Deaths in the 1880s

Hans Sloane Stanley

1840–1888 (age 48)

Church of St Mary, Copythorne

Hans Sloane Stanley (1840-1888) quietly tended St Mary, Copythorne, leaving a legacy of faithful service.

Jane Whittaker

1799–1880 (age 81)

Church of St Giles, Calke

John Richard Westgarth Hildyard

1813–1888 (age 75)

St Lawrence's Church, Hutton Bonville

John Richard Westgarth Hildyard (1813-1888) was a lawyer of integrity whose counsel steadied Hutton Bonville and its par...

Richard Monckton Milnes, 1st Baron Houghton

1809–1885 (age 76)

St Andrew's Church, Ferrybridge

Samuel Fox

1815–1887 (age 72)

Church of St John, South Cliffe

Samuel Fox (1815-1887) was a businessperson whose enterprise and generosity strengthened Church of St John, South Cliffe...

Annie Chapman

1840–1888 (age 48)

Manor Park Cemetery and Crematorium

Annie Chapman (born Eliza Ann Smith; 25 September 1840 – 8 September 1888) was the second canonical victim of the unid...

Francis Seymour, 5th Marquess of Hertford

1812–1884 (age 72)

Church of Holy Trinity, Arrow with Weethley

Francis Seymour, 5th Marquess of Hertford (1812-1884), balanced public service with the stewardship of Holy Trinity, Arr...

John Joicey

1816–1881 (age 65)

Church of St James, Bywell

Charles Longuet Higgins

1806–1885 (age 79)

Higgins Family Mausoleum, All Saints Churchyard

Charles Longuet Higgins (1806-1885) was a benefactor whose thoughtful giving enriched All Saints and the Higgins family ...

Caroline Wedgwood

1800–1888 (age 88)

Christ Church, Coldharbour

Caroline Sarah Wedgwood (née Darwin; 1800–1888) was an English botanist.

Mary Eyles Gubbins

1818–1887 (age 69)

Church of Saint James the Great, Old Milverton

Mary Eyles Gubbins was a writer whose thoughtful prose reflected the life of her community.

Charles Thomas Samuel Birch Reynardson

1809–1889 (age 80)

Church of St Mary, Adwell

Charles Thomas Samuel Birch Reynardson lived through the nineteenth century in England.

Sir Edward Blackett, 6th Bt.

1805–1885 (age 80)

Church of the Holy Trinity, Matfen

Sir Edward Blackett, 6th Baronet, guided his family estate with steady care for the Matfen parish.

Mary Barker

1819–1884 (age 65)

Church of St Saviour, Aston-by-Stone

Mary Barker was a nineteenth-century woman who lived in the English Midlands.

James Edward Lloyd

1846–1883 (age 37)

Church of St Michael, Budbrooke

James Edward Lloyd is remembered in Budbrooke for his steadfast support of his parish.

Henry George Harnage

1827–1888 (age 61)

Church of St Mary, Harley

Henry George Harnage was a Victorian-era resident of England.

George Bax Holmes

1803–1887 (age 84)

Friends Meeting House. Custodian's Cottage Attached To The North Of Friends' Meeting House

George Bax Holmes pursued paleontology with patient curiosity and a generous spirit.

Harry Thornton

1812–1885 (age 73)

Parish Church of St John the Evangelist

Harry Thornton was a nineteenth-century Englishman who lived a long and full life.

Sir George Thomas Francis Shuckburgh, 9th Bt.

1829–1884 (age 55)

Church of St John the Baptist, Shuckburgh

Sir George Thomas Francis Shuckburgh, 9th Baronet, upheld the traditions of Shuckburgh with thoughtful leadership.

Hugh Morgans

1799–1880 (age 81)

Capel Sammah

Hugh Morgans was a Christian minister who served his faith community throughout the nineteenth century.

John Scott Russell

1808–1882 (age 74)

Cemetery Mortuary

John Scott Russell was a military engineer whose curiosity about waves advanced the study of marine travel.

Henry Christopher Wise

1806–1883 (age 77)

Church of All Saints, Leek Wootton

Henry Christopher Wise was a nineteenth-century politician who served his community.

Walter Hughes

1803–1887 (age 84)

Lyne

Sir Walter Watson Hughes (22 August 1803 – 1 January 1887), who before his knighthood was frequently referred to as "C...

Henry Charles Knightley

1813–1884 (age 71)

Church of St Mary and St Margaret, Cornbrook

Henry Charles Knightley was a nineteenth-century Englishman of the Victorian period.

Emma Gertrude Walpole

1882–1882 (age 0)

Church of St Peter, West Molesey

Emma Gertrude Walpole is remembered in West Molesey for the warmth she brought to her family and community.

Alexander Thompson

1824–1880 (age 56)

Wellshill Cemetery

Alexander Thompson was a military officer who served during the nineteenth century.

John Dewar Sr.

1805–1880 (age 75)

Wellshill Cemetery

John Dewar Sr. built a whisky business that supported his hometown and inspired countless workers.

Alexander Neill Somerville

1813–1889 (age 76)

Western Necropolis

Alexander Neil Somerville (1813–1889) was a Scottish minister and evangelist, who served as Moderator of the General A...

William Chambers

1800–1883 (age 83)

Cemetery, St Andrew's Church, Neidpath Road, Peebles

William Chambers wrote and published works that enriched the minds of his contemporaries.

Jane Cross Simpson

1811–1886 (age 75)

Nellfield Cemetery, 27 Great Western Road, Aberdeen

Jane Cross Simpson was a Scottish writer whose nineteenth-century literary works contributed significantly to her era's ...

Philip Henry Gosse

1810–1888 (age 78)

Torquay Cemetery

Philip Henry Gosse (; 6 April 1810 – 23 August 1888), known to his friends as Henry, was an English naturalist and po...

Matthew Taylor

1837–1889 (age 52)

St. Peter's Church

Matthew Taylor (Leeds 2 February 1837– Arthington 9 July 1889) (fl.

George Clement Boase

1810–1880 (age 70)

Western Cemetery, Dundee

George Clement Boase was a poet and scholar devoted to preserving the literary heritage of Britain.

James Cox

1808–1885 (age 77)

Western Cemetery, Dundee

James Cox was a Scottish manufacturer whose industrial enterprises contributed to nineteenth-century economic developmen...

Richard Roskell

1817–1883 (age 66)

Church of St Hubert

Richard Roskell was a devoted Catholic priest remembered for his compassionate pastoral care.

Henry Cockayne-Cust

1819–1884 (age 65)

Church of St John the Baptist, Cockayne Hatley

Henry Cockayne-Cust was an English politician whose parliamentary service contributed to nineteenth-century governance.

Alexander Beverley

1823–1887 (age 64)

Old Machar

Alexander Beverley was a reflective writer who explored the subtleties of character with thoughtful prose.

Sarah Whitley

1816–1888 (age 72)

Gravestone of Joseph and Sarah Whitley

Sarah Whitley (née Robinson, 1816 – 24 October 1888) is credited as the earliest-born woman known to have appeared in...

Margaret Veley

1843–1887 (age 44)

Braintree Cemetery

Margaret Veley was a gifted writer known for her lyrical portrayals of emotion and society.

Robert Humpston

1832–1884 (age 52)

Nottingham General Cemetery

Robert Humpston was a nineteenth-century military personnel whose service contributed to British armed forces.

Samuel Morley

1829–1888 (age 59)

Nottingham General Cemetery

Samuel Morley VC (sometimes Morely) (December 1829 – 16 June 1888) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross ("V...

John Joseph Mechi

1802–1880 (age 78)

Tiptree (St. Luke) Churchyard

John Joseph Mechi was a nineteenth-century banker whose financial ventures contributed to Victorian commercial developme...

Mary Jane Kelly

1863–1888 (age 25)

Leytonstone (St. Patrick's) Roman Catholic Cemetery

Mary Jane Kelly (c.

Edward Middleton Barry

1830–1880 (age 50)

Paddington Old Cemetery

Edward Middleton Barry was a renowned nineteenth-century architect whose designs significantly shaped Victorian Britain'...

Jacob Levi Montefiore

1819–1885 (age 66)

Novo Cemetery

Jacob Levi Montefiore was a dedicated politician and businessman who worked to balance commerce with civic responsibilit...

William Ady

1816–1882 (age 66)

Little Baddow (St. Mary) Churchyard

William Ady was a nineteenth-century resident of Little Baddow whose life spanned a period of significant English social...

Amy Levy

1861–1889 (age 28)

Balls Pond Road Cemetery

Amy Judith Levy (10 November 1861 – 9 September 1889) was an English essayist, poet, and novelist.

Thomas Thornycroft

1815–1885 (age 70)

Chiswick Burial Ground

Thomas Thornycroft was a nineteenth-century engineer whose technical innovations contributed to Victorian industrial and...

Ellen Fleming

1853–1881 (age 28)

St. Peter's Churchyard, Caversham

Ellen Fleming is remembered for her quiet dedication and steady kindness to those around her.

Ellinor Gourdin Wallop

1849–1880 (age 31)

All Saints Churchyard, Eggesford

Ellinor Gourdin Wallop (1849–1880) was buried in All Saints Churchyard, Eggesford.