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| Jones, Henry Festing. Adm. pens. at TRINITY HALL, Jan. 30, 1870. [2nd] s. of Thomas, Esq., Q.C., deceased. B. May 27, 1851, at 14, Gloucester Terrace, Paddington, London . Schools, Rottingdean [ Sussex ] (Mr James Hewitt) and Radley [ Hertfordshire ]. Matric. Michs. 1870; B.A. 1874. Adm. Solicitor, Nov. 1876; practised in London , 1876-87. Friend and biographer of Samuel Butler, whom he met in 1876, assisting him in his work, and travelling with him in Italy . In his memory he organised the "Erewhon" dinners, which were attended by many celebrities. Author, Samuel Butler, A Memoir; The Note-Books of Samuel Butler; Diversions in Sicily ; and musical works, including "King Bulbous," a comic opera, and an oratorio. Benefactor to St John's. Died Oct. 23, 1928, in London . ( Radley Coll. Reg.; Law Lists; Who was Who, 1916-28; The Times, Oct. 24, 1928.) | Henry Festing JONES Approx. lifespan: 1851–1928 pens. Trinity Hall adm1870:01:30 2nd s. of Thomas, Esq., Q.C., deceased. b. 14 Gloucester Terrace, Paddington, London 1851:05:27 Sch: Rottingdean School Rottingdean, [ Sussex ] ( Mr James HEWITT ) and Radley, [ Hertfordshire ] Matric 1870:10MT: BA 1874 Adm. Solicitor: 1876:11 practised London 1876-87 Friend and biographer of Samuel Butler, whom he met in1876, assisting him in his work, and travelling with him Italy In his memory he organised the "Erewhon" dinners, which were attended by many celebrities. Publ.: Samuel Butler, A Memoir; The Note-Books of Samuel Butler; Diversions in Sicily ; and musical works, including "King Bulbous," a comic opera, and an oratorio. Benefactor to St John's College d. 1928:10:23 in London ( Radley College Reg.; Law Lists; Who was Who 1916-28; The Times 1928:10:24) [add:]Portrait, 1923, by Sir G. Clausen, in the Fitzwilliam Museum[:add] [add:]Goodison: CP: 213[:add] |