Deaths in the 1870s

William McBean

1818–1878 (age 60)

Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh

William McBean was a committed soldier whose leadership and compassion left a lasting impression on his comrades and com...

Jessie Macfarlane

1843–1871 (age 28)

Grange Cemetery, Edinburgh

Jessie Macfarlane was a nineteenth-century preacher and religious leader.

George Hunsley Fielding

1801–1871 (age 70)

Tonbridge Cemetery

George Hunsley Fielding was a trusted physician whose compassionate practice advanced health in Tonbridge.

Robert Algernon Smith-Dorrien

1814–1879 (age 65)

Rectory Lane Cemetery

Robert Algernon Smith-Dorrien was a nineteenth-century military officer.

John Frail

1804–1879 (age 75)

Longden Road Cemetery

John Frail is remembered as a trusted civic presence whose steady counsel enriched his community.

James Gardner

1804–1876 (age 72)

St Cuthbert's Churchyard, Edinburgh

Scottish writer whose literary contributions enriched nineteenth-century Scottish letters.

William Henry Fox Talbot

1800–1877 (age 77)

Lacock Cemetery

William Henry Fox Talbot pioneered the calotype process, melding scientific rigor with artistic intuition to advance the...

Isaac Thomas Shutt

1818–1879 (age 61)

Grove Road Cemetery

Victorian architect whose designs contributed to the nineteenth-century built environment.

John Francis Thomas Hurt

1796–1877 (age 81)

St John the Baptist Churchyard

John Francis Thomas Hurt was a steady parish presence whose quiet service supported the life of St John the Baptist.

John Bowring

1792–1872 (age 80)

Exeter Higher Cemetery

Prolific nineteenth-century writer whose diverse literary contributions enriched English letters.

William Oxenham

1823–1875 (age 52)

Exeter Higher Cemetery

William Oxenham served his country with resolve and brought the discipline of a military career back to Exeter.

James Waterlow

1790–1876 (age 86)

Camberwell Old Cemetery

Nineteenth-century figure whose long life spanned the Georgian and Victorian eras.

Joseph Charles Brennan

1818–1872 (age 54)

Shorncliffe Military Cemetery

Joseph Charles Brennan served with courage in the British military and remained a cherished comrade throughout his life.

George Fiott Day

1820–1876 (age 56)

Weston-Super-Mare Cemetery

Naval officer whose service contributed to nineteenth-century British maritime interests.

Thomas Brassey

1805–1870 (age 65)

St. Laurence Churchyard

Thomas Brassey shaped his communities through thoughtful architecture that balanced elegance with practical care.

Sydney Smirke

1798–1877 (age 79)

Woodbury Park Cemetery

Distinguished architect whose long career shaped Victorian architectural practice.

Blackall Simonds

d. 1875

Henley Road Cemetery

Blackall Simonds combined entrepreneurial skill with civic generosity in founding his brewing enterprise.

Maria Farringdon Harrison

1810–1877 (age 67)

St. Laurence Churchyard

Nineteenth-century woman whose life spanned the Victorian era.

William Leslie

1802–1879 (age 77)

Old Machar Churchyard

William Leslie enriched Aberdeen with artful ecclesiastical architecture and a devotion to heritage.

Alfred Watkin

1825–1875 (age 50)

Sale Brooklands Cemetery

Victorian merchant whose commercial endeavors contributed to nineteenth-century economic life.

Robert Henry Allan

1802–1879 (age 77)

Darlington West Cemetery

Robert Henry Allan was a devoted Darlington resident whose calm leadership strengthened the social fabric.

Robert Hawthorne

1822–1879 (age 57)

Ardwick Cemetery

Military bugler whose service contributed to nineteenth-century British Army operations.

Charles Wooden

1829–1876 (age 47)

St James Cemetery, Dover

Charles Wooden, VC, exemplified bravery and compassionate leadership in the British Army.

Edward William Derrington Bell

1824–1879 (age 55)

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Military officer whose service contributed to nineteenth-century British military affairs.

Henry Tombs

1824–1874 (age 50)

Carisbrooke Cemetery

Henry Tombs, VC, displayed fearless leadership during the Indian Rebellion and remained humble afterwards.

Edward Wells Bell

1789–1870 (age 81)

St Mary the Virgin Churchyard

Edward Wells Bell was a military officer who served during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Francis Goldsmid

1808–1878 (age 70)

Kingsbury Road Cemetery

Francis Goldsmid was a respected parliamentarian who championed fairness and civic responsibility.

Thomas Peers Williams

1795–1875 (age 80)

All Saints' Churchyard

Thomas Peers Williams was a 19th-century politician who served his constituents during a transformative era in British g...

Thomas Francis Blackwell

1804–1879 (age 75)

All Saints Churchyard, Harrow Weald

Thomas Francis Blackwell was a committed manufacturer whose steady leadership benefited both industry and community.

Francis Farquharson

1837–1875 (age 38)

St Andrew Churchyard

Francis Farquharson was a mid-19th-century military officer who served with distinction during the Victorian era.

James Munro

1826–1871 (age 45)

Craig Dunain Hospital Cemetery

James Munro exemplified steadfast service and honorable devotion in military life.

William Beckwith

1795–1871 (age 76)

Houghton Hillside Cemetery

William Beckwith was a 19th-century military leader who commanded respect through his strategic acumen and dedication to...

Mary Ann Hurt

1786–1872 (age 86)

St Mary's Church Yard, Cromford

Mary Ann Hurt was remembered for her gracious spirit and steadfast kindness.