PART 1.] OBITUARY. Mr. James Conder. under the superintendence of the Rev. Mr. French, a minister of the Unitárian persuasion. He married Miss Mary Notcutt, the 5th daughter of Mr. George Notcutt, of Ipswich, by whom he has left two sons and a daughter. The character of the deceased exhibited many amiable traits; and without any violation of truth it may be said, that as a father, a husband, and a friend, he was indulgent, kind, and affectionate, and throughout life adorned these situations by the uniform practice of every virtue. Of integrity unimpeached, and of a life and conversation that became the gospel of Christ, he studied to approve himself to God, and to evince his love to his Redeemer, by a rigid attention to every relative duty, and by a calm but persevering course of unaffected piety. His benevolence, founded on principle, and corroborated by habit, was not active at intervals, and at other times torpid and inert; but his efforts to do good to every one around him were constant and uninterrupted. To many charitable institutions, of which he was a most active and efficient member, he gave an unremitted attention, and watched over their interests with a parental solicitude. The idea of the establishment of a society, in the town of Ipswich, which is designated by the name of "the Friendly Society," from the benevolent nature of its object, was no sooner suggested to him, than it immediately engaged his active services; and to him, beyond any individual member, it is indebted for that support and patronage which it has so deservedly obtained. His death was sudden and awful, and accompanied with severe bodily suffering; but, under the providence of God, he was prepared for its approach. The manly fortitude and christian resignation with which he met this agonizing event, was indeed highly commendable: the hope of the Gospel supported him under the trial, and by the firm reliance on the merits and mediation of a Saviour, his end was peace and joy. His remains were deposited in the cemetery of the Meeting House, in Tacketstreet, Ipswich, amidst a mournful and attentive crowd of spectators; where a just and well-drawn eulogium on the virtue and character of the deceased was pronounced by the Rev. Chas. Atkinson. Mr. Conder was much attached to the study of Antiquities, and eager in their investigation and pursuit. He was in possession of an extensive numismatic collection, and his series of provincial tokens was probably unique. His colGENT. MAG. Suppl. XCIII. PART I. K 649 lections, likewise, relative to the History of the County of Suffolk, were considerable; and in the department of PICTORIAL ILLUSTRATIONS, were ample, yet select. This, indeed, was his favourite pursuit; and in the prosecution of it he spared no pains to bring it to complete perfection. He published a work of great utility to the provincial Jetton Collector, under the title of "An Arrangement of Provincial Coins, Tokens, and Medalets, issued in Great Britain, Ireland, and the Colonies, within the last twenty years; from the Farthing to the Penny size," 1799, 8vo. and two vols. sm. 4to.; a work on which considerable attention was bestowed to render it acceptable, and which the author's own extensive collection could alone have enabled him to complete. His knowledge of the Dissenting History and Interests of the county of Suffolk was likewise deep and extensive, and enriched with a variety of anecdotes well calculated both for amusement and instruction. He had meditated, for some time past, on the suggestion of the writer of this brief memoir, an "History of the Dissenting Establishments in the County, including Biographical notices of their respective Ministers," on the plan of that useful, entertaining, and well-written work of Mr. Wilson's, entitled, "the History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches and Meeting Houses in London, Westminster, and Southwark." On the utility of such a work it is unnecessary to enlarge. To the Protestant Dissenter it has long been a desideratum, and would prove most highly valuable. It is, indeed, a matter of surprise, that while the Parochial Churches in the County, and the lives of their respective incumbents, have received ample illustration from the pen of the Antiquary and historical Churchman, the Sanctuaries of the Dissenters have been hitherto left entirely unexplored*, and the biography of their respective pastors unrecorded by the intelligent Non conformist. Mr. Conder was a frequent contributor to many periodical publications; and his name is honourably recorded for assistance received in the preface to Wilson's "History and Antiquities of Dissenting Churches," and Brook's "Lives of the Puritans." History too seldom records the quiet excellencies of private individuals. The memory of those, indeed, who "along * To this remark "Nichols's Leicestershire" forms an exception. the 650 OBITUARY.-Mrs. Anne Hoblyn.—Clergymen deceased. the cool sequestered vale of life have kept the noiseless tenor of their way," is too frequently doomed, after their short existence is terminated, to survive only in the recollection of their more immediate acquaintance. But the writer of this short biographical notice, who admired the virtues of the deceased, and was gratified by his friendship, is anxious that the quiet excellencies of a character, who had deservedly conciliated the esteem of his neighbours and acquaintance, and who, amid the cares of life, and the toils of business, had been ever mindful of eternity, should not pass away unnoticed, but be recorded for the imitation of others and has, therefore, paid this humble but well-merited tribute to the memory of a much-respected friend, a sincere Christian, and a truly virtuous and honest man. Jan. 1. Aged 78, Anne Hoblyn, of Dawlish, widow of the late Rev. John Hoblyn, Vicar of Newton St. Cyres, in Devonshire, universally beloved, and lamented by her family and friends. Gifted with strong intellectual powers, she sustained a character eminent for the performance of social and religious duties; she was generous and hospitable to her friends, benevolent and charitable to the poor, most tender and affectionate to her family and relations; she was pious, without ostentation; devout and regular in the discharge of her religious duties, without enthusiasm; and warmly attached to the doctrines and discipline of the Church of England, without bigotry. In her whole demeanor Religion appeared with a graceful and cheerful aspect, and her life was an exemplification of her principles. During a very protracted illness, her humility of mind and resignation to the Divine Will were most conspicuous, and her departure was that of a true Christian, in serenity and peace. CLERGY RECENTLY DECEASED. March 14. At Prince Edward's Island, the Rev. Theophilus Des Brisay, upwards of 50 years Clergyman of the Established Church in that Colony. May 5. At his Rectory, South Ormsby, aged 66, the Rev. William Burrell Massingberd, M. A. Rector of that parish, with Kettlesby annexed, co. Lincoln. He was of Magdalen College, Oxford, where he took his degree of M. A. June 21, 1781; and was presented to the above livings in 1806 by Sir W. Amcots, Bart. May 5. After a short illness, at Thornbury, Gloucestershire, the Rev. Richard Slade, M. A. formerly student of Christ Church, Oxford, where he took his degree of M. A. Nov. 12, 1789; Vicar of Thornbury, with the Chapels of Oldbury on Severn and Fatfield annexed, Rural Dean of Dursley Deanery, and one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace for the county of Gloucester. He was presented to the Vicarage of Thornbury with the above Chapelries annexed in 1798, by the Dean and Chapter of Christ Church, Oxford. May 9. At the Vicarage, Bolton-in-the Sands, co. Westmorland, aged 73, the Rev. James Taylor, who had been 50 years Curate of that parish. May 16. At Oxford, aged 72, the Rev. George Thomson, D.D. Principal of Edmund Hall, Oxford, and Vicar of Bramley and the united parishes of Milford and Hordle, Hants. He was of Queen's College, Oxford, where he took his degrees of M. A. He was 1776; B.D. 1797; D. D. 1800. presented to the Vicarage of Bramley in 1800 by Queen's College, Oxon; and in the same year nominated Principal of Edmund's Hall; which nomination is likewise in the Provosts and Fellows of Queen's College; which body, in 1808, presented him to the united livings of Milford and Hordle. May 22. At the Rectory of Blymhill, co. Stafford, aged 90, the Rev. Samuel Dickenson, Rector of that place, and a learned and ingenious naturalist. He was presented to the above Rectory in 1777, by J. Heaton, and J. Fowler, Esqrs. To the Rev. Stebbing Shaw's valuable History of Staffordshire he was of great assistance, by kindly exerting his classical abilities, and throwing much light upon the various vestiges of the Romans in that county; and by communicating a catalogue of plants found in the county, rendered essential service in the botanical and agricultural departments. His son, who is a great Zoologist, communicated to the same work the article on Zoology. May 24. Aged 84, the Rev. James Birch, B. D. He was of Magdalen College, Oxford, where he proceeded M. A. 1764; B. D. 1773. May 24. At the Vicarage-house, St. Stephen's, Coleman-street, aged 70, the Rev. Thomas Francis Twigg, many years Curate, and 33 years Vicar and evening lecturer of that parish, being elected in 1790, by the parishioners. He was of St. John's College, Cambridge, where he proceeded B. A. 1777; M. A. 1780; B. D. 1788. Lately. Rev. Wm. Barton, Rector of Windermere, Westmorland, to which rectory he was presented in 1780, by Sir M. Le Fieming, Bart. At the Vicarage-house, Histon, Cambridgeshire, aged 32, the Rev. Robert Brough, M. A. of Corpus Christi College, Cambridge. DEATHS LONDON AND ITS ENVIRONS. Lately. At Kentish Town, aged 75, G. Jackson, esq. March 21. M. Du Mitand, a native of France, teacher of the French language. He published a "Treatise on Languages," Prospectus and Explanation of a Plan to simplify the Grammatical System of the ten principal European Languages, and also the Greek and Latin," 1805, 8vo; "Letter to the National Institute of France, explanatory of the Prospectus," 1805, 8vo. May 7. At Hammersmith, aged 33, W. Hall, esq. May 9. Mr. Wm. Norbury, of Brentford. He lost his wife about two months since, after a short and severe illness of two hours, and never recovered the shock. May 17. In her 26th year, Mary, wife of Cornelius Hanbury, and only child of Wm. Allen, of Plough-court, Lombard-street. May 19. At Norwood-green, 74, John Jones, esq. May 20. In Norton-street, aged 84, the widow of the late Daniel Foulston, esq. May 21. At Kennington, aged 60, Richard Cheslyn, esq. May 22. In Charlotte-street, aged 72, the relict of late R. Mounsey, esq. May 25. In Grosvenor-place, aged 66, the widow of late Major-general John Bayard. At Lambeth, aged 70, C. Destrade, esq. May 26. In Beaufort-buildings, Lieut. Geo. Macrae, R. N. Mr. Joseph Fowler, of Clement's Inn, solicitor. May 27. At Hampstead, 90, John Edkins, esq. May 29. In Kensington-square, aged 73, Mr. Wm. Marriott, many years of Southampton-street, Covent-garden. June 2. In Great James-street, Bedford-row, aged 61, Mr. Thomas Edwards, many years a respectable law stationer, near the Temple Church, as his father had been before him. June 3. At Lower Edmonton, Jane Mary, wife of the Rev. Lancelot Sharpe, Rector of Allhallows Staining, leaving a family of ten children. Aged 55, William Hannam, esq. of Covent-garden, solicitor. June 5. At Kensington, aged 71, Francis Magniac, esq. June 17. In Earl-street, Blackfriars, 30, Mary, wife of Mr. P. C. J. Brent. June 18. At Wimbleton, Samuel Chartens Somerville, esq. W. S. Edinburgh, and of Low Wood, Roxburgh-street, second son of the Rev. Dr. Somerville, of Jedburgh. At his house in Devonshire-street, Port Jand-place, William Gordon, esq. of Cambelton, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. 651 June 19. Aged 17, William Frederick, youngest son of Francis Gregg, esq. of Skinners' Hall. June 25. At the Dowager Viscountess Sidney's, in Chapel-street, South Audleystreet, Mrs. Sophia Wilhelmina Williams, Sub-Treasurer of the Adult Orphan Institu tion. BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.-June 16. At Penn, aged 94, Mr. Edmund Groove. DEVONSHIRE.-At Templar's Lodge, on the Haven banks, near Exeter, after a most severe and painful illness of three years, Thomas Henry Harbin, esq. formerly of Corsica Hall, co. Sussex, and twenty years Magistrate for that county. ESSEX.-At Walthamstow, Mrs. Millett, relict of the late G. Millett, esq. GLOUCESTERSHIRE.-June 21. Sarah, the wife of Richard Critchett, esq. of Charlton Kings, Gloucestershire. HAMPSHIRE.-June 20. At Alton, Rebecca, widow of W. Parker Terry, esq. and daughter of the late Benjamin White, esq. formerly of Fleet-street and of Selborne. HUNTS.-June 29. At her eldest son's house, Huntingdon, Mrs. Wilson, of Russell square, London, relict of Thomas Wilson, esq. of Brampton, Huntingdonshire. KENT.-Lately. James Hallet, esq. of Higham, near Canterbury, and of Dunmow, Essex; grandson of Sir James Hallet, a citizen of London. LEICESTERSHire. -June 20. The wife of Thomas Gisborne, esq. of Quorndon. June 22. At Hallaton, aged 56, Wm. Dent, esq. LINCOLNSHIRE. June 15. At Baston Cottage, G. Norton, esq. aged 56. NORFOLK.-June 16. Aged 17, William John, the eldest son of the Rev. John Surtees, of Barham Rectory. June 22. At Lynn, Mrs. Baker, relict of Samuel Baker, esq. late of that place. SUSSEX.-June 21. At Arundel, aged 76, Joseph Coote, esq. At Brighton, aged 68, G. Field, esq. of Croydon, Surrey. WORCESTERSHIRE.-At her house in College-green, much lamented by her relatives and friends, Mrs. Isaac, relict of Elias Isaac, esq. banker, of Worcester. YORKSHIRE.-Lately. Aged 96, Joseph Mason, esq. of Gargrave, formerly one of the most eminent graziers in Craven. It is not remembered that ever he had a day's sickness previous to that which caused his dissolution, and he retained his faculties to the last moment of his existence. SCOTLAND.-April 24. At Braham Castle, the Hon. Caroline Mackenzie, 'third dau. of the late Lord Seaforth. WALES.-May 15. Henry Jackson, esq. of Lower Sketty, Swansea. IRELAND.-March 14. In Harcourt-street, Dublin, aged 65, Fownes Disney, esq. ADDITIONS TO THE OBITUARY. · VOL. XC. PART 1. P. 565. A handsome and appropriate tion: the death of a most meritorious officer and P. 472. The Will of the late Countess P. 562. The Will of the late Right TO ESSAYS, DISSERTATIONS, and HISTORICAL PASSAGES. *All the leading Names of the OBITUARY are distinctly entered in the ACCENTUATION of proper names in Africa, discoveries in the interior of 163. Aikin, Dr. A. memoir of 85 Air, on different currents in the 399 482 Alexander, Dr. A. memoir of 84. America, South, description of 527 Amethyst, derivation of 602 Ancient Anecdotes, 40, 503 Angerstein, J. J. memoir of 377 Audits, Quarterly, intention of 497 Bath, Roman, found at Farley 113 Bartlam, Rev. J. memoir of 281 Bellamy, J. on the age of Christ 10 Benton, Northumberland, account of 18 "Bibliotheca Gloucestrensis," commended Angler, Walton's Complete, beauties of Bingley, Rev. W. memoir of 472 416 Birds, curious, killed 173 Botany, advantages of 243 Bowyer, William, biographical notice of 109 Breos, Reginald de, Lord of Brecon, ac- Bridge, London, new one to be erected Bridge, Suspension, across the Tamar 559 Briefs, remarks on 194 Bristol, Philosophical Institution at 68 Britons, Ancient, houses of 69 Browne, |