Yeoman Warder John Winterbottom 22
Posted on January 10th, 2021 in Storehouse Fire 1841, The Life Guards
John Winterbottom was a Yeoman Warder here at the Tower of London from 9 January 1839, replacing a William Fisher to his death on the 21 November 1855, he was then replaced by Michael Conlan (62). William Fisher’s family might not have been very impressed as they were expecting £250 guineas for selling the position, […]
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Yeoman Warder William Mathews
Posted on August 14th, 2022 in 11 Regiment of Foot, Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Military Yeoman Warder, Storehouse Fire 1841, Yeoman Warder
William Mathews (21) was a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London, from 29 December 1838 replacing Robert Rowe until his death 19 January 1859, when he was replaced by Thomas Darling (69). William was born in 1780 in Mountmellick, Laois (Queens), Ireland, and enlisted into the 11th Regiment of Foot 17 July 1811 (Aged 32) […]
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