Henry George Augustas Howe

1741–1811 (age 70)

Biography

Henry George Augustas Howe was born in 1741, during the reign of King George II, into a period of relative stability and imperial confidence. His long life spanned the Seven Years' War, the American Revolution, the French Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars—witnessing some of the most transformative events in modern history. He lived through the entire Georgian era and into the Regency period, experiencing unprecedented social, political, and economic change.

Howe passed away in 1811 at the remarkable age of 70, having lived through seven decades of momentous historical events. His burial at South Park Street Cemetery in Calcutta reflects his connection to British India and the networks of commerce, administration, and military service that defined the British presence in the subcontinent. His grave stands as a testament to a life lived through one of history's most dynamic periods.

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Jane Dacosta
1780–1830 (age 50)
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John Angus
1778–1822 (age 44)
South Park Street Cemetery
John Angus (1778-1822) was a long-time community resident remembered at South Park Street Cemetery.
Dr Alexander Gray
1758–1807 (age 49)
South Park Street Cemetery
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William Ford
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Mary Ann Samson
d. 1803
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Jane Slinger
1811–1834 (age 23)
South Park Street Cemetery