Rev Edward Revel EARDLEY-WILMOT [10712]

  General Notes:

Edward Revell Eardley. Eardley-Wilmot or Wilmot. Adm. pens. at TRINITY, May 10, 1836. B. Feb. 11, 1814. Migrated to Trinity Hall, July 5, 1836, as Edw. Revel Eardley. Matric. 1836; B.A. 1840; M.A. 1847. Ord. deacon (Winchester) 1840; priest (Sarum) 1841. Sometime an officer in the Bengal Artillery. V. of Kenilworth, Warws., 1845-55. Hon. Canon of Worcester, 1850-99. R. of All Saints', Langham Place, London, 1855-72. R. of Wadingham, Lincs., 1872-81. Married (1) Aug. 4, 1840, Frances Anne, dau. of the Rev. Charles Ekins, Canon of Salisbury, and had issue; (2) Feb. 8, 1848, Emma Hutchinson, dau. of William Lambert, and had issue. Died May 30, 1899, at his residence, Clarina, Kenilworth Road, Leamington, aged 85. Father of the next two. (Scott, MSS.; Crockford; Burke, P. and B.) BORN: 11 Feb 1814 Died: 30 May 1899
Ref: Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900.

University and Clerical.
Preferments.
. . . . . The Rev Edward Revell Eardley-Wilmot, formerly of Trinity Hall, Vicar of Kenilworth, to an honorary canonary in the Cathedral Church of Worcester. . . . . .
Bristol Times and Mirror 5 October 1850.

Local Intelligence.
The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot, MA, to the District Rectory of All Souls, in the parish of St Marylebone, in the County of Middlesex and diocese of London, void by the resignation of the Rev William Thompson MA.
Nottinghamshire Guardian 31 January 1856

Preferments and Appointments
Rev Edward Revell Eardley-Wilmot, honorary Canon of Worcester, rector of All Souls, Marylebone, rector of Waddingham, Lincs.
Cheltenham Chronicle 25 June 1872.

Death of Canon ER Eardley Wilmot.
The death took place at Clarina, Kenilworth Road, on May 30, after a long illness, at the age of 85, of the Rev Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot, M A, Honorary Canon of Worcester. Canon Eardley Wilmot was born on February 11, 1814, at Berkswell Hall, the seat of his father, Sir John Eardley Wilmot, Bart, who was for many years MP for North Warwickshire, and afterwards Gov of Tasmania. The late Canon was the third son, his mother being the daughter of Dr Parry, of Bath, and sister of Sir Edward Parry, the Arctic Navigator. He left England at 17 years of age, as Lieut in the Bengal Artillery, but returning home after four years service, went to Trinity Hall, Cambridge, as a gentleman commoner, and took Holy Orders, and the degree of M A. After some time spent as curate to the late Dr Vaughan at Brighton, he took charge of the vicarage of Meriden, as curate in charge, and was appointed vicar of Kenilworth in 1845, holding this living till 1855, when he accepted the Crown living of All Souls Langham Place in London. Here he remained for 15 years, doing much good and arduous work among a population of 15,000 souls. In 1872 he accepted the Crown living of Waddingham, Lincs, and held it until his retirement in 1881. He has since lived at his house, Clarina, Kenilworth Road, Leamington, and, while health allowed, assisted in the services at St Paul's, and Holy Trinity churches, and performed much valued work among sick people in the town. Canon Eardley-Wilmot was twice married, first to Frances, daughter of Canon Ekins, of Salusbury, by whom he leaves one surviving son, Francis, late R.N., and now Secretary to the Church of England Temperance Society. Secondly, in 1848, to Emma Hutchinson, daughter of William Lambert, Esq, of the Bengal Civil Service, who survives him, and by whom he had 3 sons and 2 daughters, all now alive. 1 The Rev Ernest Augustus, MA, now vicar of St Jude's, South Kensington, and Prebendary of Wells; 2 Robert, M B (London), etc and JP for the Borough of Leamington, who is well known in the town and district; 3 Henry, Major in the Madras Cavalry; 4 Edith Agusta, wife of the Rev W Lancelot Holland, MA; 5 Louisa Caroline, wife of Col Vincent Rivaz, of the Bengal Artillery, and late of the Punjaub Frontier Force.
The funeral takes place at 2 pm at the Parish Church, Kenilworth, today (Saturday).
Leamington Spa Courier 3 June 1899.

Deaths.
The death occurred on Tuesday morning, at his London residence, of the Rev Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot, M A, at the age of 85. He was honorary Canon of Worcester, and was formerly an officer in the Bengal Artillery. He held the vicarage of Kenilworth for 10 years, and was rector of All Souls Langham place, from 1855 to 1872 when he became rector of Waddingham Lincs, where he remained till the year 1881.
Yorkshire Gazette 3 June 1899

Funeral of Canon E R Eardley-Wilmot
The mortal remains of the Rev Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot, M A Hon Canon of Worcester, whose death we recorded last week, were interred in the churchyard of St Nicholas Kenilworth on Saturday. The cortege left the late Canon's residence, Clarina, Kenilworth Rd, Leamington, at 1 o'clock, and proceeded to Kenilworth by road. Upon the Coffin, which was conveyed in a glass funeral car, were wreaths from: Mrs Eardley-Wilmot (widow), Col and Mrs Rivaz, Mr F Eardley Wilmot, Prebendary Eardley-Wilmot and family, Dr and Mrs Eardley-Wilmot, Mr and Mrs Holland, Lady Eardley Wilmot, Miss Cecily Eardley-Wilmot, the Rev Willis F A Lambert, D K and A H Denny, the nurses and the servants.
The mourners following were:
1st carriage, Mrs Eardley-Wilmot and Prebendary Eardley-Wilmot; 2nd carriage, Mr F Eardley Wilmot, Dr R Eardley-Wilmot, Mrs R Eardley-Wilmot, and Mr Hubert Eardley-Wilmot; 3rd carriage, Rev W L Holland, Mrs W L Holland, Col Rivaz and Mrs Rivaz; 4th carriage, Captain S Eardley Wilmot RN, His Honour Judge Eardley-Wilmot, and Mr Eardley L Holland; 5th carriage, Mr S Eardley-Wilmot, Mr H C Eardley-Wilmot, and the Rev A R Godson; 6th carriage, the Rev Dr Nicholson and the Rev A P Dodd; 7th carriage, the servants and the nurses.
The private carriages of Dr Eardley-Wilmot, General Smith, and Mrs Roney-Dougal followed.
At the appointed time, 2:15 o'clock, the funeral arrived at St Nicholas parish church, Kenilworth. A considerable congregation attended the service. Among those present were the Rev John T Manley, of Kenilworth (brother-in-law of the late Canon), the Rev W G Vernon (vicar of St John's Kenilworth), the Rev R C Ward (Leamington), the Rev W Flory (Leamington), the Rev E W S Kingdon (Leamington), the Rev J T Hallett RD (Tachbrook), Mrs Wheeler, Mr Willington Wilmshurst (churchwarden of St John's Kenilworth), Mr W C Grimsdtick, Mr J Fenn Clark, Mr Albert W Large, Mr W H Whitehead (missionary of the Protestant Reformation Society) Mr Henry Woolford, Mr Batchelor, Mr John Brown, Mr Sam Gibbs, Mr A Sewell, Mr C Corrall, and Mr W Sutton.
The Coffin was met at the gates by the clergy the Rev E A Parry (vicar of St Mark's Milverton) the Rev W B Tracey (Curate in charge of Lillington) and the Rev R S Hanning (vicar of Kenilworth), and the choir. The vicar of Kenilworth read the opening sentences of the burial service, and as the Coffin was borne into the church Mr Henry Hackett (the organist) played Chopin's "Funeral March". The Coffin was placed upon pedistals between the choir stalls. After the 90th Psalm had been chanted, the lesson was read by the Rev W B Tracy. The hymn "Peace perfect peace" was sung, and the Coffin was carried out of the church, preceded by the choir and clergy, during the playing of "O rest in the Lord". The body was laid in the vault in which the remains of the deceased's Canon's first wife were buried. It is situated in the north-east portion of the churchyard, and was decorated with moss and wildflowers. The committal prayers were read by the Rev E A Parry, who is a relative of the deceased. Upon the coffin, which was of dark polished oak, was the inscription, "Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot (Honorary Canon of Worcester), died May 30th, 1899, aged 85 years."
The funeral arrangements were conducted by Mrs Wackrill and Co, Ltd, of Leamington
Leamington Spa Courier 10 June 1899.

Burials
Edward Revell Eardley-Wilmot
Age:85
Birth Date:1814
Burial Date:3 Jun 1899
Burial Place:Kenilworth, Warwick, England
FHL Film Number:1067472
Reference ID:p 51 no 403

Eardley Wilmot the Rev Edward Revell of Clarina Kenilworth Road Leamington clerk died 30 May 1899. Probate London 10 July 1899 to Emma Hutchinson Eardley Wilmot widow the Rev Arthur Richard Godson and and the Rev Alfred Jones clerks and Vincent Rivaz Col in HM army
Effects L11239 2s 6d
National Probate Calendar.

Memorial Tablet to the Rev Canon Eardley Wilmot.
A beautiful tablet has just been placed in the St Nicholas Parish Church to the memory of the Rev Canon Eardley-Wilmot. The tablet, which is of alabaster, Irish marble, and inlaid glass mosaic, bears the following inscription:
"To the Glory of God and in loving memory of Edward Revell Eardley-Wilmot, MA Hon Canon of Worcester, who from 1846 to 1855 was Vicar of this Parish. Died 30th of August (sic) 1899.
Also of Frances Ann, daughter of the Rev Charles Ekins, Canon of Salisbury, his first wife, who died 11 April 1846.
And of Emma Hutchinson, daughter of William Lambert, Esq, BCS, his second wife, who died 4 (sic) February 1907.
"Christ is all and in all".
This tablet is erected by the surviving children."
Leamington Spa Courier 6 September 1907.

Important Auction Sale of a Valuable Freehold Detached Villa Residence.
Locke and Son.
Have been favoured with instructions from the trustees under the Will of the late Rev Canon Edward Revel Eardley-Wilmot, to sell by auction, on the premises, Wednesday next, March 29, 1907, at 2:30 in the afternoon precisely (unless disposed of previously), subject to conditions.
All that substantially built and most pleasantly situated family residence known as "Clarina" Kenilworth Road, Lillington, which contains 3 reception rooms, domestic offices on the ground floor, 8 Chambers, Dressing Room and Box ditto. Compact Stabling, Greenhouse, and well planted Garden.
For full particulars apply to Messrs Rankin Ford, Ford and Chester, Solicitors, No. 4, South Square, Gray's Inn, London, WC;, and for orders to view to the auctioneers, 166, the Parade, Leamington Spa.
Leamington Spa Courier 15 March 1907

  Research Notes:

Source to some of this data: Ryrie Tree Ancestry. not proven.
http://trees.ancestry.co.uk/tree/1484715/family?cfpid=6080428157

  Other Records

1. Census: England, 7 Jun 1841, Meriden WAR. Edward is recorded as aged 25 curate of Meriden born in Warwickshire

2. Census: England, 30 Mar 1851, The Vicarage Kenilworth WAR. Edward R is described as head of house aged 37 the vicar of Kenilworth born Leek Wootton WAR

3. Census: England, 8 Apr 1861, St Marylebone Cavendish Square LND MDX. Edward Revel is recorded as head of house married aged 47 Rector of All Saints St Marylebone born Leek Wootton WAR

4. Census: England, 2 Apr 1871, Cavendish Sq St Marylebone LND. Edward R is recorded as head of house married aged 57 Rector of All Souls born Leek Wootton WAR

5. Census: England, 5 Apr 1891, Lillington Leamington Spa WAR. Edward is recorded as head of house married aged 77 a clerk in holy orders born Leek Wootton WAR

Edward married Frances Ann EKINS [23118] [MRIN: 8303], daughter of Canon Charles EKINS of Salisbury [23119] and Unknown, on 4 Aug 1840 in Stow on the Wold GLS. (Frances Ann EKINS [23118] was born in 1821 and died on 11 Apr 1846.)

Edward next married Emma Hutchinson LAMBERT [10713] [MRIN: 3578], daughter of William LAMBERT [23120] and Unknown, on 5 Feb 1848 in St Nicholas Kenilworth WAR. (Emma Hutchinson LAMBERT [10713] was born about 1827 in East Indies and died on 14 Feb 1907 in Leamington Spa WAR.)