Deaths in the 1900s

John Muir

1828–1903 (age 75)

Kilmadock

Sir William Richmond Brown, 2nd Baronet

1840–1906 (age 66)

Kings Sutton

Sir William Richmond Brown, 2nd Baronet, was a thoughtful patron who upheld his responsibilities with integrity in Kings...

Arthur Winkler Wills

1830–1903 (age 73)

Key Hill Cemetery

Alfred Baring Garrod

1819–1907 (age 88)

New Southgate Cemetery

Physician Alfred Baring Garrod combined scientific acuity with compassionate care for the comfort of his patients.

John Kemp Starley

1854–1901 (age 47)

London Road Cemetery

John Kemp Starley (24 December 1855 – 29 October 1901) was an English inventor and industrialist who is widely conside...

Caroline Bray

1814–1905 (age 91)

London Road Cemetery

Children's writer Caroline Bray brought warmth and imagination to countless young readers while being a beloved neighbou...

Isaac Foulkes

1836–1904 (age 68)

Llanbedr-Dyffryn-Clwyd

Edward Henry Petre

1831–1902 (age 71)

London Road Cemetery

Edward Henry Petre is remembered for his calm determination and thoughtful support of family and community.

Robert Jones

1845–1906 (age 61)

Llysfaen

Thomas Meakin Lockwood

1829–1900 (age 71)

Overleigh Cemetery

Thomas Meakin Lockwood (1830 – 15 July 1900) was an English architect whose main works are in and around Chester, Ches...

Emrys ap Iwan

1848–1906 (age 58)

Rhewl

Frederick Ringer

1838–1907 (age 69)

Rosary Cemetery, Norwich

Frederick Ringer was a Victorian merchant remembered for his transnational business and civic generosity.

Leopold McClintock

1819–1907 (age 88)

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell

Hyacinthe Cave-Browne-Cave

1830–1907 (age 77)

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Cemetery, Hanwell

Hyacinthe Cave-Browne-Cave was a devoted steward of his family estate and community.

Charles Hepburn-Stuart-Forbes-Trefusis, 20th Baron Clinton

1834–1904 (age 70)

St Andrew's Church, South Huish

Sir William Hulton, 1st Baronet

1844–1907 (age 63)

St. Mary the Virgin, Deane

Sir William Hulton served as a respected baronet and local leader in Lancashire.

Algernon Charles Swinburne

1837–1909 (age 72)

St. Boniface Church, Bonchurch

Walter Besant

1836–1901 (age 65)

St John-at-Hampstead

Sir Walter Besant (; 14 August 1836 – 9 June 1901) was an English novelist and historian.

Thomas Fowell Buxton

1822–1908 (age 86)

St James' Church, Stanstead Abbotts

Henry Paget, 5th Marquess of Anglesey

1875–1905 (age 30)

St Edwen's Church, Llanedwen

Henry Paget bore the responsibilities of the marquessate while dedicating himself to politics.

Julius Alington

1836–1905 (age 69)

St Denys' Church, Little Barford

Julia Cornelia Slaughter

1850–1905 (age 55)

St David's Church, Exeter

Julia Cornelia Slaughter devoted her career to painting and to nurturing fellow artists.

Philip Baybutt

1844–1907 (age 63)

Southern Cemetery

Thomas Barker

1838–1907 (age 69)

Southern Cemetery

Thomas Barker applied mathematical insight with an educator's care.

Robert Griffith

1847–1909 (age 62)

Southern Cemetery

John Buchan Telfer

1831–1907 (age 76)

Shirley

John Buchan Telfer celebrated regional life through thoughtful writing.

John Milson Rhodes

1847–1909 (age 62)

Southern Cemetery

Daniel John Leech

1840–1900 (age 60)

Southern Cemetery

Daniel John Leech was a compassionate physician committed to the families he served.

John Harwood

1832–1906 (age 74)

Southern Cemetery

Charles Pilling McKeand

1854–1901 (age 47)

Southern Cemetery

Charles Pilling McKeand upheld the law with fairness and dedication.

Marian Emma Chase

1844–1905 (age 61)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Walter Cecil Macfarren

1826–1905 (age 79)

St Pancras and Islington Cemetery

Composer remembered for nurturing the musical life of his generation through thoughtful works and mentorship.

Ruth Wills

1826–1908 (age 82)

Welford Road Cemetery

Samuel Spruce

1824–1900 (age 76)

Wigginton

Mining engineer who balanced technical acumen with a commitment to responsible practice.

William van Praagh

1845–1907 (age 62)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Edward Caird

1835–1908 (age 73)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Philosopher remembered for championing idealist ethics and guiding young minds toward thoughtful engagement with society...

John Farmer

1835–1901 (age 66)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

John Farmer (16 August 1835 – 17 July 1901) was an English composer, music teacher, and organist born in Nottingham.

Henry Francis Pelham

1846–1907 (age 61)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Historian and classical scholar noted for his exacting research and gracious mentorship.

George Uglow Pope

1820–1908 (age 88)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

William Morfill

1834–1909 (age 75)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Historian and linguist credited with advancing Slavic studies and cultural exchange in Britain.

George Ommanney

1819–1902 (age 83)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Joanna Julia Greswell

1838–1906 (age 68)

St Sepulchre's Cemetery

Hebraist remembered for thoughtful scholarship and mentoring others in careful study of sacred texts.

George Robinson, 1st Marquess of Ripon

1827–1909 (age 82)

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

Henrietta Robinson, Marchioness of Ripon

1833–1907 (age 74)

St Mary's Church, Studley Royal

Marchioness known for gentle leadership and compassionate patronage in her community.

Alfred Wright Surtees

1820–1906 (age 86)

St John the Baptist Church, Frenchay

Simeon Solomon

1840–1905 (age 65)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Painter celebrated for tender, expressive works inspired by myth and spirituality.

Saul Isaac

1823–1903 (age 80)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Simeon Singer

1846–1906 (age 60)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Rabbi and translator who opened liturgy to wider audiences with care and clarity.

Giulia Warwick

1857–1904 (age 47)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Nathan S. Joseph

1834–1909 (age 75)

Willesden Jewish Cemetery

Architect remembered for dignified and thoughtful designs that served worshipping communities.