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Harwood, William Tooke

SOCIETY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION: Tooke Harwood proposed member 13.5.1791 by John Horne Tooke 2nded John Lodge Batley

GODWIN DIARY from 24.3.1793. add 14.7.1796, 16.7.1796, 18.7.1796 H, (delete 1.3.1827, 16.12.1830 now done in GD website)

Baptised at St Peter Mancroft Norwich on 19.10.1757 born 4.9.1757 son of Thomas Harwood and Elizabeth (nee Tooke). His mother was buried at Norwich on 27.4.1797 which was mentioned in Ann Godwin's letter of 3.5.1797 (Abinger c.3 f64-5). See Holcroft, Anne for his marriage. His will PCC 1824 Tooke Harwood Colonel of 19th regt Light…


Heaton, Richard

Richard Heaton of Harpur Street, Red Lion Square proposed Society for Constitutional Information 6.1781 by Lewis Disney Ffytche 2nded Thomas Brand Hollis

See Burke's Landed Gentry. John Heaton (1696-1779) = 16.7.1734 Martha Adamson, their son Richard born 1.10.1738 married 11.8.1783 Sarah dau of Edward Venables of Oswestry, their children John (1787-1855), Sarah Elizabeth, Margaret, Mary. Richard Heaton died 27.11.1791 buried Oswestry 3.12.1791. He went to Harrow School and Cambridge (son of John of London & Denbighshire), admitted Middle Temple 1756 eldest son of John Heaton of…


Heaviside, Richard

Heaviside of Seymour St, proposed Society for Constitutional Information 18.5.1792 by John Horne Tooke 2nded John Williams, WITHDREW

Not a common name so probably the following but no mention elsewhere of Seymour St address, perhaps an error for Somerset St. Lyson's Environs of London (1792) Peterborough House, Fulham was sold to Richard Heaviside, Esq on death of late Lord Peterborough (i.e. 1779), now unoccupied. Member of Society for Encouragement of Arts. Manufactures & Commerce 1785-6 Peterborough House, 1787-9 Temple, 1790-3 Peterborough House, 1794-8 Somerset St, 1800…


Hemming, John

John Hemmings Esq of Bear Binder Lane proposed Society for Constitutional Information 26.2.1790 by Benjamin Cooper 2nded Richard Sharp

His father was John Cheshyre Hemming linen draper of St Saviour Southwark will PCC 14.12.1787 who had married Martha Tyson at St Lawrence Pountney 3.6.1756. A son of John Cheshyre Hemming, probably John (the first name is obscured on the document) was admitted to the Vintners Company by patrimony as born 1760, father admitted 1754. Directoeries 1780-1782 John Hemming 1783-1787 John Hemming & Son linen drapers 38 Borough High St. John Hemming of…


Hepburn, John

John Hepbourn of Long Lane, Southwark proposed Society for Constitutional Information 10.9.1784 by Michael Pearson 2nded John Satchell

John Hepburn bach of St Mary Mag Bermondsey = All Hallows Staining 5.10.1786 Mary Wilkinson otp sp consent of father Robert Wilkinson by lic wits Mary Ann Davis, Abm & Eliz Wilkinson, Joseph Gutteridge / children of John Hepburn of Long Lane, Southwark & Mary dau of George Wilkinson registered Dr Williams' Library, John born 23.1.1789, Sarah born 17.8.1790, Rebecca born 3.9.1791, Thomas born 17.2.1798, Eliza born 24.1.1800, Emma born 6.9.1804…


Hill, Robert

Robert Hill Esq of Bear Binder Lane proposed Society for Constitutional Information 26.2.1790 by Benjamin Cooper 2nded Richard Sharp

Proposed along with John Hemming (QV*) but I've found no record of a Robert Hill in connection with Bearbinder Lane or John Hemming, and Robert Hill is quite a common name. The will PCC 24.4.1795 dated 20.9.1791 of Robert Hill merchant of Fenchurch St yielded no relevant clues but mentioned his friend James Wollstonecraft (the brother of Mary Wollstonecraft?) commanding the brig Miriam on a voyage to the South Seas


Hind, John

John Hind of Cornhill proposed Society for Constitutional Information 22.6.1792 by Benjamin Bakewell 2nded John Horne Tooke

No John Hind found connected to Cornhill. London Gazette 2.6.1792 meeting of creditors of bankrupt John Hind late of Bartlet's Buildings, Holborn, afterwards of George Row, Bermondsey, merchant, trading in London and Gibraltar, partner with Joseph Hind and David Gillan (Nat Arch B 3/2110 date of bankruptcy 6.10.1788)

 


Hodges, Thomas Hallett

Thomas Hallet Hodges of Wirksworth, Derbyshire Society of Constitutional Information 6.10.1780

Matric Cambridge 1771 son of Thomas Hodges governor of Bombay 1767-71, born c.1754 (at Calcutta?) his mother 's maiden name said to have been Mary Hallett, (A Thomas Hodges married at Bombay 6.9.1750 Susanna Arpwood). Thomas Hodges will PCC 11.2.1772 dated 2.3.1770 mentioned his lawful son Thomas Hallett Hodges and Rev John Law guardian in his minority, as well as two natural sons by an Armenian woman Ripsima, John born 23.6.1761 and Harry born 13.11.1766. Thomas Hallett Hodges married…


Hodgson, Luke

Luke Hodgson of Snow Hill proposed Society for Constitutional Information 11.4.1794 by James Parkinson 2nded John Horne Tooke

parents Thomas Hodgson widower = St Stephen Walbrook 31.12.1751 Elizabeth Groombridge spinster both of St Mary Mag Bermondsey / Luke Hodgson baptised St Dunstan Stepney 10.5.1765 16 days old / father  Thomas Hodgson merchant Mile End Old Town 1765 / uncle Luke Hodgson will PCC 1766 / Luke Hodgson apprenticed 14.2.1780 for 7 yrs to William Blackmore surgeon of St George Middlesex premium £50 / father Thomas Hodgson will PCC 1788 all to widow Elizabeth / father…


Hodgson, William

William Hodgson of Coleman Street, merchant proposed Society for Constitutional Information 9.6.1780 by Thomas Bentley 2nded Edward Bridgen

According to Ancestry user-submitted tree he was born 1725 son of John Hodgson of Bradford, Yorks and his wife Ann Leach of Keighley, Yorks. He married at St Stephen Coleman St 18.10.1768 Mary Shippey of Chigwell, Essex by lic wits Thomas Bentley, Mary Lilly. 1771 William Hodgson of Coleman St governor of General Dispensary for Relief of Poor, Aldersgate St. SunFire William Hodgson 17 Coleman St merchant. Gazetteer 16.12.1777 on committee for…


Holcroft, Thomas

GODWIN DIARY

2.8.1790 H proposes Gazr to M. This H is identified as Holcroft in GD website in the event tag but not coded to him. 8.10.1797 H calls. Several times Godwin used H rather than Ht to mean Holcroft, this one not coded in GD website

The entries from 1805 and 1806 below show Holcroft and Godwin falling out over what Holcroft considered a character based on him in Godwin's novel Fleetwood. Ht was Godwin's abbreviation for Thomas Holcroft. Note the use of brackets when Godwin accidentally saw Holcroft. Godwin also used brackets when he saw famous people at the theatre…


Holland, John

John Holland of Old Bailey proposed Society fro Constitutional Information 28.5.1783 by John Satchell 2nded Robert Wissett

John Holland a common name and I found none linked to Old Bailey address. Possibly John Holland 1757-1804, younger brother of Henry Holland architect (DNB 1745-1806). His parents Henry Holland of Fulham = St Olave Jewry 10.3.1741/2 Mary Byrom of Fulham, she died 9.5.1783. John Holland was admitted Lincolns Inn 1773, 3rd son of Henry Holland of Half Moon St, London, gent. John Holland of Half Moon St voted 1784 Fox. Will of father Henry Holland PCC 1785 dated 5.6…


Hollis, Thomas Brand

Thomas Brand Hollis of Craven St, Strand original member of Society for Constitutional Information 1780 elected president 8.12.1780, frequently took the chair at meetings

Thomas Brand Hollis (DNB 1719-1804) appeared in Godwin Diary but I have no corrections to make to his person record on GD website

 


Horton, Watts

Sir Watts Horton of Chadderton near Manchester proposed Society for Constitutional Information 3.11.1780 by Thomas Bentley 2nded Adam Walker

Born 17.11.1753 died 15.11.1811 married 3.6.1778 Henrietta (who died Bath 15.10.1830) dau of James Stanley erroneously styled Lord Strange (son of Edward 11th Earl of Derby and father of Edward 12th earl of Derby) Only child Harriet Susanna Anne born 4.1.1790 see Burke's Extinct Baronetcies 1844.  Eton & Cambridge.  Succeeded as baronet 1774. High Sheriff Lancs 1775. Steward of Manchester horse races 1776. Chair of Lancaster Society 1777.…


Howard, Charles (Earl of Surrey)

Earl of Surrey proposed Society for Constitutional Information 3.1.1783 by Andrew Kippis 2nded Richard Brocklesby

Charles Howard, Earl of Surrey from 1777, 11th Duke of Norfolk from 1786, DNB 1746-1815, MP for Carlisle 1780. offended George III 1798 by a toast to the majesty of the people


Howard, Thomas (3rd Earl of Effingham)

Earl of Effingham proposed Society for Constitutional Information 15.2.1782 by John Cartwright (no note of 2nder or ballot)

Thomas Howard 3rd Earl of Effingham (see G.E.C. Complete Peerage) born 13.1.1746/7 bapt 21.1.1746/7 St Geo Han Sq. Army from 1762, Lt Col 1782. succeeded as 3rd Earl 1763. Married at Haddington, Scotland 14.10.1765 Catherine Proctor. Deputy Earl Marshal 1771-82. Privy Council 10.4.1782. Acting General Master of Freemasons 1782-89. Treasurer of Household April 1782-83. Opponent of Lord North's government but left Whigs for Pitt 1783. Master of Mint 1784-89.…


Hudson, printer

BONNEY DIARY:  16.5.1794 Hudson printer, McManus his assistant dined with Bonney and John Miller, Bow Street officer (one of his arresting officers) at Kings Arms Tavern the day after his arrest

E Hudson printer of Bell Yard was In Bailey's directory 1794. Thomas Hardy DNB 1752-1832 mentioned in his interrogation by the Privy Council in May 1794  (Nat Arch TS 11/963) Edward Hodgson printer of 22 Bell Yard. Unlike Bonney, Joyce and Thelwall, Hardy did not refuse to answer the Privy Council but the names he gave may have been deliberately innocent ones. Stationers Company records…


Hull, Christopher

Christopher Hull Esq of the Temple proposed Society for Constitutional Information 8.7.1791 by Arthur Onslow 2nded Richard Sharp

Christopher Hull was articled as an attorney to his uncle Christopher Hull in 1767. His uncle died (Public Advertiser 17.8.1790) age 72 at his house in Foots Cray, his will PCC 16.8.1790 dated 17.2.1785 gent of Inner Temple and (Lampert?) in parish Footscray Kent, mentioned nephews John & Christopher Hull and niece Elizabeth wife of John Wallace. On Inner Temple Admissions database there are two Christopher Hull entries one on 20.11.1764 and one on 20.…


Hurford, John

SOCIETY FOR CONSTITUTIONAL INFORMATION: John Hurford gent of Albion Place proposed member 9.1.1784 by Henry Amory 2nded Joseph Towers

Lowndes directory 1782 listed William Hurford of Albion Place, Surrey, coal merchant. This was John Hurford's father William, coal merchant of Thames St who owned a wharf on the east side of Puddle Dock and was a member of the Barbers Company and a common councilman for Castle Baynard ward, generally a supporter of John Wilkes. He married firstly Ruth daughter of George and Hannah Cordwell, they had a son William born about 1741 who was drowned at…


Huthwaite, William

William Huthwaite alderman of Nottingham proposed Society for Constitutional Information 6.4.1781 by John Cartwright 2nded Snowden White

William Huthwaite (Manchester School register 1763-1824 merchant & scholar of Nottingham). His son Edward Huthwaite (DNB 1793-1873). Baileys 1784 William Huthwaite, woollen draper Nottingham, Cornelius Huthwaite, ironmonger Nottingham, John Huthwaite wine merchant Nottingham. William Huthwaite mayor of Nottingham 1792. Derby Mercury 27.10.1824 died 17.10.1824 of Poplar Place, Nottingham in 61st year, left widow and eight children. (Nat Arch IR…