Biography of Thomas-Henry Scheemakers 1740-1808
Lichfield Cathedral
Thomas-Henry Scheemakers 1740-1808 is in Sculptors.
In 1727 [his father] Henry Scheemakers (age 41) and [his mother] Catherine Hennekin were married.
Around 1740 Thomas-Henry Scheemakers was born to Henry Scheemakers (age 54) and Catherine Hennekin.
On 18 Jul 1748 [his father] Henry Scheemakers (age 62) died.
1789. Lichfield Cathedral [Map]. Monument to Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont. Sculpted by Thomas-Henry Scheemakers (age 49).
The inscription:
Sacred to the Memory of the Right Honorable Lady Mary Wortley Montagu who happily introduced from Turkey, into this country, The Salutary Art of inoculating the Small Pox. Convinced of its efficacy she first tried it with success on her own children. And then recommended the practice of it to her fellow citizens. The by her Example and Advice we have softened the virulence and escaped the danger of of this malignant disease. To perpetuate the memory of such benevolence, and to express gratitude, for the benefit of herself received from this alleviating art. This monument is erected by Henrietta Inge (age 72) relict of Theodore William Inge Esq. and daughter to Sir John Wrottesley Baronet in the year of our lord MDCCLXXXIX [1989].
Henrietta Wrottesley: In 1717 she was born to John Wrottesley 4th Baronet and Frances Grey Lady Wrottesley. On 01 Jan 1735 Theodore William Inge Baronet and she were married. In 1790 Henrietta Wrottesley died.
Theodore William Inge Baronet: In 1711 he was born. In 1753 he died.
John Wrottesley 4th Baronet: Around 1682 he was born to Walter Wrottesley 3rd Baronet. In 1712 Walter Wrottesley 3rd Baronet died. His son John Wrottesley 4th Baronet succeeded 4th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. Before 1717 John Wrottesley 4th Baronet and Frances Grey Lady Wrottesley were married. She by marriage Lady Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire. In 1726 John Wrottesley 4th Baronet died. His son Hugh Wrottesley 5th Baronet succeeded 5th Baronet Wrottesley of Wrottesley in Staffordshire.
On 15 Jul 1808 Thomas-Henry Scheemakers (age 68) died.
Cansisk's Monumental Inscriptions Volume 1 Old St Pancras Churchyard. Churchyard St Pancras Old Church. To the Memory of Thomas Sheemakers, Esq., formerly of Great Titchfield Street, in the Parish of St Marylebone, Statuary, who died 15th July, 1808, aged 68 years. Also Mrs. Barbara Sheemakers, Relict of the above. Who departed this Life 11th Jan, 1810, aged 63 years. Requiescant in pace.
Great x 1 Grandfather: Father Scheemakers
GrandFather: Pieter Scheemaeckers
Great x 1 Grandmother: Mother Verbruggen
Father: Henry Scheemakers
Great x 1 Grandfather: Michael Hennekin
GrandMother: Catharina Van Der Hulst
Mother: Catherine Hennekin