John Richard Lambert Walmisley - Revision history

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	Obituary of his brother, Major Walter Millbanke Walmisley		Obituary of his brother, Major Walter Millbanke Walmisley
	We regret to have to announce the death of Major Walter Millbanke Walmisley V.D. of Glenalough, Grosvenor Avenue, Wallington, which took place somewhat suddenly on Monday, March 22 1915. Major Walmisley was only confined to his bed a few days and his death came as a great shock to his many friends in the district. He was in his 84th year and had always enjoyed the best of health. The Major was the youngest son of John Angus Walmisley of Westminster, who was one of the Earl Marshall’s gold staff officers at the coronations of King George 1V, King William 1V and Queen Victoria, probably an unique event in the life of any man. His Grandfather was for many years associated with the House of Lords. Major Walmisley’s mother was the daughter of Colonel W. Lambert, of the Honourable East India Company’s service and Commandant of Fort Tauna, in the presidency of Bombay. In his younger days the Major was a fine athlete and few could beat him in the ~~l00~~ yards sprint. He was a good all round cricketer and played for the Surrey Club and Ground, as well as the Honourable Artillery Company. In one match he and his eldest brother caught or bowled the opposing side, a fact which was chronicled at the time in “Bell’s Life”. An ardent volunteer officer, Major Walmisley served for 27 years in the lst London Artilllery Brigade, and he received the V.D. from the hands of Queen Victoria. This Brigade was founded by the Major’s eldest brother, Colonel J. R. Lambert Walmisley, who will be best remembered perhaps as the winner of the Wingfield Sculls, two years in succession, namely 1847-1848. The Brigade afterwards became known as the City of London Artillery Company (5th London Division RA). As a young man Major Walmisley entered the Discount market and in course of time became one of the oldest, if not the oldest Bill Broker of the City of London. He was very well known and highly respected at most of the London Banks and was a great favourite wherever he went. He had an old time charm of manner and courtesy about him that endeared him to those with whom he came in contact. The death of his wife just after the celebration of his golden wedding a few years ago was a great blow to the Major. He was well known in Wallington and highly esteemed by all. For about seven years, he sat on the Parish Council, being Co-opted in November 1901 in place of Mr. G .F. Newth. He resigned in July 1908, when he left the Hamlet only to return later. ~~TheCouncil~~ passed a resolution of appreciation of his services when his resignation was announced. As a momento of his pleasant association with the Council, he presented the Chairman with an ivory hammer. The Major was Chairman of the Lighting Committee and he took very great interest in the lighting of the Parish. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and he was a devout churchman, worshipping at Beddington Parish Church. When he resided in Croydon, the Major was churchwarden at St. Andrew’s Church for a few years. Mr. Herbert William Walmisley, the Major’s eldest son, was on the Marshalls gold staff officers at the coronation of ~~Kin~~ George V and Queen Mary and received the Coronation medal from the King. One of the Major’s daughters – Aird, the wife of Dr. T. Wilson Aird, one of Wallington’s best respected medical practitioners and another daughter was the wife of the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the gifted composer of “Hiawatha”, in memory of whom, a handsome monument was erected in Bandon Hill cemetery. The funeral took place at Bandon Hill on Thursday, the service being conducted by the Rectors of Beddington and Sutton, the Revs. H.A. Hodgson and H.W. Turner, two very old friends of the deceased. Among the mourners were the two sons, Mr. W.H. Walmisley and Mr. W.R.G.S. Walmisley, Dr. T.W. Aird and the 2nd Lieutenant Guy H. Walmisley of the Royal Engineers.		We regret to have to announce the death of Major Walter Millbanke Walmisley V.D. of Glenalough, Grosvenor Avenue, Wallington, which took place somewhat suddenly on Monday, March 22 1915. Major Walmisley was only confined to his bed a few days and his death came as a great shock to his many friends in the district. He was in his 84th year and had always enjoyed the best of health. The Major was the youngest son of John Angus Walmisley of Westminster, who was one of the Earl Marshall’s gold staff officers at the coronations of King George IV, King William 1V and Queen Victoria, probably an unique event in the life of any man. His Grandfather was for many years associated with the House of Lords. Major Walmisley’s mother was the daughter of Colonel W. Lambert, of the Honourable East India Company’s service and Commandant of Fort Tauna, in the presidency of Bombay. In his younger days the Major was a fine athlete and few could beat him in the 100 yards sprint. He was a good all round cricketer and played for the Surrey Club and Ground, as well as the Honourable Artillery Company. In one match he and his eldest brother caught or bowled the opposing side, a fact which was chronicled at the time in “Bell’s Life”. An ardent volunteer officer, Major Walmisley served for 27 years in the lst London Artilllery Brigade, and he received the V.D. from the hands of Queen Victoria. This Brigade was founded by the Major’s eldest brother, Colonel J. R. Lambert Walmisley, who will be best remembered perhaps as the winner of the Wingfield Sculls, two years in succession, namely 1847-1848. The Brigade afterwards became known as the City of London Artillery Company (5th London Division RA). As a young man Major Walmisley entered the Discount market and in course of time became one of the oldest, if not the oldest Bill Broker of the City of London. He was very well known and highly respected at most of the London Banks and was a great favourite wherever he went. He had an old time charm of manner and courtesy about him that endeared him to those with whom he came in contact. The death of his wife just after the celebration of his golden wedding a few years ago was a great blow to the Major. He was well known in Wallington and highly esteemed by all. For about seven years, he sat on the Parish Council, being Co-opted in November 1901 in place of Mr. G .F. Newth. He resigned in July 1908, when he left the Hamlet only to return later. The Council passed a resolution of appreciation of his services when his resignation was announced. As a momento of his pleasant association with the Council, he presented the Chairman with an ivory hammer. The Major was Chairman of the Lighting Committee and he took very great interest in the lighting of the Parish. In politics he was a staunch Conservative and he was a devout churchman, worshipping at Beddington Parish Church. When he resided in Croydon, the Major was churchwarden at St. Andrew’s Church for a few years. Mr. Herbert William Walmisley, the Major’s eldest son, was on the Marshalls gold staff officers at the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary and received the Coronation medal from the King. One of the Major’s daughters – Aird, the wife of Dr. T. Wilson Aird, one of Wallington’s best respected medical practitioners and another daughter was the wife of the late Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, the gifted composer of “Hiawatha”, in memory of whom, a handsome monument was erected in Bandon Hill cemetery. The funeral took place at Bandon Hill on Thursday, the service being conducted by the Rectors of Beddington and Sutton, the Revs. H.A. Hodgson and H.W. Turner, two very old friends of the deceased. Among the mourners were the two sons, Mr. W.H. Walmisley and Mr. W.R.G.S. Walmisley, Dr. T.W. Aird and the 2nd Lieutenant Guy H. Walmisley of the Royal Engineers.

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	On the 7th May 1862 John Rd. Lambert Walmisley joined the Dalhousie Lodge of the freemasons in Hounslow (passing June 5th, Raising July 3rd). His address is given as 5 Victoria Street, West (maybe Westminster), Parliamentary Agent. He gets a certificate on the 17th June 1863.		On the 7th May 1862 John Rd. Lambert Walmisley joined the Dalhousie Lodge of the freemasons in Hounslow (passing June 5th, Raising July 3rd). His address is given as 5 Victoria Street, West (maybe Westminster), Parliamentary Agent. He gets a certificate on the 17th June 1863.

			Looking at the census in 1861, there isn't a John Walmisley in residence at 5 Victoria street on that day. Nor an Anne Howell.

	In 1865 he is registered to vote at 5 Victoria Street, St Margaret, Westminster, where he holds apartments.		In 1865 he is registered to vote at 5 Victoria Street, St Margaret, Westminster, where he holds apartments.

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	In [[Walmisley Census#1851Kensington\|1851]] John and Augustine are living together with 5 children (and 2 servants) at No. 4, The Grange, Brompton, Kensington, in Middlesex.		In [[Walmisley Census#1851Kensington\|1851]] John and Augustine are living together with 5 children (and 2 servants) at No. 4, The Grange, Brompton, Kensington, in Middlesex.

	In 1856 the post office directory lists his offices (under Irish Law Agents and commissioners) as 23 Parliament Street, London.		In 1856 the post office directory lists his offices (under Irish Law Agents and commissioners) as 23 Parliament Street, London, and his home address as 5 Victoria Street, Westminster Abbey, SW.

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	They had a daughter called [[Augustine Walmisley\|Augustine Anna Maria Walmisley]].		They had a daughter called [[Augustine Walmisley\|Augustine Anna Maria Walmisley]].

	In [[Walmisley Census#1851Kensington\|1851]] John and Augustine are living together with 5 children (and 2 servants) at No. 4, The Grange, Brompton, Kensington, in Middlesex.		In [[Walmisley Census#1851Kensington\|1851]] John and Augustine are living together with 5 children (and 2 servants) at No. 4, The Grange, Brompton, Kensington, in Middlesex.

			In 1856 the post office directory lists his offices (under Irish Law Agents and commissioners) as 23 Parliament Street, London.

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	On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)		On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)

			On the 7th May 1862 John Rd. Lambert Walmisley joined the Dalhousie Lodge of the freemasons in Hounslow (passing June 5th, Raising July 3rd). His address is given as 5 Victoria Street, West (maybe Westminster), Parliamentary Agent. He gets a certificate on the 17th June 1863.

			In 1865 he is registered to vote at 5 Victoria Street, St Margaret, Westminster, where he holds apartments.

	In [[Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871]] John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors. This is especially interesting as Richard was not one of his sons with Augustine, based on his age he would have been born around 1856, just before John left Augustine. And we know from the divorce petition in 1859 that Augustine had no sons around this time. Potentially this is a son with Anne Howell.		In [[Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871]] John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors. This is especially interesting as Richard was not one of his sons with Augustine, based on his age he would have been born around 1856, just before John left Augustine. And we know from the divorce petition in 1859 that Augustine had no sons around this time. Potentially this is a son with Anne Howell.

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	On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)		On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)

	In Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871 John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors.		In [[Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871]] John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors. This is especially interesting as Richard was not one of his sons with Augustine, based on his age he would have been born around 1856, just before John left Augustine. And we know from the divorce petition in 1859 that Augustine had no sons around this time. Potentially this is a son with Anne Howell.

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	On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)		On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)

			In Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871 John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors.

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	In 1847, and again in 1848 he won the [https://www.wingfieldsculls.com/the-champions Wingfield Sculls] - this is a side-by-side single (individual) sculling race on the Tideway course in London for a pair of silver sculls presented by Mr Henry C. Wingfield 'to be held by the best, forever'. Having said that, he ~~did~~ only ~~win~~ in 1848 because in 1847 he fouled so badly that no-one would challenge him the following year, and he won by a row over. in 1849 the competitors were Mr Playford (from the Thames Club) and Mr bone (from the North), as "Mr John Walmisley, the holder of the two past seasons, resigned the proud symbols of aquatic superiority."		In 1847, and again in 1848 he won the [https://www.wingfieldsculls.com/the-champions Wingfield Sculls] - this is a side-by-side single (individual) sculling race on the Tideway course in London for a pair of silver sculls presented by Mr Henry C. Wingfield 'to be held by the best, forever'. Having said that, some say that he only won in 1848 because in 1847 he fouled so badly that no-one would challenge him the following year, and he won by a row over. in 1849 the competitors were Mr Playford (from the Thames Club) and Mr bone (from the North), as "Mr John Walmisley, the holder of the two past seasons, resigned the proud symbols of aquatic superiority."

	~~From~~ the John Bull paper 7th August 1847:		First lets hear about the first race in 1847, from the John Bull paper 7th August 1847:

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	Complaints about incidents during races seem to be common at the time, with an Umpire in a completely unrelated race in the same month (the Late Mortlake and Barnes Regatta) also having to resort to writing to a newspaper to set the record straight...		Complaints about incidents during races seem to be common at the time, with an Umpire in a completely unrelated race in the same month (the Late Mortlake and Barnes Regatta) also having to resort to writing to a newspaper to set the record straight...

			The next year, 1848 one article stated that it was the course that put off challengers, not a history of fouling, from ''The Era, 6th August 1848'':

			Wingfield Challenge Sculls
			This prize, the achievement of which conferred on the victor the title of Amateur Champion of London, once synonymous with Champion of England, has not this year induced a single challenger to enter the lists. The holder is, consequently, entitled to possess them until next August ; and, unless the course is altered, in all probability, every succeeding August of, we trust, a long time. Were it the dread of Mr. Walmisley's prowess that causes challengers to hold aloof, we would cordially hail it as another triumph for him. But such is not the case. Henley and Putney lead to a different conclusion. The reason is that the old course has been most ill-advisedly retained ; and unsuited as it is now rendered by the numerous steamers, any one with reputation as a sculler would decline to contend from Westminster to Putney. To render this match as interesting as old, may, perhaps, be difficult; but to prevent its declining altogether, the course must be changed. Against this, want of precedent cannot be urged, as even the present one - the old Waterman's wager course is not the original one for the Amateur Championship. The first match for Wingfield Challenge Sculls being rowed from the Red House to Hammersmith Bridge - the same course as for the Leander Cups Match ; and on this occasion, we believe eleven men started. For many years this match has been looked on as the crowning triumph of the year, and it stood its ground even after the many more substantial and enduring prizes put in their claim, Latterly, however the unfitness of the present course for the light wager craft, had prevented the first-rate University scullers from entering, and the achievement of the prize does not now carry with it the proud title of Champion of England ; nay, we can scarcely say that it implies the Amateur Championship of London, for few men would care to appear over a course where it is impossible to row at full speed for 400 years, and where it is better to be lucky, than strong, quick and in good condition. We would conclude by reminding the former winners of this prize, who have it in their power to alter the course, that so long as this match commands respect, so long will it be the means of porpetuating their fame. When competition for these sculls dies away, the glories of the old race of scullers will be seldom called to mind.

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	I therefore address you to refute the above statements as most unjust and unworthy, by declaring that I did not at any time cross Mr. Harrington, and that I had yesterday no connection with any boats whatever, except the Thames eight manned by some friends unaccompanied by a single waterman, who were throughout the match never within 100 yards of my antagonists, and the whole way ahead of the umpire's boat, and one six-oared boat manned by watermen, who alone attended upon me during the contest.		I therefore address you to refute the above statements as most unjust and unworthy, by declaring that I did not at any time cross Mr. Harrington, and that I had yesterday no connection with any boats whatever, except the Thames eight manned by some friends unaccompanied by a single waterman, who were throughout the match never within 100 yards of my antagonists, and the whole way ahead of the umpire's boat, and one six-oared boat manned by watermen, who alone attended upon me during the contest.
	Thus having shown that your reporter has been abused and myself wronged, I confidently trust you will do me the justice to insert this communication, and oblige, Sir, Your most obedient servant, John R.L. Walmisley.		Thus having shown that your reporter has been abused and myself wronged, I confidently trust you will do me the justice to insert this communication, and oblige, Sir, Your most obedient servant, John R.L. Walmisley.

			Complaints about incidents during races seem to be common at the time, with an Umpire in a completely unrelated race in the same month (the Late Mortlake and Barnes Regatta) also having to resort to writing to a newspaper to set the record straight...

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-In 1847, and again in 1848 he won the [https://www.wingfieldsculls.com/the-champions Wingfield Sculls] - this is a side-by-side single (individual) sculling race on the Tideway course in London for a pair of silver sculls presented by Mr Henry C. Wingfield 'to be held by the best, forever'. Having said that, he did only win in 1848 because in 1847 he fouled so badly that no-one would challenge him the following year, and he won by a row over.
+In 1847, and again in 1848 he won the [https://www.wingfieldsculls.com/the-champions Wingfield Sculls] - this is a side-by-side single (individual) sculling race on the Tideway course in London for a pair of silver sculls presented by Mr Henry C. Wingfield 'to be held by the best, forever'. Having said that, he did only win in 1848 because in 1847 he fouled so badly that no-one would challenge him the following year, and he won by a row over. in 1849 the competitors were Mr Playford (from the Thames Club) and Mr bone (from the North), as "Mr John Walmisley, the holder of the two past seasons, resigned the proud symbols of aquatic superiority."
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	On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)		On the 25th February 1859 Augustine files for divorce from John citing abandonment, and adultery. In the document she talks about having had two sons, and a daughter with him, all alive, and ages 17, 15, and 12 (which would put their dates of birth around 1842, 1844, and 1847 which roughly matches the three youngest children living with them for the 1851 census - John George Charles Walmisley, Augustine Anna Walmisley and Philip Walter Walmisley)

			In Walmisley Census#1871PrestonHouse\|1871 John RL is living at Preston House, Preston, Harrow, Middlesex. With him are his two sons John (21) and Richard (15). He and his eldest son are both solicitors.

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