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Chronological Diary Deaths and Marriages Briefs in Scotland and England
A December diary notes multiple deaths and notable life events across the British Isles. Entries include Sir William Bennet’s death, Elphington killing Swift in a duel at Edinburgh, and the Countess of Burlington bearing a son who died shortly after birth. Also listed are Mrs. Birch, Mrs. Dwight, Mrs. Fane Campbell, and Lord Maidfiore related marryings and deaths among peers, surgeons, and clergy with regional ties to Norfolk, York, Middlesex, Edinburgh, Dublin, and Revuallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bennet
Grubet
Scotland
Excise
Swift
Cadogan
Regiment of Foot
Edinburgh
Elphington
John Elphington
Balmarine
Catharine Wyndham
William Wyndham
Fellbrig Hall
Eyeter
Slater
Middlesex
City
Westminster
Thompon Poole
Thurlow
Fulham
Thomas Brainbrigg
Daniel Finch
Lord
Maidfiore
Winchelsea
Nottingham
Frances Fielding
William Fielding
Earl of
Hugh Eer Earl
London
David Bayle
Glagow
Dublin
Charlemont
Dwight
John Orlebar
Hennick
County of Bedford
Rolt