Biography of William Hogarth 1697-1764
On 10 Nov 1697 William Hogarth was born.
In 1729 William Hogarth (age 31) and Jane Thornhill (age 20) were married in Paddington without the permission of her father James Thornhill (age 54).
In 1730 William Hogarth (age 32). John (age 19) and Elizabeth Jeffreys and their children.
John Jeffreys: On 10 Aug 1710 he was born. On 20 Nov 1798 John Jeffreys (age 88) died.
In 1730 William Hogarth (age 32). Arthur Onslow (age 38) inviting Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford (age 53) to speak.
Arthur Onslow: On 01 Oct 1691 he was born to Foot Onslow (age 36). On 23 Jan 1728 Arthur Onslow (age 36) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons unanimously. In 1735 Arthur Onslow (age 43) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons unanimously. In 1741 Arthur Onslow (age 49) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons unanimously. In 1747 Arthur Onslow (age 55) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons unanimously. In 1754 Arthur Onslow (age 62) was elected Speaker of the House of Commons unanimously. On 17 Feb 1768 Arthur Onslow (age 76) died.
After 1730 William Hogarth (age 32). Portrait of the artist's wife [his wife] Jane Thornhill (age 21).
Jane Thornhill: Around 1709 she was born to James Thornhill (age 34). In 1729 William Hogarth (age 31) and Jane Thornhill (age 20) were married in Paddington without the permission of her father James Thornhill (age 54). In 1731 William Hogarth (age 33) moved into his wife's (age 22) family home in Covent Garden. On 13 Nov 1789 Jane Thornhill (age 80) died in Chiswick.
In 1731 William Hogarth (age 33) moved into his wife's (age 22) family home in Covent Garden [Map].
In 1731 William Hogarth (age 33). Ashley Cowper (age 30) with his wife and daughter. The portrait was probably begun to mark the marriage of Hogarth's friend Ashley Cowper to Dorothy Oakes in about 1730. Their marriage is referred to through the priestly figure officiating at an altar on the Urn behind them, and by the Latin inscription on the Pedestal by the poet Virgil. The child is probably the couple's eldest daughter, Theodora, who was added to the picture at a later date.
Ashley Cowper: Ashley Cowper and Dorothy Oakes were married. He was appointed Clerk of the Parliaments. In 1701 he was born to Spencer Cowper (age 30).
Around 1732. William Hogarth (age 34). Conversation Piece with Andrew Fountaine (age 56), his sister Elizabeth Fountaine (age 56), his niece Elizabeth Clent (age 26) and the latter's future husband, Fountaine's 'right-hand man in collecting', Captain William Price.
Elizabeth Fountaine: Captain William Price and Elizabeth Clent were married. She inherited Narford Hall when her mother she died. In 1676 she was born to Andrew Fountaine (age 43) and Sarah Chicheley. In or before 1706 Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 29) and Elizabeth Fountaine (age 29) were married. She brought Narford Hall to the marriage. In 1710 Andrew Fountaine (age 34) was gravely ill at his London townhouse. Johnathan Swift wrote ... Sir Andrew's mother and sister (age 34) are come above a hundred miles to see him before he died. I knew the mother; she is the greatest Overdo upon earth; and the sister (age 34), they say, is worse; the poor man will relapse again among them. Here was the scoundrel brother [Note. Probably brother-in-law Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 33)] always crying in the other room till Sir Andrew was in danger; and the dog was to have all his estate if he died. In 1733 Elizabeth Fountaine (age 57) died. On 04 Sep 1753 Andrew Fountaine (age 77) died. His sister Elizabeth Fountaine inherited Narford Hall. Monument in Church of St Mary, Narford.
Elizabeth Clent: In 1706 she was born to Colonel Edward Clent of Knightwick in Worcestershire (age 29) and Elizabeth Fountaine (age 30). On 27 Jul 1746 Elizabeth Clent (age 40) died. Her son Brigg Price inherited Narford Hall.
Captain William Price: By 1714 Andrew Fountaine (age 38) had embarked on a second grand tour with his friend Captain William Price.
In 1734 William Hogarth (age 36). Titled "Edwards Hamilton family on a Terrace" the subjects are Anne Hamilton (age 24) and Mary Edwards (age 30) and their child Gerard Edwardes of Welham Grove. In her left hand she holds Addison's Spectator No.580 that describes the need to fill the mind with an awareness of the Divine Being. The books on the table beside her include poetry or sermons of Edward Young, the works of Swift, Pope's translation of the Iliad, and the devotional writings of Damuel Bowens and Archbishop Tillotson.
Anne Hamilton: On 12 Oct 1709 he was born to James Hamilton Duke Hamilton, 1st Duke Brandon (age 51) and Elizabeth Gerard Duchess Brandon (age 29) in St James' Square. He was named after his godmother Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 44). His other godparents were John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough (age 59) and Charles Spencer 3rd Earl of Sunderland (age 34).
In or before 1731 Anne Hamilton (age 21) and Mary Edwards (age 26) were married in the Chapel of Fleet Prison. She was the richest woman in England at the time having aounrd £60000. Evidence of the marriage was scant; she never used the Hamilton name, although it was reported in the Gentleman's Magazine. She eventually separated from her husband making her children illegitimate. Somewhat curiously his baptism records show his surname as Edwardes. In Oct 1742 Anne Hamilton (age 32) and Anna Charlotta Maria Powell were married. He the son of James Hamilton Duke Hamilton, 1st Duke Brandon and Elizabeth Gerard Duchess Brandon (age 62). On 25 Dec 1748 Anne Hamilton (age 39) died.
Mary Edwards: In 1704 she was born. On 23 Aug 1743 Mary Edwards (age 39) died in Kensington.
Gerard Edwardes of Welham Grove: In 1734 he was born to Anne Hamilton (age 24) and Mary Edwards (age 30). Before 17 Jul 1759 Gerard Edwardes of Welham Grove (age 25) and Jane Noel (age 26) were married. She the daughter of Baptist Noel 4th Earl Gainsborough and Elizabeth Chapman Countess Gainsborough (age 51). In 1773 Gerard Edwardes of Welham Grove (age 39) died.
In 1738. William Hogarth (age 40). "Night". The fourth and last of a series entitled "The Four Times of the Day".
The Rummer is introduced by Hogarth into his picture of "Night." and that a night of rejoicing, viz. the 29th of May; evident from the bonfires, the oaken bough upon the barber's pole, and the oak leaves fixed in the freemasons' hats. The scene is taken from the narrow part of Charing Cross, as it formerly stood before the way was widened, looking from Whitehall, and exhibits the Rummer Tavern on one side, and the Cardigan's Head on the other; at that time two noted bagnios. We see here the Salisbury flying coach, just set out from the inn, overturning, and its passengers in the utmost fright, increased by the entrance of a burning serpent into the coach, thrown by some unlucky boy. On the other side a waiter is leading home a freemason in his apron, overpowered with liquor, who, by a cut on his face, is shewn to have been in a fray; he is scarcely out of one dilemma, before he is in another, for a maid, from a window in the Rummer Tavern, is showering her favours upon his head. On the right of this man is the house of a barber surgeon, illuminated with candles, whose sign is a hand drawing a tooth, the head in exquisite pain; beneath is written, "Shaving, bleeding, and teeth drawn with a touch." "Ecce signum," behold the sign. An emblem of the operator's abilities. And through the window we have a view of the joint operation of shaving and bleeding, by a drunken apprentice. Beneath is a beggar's bagnio, a place to which such poor wretches as cannot find a better lodging, are obliged to resort in common. Though dark, we are able to discern these poor creatures by the light of the boy's link, which he is blowing in order to kindle a squib. Behind is a nightman, employed in his profession; and further back, a family carrying off their goods by stealth, fearing they should fall a prey to their landlord. Here Jack Sheppard committed his first robbery by stealing two silver spoons.
On September 17th 1738, or shortly before that date is recorded that: "Last Monday morning died Mr Finch, Master of the Rummer Tavern, Charing Cross." - Exposition on the Common Prayer 1737.
In 1741 William Hogarth (age 43). Portrait of William Cavendish 4th Duke Devonshire (age 20).
In 1742 William Hogarth (age 44). Portrait of Mary Edwards (age 38).
In 1745 William Hogarth (age 47). Self-Portrait with Pug.
Around 1745 William Hogarth (age 47). Portrait of Archbishop Thomas Herring (age 52).
Around 1755 William Hogarth (age 57). Portrait of William Augustus Hanover 1st Duke Cumberland (age 33).
Around 1757 William Hogarth (age 59). Portrait of Inigo Jones. The portrait was commissioned by Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 30) when he was refurbishing his house Teddesley Hall, Penkridge.
Inigo Jones: On 15 Jul 1573 he was born. On 21 Jun 1652 Inigo Jones (age 78) died.
Edward Littleton 4th Baronet: Around 1727 he was born to Fisher Littleton (age 49) and Frances Whitehall. On 02 Jan 1741 Edward Littleton 3rd Baronet died. His half first cousin Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 14) succeeded 4th Baronet Littleton of Pillaton Hall. In 1752 Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 25) and Frances Horton were married. In 1762 Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 35) was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire. On 08 Apr 1784 Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 57) was elected MP Staffordshire unopposed. On 18 May 1812 Edward Littleton 4th Baronet (age 85) died without issue. Baronet Littleton of Pillaton Hall extinct. His estates were inherited by his great-nephew Edward John Walhouse aka Littleton 1st Baron Hatherton (age 21) who took the surname Littleton.
On 26 Oct 1764 William Hogarth (age 66) died.
On 13 Nov 1789 [his former wife] Jane Thornhill (age 80) died in Chiswick.