Deaths in the 1870s
7,400+ memorials
Joseph Towne
1806–1879 (age 73)
West Norwood Cemetery
Joseph Towne was a sculptor whose anatomical models enriched medical education with artistry and precision.
William Towers-Clark
1805–1870 (age 65)
Glasgow Necropolis
William Towers-Clark was a nineteenth-century lawyer of standing.
Jessie Graham
1801–1876 (age 75)
Glasgow Necropolis
Jessie Graham was a devoted Glaswegian who championed education and consolation for her fellow citizens.
William Anderson
1799–1872 (age 73)
Glasgow Necropolis
William Anderson was a nineteenth-century writer of note.
Henry Dübs
1816–1876 (age 60)
Glasgow Necropolis
Henry Dübs was an engineer whose locomotives advanced the growth of railways through innovation and craftsmanship.
Sir Andrew Orr
1801–1874 (age 73)
Glasgow Necropolis
Sir Andrew Orr was a Glasgow businessperson of the nineteenth century.
John Blackie
1805–1873 (age 68)
Glasgow Necropolis
John Blackie was a Glasgow publisher whose firm broadened access to thoughtful literature and education.
De Lacy Evans
1787–1870 (age 83)
Kensal Green Cemetery
De Lacy Evans was a military officer of the nineteenth century.
William Macready
1793–1873 (age 80)
Kensal Green Cemetery
William Macready was a pioneering actor and manager who elevated the art of performance in Britain.
John Lothrop Motley
1814–1877 (age 63)
Kensal Green Cemetery
John Lothrop Motley was an American writer and historian of the nineteenth century.
Paweł Strzelecki
1797–1873 (age 76)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Paweł Strzelecki was a Polish scientist and explorer whose research illuminated the geography of Australia.
Oscar Gustave Rejlander
1813–1875 (age 62)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Oscar Gustave Rejlander was a pioneering photographer of the nineteenth century.
Betsy Balcombe
1802–1871 (age 69)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Betsy Balcombe was a young aristocrat whose friendship with Napoleon offered compassion during his exile.
Henry Bence Jones
1813–1873 (age 60)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Henry Bence Jones was a physician and medical researcher of the nineteenth century.
John Forster
1812–1876 (age 64)
Kensal Green Cemetery
John Forster was a literary biographer and critic whose work captured the lives of major Victorian writers.
Augustus Frederick Lindley
1840–1873 (age 33)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Augustus Frederick Lindley was a writer of the nineteenth century.
Robert John McClure
1807–1873 (age 66)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Robert John McClure was a maritime explorer and botanical collector integral to Arctic discovery.
Cipriani Potter
1792–1871 (age 79)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Cipriani Potter was a composer of the nineteenth century.
Thomas Allom
1804–1872 (age 68)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Thomas Allom was an architect and artist whose designs and engravings captured the spirit of his era.
Daniel Maclise
1806–1870 (age 64)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Daniel Maclise was a distinguished illustrator and artist of the nineteenth century.
Owen Jones
1809–1874 (age 65)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Owen Jones was a designer whose cross-cultural studies reshaped Victorian ornamentation.
John Wade
1788–1875 (age 87)
Kensal Green Cemetery
John Wade was an economist and economic theorist of the nineteenth century.
George Hayter
1792–1871 (age 79)
East Finchley Cemetery
George Hayter was a royal portraitist whose historical paintings commemorated key moments of his time.
Christopher Heath
1802–1876 (age 74)
East Finchley Cemetery
Christopher Heath was a surgeon of the nineteenth century.
George Walters
1829–1872 (age 43)
East Finchley Cemetery
George Walters was a military man remembered for his steady dedication to service.
Alfred Rankley
1819–1872 (age 53)
East Finchley Cemetery
Alfred Rankley was a 19th-century British painter who contributed significantly to the artistic landscape of his time.
William Leaf
1791–1874 (age 83)
West Norwood Cemetery
William Leaf was a devoted philanthropist whose steadfast generosity strengthened communities in 19th-century London.
John Lucas
1807–1874 (age 67)
Kensal Green Cemetery
John Lucas was a 19th-century painter whose artistic contributions enriched British cultural life.
Giovanni Battista Falcieri
1798–1874 (age 76)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Giovanni Battista Falcieri was cherished for his gracious service and warm hospitality in London society.
Charles Whittingham
1795–1876 (age 81)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Charles Whittingham was a distinguished printer whose work advanced the printing trade in 19th-century Britain.
Friedrich Wilhelm Keyl
1823–1873 (age 50)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Friedrich Wilhelm Keyl was a gifted illustrator whose work enriched Victorian publications with lively visual storytelli...
Henry Kendall
1776–1875 (age 99)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Henry Kendall was a respected architect whose designs contributed to 19th-century British architecture.
William Martley
1824–1874 (age 50)
Kensal Green Cemetery
William Martley was a dedicated engineer whose guidance helped advance railway development during the Victorian era.
Frederick Albert Winsor
1797–1874 (age 77)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Frederick Albert Winsor was a 19th-century figure of note who lived from 1797 to 1874.
James Ryder Burton
1795–1876 (age 81)
Kensal Green Cemetery
James Ryder Burton was a naval officer remembered for his steadfast leadership and dedication to duty.
Robert Wade
1798–1872 (age 74)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Robert Wade was a 19th-century surgeon whose medical practice served his community.
Owen Swift
1814–1879 (age 65)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Owen Swift was an author whose candid works offered compassionate reflections on the human condition.
Benjamin Conquest
1803–1872 (age 69)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Benjamin Conquest was a 19th-century individual who lived from 1803 to 1872.
Lord Thomas Cecil
1797–1873 (age 76)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Lord Thomas Cecil was a politician who carried out public service with thoughtful resolve and dignified leadership.
William Scamp
1801–1872 (age 71)
Kensal Green Cemetery
William Scamp was a 19th-century architect whose designs contributed to British architectural heritage.
Percival Pickering
1810–1876 (age 66)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Percival Pickering was a barrister whose principled advocacy was guided by fairness and careful judgment.
Carl Joachim Hambro
1807–1877 (age 70)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Carl Joachim Hambro was a distinguished banker whose career advanced 19th-century financial commerce.
Emma Sheppard
1813–1871 (age 58)
Frome
Emma Sheppard was a writer and reformer whose compassionate prose advocated for the dignity of women and the poor.
Pandeli Constantine Ralli
1814–1873 (age 59)
West Norwood Cemetery
Pandeli Constantine Ralli was a 19th-century merchant whose commercial ventures shaped international trade.
Mary Pool
1816–1875 (age 59)
West Norwood Cemetery
Mary Pool was a devoted teacher whose nurturing guidance opened paths of learning for many young minds.
Eliza Roberts
1802–1878 (age 76)
West Norwood Cemetery
Frederick Ledger
1816–1874 (age 58)
West Norwood Cemetery
Frederick Ledger was a respected Victorian newspaper editor who fostered thoughtful public discourse.
Sir James Campbell
1790–1876 (age 86)
Stracathro
Thornton Leigh Hunt
1810–1873 (age 63)
Kensal Green Cemetery
Thornton Leigh Hunt was a journalist who honored his family legacy through thoughtful writing.
William Baird
1803–1872 (age 69)
Kensal Green Cemetery