Herbert F. Hore
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Herbert Francis Hore was an Irish historian, archaeologist, and author, born at County Wexford
, Ireland
. The Hore family, of which he was a member, were relatively large landowners and first arrived in Co. Wexford in the early stages of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and from that time onwards they played a prominent role in the history of the county.
During his life he was also a J.P. (Justice of the Peace) for Co. Wexford, Secretary of the Fishery Commission of Ireland, and a Member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
.
His son Philip published an important History of Co. Wexford.
, Co. Wexford, Ireland, 14 March 1817.
His father was Herbert William Hore (b. November 1783 - d. 11 January 1823) of Pole Hore, near Killurin
, Co. Wexford. He was Captain of H.M.S.
Freija. His mother was Eliza Curling of West Hatch, Essex
. They were married 31 December 1814 at St. James', Westminster. There were four children by this marriage, including Herbert Francis, Edward George (b. 17 September 1823), Mary (b. at Clonattin, died young), and Eliza-Sara. Edward George Hore was a Midshipman in the Royal Navy
.
His mother remarried after Herbert's father died. In 1826 she married Henry Bedford.
There were two children from this marriage - Henry Charles Grosvenor Bedford (b. 26 January 1827) and Mary Frances Bedford.
) of Lytes Carey, Somerset
. She was a widow at the time. Her first husband was Thomas Bilcliffe Fyler of Teddington (d. 4 March 1838), Middlesex
, an M.P.
for Coventry
(1826-31).
Herbert and Dorothea Lucretia had six children - Philip Herbert (b. 14 November 1841 - d. 1931), Herbert William (b. 15 December 1842 - died in the West Indies in 1859), Edith Catherine (b. at Wimbleton), and three others. Herbert William Hore was a Midshipman of H.M.S.
Icarus.
For a time the family lived in France
, then returned to Wexford, and later moved to Dublin.
, Dublin, 15 August 1865. He committed suicide. He was buried at Glasnevin
, Co. Dublin, 18 August 1865.
He also wrote a book titled "An Inquiry Into the Legislation, Control, and Improvement of the Salmon and Sea Fisheries of Ireland", published in 1850.
Herbert F. Hore collected a lot of materials relating to the history of Ireland, and the history of Co. Wexford in particular. His son Philip H. Hore later published much of Herbert F. Hore's work and these materials between 1900 and 1911 in the six-volume "History of the town and county of Wexford".
County Wexford
County Wexford is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Wexford. In pre-Norman times it was part of the Kingdom of Uí Cheinnselaig, whose capital was at Ferns. Wexford County Council is the local...
, Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. The Hore family, of which he was a member, were relatively large landowners and first arrived in Co. Wexford in the early stages of the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and from that time onwards they played a prominent role in the history of the county.
During his life he was also a J.P. (Justice of the Peace) for Co. Wexford, Secretary of the Fishery Commission of Ireland, and a Member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
The Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland is a learned society based in Ireland, whose aims are 'to preserve, examine and illustrate all ancient monuments and memorials of the arts, manners and customs of the past, as connected with the antiquities, language, literature and history of Ireland'. ...
.
His son Philip published an important History of Co. Wexford.
Early life
Herbert F. Hore was born at Clonattin, GoreyGorey
Gorey , is a market town in north County Wexford, Ireland, situated beside the main M11 Dublin to Wexford road. The town is also connected to the railway network along the same route. Local newspapers include the Gorey Guardian and Gorey Echo....
, Co. Wexford, Ireland, 14 March 1817.
His father was Herbert William Hore (b. November 1783 - d. 11 January 1823) of Pole Hore, near Killurin
Killurin
Killurin is a village in County Wexford, Ireland on the R730 regional road. Sited along the banks of the River Slaney, it is approximately 7 miles north-west of Wexford town.-Castle:...
, Co. Wexford. He was Captain of H.M.S.
Her Majesty's Ship
Her or His Majesty's Ship is the ship prefix used for ships of the navy in some monarchies, either formally or informally.-HMS:* In the British Royal Navy, it refers to the king or queen of the United Kingdom as appropriate at the time...
Freija. His mother was Eliza Curling of West Hatch, Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
. They were married 31 December 1814 at St. James', Westminster. There were four children by this marriage, including Herbert Francis, Edward George (b. 17 September 1823), Mary (b. at Clonattin, died young), and Eliza-Sara. Edward George Hore was a Midshipman in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
.
His mother remarried after Herbert's father died. In 1826 she married Henry Bedford.
There were two children from this marriage - Henry Charles Grosvenor Bedford (b. 26 January 1827) and Mary Frances Bedford.
Marriage
Herbert F. Hore married Dorothea Lucretia Light, eldest daughter of Alexander Whalley Light, 25 January 1840 (once Colonel of the 25th Regiment - present at WaterlooBattle of Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was fought on Sunday 18 June 1815 near Waterloo in present-day Belgium, then part of the United Kingdom of the Netherlands...
) of Lytes Carey, Somerset
Somerset
The ceremonial and non-metropolitan county of Somerset in South West England borders Bristol and Gloucestershire to the north, Wiltshire to the east, Dorset to the south-east, and Devon to the south-west. It is partly bounded to the north and west by the Bristol Channel and the estuary of the...
. She was a widow at the time. Her first husband was Thomas Bilcliffe Fyler of Teddington (d. 4 March 1838), Middlesex
Middlesex
Middlesex is one of the historic counties of England and the second smallest by area. The low-lying county contained the wealthy and politically independent City of London on its southern boundary and was dominated by it from a very early time...
, an M.P.
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Coventry
Coventry
Coventry is a city and metropolitan borough in the county of West Midlands in England. Coventry is the 9th largest city in England and the 11th largest in the United Kingdom. It is also the second largest city in the English Midlands, after Birmingham, with a population of 300,848, although...
(1826-31).
Herbert and Dorothea Lucretia had six children - Philip Herbert (b. 14 November 1841 - d. 1931), Herbert William (b. 15 December 1842 - died in the West Indies in 1859), Edith Catherine (b. at Wimbleton), and three others. Herbert William Hore was a Midshipman of H.M.S.
Her Majesty's Ship
Her or His Majesty's Ship is the ship prefix used for ships of the navy in some monarchies, either formally or informally.-HMS:* In the British Royal Navy, it refers to the king or queen of the United Kingdom as appropriate at the time...
Icarus.
For a time the family lived in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, then returned to Wexford, and later moved to Dublin.
Death
Herbert F. Hore died at Kildare StreetKildare Street
Kildare Street is a well-known street in Dublin, the capital city of Ireland close to the principal shopping area of Grafton Street and Dawson Street, to which it is joined by Molesworth Street. Some Irish government departments have their offices on this street but it is most famous for Leinster...
, Dublin, 15 August 1865. He committed suicide. He was buried at Glasnevin
Glasnevin Cemetery
Glasnevin Cemetery , officially known as Prospect Cemetery, is the largest non-denominational cemetery in Ireland with an estimated 1.5 million burials...
, Co. Dublin, 18 August 1865.
Works
Much of his historical and archaeological work appears in the Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland and its antecedents. He also contributed to a number of other Journals and publications.He also wrote a book titled "An Inquiry Into the Legislation, Control, and Improvement of the Salmon and Sea Fisheries of Ireland", published in 1850.
Herbert F. Hore collected a lot of materials relating to the history of Ireland, and the history of Co. Wexford in particular. His son Philip H. Hore later published much of Herbert F. Hore's work and these materials between 1900 and 1911 in the six-volume "History of the town and county of Wexford".
Sources
- John Burke and John Bernard Burke, "A Genealogical and Heraldic Dictionary of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain and Ireland", Vol. 1, A - L (London: Henry Colburn, 1847).
- Frederick Arthur Crisp, "Visitation of Ireland".
- "The Gentleman's Magazine" - July to December, 1838 (London, 1838).