Hon. Francis Algernon James Chichester

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Hon. Francis Algernon James Chichester

by Camille Silvy
albumen print, 19 November 1860
3 3/8 in. x 2 1/4 in. (86 mm x 57 mm) image size
Purchased, 1904
Photographs Collection
NPG Ax51074

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  • Camille Silvy (1834-1910), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 14313 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.

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Viola Reade

25 March 2021, 16:10

Further information about Francis Chichester has convinced me that he was not murdered. He died suddenly at his home in Ireland on 15th February 1885 during a difficult time of conflict between some tenants and landlords. He was living at Glendine, Arthurstown, County Wexford. He was buried at All Saints' Church, Duncannon on 20th February 1885. During his time in India he was Captain 7th Hussars.
Viola Reade, 25th March 2021.

Viola Reade

01 February 2019, 12:38

He was my gtgrandfather, thought to have been murdered in Ireland in 1885. He was married twice, firstly to Elizabeth Dixon. They had two children, a boy who died in India, where Francis was working and a girl, Augusta. After Elizabeth died in Ireland Francis married Lady Emily Stewart. They had six children, five girls and one boy. Francis was working as estate manager for his brother Harry. After his death his widow and children moved to Scotland to live near her family.