DEATH OF MAJOR BOYD-ROCHFORT.
[The demand for copies of last week's Grammy, containing our obituary notice of the late Major Boyd-Rochfort, was so great that several hundred extra of an issue which we printed was completely exhausted. In order to inept the requirements of our readers in the matter, we republish the entire this week.—Ed. W.G.]
It is with feelings of the most sincere regret we announce this week the death of Major-Boyd Rochfort. On Sunday morning last, after an illness extending over a period of 24 days, Major Boyd-Rochfort passed peacefully away. The news of his death caused the greatest pain to those who were ever brought into contact with the deceased gentleman. He was of such a kindly and considerate nature that anyone who ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance could not fail to respect and admire him. We can only judge of a man by his records, and that death has closed the eyes of Major Boyd-Rochfort, we can say, on looking back over his record, that he was a humane, kindly, and generous landlord, a good and considerate master, and one in whom charity aboundeth, ready to relieve want and do all that was possible to smooth the rugged path of the poor of his district. Where work, nor no actual necessity, at least from the landhold point of view, existed for it, Major Boyd-Rochfort created it. He got roads constructed here and there with the one and sole object of affording employment to those residing around the vicinity of Middleton Park. He was a Captain in the 15th Hussars, and subsequently Major in the West Kent Yeomanry. On the death of his father, Mr George Agustus Rochfort-Boyd, he became the largest landholder in the County Westmeath. He was married to the daughter of Richard Hemming, Esq., of Bentley, Worcestershire. The deceased was grandson of Jane, last Countess of Belvedere. There was issue of the marriage eight children, of whom there are four sous and three daughters surviving. The eldest son, Arthur, who was born on January 1st, 1880, succeeds to the property. Major Boyd-Rochfort was a member of the Carleton and National Conservative, and Kildare-street Clubs, and was High Sheriff for the county in 1878. Of late years he could not be so much amongst his tenantry as he desired; but through his Solicitor and Agent, Mr Edwin Mason, he did all that was possible to advance their interests. During his illness, which the deceased gentleman attributed to a cold he contracted in a sleeping car whilst travelling to London, he was attended by Dr. W. H. Middleton, of Mullingar, and Dr. Little, of Dublin, was called in for consultation. From the first very little hopes of his recovery were held out, and rheumatic fever it was which caused his death. Major Boyd-Rochfort interested himself very much in the promotion of public companies, and he was the managing director of several Trust Investment Companies. For Mrs Boyd-Rochfort and her young family the sincerest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement.
THE FUNERAL. On Thursday the remains of Major Boyd-Rochfort were removed from the family seat at Middleton Park and conveyed to Castletown Railway Station, en route for Eastbourne, Sussex, in the cemetery of which the body will be buried. The country folk all around assembled in large numbers to testify their respect for one who had during his lifetime done all in his power to advance their interests. The little village of Castletown, which lies contiguous to the Park entrance, evidenced mourning tokens from one end to the other. All along the route which the funeral travelled the peasantry congregated in groups and raised their hats in token of respect and sympathy, and in remembrance of the kindly actions of one who was an indulgent landlord and a generous benefactor. The coffin which enclosed he remains was of polished oak, richly mounted, and was laid on a catafalque in the grand hall, and bore the following inscription
ROCHFORT HAMILTON BOYD ROCHFORT
Born 23rd September, 1844,
Died 11th January, 1891.
Around the bier in the Hall the female servants were all assembled. Numerous beautiful wreaths were deposited on the coffin, including the following: ... [Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter - Friday 23 January 1891, p.4]
[The demand for copies of last week's Grammy, containing our obituary notice of the late Major Boyd-Rochfort, was so great that several hundred extra of an issue which we printed was completely exhausted. In order to inept the requirements of our readers in the matter, we republish the entire this week.—Ed. W.G.]
It is with feelings of the most sincere regret we announce this week the death of Major-Boyd Rochfort. On Sunday morning last, after an illness extending over a period of 24 days, Major Boyd-Rochfort passed peacefully away. The news of his death caused the greatest pain to those who were ever brought into contact with the deceased gentleman. He was of such a kindly and considerate nature that anyone who ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance could not fail to respect and admire him. We can only judge of a man by his records, and that death has closed the eyes of Major Boyd-Rochfort, we can say, on looking back over his record, that he was a humane, kindly, and generous landlord, a good and considerate master, and one in whom charity aboundeth, ready to relieve want and do all that was possible to smooth the rugged path of the poor of his district. Where work, nor no actual necessity, at least from the landhold point of view, existed for it, Major Boyd-Rochfort created it. He got roads constructed here and there with the one and sole object of affording employment to those residing around the vicinity of Middleton Park. He was a Captain in the 15th Hussars, and subsequently Major in the West Kent Yeomanry. On the death of his father, Mr George Agustus Rochfort-Boyd, he became the largest landholder in the County Westmeath. He was married to the daughter of Richard Hemming, Esq., of Bentley, Worcestershire. The deceased was grandson of Jane, last Countess of Belvedere. There was issue of the marriage eight children, of whom there are four sous and three daughters surviving. The eldest son, Arthur, who was born on January 1st, 1880, succeeds to the property. Major Boyd-Rochfort was a member of the Carleton and National Conservative, and Kildare-street Clubs, and was High Sheriff for the county in 1878. Of late years he could not be so much amongst his tenantry as he desired; but through his Solicitor and Agent, Mr Edwin Mason, he did all that was possible to advance their interests. During his illness, which the deceased gentleman attributed to a cold he contracted in a sleeping car whilst travelling to London, he was attended by Dr. W. H. Middleton, of Mullingar, and Dr. Little, of Dublin, was called in for consultation. From the first very little hopes of his recovery were held out, and rheumatic fever it was which caused his death. Major Boyd-Rochfort interested himself very much in the promotion of public companies, and he was the managing director of several Trust Investment Companies. For Mrs Boyd-Rochfort and her young family the sincerest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement.
THE FUNERAL. On Thursday the remains of Major Boyd-Rochfort were removed from the family seat at Middleton Park and conveyed to Castletown Railway Station, en route for Eastbourne, Sussex, in the cemetery of which the body will be buried. The country folk all around assembled in large numbers to testify their respect for one who had during his lifetime done all in his power to advance their interests. The little village of Castletown, which lies contiguous to the Park entrance, evidenced mourning tokens from one end to the other. All along the route which the funeral travelled the peasantry congregated in groups and raised their hats in token of respect and sympathy, and in remembrance of the kindly actions of one who was an indulgent landlord and a generous benefactor. The coffin which enclosed he remains was of polished oak, richly mounted, and was laid on a catafalque in the grand hall, and bore the following inscription
ROCHFORT HAMILTON BOYD ROCHFORT
Born 23rd September, 1844,
Died 11th January, 1891.
Around the bier in the Hall the female servants were all assembled. Numerous beautiful wreaths were deposited on the coffin, including the following: ... [Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter - Friday 23 January 1891, p.4]
DEATH OF MAJOR BOYD-ROCHFORT.
[The demand for copies of last week's Grammy, containing our obituary notice of the late Major Boyd-Rochfort, was so great that several hundred extra of an issue which we printed was completely exhausted. In order to inept the requirements of our readers in the matter, we republish the entire this week.—Ed. W.G.]
It is with feelings of the most sincere regret we announce this week the death of Major-Boyd Rochfort. On Sunday morning last, after an illness extending over a period of 24 days, Major Boyd-Rochfort passed peacefully away. The news of his death caused the greatest pain to those who were ever brought into contact with the deceased gentleman. He was of such a kindly and considerate nature that anyone who ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance could not fail to respect and admire him. We can only judge of a man by his records, and that death has closed the eyes of Major Boyd-Rochfort, we can say, on looking back over his record, that he was a humane, kindly, and generous landlord, a good and considerate master, and one in whom charity aboundeth, ready to relieve want and do all that was possible to smooth the rugged path of the poor of his district. Where work, nor no actual necessity, at least from the landhold point of view, existed for it, Major Boyd-Rochfort created it. He got roads constructed here and there with the one and sole object of affording employment to those residing around the vicinity of Middleton Park. He was a Captain in the 15th Hussars, and subsequently Major in the West Kent Yeomanry. On the death of his father, Mr George Agustus Rochfort-Boyd, he became the largest landholder in the County Westmeath. He was married to the daughter of Richard Hemming, Esq., of Bentley, Worcestershire. The deceased was grandson of Jane, last Countess of Belvedere. There was issue of the marriage eight children, of whom there are four sous and three daughters surviving. The eldest son, Arthur, who was born on January 1st, 1880, succeeds to the property. Major Boyd-Rochfort was a member of the Carleton and National Conservative, and Kildare-street Clubs, and was High Sheriff for the county in 1878. Of late years he could not be so much amongst his tenantry as he desired; but through his Solicitor and Agent, Mr Edwin Mason, he did all that was possible to advance their interests. During his illness, which the deceased gentleman attributed to a cold he contracted in a sleeping car whilst travelling to London, he was attended by Dr. W. H. Middleton, of Mullingar, and Dr. Little, of Dublin, was called in for consultation. From the first very little hopes of his recovery were held out, and rheumatic fever it was which caused his death. Major Boyd-Rochfort interested himself very much in the promotion of public companies, and he was the managing director of several Trust Investment Companies. For Mrs Boyd-Rochfort and her young family the sincerest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement.
THE FUNERAL. On Thursday the remains of Major Boyd-Rochfort were removed from the family seat at Middleton Park and conveyed to Castletown Railway Station, en route for Eastbourne, Sussex, in the cemetery of which the body will be buried. The country folk all around assembled in large numbers to testify their respect for one who had during his lifetime done all in his power to advance their interests. The little village of Castletown, which lies contiguous to the Park entrance, evidenced mourning tokens from one end to the other. All along the route which the funeral travelled the peasantry congregated in groups and raised their hats in token of respect and sympathy, and in remembrance of the kindly actions of one who was an indulgent landlord and a generous benefactor. The coffin which enclosed he remains was of polished oak, richly mounted, and was laid on a catafalque in the grand hall, and bore the following inscription
ROCHFORT HAMILTON BOYD ROCHFORT
Born 23rd September, 1844,
Died 11th January, 1891.
Around the bier in the Hall the female servants were all assembled. Numerous beautiful wreaths were deposited on the coffin, including the following: ... [Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter - Friday 23 January 1891, p.4]
[The demand for copies of last week's Grammy, containing our obituary notice of the late Major Boyd-Rochfort, was so great that several hundred extra of an issue which we printed was completely exhausted. In order to inept the requirements of our readers in the matter, we republish the entire this week.—Ed. W.G.]
It is with feelings of the most sincere regret we announce this week the death of Major-Boyd Rochfort. On Sunday morning last, after an illness extending over a period of 24 days, Major Boyd-Rochfort passed peacefully away. The news of his death caused the greatest pain to those who were ever brought into contact with the deceased gentleman. He was of such a kindly and considerate nature that anyone who ever had the pleasure of his acquaintance could not fail to respect and admire him. We can only judge of a man by his records, and that death has closed the eyes of Major Boyd-Rochfort, we can say, on looking back over his record, that he was a humane, kindly, and generous landlord, a good and considerate master, and one in whom charity aboundeth, ready to relieve want and do all that was possible to smooth the rugged path of the poor of his district. Where work, nor no actual necessity, at least from the landhold point of view, existed for it, Major Boyd-Rochfort created it. He got roads constructed here and there with the one and sole object of affording employment to those residing around the vicinity of Middleton Park. He was a Captain in the 15th Hussars, and subsequently Major in the West Kent Yeomanry. On the death of his father, Mr George Agustus Rochfort-Boyd, he became the largest landholder in the County Westmeath. He was married to the daughter of Richard Hemming, Esq., of Bentley, Worcestershire. The deceased was grandson of Jane, last Countess of Belvedere. There was issue of the marriage eight children, of whom there are four sous and three daughters surviving. The eldest son, Arthur, who was born on January 1st, 1880, succeeds to the property. Major Boyd-Rochfort was a member of the Carleton and National Conservative, and Kildare-street Clubs, and was High Sheriff for the county in 1878. Of late years he could not be so much amongst his tenantry as he desired; but through his Solicitor and Agent, Mr Edwin Mason, he did all that was possible to advance their interests. During his illness, which the deceased gentleman attributed to a cold he contracted in a sleeping car whilst travelling to London, he was attended by Dr. W. H. Middleton, of Mullingar, and Dr. Little, of Dublin, was called in for consultation. From the first very little hopes of his recovery were held out, and rheumatic fever it was which caused his death. Major Boyd-Rochfort interested himself very much in the promotion of public companies, and he was the managing director of several Trust Investment Companies. For Mrs Boyd-Rochfort and her young family the sincerest sympathy is felt in their great bereavement.
THE FUNERAL. On Thursday the remains of Major Boyd-Rochfort were removed from the family seat at Middleton Park and conveyed to Castletown Railway Station, en route for Eastbourne, Sussex, in the cemetery of which the body will be buried. The country folk all around assembled in large numbers to testify their respect for one who had during his lifetime done all in his power to advance their interests. The little village of Castletown, which lies contiguous to the Park entrance, evidenced mourning tokens from one end to the other. All along the route which the funeral travelled the peasantry congregated in groups and raised their hats in token of respect and sympathy, and in remembrance of the kindly actions of one who was an indulgent landlord and a generous benefactor. The coffin which enclosed he remains was of polished oak, richly mounted, and was laid on a catafalque in the grand hall, and bore the following inscription
ROCHFORT HAMILTON BOYD ROCHFORT
Born 23rd September, 1844,
Died 11th January, 1891.
Around the bier in the Hall the female servants were all assembled. Numerous beautiful wreaths were deposited on the coffin, including the following: ... [Westmeath Guardian and Longford News-Letter - Friday 23 January 1891, p.4]
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