Robert Lydston Newcombe
1719–1808 (age 89)
Biography
Robert Lydston Newcombe was a notable figure of eighteenth-century Exeter, living a long and productive life from 1719 to 1808. He was buried at St David's Church, Exeter, where his memory is preserved among the records of the parish.
His lengthy lifespan of 89 years spanned a transformative period in English history, witnessing significant social and cultural changes throughout his lifetime.