There is a gap I'm trying to fill in my family tree.
William Roscoe - 1753 - 1787
[ The Gap - there is no records that I can find with regard to the family that immigrated to South Africa ]
1800's - ROSCOE BROTHERS & SISTERS: -
Alfred (1879-1958) my great grandfather
Edward
Thomas
Katie
Francis
Hester Johanna van den Berg (1881) - my great grandmother
Both my grandparents were buried on the farm Weltevrede near Fochville in South Africa.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Geneology
Given name: William
Family name: Roscoe
Birth date: 8 March 1753
Death date: 30 June 1831
Nationality: English
Father: William Roscoe
Mother: Elizabeth Roscoe
Wife: Jane Roscoe (from 22 February 1781)
Son: Henry Roscoe
Son: Robert Roscoe
Son: Thomas Roscoe
Daughter: Jane Elizabeth Hornblower
Daughter: Mary Anne Jevons
Languages: English, French, Italian, Greek
Education: School in Paradise Street, Liverpool: 1759
Politics: Whig
Honours: First president of the Liverpool Royal Institution: 1817
Honorary Associate, Royal Society of Literature: 1824
Literary period: Romantic
Occupations: Historian, Attorney
Member of Parliament: October 1806
Interests and Contributions: Botony, Literature, Poetry, Art Collection, Abolutionist.
Residences: Old Bowling Green House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool: 8 March 1753
Allerton Hall, near Liverpool: 1799
Lodge Lane, Toxteth Park, Liverpool to 30 June 1831
Illness: Paralysis: December 1827
Cause of death: Influenza
Buried at: Chapel in Renshaw Street, Liverpool
Family name: Roscoe
Birth date: 8 March 1753
Death date: 30 June 1831
Nationality: English
Father: William Roscoe
Mother: Elizabeth Roscoe
Wife: Jane Roscoe (from 22 February 1781)
Son: Henry Roscoe
Son: Robert Roscoe
Son: Thomas Roscoe
Daughter: Jane Elizabeth Hornblower
Daughter: Mary Anne Jevons
Languages: English, French, Italian, Greek
Education: School in Paradise Street, Liverpool: 1759
Politics: Whig
Honours: First president of the Liverpool Royal Institution: 1817
Honorary Associate, Royal Society of Literature: 1824
Literary period: Romantic
Occupations: Historian, Attorney
Member of Parliament: October 1806
Interests and Contributions: Botony, Literature, Poetry, Art Collection, Abolutionist.
Residences: Old Bowling Green House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool: 8 March 1753
Allerton Hall, near Liverpool: 1799
Lodge Lane, Toxteth Park, Liverpool to 30 June 1831
Illness: Paralysis: December 1827
Cause of death: Influenza
Buried at: Chapel in Renshaw Street, Liverpool
What people have said
"William Roscoe was an admirable man who holds a well deserved place in history for his work advocating the abolition of slavery. The Roscoe Lecture Series[1] is a fine legacy that commemorates his important role and serves as a good vehicle to promote active citizenship in today's society."
Jimmy Carter - 39th President of the USA
''Roscoe's contribution to Liverpool's cultural heritage is unparalleled. He is without doubt one of Britain's greatest patrons of the arts…”
Sir Bob Scott, Chief Executive of the Liverpool Culture Company.
"William Roscoe was a man of deep conviction and integrity, with an admirable and unerring belief in what was right. His refusal to appease supporters of slavery cost him his seat in Parliament. Yet he never became bitter or grew tired of doing good in his native city. His enlightenment and philanthropy and his initiative in establishing places of learning have rightly earned him a lasting place in Liverpool's heart."
Lord Alton
Jimmy Carter - 39th President of the USA
''Roscoe's contribution to Liverpool's cultural heritage is unparalleled. He is without doubt one of Britain's greatest patrons of the arts…”
Sir Bob Scott, Chief Executive of the Liverpool Culture Company.
"William Roscoe was a man of deep conviction and integrity, with an admirable and unerring belief in what was right. His refusal to appease supporters of slavery cost him his seat in Parliament. Yet he never became bitter or grew tired of doing good in his native city. His enlightenment and philanthropy and his initiative in establishing places of learning have rightly earned him a lasting place in Liverpool's heart."
Lord Alton
Times and events during the life of William Roscoe
He lived during the reign of King George II (1727-1760), King George III (1760-1820), King George IV (1820-1829) and King William IV (1830-1837)
William Roscoe is born in 1753. There were no roads as such in Liverpool and commercial stage coaches stopped at Warrington.
He lived during the Seven Year War between Britain and France - 1765
He lived when the first fleet sailed to Australia in 1787. Roscoe was 34
William Roscoe moved from Liverpool to Dingle in 1790. He was 37.
Parliament rejected William Wilberforce's Bill to abolish slavery in 1791. Roscoe was 38
Britain again goes to war with France in 1793
The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Roscoe was 52
Britain finally abolishes slavery in 1807. Roscoe is a member of parliament and is 54
Roscoe finally completes Allerton Hall in 1810/12.
Charles Dickens is born in 1812
The Duke of Wellington defeats Napoleon at Waterloo 1815. Roscoe is 62
Roscoe sells Allerton Hall in 1816. He is 63.
William Roscie died in 1831 at the age of 78.
William Roscoe is born in 1753. There were no roads as such in Liverpool and commercial stage coaches stopped at Warrington.
He lived during the Seven Year War between Britain and France - 1765
He lived when the first fleet sailed to Australia in 1787. Roscoe was 34
William Roscoe moved from Liverpool to Dingle in 1790. He was 37.
Parliament rejected William Wilberforce's Bill to abolish slavery in 1791. Roscoe was 38
Britain again goes to war with France in 1793
The Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Roscoe was 52
Britain finally abolishes slavery in 1807. Roscoe is a member of parliament and is 54
Roscoe finally completes Allerton Hall in 1810/12.
Charles Dickens is born in 1812
The Duke of Wellington defeats Napoleon at Waterloo 1815. Roscoe is 62
Roscoe sells Allerton Hall in 1816. He is 63.
William Roscie died in 1831 at the age of 78.
The Butterfly's Ball and the Grasshopper's Feast
Perhaps the most famous of all his poems:-
Come take up your Hats, and away let us haste
To the Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast.
The Trumpeter, Gad-fly, has summon'd the Crew,
And the Revels are now only waiting for you.
So said little Robert, and pacing along,
His merry Companions came forth in a Throng.
And on the smooth Grass, by the side of a Wood,
Beneath a broad Oak that for Ages had stood,
Saw the Children of Earth, and the Tenants of Air,
For an Evening's Amusement together repair.
And there came the Beetle, so blind and so black,
Who carried the Emmet, his Friend, on his Back.
And there was the Gnat and the Dragon-fly too,
With all their Relations, Green, Orange, and Blue.
And there came the Moth, with his Plumage of Down,
And the Hornet in Jacket of Yellow and Brown;
Who with him the Wasp, his Companion, did bring,
But they promis'd, that Evening, to lay by their Sting.
And the sly little Dormouse crept out of his Hole,
And brought to the Feast his blind Brother, the Mole.
And the Snail, with his Horns peeping out of his Shell,
Came from a great Distance, the Length of an Ell.
A Mushroom their Table, and on it was laid
A Water-dock Leaf, which a Table-cloth made.
The Viands were various, to each of their Taste,
And the Bee brought her Honey to crown the Repast.
Then close on his Haunches, so solemn and wise,
The Frog from a Corner, look'd up to the Skies.
And the Squirrel well pleas'd such Diversions to see,
Mounted high over Head, and look'd down from a Tree.
Then out came the Spider, with Finger so fine,
To shew his Dexterity on the tight Line.
From one Branch to another, his Cobwebs he slung,
Then quick as an Arrow he darted along,
But just in the Middle, -- Oh! shocking to tell,
From his Rope, in an Instant, poor Harlequin fell.
Yet he touch'd not the Ground, but with Talons outspread,
Hung suspended in Air, at the End of a Thread,
Then the Grasshopper came with a Jerk and a Spring,
Very long was his Leg, though but short was his Wing;
He took but three Leaps, and was soon out of Sight,
Then chirp'd his own Praises the rest of the Night.
With Step so majestic the Snail did advance,
And promis'd the Gazers a Minuet to dance.
But they all laugh'd so loud that he pull'd in his Head,
And went in his own little Chamber to Bed.
Then, as Evening gave Way to the Shadows of Night,
Their Watchman, the Glow-worm, came out with a Light.
Then Home let us hasten, while yet we can see,
For no Watchman is waiting for you and for me.
So said little Robert, and pacing along,
His merry Companions returned in a Throng.
William Roscoe
Come take up your Hats, and away let us haste
To the Butterfly's Ball, and the Grasshopper's Feast.
The Trumpeter, Gad-fly, has summon'd the Crew,
And the Revels are now only waiting for you.
So said little Robert, and pacing along,
His merry Companions came forth in a Throng.
And on the smooth Grass, by the side of a Wood,
Beneath a broad Oak that for Ages had stood,
Saw the Children of Earth, and the Tenants of Air,
For an Evening's Amusement together repair.
And there came the Beetle, so blind and so black,
Who carried the Emmet, his Friend, on his Back.
And there was the Gnat and the Dragon-fly too,
With all their Relations, Green, Orange, and Blue.
And there came the Moth, with his Plumage of Down,
And the Hornet in Jacket of Yellow and Brown;
Who with him the Wasp, his Companion, did bring,
But they promis'd, that Evening, to lay by their Sting.
And the sly little Dormouse crept out of his Hole,
And brought to the Feast his blind Brother, the Mole.
And the Snail, with his Horns peeping out of his Shell,
Came from a great Distance, the Length of an Ell.
A Mushroom their Table, and on it was laid
A Water-dock Leaf, which a Table-cloth made.
The Viands were various, to each of their Taste,
And the Bee brought her Honey to crown the Repast.
Then close on his Haunches, so solemn and wise,
The Frog from a Corner, look'd up to the Skies.
And the Squirrel well pleas'd such Diversions to see,
Mounted high over Head, and look'd down from a Tree.
Then out came the Spider, with Finger so fine,
To shew his Dexterity on the tight Line.
From one Branch to another, his Cobwebs he slung,
Then quick as an Arrow he darted along,
But just in the Middle, -- Oh! shocking to tell,
From his Rope, in an Instant, poor Harlequin fell.
Yet he touch'd not the Ground, but with Talons outspread,
Hung suspended in Air, at the End of a Thread,
Then the Grasshopper came with a Jerk and a Spring,
Very long was his Leg, though but short was his Wing;
He took but three Leaps, and was soon out of Sight,
Then chirp'd his own Praises the rest of the Night.
With Step so majestic the Snail did advance,
And promis'd the Gazers a Minuet to dance.
But they all laugh'd so loud that he pull'd in his Head,
And went in his own little Chamber to Bed.
Then, as Evening gave Way to the Shadows of Night,
Their Watchman, the Glow-worm, came out with a Light.
Then Home let us hasten, while yet we can see,
For no Watchman is waiting for you and for me.
So said little Robert, and pacing along,
His merry Companions returned in a Throng.
William Roscoe
The Squirrel
I love to see at early morn,
The Squirrel sport before my door;
There crack his nuts and hide his shells.
Or leap away to seek for more.
I love to hear the black bird’s note
Loud swelling from th’ ivied spray
And sweet to me at dewy dawn
The Red breasts wild untutor’d lay
For sure when Nature’s free born train
Approach with song and gambol near,
Some secret impulse bids them feel
The footsteps of a friend are near.
William Roscoe
Roscoe Papers, 3869; Poems for Youth by a Family Circle, 1820, p 12.
The Squirrel sport before my door;
There crack his nuts and hide his shells.
Or leap away to seek for more.
I love to hear the black bird’s note
Loud swelling from th’ ivied spray
And sweet to me at dewy dawn
The Red breasts wild untutor’d lay
For sure when Nature’s free born train
Approach with song and gambol near,
Some secret impulse bids them feel
The footsteps of a friend are near.
William Roscoe
Roscoe Papers, 3869; Poems for Youth by a Family Circle, 1820, p 12.
Champion of Freedom
Champion of Freedom! Whose exalted mind
Grasp’d at the gen’ral good of human kind!
Patriot! Whose view could stretch from pole to pole,
And, whilst he bless’’d his Country, lov’d the whole!
William Roscoe
This poem was in the Gentlemen’s Magazine, 1809, p 160 and is about Charles Fox who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
Grasp’d at the gen’ral good of human kind!
Patriot! Whose view could stretch from pole to pole,
And, whilst he bless’’d his Country, lov’d the whole!
William Roscoe
This poem was in the Gentlemen’s Magazine, 1809, p 160 and is about Charles Fox who campaigned for the abolition of slavery.
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