Born near Sunderland. Joined the army against his father's wishes. Served in India and the First Afghan War. Recaptured Cawnpore in the Indian Rebellion of 1857. Died in the recently relieved Lucknow, of dysentery. In 1859 (Henry) Havelock Ellis was named for the General, a distant relative.
2 years after he died, a distant relative was named for him and went on to become known as Havelock Ellis.
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Major General Sir Henry Havelock
This was the first statue ever to be made from a photograph. There is a copy ...
British History Online, about the acquisition of the site for London's County Hall, gives "Gilbert was one of two brothers who were LCC Members at the same time but sat on opposite sides. J. D. was...
Royal Air Force fighter pilot.  Born Harrogate, grew up in Pinner.  From the picture source website: "Brian Lane flew with RAF 19 Sqn and achieved 7 kills during his career, having seen action over...
Charles John Bates was born on 6 December 1903 in Deptford, London, a son of Thomas Alfred Bates (1875-1936) and Elizabeth Louisa Bates née Manley (1878-1962). His birth was registered in the 1st q...
Benjamin John Furniss was born on 1 February 1879 in Marylebone, Middlesex (now Greater London), one of the ten children of Benjamin John Furniss (1847-1913) and Ellen Martin Furniss née Grearson (...
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