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William Bentham
12 of 24 portraits by George Edward Madeley
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William Bentham
by George Edward Madeley
lithograph, mid 19th century
11 in. x 7 1/2 in. (278 mm x 192 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Whitin Fund, 1954
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NPG D42311
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- George Edward Madeley (1798-1858), Engraver, lithographer and printer. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
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John Nicholson
25 December 2016, 11:35
Son of William Bentham, 1702-1776, of Blackburn & West Acomb, Northumberland & his wife Magdalen Croft. Bapt. 8 June 1757, St John Lee, Northumberland. Marr. 1, Frances Pewterer, 2 Mary Ann Croft, who was his principal beneficiary. He had no children from either marriage. He was called to the Bar, Lincoln's Inn. London address Gower Street. He died 24 Aug 1837
In the Works of Jeremy Bentham, the philosopher, Vol XI, ed Dr J Bowring : " Bentham used to discuss with Mr William Bentham who had pursued antiquarian studies, the subject of their common ancestry, and they used to trace the origin of their family. "
In William Bentham's Will he bequeathed a parchment family tree to Captain George Bentham, RN. This tree was passed on through the family, I last heard of it in the 1990s. I know of no connection between this George Bentham & Willliam Bentham in your portrait.