Biography of William Owen 1769-1825

In 1769 William Owen was born to Jeremiah Owen at 13 Broad Street, Ludlow. He was baptised at Ludlow Parish Church - probably St Laurence's Church, Ludlow [Map].

Before 1797 William Owen (age 28) was working as a studio assistant to John Hoppner (age 38).

On 02 Dec 1797 William Owen (age 28) and Lener Leaf were married.

1810 to 1811. William Owen (age 41). Portrait of Charles Gould aka Morgan 2nd Baronet (age 49).

1810 to 1811. William Owen (age 41). Portrait of Bishop Shute Barrington (age 75).

After the death of John Hoppner (age 51) on 23 Jan 1810 William Owen (age 41) became portrait painter to the Prince of Wales (age 47).

Before 1812. William Owen (age 42). Portrait of John Scott 1st Earl Eldon (age 60).

John Scott 1st Earl Eldon: On 04 Jun 1751 he was born. The London Gazette 15160. Whitehall, July 18, 1799. The King has been pleased to grant unto the Right Honorable Sir John Scott, Knight, late His Majesty's Attorney-General, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Eldon, of Eldon, in the County Palatine of Durham. The London Gazette 17722. Whitehall, July 6, 1821. The King has been pleased to direct letters patent to be passed under the Great Seal, for granting the dignities of a Viscount and Earl of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, to John Baron Elton, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, and the heirs, male of his body lawfully begotten, by the names, stiles, and titles of Viscount Encombe of Encombe, in the county of Dorset, and Earl of Eldon, in the county palatine of Durham. On 13 Jan 1838 he died. His grandson John Scott 2nd Earl Eldon succeeded 2nd Earl Eldon, 2nd Viscount Encoumbe of Encombe in Dorest, 2nd Baron Eldon of Eldon in County Durham. Louisa Duncombe Countess Eldon by marriage Countess Eldon.

In 1813 William Owen (age 44) declined a knighthood.

1813. William Owen (age 44). Portrait of Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow (age 24).

1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 78).

John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire: On or before 25 Dec 1736 he was born to Ambrose Sparrow. He was baptised 25 Dec 1736 at St Chad's Church, Wybunbury. On 26 May 1779 he and Elizabeth Moreton were married at St Margaret's Church Wolstanton, Staffordshire by Ralph Moreton clerk, in presence of Mary Moreton and R Moreton. On 08 Dec 1821 he died.

1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Hannah Maria Sparrow (age 26).

Hannah Maria Sparrow: Around 1789 she was born to John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire and Elizabeth Moreton. On 30 Aug 1804 George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet and she were married. In 1860 she died.

1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Elizabeth Moreton (age 74).

1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Charlotte Sparrow (age 29).

Charlotte Sparrow: Around 1786 she was born to John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire and Elizabeth Moreton. On 25 May 1874 she died.

1816. William Owen (age 47). Portrait of Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa (age 45).

1816. William Owen (age 47). Portrait of Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa (age 44).

Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa: Around 1772 she was born. On 01 Jun 1793 Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa and she were married. He the son of Archibald Kennedy 11th Earl Cassilis. In 1831 Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa was created 1st Marquess Ailsa. She by marriage Marchioness Ailsa. On 05 Jan 1848 she died.

1817. William Owen (age 48). Portrait of John William Egerton 7th Earl Bridgewater.

John William Egerton 7th Earl Bridgewater: he was born to Bishop John Egerton and Anne Sophia Grey. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%. On 08 Mar 1803 Francis Egerton 3rd Duke Bridgewater died unmarried. Duke Bridgewater extinct. His first cousin once removed John William Egerton 7th Earl Bridgewater succeeded 7th Earl Bridgewater, 8th Viscount Brackley, 8th Baron Ellesmere. On 21 Oct 1823 John William Egerton 7th Earl Bridgewater died. His brother Francis Henry Egerton 8th Earl Bridgewater succeeded 8th Earl Bridgewater, 9th Viscount Brackley, 9th Baron Ellesmere.

1817. William Owen (age 48). Portrait of John Fitzwilliam 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam.

1818. William Owen (age 49). Portrait of Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet (age 30).

Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet: On 29 Mar 1787 he was born to Thomas Dyke Acland 9th Baronet and Henrietta Anne Hoare. On 17 May 1794 Thomas Dyke Acland 9th Baronet died. His son Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet succeeded 10th Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon. In 1808 Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet and Elizabeth Hoare were married. They were third cousin once removed. On 22 Jul 1871 Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet died. His son Thomas Dyke Acland 11th Baronet succeeded 11th Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon.

Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith.

Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 30).

Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet (age 41).

George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet: On 28 Jul 1783 he was born to George Chetwynd 1st Baronet. In 1824 George Chetwynd 1st Baronet died. His son George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet succeeded 2nd Baronet Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire. On 24 May 1850 George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet died at Grendon Hall, Northamptonshire. His son George Chetwynd 3rd Baronet succeeded 3rd Baronet Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire. Charlotte Augusta Hill Lady Chetwynd by marriage Lady Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire.

Before 13 Mar 1825 William Owen (age 56) died after being accidentally poisoned by an overdose of 'Barclay's Drops' - a mixture of aniseed, camphor and opium. He had been ill and was taking medicines. His chemist labelled his medicines incorrectly wrongly and as a result Owen took a fatal dose of the 'Barclay's Drops', dying hours later.

On 13 Mar 1825 the inquest concluded "That the deceased, Mr. Wm. Owen (age 56), Esq,. died from taking a large quantity of Barclays drops; the bottle containing that liquid having been negligently and incautiously labelled, by the person who prepared the medicine as an opening draught, such as the said Mr. Owen had been in the habit of taking and that we understand the above lamented mistake took place at the house of Mr. Smith, a chymist and druggist in the Haymarket."

On 19 Mar 1825 William Owen (deceased) was buried St Luke's Church Chelsea in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends, including Thomas Lawrence (age 55), Richard Westmacott (age 49), Thomas Phillips (age 54) and 'Thompson' [probably Thomas Clement Thompson (age 45)].