Deaths in the 1870s

Meta Brevoort

1825–1876 (age 51)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Meta Brevoort was a pioneering mountaineer whose courage opened alpine heights to more adventurers.

Robert Main

1808–1878 (age 70)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Robert Main was an astronomer who lived from 1808 to 1878 and was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery.

Alfred Hackman

1811–1874 (age 63)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Alfred Hackman preserved knowledge through diligent librarianship, guiding readers through precious collections.

James Bowling Mozley

1813–1878 (age 65)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

James Bowling Mozley was a theologian who lived from 1813 to 1878 and was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery.

John Byrne

1832–1879 (age 47)

St Woolos Cemetery

John Byrne was a steady military servant remembered for his courage and leadership.

William Lucy

1837–1873 (age 36)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

William Lucy lived from 1837 to 1873 and was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery.

William Riviere

1806–1876 (age 70)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

William Riviere was a painter whose graceful works and mentorship uplifted the artistic community.

Henry Phibbs Fry

1807–1874 (age 67)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Henry Phibbs Fry was a cleric who lived from 1807 to 1874 and was buried at St Sepulchre's Cemetery.

Alexander James Adie (son)

1808–1879 (age 71)

St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow

Alexander James Adie (son) was a railway engineer whose practical vision helped build reliable transportation links.

Catherine Penelope Mills

1799–1871 (age 72)

St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field

Catherine Penelope Mills lived from 1799 to 1871 and was buried at St Michael's Church, Stretton en le Field.

Charlotte Elliott

1789–1871 (age 82)

St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Hove

Charlotte Elliott was a writer whose hymns and devotional words comforted countless souls.

George Augustus Westphal

1785–1875 (age 90)

St Andrew's Church, Church Road, Hove

George Augustus Westphal was a naval officer who lived from 1785 to 1875 and was buried at St Andrew's Church, Church Ro...

Chandos Scudamore Scudamore Stanhope

1823–1871 (age 48)

St Cuthbert's Church, Holme Lacy

Chandos Scudamore Scudamore Stanhope served with steady resolve as a naval officer, earning respect for his leadership.

Pablo Fanque

1796–1871 (age 75)

St George's Fields

Pablo Fanque was an equestrian who lived from 1796 to 1871 and was buried at St George's Fields.

Thomas Nunneley

1809–1870 (age 61)

St George's Fields

Thomas Nunneley was a surgeon remembered for his compassionate care and commitment to medical teaching.

Benjamin Burstall

1835–1876 (age 41)

St George's Fields

Benjamin Burstall was a 19th-century sculptor whose works exemplified Victorian artistic achievement.

James Dugdale

1813–1876 (age 63)

Wren's Cathedral

James Dugdale is remembered for his steadfast guardianship of Wren's Cathedral.

Horatio Powys

1805–1877 (age 72)

St Elphin's Church, Warrington

Horatio Powys was an Anglican priest who served with distinction at St Elphin's Church, Warrington.

George Kirwan Carr Lloyd

1810–1877 (age 67)

St James the Less Church, Lancing

George Kirwan Carr Lloyd provided loyal support to St James the Less Church in Lancing.

Lionel de Rothschild

1808–1879 (age 71)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Lionel de Rothschild was a 19th-century photographer and member of the prominent Rothschild family.

Mayer Amschel de Rothschild

1818–1874 (age 56)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Mayer Amschel de Rothschild combined a political presence with devoted philanthropy.

Sir Anthony de Rothschild, 1st Baronet

1810–1876 (age 66)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Sir Anthony de Rothschild, 1st Baronet, was a prominent 19th-century banker and financier.

Louis Merton

1841–1874 (age 33)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Louis Merton maintained integrity in business and generosity in civic life.

Adam Black

1784–1874 (age 90)

Warriston Cemetery

Adam Black was a notable 19th-century Scottish politician and publisher.

James Young Simpson

1811–1870 (age 59)

Warriston Cemetery

James Young Simpson introduced chloroform to medical practice, easing suffering for countless patients.

George Harvey

1806–1876 (age 70)

Warriston Cemetery

George Harvey was a 19th-century historian whose scholarly work advanced Scottish historical studies.

George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale

1787–1876 (age 89)

Yester Parish Church, Gifford

George Hay, 8th Marquess of Tweeddale, was a seasoned military leader and devoted steward of his lands.

Charles Neaves

1800–1876 (age 76)

Warriston Cemetery

Charles Neaves was a distinguished 19th-century Scottish judge.

Cosmo Innes

1798–1874 (age 76)

Warriston Cemetery

Cosmo Innes combined judicial wisdom with a passion for Scottish history.

David Deas

1807–1876 (age 69)

Warriston Cemetery

David Deas was a 19th-century physician whose practice exemplified professional medical standards.

Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay

1793–1874 (age 81)

Warriston Cemetery

Duncan McNeill, 1st Baron Colonsay, upheld the Scottish legal tradition with dignity and fairness.

Philip Kelland

1808–1879 (age 71)

Warriston Cemetery

Philip Kelland was a 19th-century mathematician whose scholarly work advanced mathematical education and knowledge.

William Sidney Gibson

1814–1871 (age 57)

Tynemouth Castle and Priory

William Sidney Gibson was both a diligent barrister and a devoted chronicler of history.

George Bartholomew

1784–1871 (age 87)

Warriston Cemetery

George Bartholomew was an accomplished engraver whose technical skill exemplified 18th and 19th-century artistic craftsm...

James Sheridan Muspratt

1821–1871 (age 50)

Toxteth Park Cemetery

James Sheridan Muspratt advanced chemical education through his writings and teaching.

Bob Brettle

1832–1872 (age 40)

St Peter's Church, Harborne

John Ross

1822–1879 (age 57)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

A steady and honourable British military officer whose dedication touched those he led.

Mark Lemon

1809–1870 (age 61)

St Margaret's Church, Ifield

William Stopford Sackville

1806–1872 (age 66)

St Peter's Church, Lowick

A devoted steward of Lowick who supported parish life with understated dedication.

Sir Francis Astley, 2nd Baronet

1805–1873 (age 68)

St Peter's Church, Everleigh

Charles James Fox Champion de Crespigny

1785–1875 (age 90)

St Peter's Church, Leckhampton

A custodian of his family's legacy who served his community with thoughtful integrity.

Charles Grey

1804–1870 (age 66)

St Michael's Church, Alnwick

David Salomons

1797–1873 (age 76)

West Ham Jewish Cemetery

A pioneering politician whose advocacy for equality and civic duty left a lasting impact.

John Wagg

d. 1878

West Ham Jewish Cemetery

Ẓebi Hirsch Dainow

1832–1877 (age 45)

West Ham Jewish Cemetery

A thoughtful writer whose work bridged tradition and modern concerns for his community.

Sarah Acland

1815–1878 (age 63)

Holywell Cemetery

Lord Augustus Hervey

1837–1875 (age 38)

St Mary's Church, Ickworth

A diligent parliamentarian whose measured advocacy reflected a deep sense of family duty.

Henry Bannerman

1798–1871 (age 73)

St Mary's Church, Hunton

Egerton Leigh

1815–1876 (age 61)

St Mary's Church, Rostherne

A conscientious politician who stewarded local affairs with thoughtful care.

George Legh

1804–1877 (age 73)

St Mary's Church, Rostherne