Deaths in the 1870s

Edward Macarthur

1789–1872 (age 83)

Brompton Cemetery

Civil servant Edward Macarthur offered steady leadership in the service of the Empire.

Fred Sullivan

1837–1877 (age 40)

Brompton Cemetery

Fred Sullivan was a Victorian singer whose vocal talents contributed to nineteenth-century English musical culture.

George Heming Mason

1818–1872 (age 54)

Brompton Cemetery

Painter George Heming Mason brought the countryside to life through luminous landscape works.

Henry Chorley

1808–1872 (age 64)

Brompton Cemetery

Henry Chorley was a Victorian writer and critic whose literary contributions significantly influenced nineteenth-century...

John Birnie Philip

1824–1875 (age 51)

Brompton Cemetery

Sculptor John Birnie Philip is remembered for his graceful architectural embellishments.

John Evan Thomas

1810–1873 (age 63)

Brompton Cemetery

John Evan Thomas was a notable Victorian sculptor whose works contributed significantly to nineteenth-century British ar...

John Romilly, 1st Baron Romilly

1802–1874 (age 72)

Brompton Cemetery

John Romilly was a distinguished judge who championed clarity and fairness in the civil courts.

Matthew Noble

1817–1876 (age 59)

Brompton Cemetery

Matthew Noble was a prominent Victorian sculptor whose works graced public spaces and commemorated notable figures of hi...

Robert William Buss

1804–1875 (age 71)

Highgate Cemetery

Robert William Buss was an illustrator whose lively depictions helped shape the visual culture of Victorian London.

Frederick Denison Maurice

1805–1872 (age 67)

Highgate Cemetery

Frederick Denison Maurice was a notable Victorian writer whose intellectual contributions shaped nineteenth-century thou...

John James Napier

1831–1877 (age 46)

Highgate Cemetery

John James Napier was a painter whose refined works reflected a deep commitment to atmosphere and detail.

Julian Tolmé

1836–1878 (age 42)

Highgate Cemetery

Julian Tolmé was a civil engineer whose professional contributions supported the development and infrastructure advance...

George Baden Crawley

1833–1879 (age 46)

Highgate Cemetery

George Baden Crawley was an engineer whose efforts on railway projects strengthened Victorian transport networks.

Jane Sinnett

1804–1870 (age 66)

Highgate Cemetery

Jane Sinnett was a nineteenth-century writer whose literary contributions formed part of the cultural heritage of the Vi...

John Wedderburn

1820–1879 (age 59)

Highgate Cemetery

John Wedderburn upheld a steady and compassionate officer’s leadership through years of military service.

Mary Gillies

1800–1870 (age 70)

Highgate Cemetery

Mary Gillies was a Victorian-era writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural heritage of nineteenth-century ...

James Hollowell

1823–1876 (age 53)

Brookwood Cemetery

James Hollowell was awarded the Victoria Cross for his conspicuous bravery and remained a model of quiet heroism.

Charles Fox

1810–1874 (age 64)

Nunhead Cemetery

Charles Fox was a nineteenth-century engineer whose professional expertise contributed to the industrial advancement of ...

Edward Newman

1801–1876 (age 75)

Nunhead Cemetery

Edward Newman was a writer-naturalist who brought the wonders of the natural world to the Victorian reader.

Tom Hood

1835–1874 (age 39)

Nunhead Cemetery

Tom Hood was a Victorian writer whose literary works contributed to the cultural output and intellectual life of ninetee...

George John Bennett

1800–1879 (age 79)

Nunhead Cemetery

George John Bennett was a beloved actor known for his expressive performances on the Victorian stage.

Joseph Burtt

1818–1876 (age 58)

Nunhead Cemetery

Joseph Burtt was a nineteenth-century archivist whose dedicated work preserved and organized historical records of signi...

William Brough

1826–1870 (age 44)

Nunhead Cemetery

William Brough was a writer celebrated for his lively works that captured the spirit of Victorian society.

George Colwell Oke

1821–1874 (age 53)

Nunhead Cemetery

George Colwell Oke was a Victorian writer whose literary works formed part of the cultural and intellectual heritage of ...

Lavinia Strickland Bartlett

1806–1875 (age 69)

Nunhead Cemetery

Lavinia Strickland Bartlett was a devoted preacher whose compassionate ministry touched many lives.

Thomas Humphrey

1839–1878 (age 39)

Brookwood Cemetery

Thomas Humphrey was a cricket umpire of the nineteenth century.

Charles Lewis Meryon

1783–1877 (age 94)

Rye

Charles Lewis Meryon chronicled Rye life through thoughtful prose that celebrated everyday humanity.

Samuel Taylor Chadwick

1809–1876 (age 67)

Bolton

Samuel Taylor Chadwick was a physician in Bolton.

William Brydon

1811–1873 (age 62)

Rosemarkie

William Brydon was a physician whose calm efficiency and compassion were vital to British forces in India.

Donald Campbell

1798–1875 (age 77)

Kingussie

Donald Campbell was a Scottish poet from Kingussie.

Jane Ross

1810–1879 (age 69)

Limavady

Jane Ross preserved Irish musical heritage by transcribing treasured airs from Ulster.

Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baronet

1804–1877 (age 73)

Brompton Cemetery

Sir James Kay-Shuttleworth, 1st Baronet, was a writer and social reformer.

Sydney Cotton

1792–1874 (age 82)

Brompton Cemetery

Sydney Cotton was a steadfast military officer whose career embodied careful leadership and duty.

Thomas Hancock

1823–1871 (age 48)

Brompton Cemetery

Thomas Hancock was a nineteenth-century figure buried at Brompton Cemetery.

William Garnett

1818–1873 (age 55)

Brompton Cemetery

William Garnett was a principled politician who championed the needs of his constituents with dignity.

William Nicol

1790–1879 (age 89)

Brompton Cemetery

William Nicol was a nineteenth-century businessperson.

William Wylde

1788–1877 (age 89)

Brompton Cemetery

William Wylde was a steady military leader known for disciplined command and care for his troops.

Bennet Woodcroft

1803–1879 (age 76)

Brompton Cemetery

Bennet Woodcroft was an engineer of the nineteenth century.

Anne Sarah Bushby

1798–1872 (age 74)

Brompton Cemetery

Anne Sarah Bushby was a translator who bridged cultures with thoughtful, faithful renderings.

Arthur Alexander Dalzell, 9th Earl of Carnwath

1799–1875 (age 76)

Brompton Cemetery

Arthur Alexander Dalzell was the 9th Earl of Carnwath.

Hugh Talbot Burgoyne

1833–1870 (age 37)

Brompton Cemetery

Hugh Talbot Burgoyne was a naval officer respected for his courage and steady leadership.

James Veitch

1808–1879 (age 71)

Jedburgh Abbey

James Veitch was a Christian minister in Jedburgh.

Edward Joseph Weld

1806–1877 (age 71)

Lulworth Castle

Edward Joseph Weld stewarded Lulworth Castle with care, preserving its legacy for future generations.

Augustus Siebe

1788–1872 (age 84)

West Norwood Cemetery

Augustus Siebe was an engineer of the nineteenth century.

Richard Bentley

1794–1871 (age 77)

West Norwood Cemetery

Richard Bentley was a respected businessperson whose integrity strengthened West Norwood’s commerce.

John Peter Gassiot

1797–1877 (age 80)

West Norwood Cemetery

John Peter Gassiot was a nineteenth-century English businessman and scientific enthusiast.

Richard Christopher Carrington

1826–1875 (age 49)

West Norwood Cemetery

Carrington was the astronomer whose witness of the 1859 solar flare forever deepened humanity's view of our star.

Edward William Lane

1801–1876 (age 75)

West Norwood Cemetery

Edward William Lane was a nineteenth-century writer and literary scholar.

James Busby

1802–1871 (age 69)

West Norwood Cemetery

Busby bridged commerce and colonial service, helping to shape early understandings between Britain and New Zealand.

Henry William Stisted

1817–1875 (age 58)

West Norwood Cemetery

Henry William Stisted was a nineteenth-century military officer.