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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: 18511928 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] |