Sir Henry OXENDEN OF BROOME PARK 7th Bart [1516]
- Born: 14 May 1756, Albemarle St, London
- Marriage (1): Mary GRAHAM [4852] on 20 Jun 1793
- Died: 22 Sep 1838, Broome, Barham, Kent. UK aged 82
General Notes:
Ref Alstoniana Pg's 307 - 309 Of Broome House, only son and heir. Received into the Church 20th July 1756 at Little Wittenham. Educated at Eton and at St. John's College, Cambridge: B.A. 1778 Was for 50 years a Commissioner of Dover Harbour. Died aged 82 Will proved January 1839.
TABLET IN BARHAM CHURCH . To the Memory of Sir Henry Oxenden , Baronet , of Broome , in this Parish . This Tablet is raised by his Sons and Daughters , who bear in mind his affectionate kindness , and that singular benevolence of heart which won for him the love of the Poor and the esteem and regard of all . He died peacefully , Sept. 22nd , 1838 , Aged 82 years . And near him , in the adjoining Vault , repose the remains of his beloved Wife , Mary Lady Oxenden . " The hoary head is a crown of glory , if it be found in the way of righteousness ." Proverbs 16 , verse 31 .
Very interesting rcollections of Oxenden by a Steward, and the report on his funeral with Duke of Wellington taking an important role. Rev Robert Mayne who was a brother in law in one of the leading coaches. <https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=l30DAAAAQAAJ&rdid=book-l30DAAAAQAAJ&rdot=1&pli=1>
Henry married Mary GRAHAM [4852] [MRIN: 97], daughter of Col. John GRAHAM [7936] and Frances CROOKE [7938], on 20 Jun 1793. (Mary GRAHAM [4852] was born on an unknown date and died on an unknown date.)
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