Born Rochester, Kent to a naval family. He entered the navy, rose to Rear-Admiral and was knighted 1709. Entered Parliament in 1713 and worked the rest of his life in the Board of Admiralty. Known for his generosity to individuals and organisations. Knight of the Golden Spur. Reportedly living at Stanley House, Chelsea when he died.
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Charles Wager
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St Margaret's new tower - 1736
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Samuel Lloyd Howard, DL, JP
1883, Trustee of Lopping Hall, Loughton. Born Tottenham. Died Menton, France. From "Photographic pedigree of the descendants of Isaac and Rachel Wilson" (1912) via Flickr: "Samuel Lloyd Howard, of...
1 memorial
Lieutenant John David Forster Williams
John David Forster Williams was born on 13 January 1922, the son of Captain Montague Williams (b.circa 1889) and Nancy Gellatly Williams née Rogers (1897-1986). His birth was registered in the 1st ...
War dead, WW2
1 memorial
A. J. Oudinot
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
J. R. Fossett
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Eric Gascoigne Robinson, VC
Rear Admiral. Born Eric Gascoigne Robinson in Greenwich. He joined the Royal Navy in 1897 and by 1910 had reached the rank of Lieutenant Commander. At the outbreak of WW1, he was despatched to the ...
War served, WW1
2 memorials
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