Miss F Liveing
Miss E Simas - Miss E Tiffen
Mr E Liveing - Mrs Harrold
Mr Harrold - Mrs Ambrose
Mr Ambrose - Mrs C Liveing
Mr C Liveing - Miss M Sims
Mr T Ambrose - Miss E Liveing
Mr H Tiffen - Miss Barker
Mr F Sims - Miss M Tiffen
Mr G Sims - Miss H Tiffen
Mr Boldero - Miss S A Liveing
Robert Liveing - Anna Liveing.
Ref: Dr Edward L Fenns book of notes pg 67
Thomas had his family painted in pastels in their youth by Sydney Buck artist, son of Adam Buck artist. Sydney exhibited R.A. 1839 - 1849, he specialised in landscapes, minatures, and domestic subjects. (Dict of Brit miniature painters)
A large King James Bible was given to Thomas & Maria "with their Uncle Henry's most affectionate regards 19 May 1840" presumably as a wedding present. Their children's details are entered into it. Uncle Henry may be Rev Thomas Henry Liveing b.1805. This bible was given to Nayland Parish Church by Dr Charles Fenn in 1943, where it was used until it was returned to the family many years later. Now in the possession of E L Fenn 2000. Ref B/35
The 1860's Log Books of the Nayland School show members of the Fenn family were frequent visitors, listening to the children recite, or helping with needlework etc. The names mentioned were Mr. T.H. Fenn, and Miss Lucy and Miss Kate Fenn
D J Halliday in a lecture given to the Nayland/Wissington Conservation Soc. 11 June 1991 says;
"Bear House or Stourbank as it was known then, . was sold in 1873 to Dr Henry Drake Palmer by Dr Edward Liveing Fenn, when he left Nayland to join a practice in Richmond Surrey".
A2A Ipswich RO Nayland Land etc Fenn HA/108 Rowley Tendring Hall
Many of the family photographs in this record are from an album belonging to Thomas and Maria's family which was lost on the mid 20th C. It was rediscovered intact in the possession of a photo and card collector, David May of Brick Lane Great Horksley who had bought it at the sale of Alston Court in 1968 and Edward L Fenn was gratefully able to purchase it back into the family. Thank you David, who has sadly now died - 2010.
Other Records
1. Dr Thomas Harrold Fenn: Merchant Taylors School, Thomas, His Watch and Grave, 1815-1870.
2. Fenn Family Bible: 1840.
Given as a wedding present to Thomas & Maria Fenn 19 May 1840 by Rev Henry Thomas Liveing [2038]
Given to St James Church Nayland by Dr Charles Fenn 3 Jun 1943.
Records the births marriages and deaths of the families of Thomas and his son Edward Fenn.
3. Census: England, 7 Jun 1841, Rushall WIL. Thomas is described as a surgeon aged 25 not born Wiltshire.
Also in the house were Robert Barns aged 25 surgeons assistant not born in Wiltshire and two servants.
4. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, Nayland SFK. Thomas is recorded as a 35 yr old General Practitioner born at Coddenham. living at Stourbank Nayland with his wife and household comprising six children, a Doctors Assistant, an Apprentice, four servants: Frederick Branch gardener, Maria Griggs nursemaid, Elizabeth Griggs housemaid, Elizabeth Cook cook, and a visitor one Francis Torlesse [145] a 19 year old woman born in Tasmania of independent means.
5. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, 43 Bear St Nayland SFK. Thomas is described as head of house married aged 45 General Practitioner MRCS LAC born Coddenham
6. Dr Thomas Harrold Fenn: Various images., 1815-1870, Nayland Suffolk.
Thomas & Maria's family, their home "Stourbank" Nayland. Nayland Church, Rememberance Card.
(Children: L to R. Annie Vanderzee, Edward Liveing, Isabella Frances, Theodore George, Lucy Vanderzee, Catherine Maria).
7. Letter Dr Thomas Fenn: To Catherine Liveing nee Downing, Dated 13 Apr 1870.
A letter to Catherine Mary Liveing.
13 April 1870 (shortly before Thomas's death.)
My Dear Aunt
I enquired of Maria what reasons she gave in answer to your saying why Annie had determined not to fulfil her intention of going out to Halifax and she tells me that she quite forgot to answer the question. I rather suspect that the loss of the City of Boston which had on board Captain and Mrs Stirling and their baby and nurse (through whose return home George got his appointment to the Royal Alfred) produced some degree of shock and fright upon Annie had much to do with her determination and secondly Annie having no milk whatever after affording her baby two meals would have left the little boy very much in the lurch for want of babies ? food and thirdly the difficult position in which it would have placed her personally - and fourthly the uncertainty where the Royal Alfred would be docked for necessary repairs to her machinery whether in
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an American or English dockyard all combined to determine her not to go out this year: perhaps also Kate's marriage and departure for China for five years may have given some weight to her decision. I do not know how George will take it but I hope patiently as all the reasons are good ones and not capricious - we ourselves have had scarcely anything to do in the matter and have scarcely ever alluded to it except as regards the baby's sustenance. I feel quite satisfied about Mr Giles and I think Katie's prospects a happy one as they will start very fairly and if health is vouchsafed them the progress is humanly speaking certain and not slow and Mr Giles is eminently qualified to take advantage of opportunities.
Love to you all and extreme joy to find you so much recovered
Ever affectionately
T H Fenn
Thomas always referred to Catherine Mary Liveing as Aunt although she was his wifes first cousin.
Origional E L Fenn archive 2005.
8. Nayland surrounding Villages & River Stour: 1885-1900.
Courtesy National Library of Scotland.
Thomas married Maria ALSTON [2] on 19 May 1840 in Nayland SFK. Maria was born on 19 Jul 1815, was baptised on 12 Sep 1815 in Nayland SFK, died on 21 Mar 1871 in Nayland SFK aged 55, and was buried in Nayland SFK.
Children from this marriage were:
i. Annie Vanderzee FENN [4] was born on 25 Mar 1841 in Rushall WIL, was baptised on 6 May 1841 in Rushall WIL, died on 27 Feb 1922 in St Lawrence Rectory Norwich aged 80, and was buried in Nayland Burial Ground.
ii. Isabella Frances Louisa FENN [6] was born on 23 Jul 1842 in Rushall WIL, was baptised on 30 Aug 1842 in Rushall WIL, died on 6 Sep 1927 in Southbourne HAM aged 85, and was buried in Lanteglos by Fowey CON.
2 iii. Dr Edward Liveing FENN M.D. M.R.C.P. J.P. [3] (born on 20 Aug 1843 in Stourbank Nayland SFK - died on 8 Dec 1907 in Nayland SFK)
iv. Catherine Maria (Kate) FENN [7] was born on 30 Sep 1844 in Nayland SFK, was baptised on 29 Oct 1844 in Nayland SFK, died on 24 Dec 1882 in Pagoda Anchorage Foochow China. aged 38, and was buried in Pagoda Anchorage Foochow China.
v. Lieut R.N. Theodore George FENN [8] was born on 19 Jun 1846 in Nayland SFK, was baptised on 5 Aug 1846 in Nayland SFK, died on 20 Dec 1889 in Dunedin Otago NZ aged 43, and was buried in Southern Cemetery Dunedin N.Z. The cause of his death was chronic brights (kidney) and heart disease.
vi. Lucy Vanderzee FENN [12] was born on 30 Jan 1848 in Nayland SFK, was baptised on 20 Apr 1848 in Nayland SFK, died on 21 Oct 1909 in Kent England aged 61, and was buried in Nayland Burial Ground.
vii. Col Ernest Harrold FENN M.R.C.S. C.I.E. [15] was born on 16 Feb 1850 in Nayland SFK, was baptised on 24 Mar 1850 in Nayland SFK, died on 24 Nov 1916 in Hagley Lodge Hagley Worcester aged 66, and was buried in Churchill Graveyard.
viii. Margaret Henrietta Alston FENN [17] was born on 12 Jan 1852 in Nayland SFK, was baptised on 15 Feb 1852 in Nayland SFK, died on 15 Apr 1852 in Nayland SFK, and was buried on 21 Apr 1852 in Nayland SFK.
5. Maria ALSTON [2], daughter of George ALSTON [61] and Anne Margaret VANDERZEE [60], was born on 19 Jul 1815, was baptised on 12 Sep 1815 in Nayland SFK, died on 21 Mar 1871 in Nayland SFK aged 55, and was buried in Nayland SFK.
General Notes:
A portrait of Maria dated 1851 and silhouette dated 1837 in the possession of E L Fenn Auckland NZ 1998. Miniature in the possession of the estate of Alison Redman late of Notley Farm Broughton Hampshire.
On Tuesday week, at Nayland, by the Rev H.T. Liveing, Thomas Harrold Fenn, Esq., of Rushall, Wilts, son of Mr Robert Fenn, of Crowfield, to Maria, youngest daughter of the late George Alston, Esq.
Ref: Suffolk Chronicle of 30 May 1840
On the 19th inst at Nayland Thomas Harrold Fenn Esq. of Rushall Wilts. to Marie youngest daughter of the late George Alston esq. of Nayland.
Bury and Norwich Post 27th May 1840.
Weddings
19th inst., at Nayland, by Rev H T Liveing, Thos Harrold Fenn, of Rushall, Wilts., Esq., to Maria, youngest daughter of the late George Alston, Esq.
Ipswich Journal 23 May 1840.
Witness's at their marriage were: Robert Liveing Fenn, Samuel Alston, Margaret Alston. Married by Henry Thomas Liveing Curate of Polstead. They were both aged 24 yrs.
List of guests in order of procession S Alston & Miss M Alston, T* Fenn & Mrs Alston, R Fenn & Mrs Fenn, Misses Alston, Foaker, Liveing, F Liveing, E Sims, E Tiffin, Mr E Liveing & Mrs Harrold, Mr Harrold & Mrs Ambrose, Mr Ambrose & Mrs C Liveing, Mr C Liveing & Miss M Sims, Mr T Ambrose & Miss E Liveing, Mr H Tiffin & Miss Barker, Mr F Sims & Miss M Tiffin, Mr G Sims & Miss H Tiffin, Mr Boldero & Miss S A Liveing Robert Liveing & Anna Liveing.
[* might be J]
Maria was a legatee under the will of her aunt Philadelphia Vanderzee
Maria died 12 days before the 1871 census, many of the family are found gathered at her home in Bear St on census day.
Nayland.
Funeral of Mrs Fenn.
The funeral of this much respected lady (widow of the late T. H. Fenn Esq., surgeon) took place on Saturday last. The shops were all closed, and every feeling of regret and sympathy was shewn. Two sermons were preached on the following Sunday in reference to the melancholy event, in the morning by the Rev C. Smythes, from Romans,viii chapter, 18th verse. In the afternoon by the Rev J. Honeybun, from Revelations, xi chapter, 16th and 17th verses, to a large congregation. The loss of this much esteemed lady will be greatly felt. She was always ready to contribute to any good cause and to relieve the sick and needy. The poor will lament the loss of a very sincere friend. And others who had the privilege of her acquaintance will miss her valued society. Her many acts of charity which for many years have been so freely bestowed will be her best and most lasting monument.
Ref: Ipswich Journal 1 April 1871.
Grave in St James Nayland Churchyard reads following T H Fenn "Also Maria his wife died March 21st 1871 aged 56 "for so he giveth his beloved sleep"
Administration of the effects of Maria Fenn late of Nayland SFK who died 21 Mar 1871 at Nayland granted Bury St Edmunds 20 Apr 1871 to Edward L Fenn MD of Nayland son. Personal effects proved under L10,000
Research Notes:
Maria may have had a further child Henrietk? who died in infancy.
Research into the persons recorded in the Fenn Family Album.
Rev N K McLeod Rector of St Marys-on-the-Rock Ellon Buchan Scotland. FFA1 & 7
Author of The Churches of Buchan 1890 (PDF copy on file)
Image also of Ellon Parsonage. FFA7.
Mr E F Fisher FFA2 - perhaps Edward F Fisher solicitor of Clare Suffolk 1865.
Mr W H Sams & family FFA4 - perhaps William Henry Sams Solicitor & Commissioner for Oaths High St, Clare Suffolk 1865. Also of Ixworth
Ref: http://historyofsuffolk.co.uk/Clare/Clare1865Traders.shtml
Rev Thomas C Haddon 1861 Census Gt Yarmouth aged 59 a Perpetual Curate bn Olney BKM Wife Emma 46. Daughter Rosa J Haddon aged 16 bn Truthorpe Norfolk
Admiral Milne : http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Admiral_Milne,_French_Navy_-_NARA_-_530089.jpg
Rev Charles Birch FFA5 was the Rector of Wiston (by Nayland SFK) Margaret E A Birch was his daughter.
Ref: http://archive.org/stream/briefaccountofpa00birc#page/n7/mode/2up
Rev William Jones of Nayland, was a man of vast learning and sound piety, and one of the most prominent churchmen of his time.
Other Records
1. Maria Alston: Images, Born 1815 Died 1871.
2. Census: England, 7 Jun 1841, Rushall WIL. Maria is described as aged 25 not born in Wilshire
3. Maria & Thomas's Children: Pastel by Sydney Buck.
L to R. Annie Vanderzee, Edward Liveing, Isabella Frances, Theodore George, Lucy Vanderzee, Catherine Maria.
4. Maria's Letters: To Catherine Liveing nee Downing.
Nayland
April 12, 1870
My dear Catherine
I was very glad to see your handwriting again for we have not heard anything about you since you had been at Hastings. I am glad you got through your journey comfortably - I have not been to Hastings - I am glad you you are able to give a good account of yourself Addie and Elizabeth, I am sorry poor Harriet is still
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troubled with boils - we are expecting Katie home tomorrow I believe the marriage will take place on the 30th of June as Herbert would be sorry to refuse a good appointment should one be offered to him before the expiry of his years leave and they start off all their heavy luggage two months before they sail to China that they may find it there on their arrival.
Isabella I think will stay at Kensington two days with Kate next month to help choose the necessary things for her trousseau - Annie and her baby are both well the little boy enjoys Miss Bottle, Annie cannot supply him with milk Mr Birch baptised him last Thursday Annie was afraid to let Mrs Hunny . . . . . take him as they have still the remains of scarlet fever in their
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house, the little boy is named George Edward Basil Edw: Isabella and Willie Hand are the godparents we expected Mrs Hunt but she had a bad head ache and unable to travel - Ernest came home on Friday in capital spirits having passed his examination at the College of surgeons, it is a great relief and satisfaction to us all that he has got through - Tom has been much the same the last two or three months he gets out occasionally for a drive and has been once or twice lately to see Mrs Smith of Newton who is poorly - I do not think he has gained much strength lately and cannot do more now than he did a few months since, every now and then he has neuralgic attacks but not too violent as they were in the earlier part of his illness - he soon gets fatigued and I scarcely know if he will be able to undertake the long journey down to Portishead where he proposes going the end of May to stay with me Arkell's(?).
Give our kind love to all your party
Believe me
My dear Catherine
Your affectionate cousin
Maria Fenn
Poor Mr Tweed marries the 10th of next month
Origional E L Fenn archive 2005
Nayland
April 29, (1870)
My dear Catherine
Thank you for your kind letter I suppose this will find you at Queen Anne Street and I hope you are all better for your stay at Hastings - you had nice weather the greater part of your
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stay there - the dear little baby boy in our house is a great pleasure and comfort to us, he and Miss Mamma sleep in my room and take from me my feelings of loneliness in a great measure - he is a healthy quiet little fellow and is getting now quite plump - one of the last letters my dear Tom wrote was to you just before dinner he asked me if I had answered the question in your letter why Annie did not go to Halifax and finding I had not he said he would add a line*. Although the pain in his face had been troublesome the last few days he had been very cheerful, enjoyed his drive to Newton and a long chat with Mr and Mrs Smith on the Monday - on drive home he told me all he wished to do in regard to Kates marriage and was very pleased with the letter he had just received from Herbert and talked cheer . . . . .
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of her future. Tuesday evening he looked over Ernest's note books and was very pleased with them and joked with him about his medical knowledge and in an hour and a half afterwards he was seized with apoplexy and died so quietly we did not know when he drew his last breath.
With kind love to all
Believe me my dear Catherine
Your affectionate cousin
Maria Fenn
Origional E L Fenn archive 2005
Written in a steady hand on black-edged notepaper.
*See Thomas Fenn's notes.
Nayland
November 24 (1870)
My dear Catherine
I was sorry to hear from the girls that you were beginning to feel sadly before they left Queen Anne Street but I hope that change to Hastings will set you right again. My girls enjoyed their
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visit to you very much and they both look very much better for the change. Edward is gone up to London for a few hours today - everybody is so healthy here now that he can manage to get away for a short time - if I was not an in-door-patient I should be a profitable one for him as I cannot get rid of my rheumatism or neuralgia it keeps flying about from place to place - the girls thought our Baby very much grown he is a fine boy Annie weighed him the other day - his weight was 21 pounds.
With kind love to all
Believe me
Your very affectionate cousin
Maria Fenn
Origional E L Fenn archive 2005
On small black-edged notepaper.
5. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, Bear St Nayland SFK. Maria is recorded as a wife aged 35 born Nayland SFK
6. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, An Inn 3 Halfmoon St Sherborne DOR. Maria is described as a boarder married aged 45 of Independant means born Nayland SFK. Was Maria visiting her son Edward then a pupil at Sherborne School ?
Maria married Dr Thomas Harrold FENN M.R.C.S. [1] on 19 May 1840 in Nayland SFK. Thomas was born in 1815, was baptised on 27 Mar 1815 in Coddenham SFK, died on 13 Apr 1870 in Nayland SFK aged 55, and was buried in Nayland SFK.
6. Dr Frederick Gilder JULIUS MD FRCS [50], son of Dr George Charles JULIUS [51] and Isabella Maria GILDER [52], was born on 28 Feb 1811 in Old Palace Yard Richmond SRY, was baptised on 29 Jun 1849 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, died on 4 Jan 1886 in 4 Portland Tce The Green Richmond SRY aged 74, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery. The cause of his death was bronchitis.
General Notes:
Julius, Frederick Gilder. b. 28 Feb 1811, 4th s of Dr George Charles Julius of Richmond, Surrey. Day Boy, Jan 1823 - Sep 1826. M.R.C.S. and L.S.A. 1833; M.D. (Lambeth) 1851; F.R.C.S. 1853: practised at Richmond. m. (1) 1839 (sic) Ellen Hannah o.d. of William Smith of Nottingham; (2) 1871 Sarah Hannah, widow of Hon. Judge Charles James Hargrave, Judge of Landed Estates Courts, Ireland. d. Richmond 4 Jan 1886.
Ref: Charterhouse School Register.
Quotes from A "POWER IN THE LAND" : G & A Elworthy
Frederick went to Charterhouse School with his brothers. He took his Medical Degree in Edinburgh. Dr Frederick's career was equally as distinguished as his father's before him and he too was under the patronage of the Royal Family. He was a Medical Officer of the Royal Hospital, the opening of which was chiefly due to him. Originally known as the Richmond Infirmary [1868], it enjoyed the patronage of Queen Victoria and by her command [1893] was hence-forth known as the "Royal Hospital". After his retirement Dr Frederick usually spent the winter months travelling in the Mediterranean region, visiting on different occasions the Azores, Spain, Italy, Corsica, Algiers, Egypt, Palestine and Constantinople. Finally he 'fixed his abode upon Richmond Green', where he died from inflammation of the lungs, in his 75th year, after a very few days illness. He was buried in the Richmond Cemetery, thus ending a family association with that village which had lasted three quarters of a century.
Julius Jottings, January 1901. No 4.
Notes from various contributors.
He practiced for a few years at Bognor, where his eldest sister, Emily, kept house for him. He then fell to bad health, and had to travel abroad. On his return he went into partnership with his father Dr George C Julius snr. (note he was apprenticed as an Apothecary in 1827) He lived most of his life in the Old Palace, Richmond, but retired from practice when about 60 years and travelled extensively.
Recollections from Mrs Florence Stevens:
He was a fine looking man, about 5' 11 ", with fair complexion, blue eyes and a long white beard. He was very witty, clever, and amusing; very sarcastic and alarming to those who did not know him very well; but very kind and gentle in sickness.
Two of his daughters, Anne Ellen and Katherine Pauline married doctors. Dr. William Bateman and Dr. Edward Fenn respectively. These two doctors carried on their father-in- laws practice in Richmond until 1912, when the practice, which had been in the hands of the JULIUS FAMILY since it was first established by Dr. George Charles Julius in 1814, 98 years before, passed into other hands.
Richmond Census 1841: Frederick Julius, 30yrs, Surgeon. Ellen Julius, 27 yrs.
THE SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES LONDON :
FREDERICK GILDER JULIUS.
An apprentice to George Charles Julius of Richmond Surrey Apothecary for 5 years. Indenture dated 6th Feb 1827.
Licentiates Aug 1 1815 to July 31 1852 MS 824 1B/1
Apothecaries of London. Court of Examiners - Candidates Qualification Entry Books 1832 to 1835. M. S. 8241/6
June 13 1833 Mr. Frederick Gilder Julius of full age candidate for certificate to practice apothecary.
Testimonial of moral character from Dr Hope Seymour Street
Evidence of age given by affidavit - 22 years of age [Illegible initial]
Lectures :
2 courses on Chemistry [?] Harraway
2 courses on Materia Medica and Botany ?
4 courses on Anatomy and Physiology - Lane
4 courses on Anatomical Demonstrations - Lane
2 courses on Principles and Practice of Medicine ?
Hospital Attendance :
9 months at St. George's Hospital
2 courses of lectures on midwifery - H. Davie
Examined by Mr Bacot and approved.
INFORMATION FROM MEDICAL DIRECTORIES :
M.D. University of Edinburgh 1825.
Member Royal College Surgeons England 1826.
Lic. Soc Apothecaries London 1833
M.D. by Doctorate granted by Archbishop of Canterbury 1851.
Registered 1 Jan. 1859. Julius Frederick Gilder Richmond Surrey surgeon.
Member 1833, Fellow 1853, Royal College Surgeons England.
Registered 17 June 1859 Julius George Charles Horwood Bideford Devon.
NOTES ON FREDERICK'S EDUCATION AND WORK.
NOTABLE BRITISH TRIALS - Dr Thomas Smethurst 1859 - L.A.Parry. Penguin Books Famous Trials, edited by James H. Hodge - Dr Thomas Smethurst 1859 by L.A. Parry.
Extracts from these two books :
Miss Bankes was until her marriage [to Dr Thomas Smethurst] in reasonably good health, though subject to bilious attacks. Soon after, she was taken ill and for the first few days her husband attended her. As she got no better it was decided to call in another doctor, and on the advice of the landlady, Dr Julius a well known I Richmond practitioner, was sent for. He first attended on 3rd April. When he was told by Smethurst that his wife was suffering from violent diarrhoea and vomiting -------- As the drugs tried led to no improvement, Dr Julius began to suspect that some irritant poison was being given to her. He asked his partner, Dr Bird, to see Miss Banks------- lie came to the same conclusion as his partner, but only after Dr Julius had mentioned his own fear to him.
1st Trial 7 July 1859 abandoned owing to illness of a juryman
2nd Trial 15 August 1859.
Dr Julius gave evidence about Miss Bankes's illness and her treatment.
He was cross - examined by Mr Sergeant Parry, for the defence.
Mr Sergeant Parry: Are you a Doctor of Medicine?
Dr Julius: Yes
Mr. Parry: Is yours a London Degree?
Dr Julius: Yes
Mr Parry: What Degree is it?
Dr Julius: It is the Archbishop of Canterbury's degree.
Mr Parry: What ! Can he make a doctor of medicine.
The Lord Chief Baron: Yes; and he can also make a Master of Arts.
Mr Parry:Did you take your degree as a matter of course?
Mr Julius:Oh, dear, no ! It is a very uncommon thing. I had to get a certificate from 2 members of the College of Physicians, Stating that they had known me for a length of time, and that I was a proper person to have a degree?
Mr Parry: And having that certificate you got your degree?
Mr Julius: Yes; but it only entitles me to call myself "doctor"
The Lord Chief Baron: But you are a member of the College of Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Apothecaries?
Mr Julius:Yes.
Note by the Editor, L.A. Parry. This power to grant medical degrees was a remnant of Papal authority, which was reserved to the Archbishop of Canterbury by a statute passed in 1533 in the reign of Henry VIII. The Medical Act 1857 abolished any qualifications to practice with these degrees unless they were granted prior to the passing of the Act.
Evidence given by Master Julius.
I am the son of Dr Julius. On 30 April 2 sealed bottles were given to me by Dr Bird and I took them to Mr Buzzard's in Great Marlborough. . . . .
It was noted that Dr Julius had bought the case to the attention of the magistrates, after a statement had been made to the effect that Drs Julius and Bird grounded their conviction of the guilt of the person on the evidence of Dr Taylor, who found arsenic in certain evacuations of Miss Bankes.
Dr Smethurst was found guilty of murdering Miss Bankes, whom he had married bigamously. He was however given a Royal Pardon as impure reagents had been used in the tests for arsenic. He was then charged with bigamy and found guilty and was sentenced to one year's hard labour.
THE TIMES Wednesday - Sept. 7 1859. Pg 7 col. f.
"Sir will you kindly allow me through the medium of your columns, to correct a statement in several papers? It is asserted that -
Dr Julius and Mr Bird waited on the Home Secretary with the view of undoing their evidence against Dr Smethurst. They represented to the right hon. gentleman that they chiefly grounded their conviction of the guilt of the prisoner on the evidence of Dr Taylor relative to the finding arsenic in certain evacuations of Miss Banks. ; whereas it is now ascertained that the arsenic so discovered came from the impure reagents which were employed as tests of the presence of poison in the lady's body. We further understand that the two medical gentlemen in question are most anxious to relieve themselves, by this course, from the moral responsibility they had incurred by the criminating nature of the evidence they gave on Dr Smethurst's trail.
In reply to the above, I beg to state that I was requested to attend at the office of Messrs Symes, Teesdale & Co. the solicitors for the prosecution, to answer certain questions, I believe suggested by the Home Secretary, and my answers were corroborative of the evidence I gave on trial ; and I can truly say that neither Mr Bird nor myself feel any desire to be removed from a responsibility which has unavoidably been incurred by the discharge of a most painful duty to society and to ourselves as conscientious men. And I would also add that our opinions as to the cause of Miss Banks death have not been in the slightest degree shaken".
I am, Sir, yours obediently,
Frederick G Julius.
Old Palace Richmond Sept. 6.
Some 2 years after his release Dr Smethurst bought an action to prove the will of the woman whom he had been convicted of poisoning and actually won it.
Death of Dr Julius.
With sincere regret, we record the death of Dr Frederick Gilder Julius, which took place on Monday last, at his residence on Richmond Green, after a very few days illness, from inflammations of the lung. The deceased gentleman, like his eldest brother and father before him, practised for many years in Richmond, with which town the name of Julius has now been closely connected for nearly three quarters of a century. Dr F.G. Julius was born at Bristol in February, 1811, immediately after the arrival of his parents from India. His father shortly afterwards joined Sir David Dundas, at that time Sergeant-Surgeon to George III., in practice at Richmond, taking up in his residence in the Old Palace in 1814, where he and his son Dr Frederick Julius after him continued to reside until the latter retired from practice in the summer of 1871. After his retirement, Dr F.G. Julius usually spent the winter months travelling in the neighbourhood of the Mediterranean, visiting upon different occasions the Azores, Spain, Italy, Corsica, Algiers, Egypt, Palestine, and Constantinople. Finally he fixed his residence upon Richmond Green again, where the first 60 years of his life had been passed, and where his career has now ended in the 75th year of his age.
The funeral is to take place at the Richmond Cemetery today, at 12 o'clock.
Ref: Richmond Library SRY.
Royal College of Surgeons of England.
Julius, Frederick Gilder (1811-1886) M.R.C.S., April 22, 1833; F.R.C.S., June 2, 1853; M.D. Lambeth, 1851; L.S.A., 1833. Born in Bristol; his father soon afterwards removed to Richmond and joined Sir David Dundas in practice, Sir David being then Sergeant Surgeon to George III. Here he was afterwards joined by his two sons, George C. Julius and Frederick Gilder Julius. The letter received his professional training at St George's Hospital, and his Lambeth degree was granted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. "my degree is not the London degree" he said, "it is the Archbishop of Canterbury's; he has the power of granting it; I did not take it out as a matter of form, it is a very uncommon thing. In order to obtain it, I had not merely to pay the fees, I had to go to to Fellows of the Royal College of Physicians, who stated that they had known me a certain length of time, and then I was a person upon whom a doctor's degree might be conferred; upon that you are enabled to call yourself a doctor, that is all; that was my object."
Julius was for many years ago a leading practitioner in Richmond, Surrey, and in 1859 was the principal medical witness in the trial known as "The Queen against Thomas Smethurst", which began on August 15 of that year and lasted several days. Dr Smethurst was accused of the murder by poison of a Miss Isabella Banks, whom he had bigamously married - he having as wife an older lady, alive at the time. Miss Banks, when suffering from severe illness, involving constant diarrhoea and vomiting, had made a will in Smethurst's favour on May 1. Julius who was called in and was in constant attendance upon her suspected that some drug of an irritant nature was being administered to her in addition to those prescribed by him. She died on May 4. His suspicions having been aroused, Julius had applied to a magistrate sometime before her death, but Smethurst was not arrested till the death occurred. Many important medical witnesses were called both for the prosecution and for the defence, and eventually Smethurst was found guilty of murder, but was reprieved owing to insufficiency of evidence, and in the end, after litigation, succeeded to Miss Banks fortune. Julius, however, had acted with entire propriety in the whole matter, as had his partner, Samuel Dougan Bird MRCS. He retired in 1871 and travelled much in countries bordering on the Mediterranean. His death occurred at Richmond on January 4, 1886.
Ref: Plarr's Lives of the Fellows July Pg 640.
Julius Frederick Gilder Esq. M.D. 8 Feb 1886.
The Will with codicil of Frederick Gilder Julius M.D. late of 4 Portland Ter., parish of St Mary, Richmond who died 4 Jan 1886 at 4 Portland Terrace was proved 8 Feb 1886 by Arthur Onslow Julius of 15 Finsbury Circus the son, and William Adolphus Frederick Bateman of Rothsay House, Parish of St Mary Surgeon Exors at L6023 15s 2d Resworn Aug 1886 L7126 15s 5d.
Research Notes:
Awdrey Julius's notes, and notes from the family Bible of George Charles Julius put Frederick born at Bristol. Baptism date is doubtful.
Mar Qtr 1839 Nottingham shown for marriage is unchecked.
The above Bible is a 1723 version of the King James, printed by John Baskett.
Ref: In the possession of E L Fenn 2011
West Indian Book Plates.
Caribbeana Vol 3 Pg A76.
655. Frederick G Julius Arm.
Arms: Julius with Smith on an inescutcheon. (F., 16,770)
Arms: As above, but the stars Gules, and on an escutcheon, Or, a chevron cotised between three demi-griffins Sable [Smith].
Crest and Motto of Julius.
The following concerns a pivotal case at law in which Frederick was somewhat of a pawn.
THE TIMES - Friday March 5 1880. pg. 4 col. a.
The Clewer Case
Details of an appeal to The House of Lords against a decision of the Court of Appeal on a complaint against the Bishop of Oxford concerning the practice of the Rev Thomas Thelluson Carter Rector of the Parish of Clewer.
The action was taken by Dr Julius the appellant v The Bishop of Oxford & others. The Times report, include statements under the hand of Dr Frederick G Julius of the Hermitage Clewer Berkshire as:
"I now reside and have for many years have resided in the Parish of Clewer Berks and am a parishioner of the said parish of St Andrew."
The Oxford Movement was the cause of concern to some of the Parishioners of Clewer as it had influenced the Rev Thomas Carter and his form of worship. The Movement began in Oxford in 1833, and had reawakened spiritual and devotional life of the Church of England. However some people feared it might lead the Established Church towards Roman Catholicism.
Carter had on accepting the living of Clewer in 1844, began introducing "order and decency" into the worship of the run down parish.
After two petitions by some Parishioners backed by the Church Association were rejected by Carter's bishop they found a new complainant in Frederick Julius. Whilst legally a parishioner, Frederick rarely resided within the parish and did not attend the church; indeed the affidavit dated December 28th 1878, was sworn at Her Majesty's Consular Court in Cairo. The Bishop was minded to veto the application as before. But now the Church Association endeavoured to force the Bishop's hand by challenging the right of veto.
Undaunted by the bishop's veto Frederick applied to the Queen's Bench Division for a writ of mandamus to force the Bishop to issue a Commission of Inquiry. Bishop Mackarness decided to stand firm and face the court himself. The case was heard in February and March 1879, the Judges finding in favour of Frederick. The Bishop appealed the original case had focused largely upon the Church Discipline Act, but in the Court of Appeal attention switched to Rev Carter and to Frederick's charges against him, which were:
Wearing Eucharistic vestments.
Mixing water with the wine at the offertory.
Standing by the Altar with his back turned to the congregation.
Bowing during the Consecration and elevating the bread and wine.
Making the sign of the Cross.
Using lighted altar candles.
Singing the Agnus Dei.
The outcome of the Bishop's appeal was a reversal of the Queen's Bench decision, but this was not the end. Frederick took the case to the House of Lords. Once more attention was focused not on the original charges but on the bishop's right of veto. The Lords upheld the Court of Appeal, Frederick had finally lost his case and the bishop's veto was never questioned again.
The case of Julius v the Bishop of Oxford made legal history in establishing the principle that if a party has a discretion in a matter, i.e. they may act in a certain way, it does not necessarily mean they must do so. The Clewer case is cited when this point of law is at issue and has been used as recently as July 1986.
Carter's daughter Jane, records in her biography of her father how Carter and Frederick met for the first time at a house on Clewer Hill. Frederick was charmed by him and expressed regret at having commenced litigation. The two men shook hands and parted as friends. In 1887 Mary Isabel Julius [1032] Fredericks neice was admitted as a Clewer Sister where she was known as Sr Mary Isabel. She was professed in 1889 and in 1890 went to India where she served until 1894. She died on March 3rd 1898.
Ref: A History of Clewer
The Clewer Group
CANON CARTER CENTENARY LECTURE
Given by Valerie Bonham on 4th May 2001at St Andrew's Church, Clewer Village.
http://www.clewervillage.co.uk/carterlecture.htm
England: Canterbury - Index to the Act Books of the Archbishops of Canterbury, 1663-1859 (A-K) Lambeth. County: General Country: England Julius, Frederick Gilder (of Richmond, Surrey, M.R.C.S.), 1851 : Degree Doctor of Physic; 17, 73.
Other Records
1. Moore's Royal Prophetic Almanack: The Book of Fate, 1840, Thought to Have Belonged To Dr Frederick G Julius.
See Books section on this website.
2. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, The Green Richmond. Frederick is recorded as head of house married aged 40 a surgeon born Bristol
3. Lambeth Degree Dr of Physic: 24 Jun 1851. Transcription of Grant of Doctor of Physic1.
John Bird by divine providence Archbishop of Canterbury primate of all England and Metropolitan Authority of Parliament lawfully empowered for the purposes herein written to our beloved in Christ Frederick Gilder Julius Esquire member of the Royal College of Surgeons Health and Grace in Jesus Christ our saviour. Whereas in schools regularly instituted that laudable usage and custom hath long prevailed and that with the approbation as well of the pure reformed churches as of the most learned Men for many ages past that they are have with proficiency and applause exerted themselves in the study of any liberal Science should be granted with some eminent Degree of Dignity. And whereas the Archbishop of Canterbury enabled by the public authority of the Law do enjoy and long have enjoyed the power of conferring degrees and Titles of Honour upon well deserving Men as by an authentic Book of Taxatious Faculties conferred by authority of Parliament both more fully appear. We therefore being vested with the authority aforesaid and following the example of our Predecessors have judged it expedient that you whose proficiency in the Study of Physic uprightness of life and purity of Morals are manifest unto us be dignified with the degree of Dr of Physic and we do by these presents so far as in us lies and the laws of the Realm do allow accordingly create you an actual Doctor of Physic2 and we do also admit you into the Number of the Doctors of Physic of this realm; the Oaths hereunder written having been by us or our Master of the Faculties first required of you and by you taken;
I Frederick Gilder Julius the person to be admitted to the Degree of Doctor of Physic by the Most Reverend Father in God John Bird by Divine Providence Lord Archbishop of Canterbury Primate of all England and Metropolitan do sincerely promise and swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to her Majesty Queen Victoria - So Help Me God.
I Frederick Gilder Julius do swear that I do from my heart poor detest and abjure as impious and heretical that damnable doctrine and position - excommunicated or deprived by the Pope or any authority of the see of Rome may be deposed or - by their subjects or any other whatsoever And I do declare that no foreign prince person prelate state or protectorate hath or ought to have any power jurisdiction superiority pre-eminence authority ecclesiastical or spiritual within this realm - So Help Me God
I Frederick Gilder Julius do swear that I will to the best of my skill and judgement diligently use and exercise the Art or Mystery of Physic indifferently both to poor and rich - So Help Me God
Provided always that these Presents do not avail you and anything unless duly registered and subscribed by the Clerk of Her Majesty for Faculties. Given under the seal of our office of Faculties at Doctors Commons this twenty sixth day of June in the year of our Lord 1851 and in the fourth year of our translation
J.H.T. Manners Sutton - Registrar.
Registered on the twenty-sixth day of June in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty One by the Clerk of her Majesty for the Faculties in Chancery.
George Humphreys and Josiah Humphreys.
Ref: Original document 50cm.w. x 45 cm.h. on paper with seals, in possession of E L Fenn 2013 It is not known why Frederick was awarded this degree?
1. Lambeth Degree see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambeth_degree
2. Starting in the 1400s, Physic was "the practice of healing disease - a remedy for disease". In pre-modern times the study of medicine and natural science were closely connected, and the term physic applied to both. In Shakespeare's day, physic was used to mean "medicine" and physician was used as we still do.
4. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, 2 Old Palace Richmond SRY. Frederick is recorded as head of house aged 49 General Practitioner M.D. born Bristol SOM
5. Census: England, 2 Apr 1871, 2 Old Palace Richmond SRY. Frederick is recorded as head of house a widower aged 60 physician born Bristol. Also in the house apart from family was a visitor Charles E Unwin an Oxford undergraduate aged 24 born Chepstow Monmouth, plus 7 servants, and a boarder Sophia Bowsher aged 66 born Leaton MDX
6. Frederick Guilder Julius: Snuff box gift from Earl Onslow, Cir 1870.
Frederick and his father appear to have had a close association with Arthur George Onslow the 3rd Earl Onslow a British peer (1777 - 1870). Onslow had no surviving heir, it is clear Frederick's youngest son was named after Onslow, who was his godfather.
This note relates to a French snuff box left to Frederick presumably at Onslow's death.
"I leave the snuffbox to my good and excellent friend Mr Frederick Julius; in token of my high regard for him, and under the full appreciation of those truly Christian qualities which so are not ostentatiously adorned his private character"
Onslow.
7. Frederick Gilder Julius: Will, 9 Jul 1885, Richmond SRY.
I Frederick Gilder Julius of No 1 Cambridge Gardens Richmond in the County of Surrey Doctor of Medicine declare this to be my last Will and Testament I bequeath to my son the Venerable Archdeacon Julius all my books on Divinity Philosophical instruments and apparatus and turning lathes
I bequeath all the wines liquors and household stores and provisions and also all the plate plated articles furniture linen glass china pictures prints books musical instruments and other articles of household use or ornament of which I shall die possessed (except such as I have heretofore bequeathed) unto and equally between my son Arthur Onslow Julius and my daughter Mary Caroline Julius if they shall both be living at my decease but if either of them shall die in my lifetime then I bequeath the same to the survivor of them absolutely such bequest to my same daughter to be for her sole and separate use
I bequeath my shares in the Richmond Gas Company equally between my son the said Archdeacon Julius and my daughter Annie Ellen (the wife of William Adolphus Frederick Bateman for their absolute use and benefit
I devise unto and to the use of my said daughter Mary Caroline Julius the messuage and premises known as Gifford Lodge Twickenham in the County of Middlesex parts of which is freehold and part of copyhold tenure for her own absolute and separate use and benefit and in the event of her decease in my lifetime I direct that the same hereditaments shall fall into and form part of my residuary estate
I devise and bequeath all the residue of my real and personal estate whatsoever unto and to the use of my son Arthur Onslow Julius and my son-in-law William Adolphus Frederick Bateman who and the survivor of whom in the executors and administrators of such survivor are hereinafter called my trustees) their heirs executors administrators and assigns respectively upon trust to sell and call in and convert into money the same premises in such manner in all respects as they shall in their own uncontrolled discretion think fit and out of the monies to be produced by such sale and conversion and of all other monies forming part of my residuary estate shall pay my debts and funeral and testamentary expenses and shall divide the surplus monies unto and equally between all and every my child and children living at my death and if more than one in equal shares I declare that if any child of mine shall die in my lifetime leaving issue in existence at my death then the issue in existence at my death who being male attain the age of 21 years or being female attain that age or marry under that age of each child of mine so dying shall take by substitution as tenants in common in equal shares per stirpes if more than one (and so that no issue remoter than a child of such deceased child shall take except in case of the death in my lifetime of his her or their own parent and in the place of such parents) the share in my residuary real and personal estate or the proceeds of the sale and conversion thereof which such child of mine would have taken had he or she survived me
And I appoint the said Arthur Onslow Julius and William Adolphus Frederick Bateman to be the executors and trustees of this my will.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 9th day of July 1885
Frederick G Julius
Signed by the said testator Frederick Gilder Julius as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as attesting witnesses
Mary Anne Smithers 1 Cambridge Gardens Richmond Surrey Ladies Maid.
Henry Warwick Clerk to Messrs Harley Jones and Julius 15 Finsbury Circus London EC solicitors.
This is a First Codicil to the Will of me Frederick Gilder Julius late of 1 Cambridge Gardens but now of 4 Portland Terrace, Richmond in the County of Surrey Doctor of Medicine which Will bears date the 9th day of July 1885 I devise the freehold house 4 Portland Terrace, Richmond aforesaid (which I have recently purchased) together with the garden and appurtenances unto and equally between my son Arthur Onslow Julius and my daughter Mary Caroline Julius as tenants in common if they shall both be living at my decease but if either of them shall die in my lifetime then I devise the entirety the said freehold premises to the survivor of them absolutely
And in all other respects I confirm my said Will
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 30th day of July 1885
Frederick G Julius
Signed by the said testator Frederick Gilder Julius as and for a first codicil to his Will in the presence of us present at the same time who at his request in his sight and presence and in the presence of each other have subscribed our names as attesting witnesses
Edward L Fenn MD 1 Portland Ter, Richmond Surrey
Emma Latham 1 Portland Ter, Richmond Surrey widow
On the 8 Feby 1886 Probate of this Will with a Codicil was granted to Arthur Onslow Julius and William Adolphus Frederick Bateman the executors.
Frederick married Ellen Hannah SMITH [49] on 26 Feb 1841 in St Marys Nottingham. Ellen was born on 7 Jul 1813 in Nottingham, was baptised on 19 Jul 1813 in Marygate Chapel Nottingham (Register No. 35), died on 21 Aug 1869 in The Old Palace Richmond SRY aged 56, and was buried on 27 Aug 1869 in East Sheen & Richmond Cemetery..
Children from this marriage were:
i. Dr George Frederick Heaton JULIUS [1976] was born on 7 Jul 1842 in Richmond SRY, was baptised on 17 Jul 1842 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, and died on 29 Sep 1865 in Heidelberg Melbourne Aust. aged 23. The cause of his death was consumption.
ii. Annie Ellen JULIUS [54] was born on 29 Jul 1843 in Richmond SRY, was baptised on 30 Aug 1843 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, and died on 12 Mar 1927 in Durdans St Margarets aged 83.
iii. William JULIUS [55] was born on 23 Jul 1845 in Richmond SRY, was baptised on 5 Sep 1845 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, died on 20 Feb 1854 aged 8, and was buried in Swinton Churchyard Nr Nottingham.
iv. Archbishop Churchill JULIUS D D [56] was born on 15 Oct 1847 in The Old Palace Richmond SRY, was baptised on 19 Nov 1847 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, died on 1 Sep 1938 in Cloudesley Christchurch N.Z. aged 90, and was buried in Linwood Cemetery Christchurch.
v. Ada Frances JULIUS [57] was born on 29 May 1849 in Richmond SRY, was baptised on 29 Jun 1849 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, died on 9 Apr 1942 in London. aged 92, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery.
3 vi. Katharine Pauline JULIUS [10] (born on 27 Nov 1850 in Richmond SRY - died on 15 Apr 1886 in 1 Portland Tce The Green Richmond SRY)
vii. Mary Caroline JULIUS [58] was born on 20 Mar 1852 in Richmond, was baptised on 23 Apr 1852 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, and died on 12 Jul 1890 in 1 Portland Tce The Green Richmond SRY aged 38. The cause of his death was cancer.
viii. Arthur Onslow JULIUS [59] was born on 14 Oct 1853 in Wardrobe CT Old Palace Richmond SRY, was baptised on 18 Nov 1853 in St John Richmond SRY, died on 28 Apr 1929 in 113 Church Rd Ham London. aged 75, and was buried on 2 May 1929 in St Andrews Ham SRY.
ix. JULIUS [12768] was born on 30 Aug 1855. The cause of his death was stillborn.
x. JULIUS [12769] was born on 31 Aug 1856. The cause of his death was stillborn.
Frederick next married Sarah Hannah NOBLE [1483], daughter of Thomas NOBLE [24402] and Grace NUSSEY [24404], on 1 Aug 1871 in St Mary's Putney. Sarah was born on 10 Apr 1830, was baptised on 11 Aug 1830 in St Peters Leeds YKS, died on 5 Jun 1885 in 1 Cambridge Gdns Richmond aged 55, and was buried on 9 Jun 1885 in Richmond Cemetery..
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Julius Sarah Hannah 22 July 1885.
The will of Sarah Hannah Julius (wife of Frederic Gilder Julius) late of 1 Cambridge Gardens in the parish of Richmond in the county of Surrey who died 5 June 1885 at 1 Cambridge Gardens was proved at the Principal Registry by Arthur Onslow Julius of 1 Cambridge Gardens gentleman and William Adolphus Fredrick Bateman of Rothesay House Richmond Surgeon the executors. Probate being granted under certain limitations.
Personal Estate L10,871 2s 2d Resworn July 1890 L11956 Resworn Mar 1892 L12,042
Ref: National Probate calendar.
A small leather book entitled the" Christian Year" and inscribed " Sarah Hannah Hargreaves April 10th 1867" is in the possession of Edward L Fenn (2000) Ref B/10
Research Notes:
Sarah was the widow of Judge Hargreaves, her maiden name was Noble.
Image Courtest of Post/Deverill/Sains Family Tree Ancestry - 2018
Other Records
1. Census: England, 2 Apr 1871, 21 The Green Richmond SRY. Sarah Hargreave is recorded as head of house a widow aged 38 of no occupation born Bradford YKS
2. Sarah Hannah Noble: Will, 22 Oct 1884.
I Sarah Hannah Julius the wife of Frederick Gilder Julius of No1 Cambridge Gardens Richmond Hill in the County of Surrey Esq hereby revoke all my prior testamentary dispositions and declare this to be my last Will Whereas under the trusts of the Settlement dated the 31st day of July 1871 and executed upon my marriage with my said husband I have a general testamentary power of appointment subject to the life interest of my said husband therein and over the funds remaining subject to the trusts of the said Settlement
Now I hereby appoint such trust funds as to the sum of £3000 to my stepson Arthur Onslow Julius and as to the remainder thereof to Annie Ellen Bateman the wife of William Adolphus Frederick Bateman Catherine Pauline Fenn Ada Frances Hunt and Mary Caroline Julius as tenants in common in equal shares I give the residue of my estate and effects to my said husband.
And I appoint the said Arthur Onslow Julius and William Adolphus Frederick Bateman executors of this my will.
In witness whereof I have hereto set my hand this 22nd day of October 1884
Sarah Hannah Julius
Signed by the said Testatrix in the joint presence of us who in her presence and that of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses
Mary Ann Smithers 1 Cambridge Gardens Ladies Maid
On 22 July 1885 Probate of this Will was granted to Arthur Onslow Julius and William Adolphus Frederick Bateman the executors.
7. Ellen Hannah SMITH [49], daughter of William SMITH of Nottingham [2423] and Peggy HEATON [2424], was born on 7 Jul 1813 in Nottingham, was baptised on 19 Jul 1813 in Marygate Chapel Nottingham (Register No. 35), died on 21 Aug 1869 in The Old Palace Richmond SRY aged 56, and was buried on 27 Aug 1869 in East Sheen & Richmond Cemetery.
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Evelyn was born at Nottingham on Wednesday at half past eight o'clock in the evening.
From the entries in Burkitt on the New Testament.
The family bible recording Ellen's birth and baptism details says"Registered at Marygate Chapel Nottingham its register is No. 35 in register list deposited with the Register General London an agency for the nonparochial chapels 5 Bolt Court Fleet St. It also puts her marriage date at 26th Feb 1839 at St Mary's church Nottingham
Ellen Hannah Smith
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The Times, Monday, Mar 04, 1839; pg. 7; Issue 16980; col D
Marriages - On 26th ult. Frederic Julius Esq, of Richmond to Ellen
only dau of W Smith of Nottingham
Frederick's neice Arabella Emily Parkinson (nee Quilter) was a bridesmaid at their wedding.
In 1871 Mrs Julius was made a Life Governor of the Royal Hospital (Richmond Infirmary) in recognition of her work with the hospital.
Ellen Hannah Julius
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Richmond Churchyard on a slab.
Amelia Cowell
Wife James Quilter Esq.,
of Hadley Middlesex
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Ellen Hannah wife of F C Julius Esq M.D.
born 7th July 1813, died 21 Aug 1869
Ref: Caribbeana Vol 3 Pg. 334
Other Records
1. Letter from Ellen Smith: 19 Jul 1831, Staly Bridge Manchester.
Staly Bridge July 19th 1831
I hope my very dear Friend that I have not been too long in answering your kind letter, for which I thank you, it gave me very great pleasure to hear from you.
We were very sorry to hear that Uncle Churchill was not well when he left home, I hope he has returned quite recovered and enjoyed his journey.
I wish you could walk with us in Aunt Harrison's beautiful garden: the rose trees are very beautiful, but everything is shaded with smoke from the Town as Staly is now called. We have not been out much, except into the garden: occasionally we have taken a walk in the evening.
The week before last week went to Manchester and saw the Rail road, we saw a train of carriages go out, it is a very pretty sight.
We called (last deleted) yesterday to see Mrs Cheetham: she is very infirm, but Mamma thinks she looks better than when she saw her two years ago, she is much as usual. Mifs Cheethams are pretty well Sarah Jane Bailey is better I had a very pleasant walk with them one evening to Ashton.
We have attended the Independent Chapel at Ashton, on a Sunday, and have been very much pleased with Mr Sutcliffe it is very delightful to meet with a person we like so well when one is from home.
Mamma has not determined whether to go to the Lakes or not, I wish you all could meet us there how delightful that would be.
Is Cousin Mary as much pleased with Mr Buckingham as you and I were? I am glad he does not think the Charter will be rescued(?) I hope we shall every one be at home when he returns to give his course of Lectures.
Where are you going to this summer do you think we shall meet at the lakes?
We heard from Mifs Strivens on Saturday, she wrote from Camberwell where she had arrived quite well. She proceeds to Ramsgate today. I hope the change will do her good.
We were very glad to hear from Mr John Cheetham that you are much better. I hope you will soon be quite well, and also return with the same kind of roses you so kindly wished me to have.
Have you heard from Mifs Reads lately, I hope they are well. We little thought when we last saw each other that we should both so soon have to mourn the lofs of a dear relation. I feel the lofs of dear Aunt more than at first, sometimes it seems like a dream that she is gone, but it is too true. But it is wrong to complain or wish her with us she is far better off, and it will be happy for us if our last end is like hers.
How is Mr Bailey? he will I hope be spared some time longer to his family and friends.
Mamma was much pleased to receive a letter from Mifs Deverill on Sunday.
Mr D Harrison was at Liverpool yesterday and tells us that the money received for pafsengers on the Rail road in the race week amounted to L4500 and the receipts last week were L3700 it is almost incredible. If there was one between Nottingham and Manchester we might see each other now and then. I hope you will be so kind as to write again soon we shall want to hear how, and where you all are. I hope Cousin Mary will be so kind as to write too.
Mamma writes with me in very kind love to yourself, Uncle, Cousin Mary, Mr and Mrs D. Churchill and family. Aunt H desires her respects. We hope soon to see Mrs D. Churchill and Charlotte Ann at Staly.
Believe me dear Cousin,
Yours sincerely affectionate
E. H. Smith
Please to give our love to all friends
Addressed to:
Mifs C Churchill
High Pavement
Nottingham
Folded and sealed on one sheet of notepaper franked Manchester JY 20 1831
2. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, The Green Richmond. Ellen is recorded as a wife aged 37 born Nottingham
3. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, 2 Old Palace Richmond SRY. Ellen is recorded as a wife aged 46, no entry as to where born.
Ellen married Dr Frederick Gilder JULIUS MD FRCS [50] on 26 Feb 1841 in St Marys Nottingham. Frederick was born on 28 Feb 1811 in Old Palace Yard Richmond SRY, was baptised on 29 Jun 1849 in St Mary Magdalen Richmond SRY, died on 4 Jan 1886 in 4 Portland Tce The Green Richmond SRY aged 74, and was buried in Richmond Cemetery. The cause of his death was bronchitis.
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