Biography of William Owen 1769-1825
In 1769 William Owen was born to Jeremiah Owen at 13 Broad Street, Ludlow. He was baptised at Ludlow Parish Church - probably St Laurence's Church, Ludlow [Map].
Before 1797 William Owen (age 28) was working as a studio assistant to John Hoppner (age 38).
On 02 Dec 1797 William Owen (age 28) and Lener Leaf were married.
1810 to 1811. William Owen (age 41). Portrait of Charles Gould aka Morgan 2nd Baronet (age 49).
1810 to 1811. William Owen (age 41). Portrait of Bishop Shute Barrington (age 75).
After the death of John Hoppner (age 51) on 23 Jan 1810 William Owen (age 41) became portrait painter to the Prince of Wales (age 47).
Before 1812. William Owen (age 42). Portrait of John Scott 1st Earl Eldon 1751-1838 (age 60).
In 1813 William Owen (age 44) declined a knighthood.
1813. William Owen (age 44). Portrait of Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow (age 24).
Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow: On 31 Jul 1788 she was born to Abraham Hume (age 39) and Amelia Egerton (age 36). On 24 Jul 1810 John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow (age 30) and Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow (age 21) were married. She by marriage Baroness Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire. On 21 Feb 1814 Amelia Sophia Hume Countess Brownlow (age 25) died.
1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Charlotte Sparrow (age 29).
Charlotte Sparrow: Around 1786 she was born to John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 49) at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire and Elizabeth Moreton (age 45). On 25 May 1874 Charlotte Sparrow (age 88) died.
1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Hannah Maria Sparrow (age 26).
Hannah Maria Sparrow: Around 1789 she was born to John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 52) at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire and Elizabeth Moreton (age 48). On 30 Aug 1804 George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet (age 21) and Hannah Maria Sparrow (age 15) were married. In 1860 Hannah Maria Sparrow (age 71) died.
1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 78).
John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire: On or before 25 Dec 1736 he was born to Ambrose Sparrow (age 67). He was baptised 25 Dec 1736 at St Chad's Church, Wybunbury. On 26 May 1779 John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 42) and Elizabeth Moreton (age 38) were married at St Margaret's Church Wolstanton, Staffordshire by Ralph Moreton clerk, in presence of Mary Moreton and R Moreton. On 08 Dec 1821 John Sparrow of Bishton Hall in Staffordshire (age 84) died.
1815 to 1820. William Owen (age 46). Portrait of Elizabeth Moreton (age 74).
Elizabeth Moreton: Around 1741 she was born to Ralph Morton of Wolstanton. On 08 Oct 1841 she died at Bishton Hall, Staffordshire.
1816. William Owen (age 47). Portrait of Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa (age 45).
1816. William Owen (age 47). Portrait of Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa (age 44).
Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa: Around 1772 she was born. On 01 Jun 1793 Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa (age 23) and Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa (age 21) were married. He the son of Archibald Kennedy 11th Earl Cassilis 1720-1794 (age 73). In 1831 Archibald Kennedy 1st Marquess of Ailsa (age 60) was created 1st Marquess Ailsa. Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa (age 59) by marriage Marchioness Ailsa. On 05 Jan 1848 Margaret Erskine Marchioness Ailsa (age 76) died.
1817. William Owen (age 48). Portrait of John Fitzwilliam 2nd Earl Fitzwilliam.
1817. William Owen (age 48). Portrait of John William Egerton 7th Earl Bridgewater -1823.
1818. William Owen (age 49). Portrait of Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet (age 30).
Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet: On 29 Mar 1787 he was born to Thomas Dyke Acland 9th Baronet (age 34) and Henrietta Anne Hoare (age 24). On 17 May 1794 Thomas Dyke Acland 9th Baronet (age 42) died. His son Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet (age 7) succeeded 10th Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon. In 1808 Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet (age 20) and Elizabeth Hoare (age 21) were married. They were half third cousin once removed.. On 22 Jul 1871 Thomas Dyke Acland 10th Baronet (age 84) died. His son Thomas Dyke Acland 11th Baronet (age 62) succeeded 11th Baronet Acland of Columb John in Devon.
Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of George Keith Elphinstone 1st Viscount Keith.
Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 30).
Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley: In 1794 she was born to Lieutenant-Colonel Josiah Cottin (age 23) and Lavinia Chambers. Her godfather was the Prince of Wales (age 31). On 09 Nov 1810 John Fleming Leicester 1st Baron Tabley (age 48) and Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 16) were married. The difference in their ages was 31 years. On 16 Jul 1826 John Fleming Leicester 1st Baron Tabley (age 64) was created 1st Baron Tabley. Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 32) by marriage Baroness Tabley. In 1859 Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 65) died.
Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of Georgiana Cottin Baroness Tabley (age 30).
Before 1825. William Owen (age 55). Portrait of George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet (age 41).
George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet: On 28 Jul 1783 he was born to George Chetwynd 1st Baronet (age 44). In 1824 George Chetwynd 1st Baronet (age 85) died. His son George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baronet Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire. On 24 May 1850 George Chetwynd 2nd Baronet (age 66) died at Grendon Hall, Northamptonshire. His son George Chetwynd 3rd Baronet (age 40) succeeded 3rd Baronet Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire. Charlotte Augusta Hill Lady Chetwynd by marriage Lady Chetwynd of Brocton Hall in Staffordshire.
Before 13 Mar 1825 William Owen (age 56) died after being accidentally poisoned by an overdose of 'Barclay's Drops' - a mixture of aniseed, camphor and opium. He had been ill and was taking medicines. His chemist labelled his medicines incorrectly wrongly and as a result Owen took a fatal dose of the 'Barclay's Drops', dying hours later.
On 13 Mar 1825 the inquest concluded "That the deceased, Mr. Wm. Owen (age 56), Esq,. died from taking a large quantity of Barclays drops; the bottle containing that liquid having been negligently and incautiously labelled, by the person who prepared the medicine as an opening draught, such as the said Mr. Owen had been in the habit of taking and that we understand the above lamented mistake took place at the house of Mr. Smith, a chymist and druggist in the Haymarket."
On 19 Mar 1825 William Owen (deceased) was buried St Luke's Church Chelsea in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends, including Thomas Lawrence (age 55), Richard Westmacott (age 49), Thomas Phillips (age 54) and 'Thompson' [probably Thomas Clement Thompson (age 45)].