Richard Grant of Withern

Born ca. 1781, son of William Grant of Brinkhill, and died at Withern 25 June 1842. Farmed most of his life at Withern (he bought a game license there in 1809), although described as ‘of the parish of Belchford’ when he got married. The marriage was witnessed by another Richard Grant, probably his cousin, who also farmed at Belchford. In 1819 he was renting about 205 acres there.aStamford Mercury 17 September 1819 In 1841 he and his two sons are all listed in the poll book as having voted.

SHOW of RAMS. R. GRANT intends showing his Rams on Thursday, September 13th, at 11 o’clock, when he will be happy to see the Gentlemen who may favour him with their company. – Attendance every Friday during the season. Withern, Aug. 29th. 1838.bStamford Mercury, 7 September 1838
At Withern, near Alford, on Friday last aged 61, Mr. Rd. Grant a farmer of considerable eminence. In him, Christianity has lost an unassuming, consistent supporter: his friends “sorrow not as those without hope.”cStamford Mercury, 1 July 1842

Married at Strubby, 7 Jul 1808, to Rebecca Thorpe. She was born ca. 1785 at Reepham, and died 11 July 1854. Buried at Withern. Residing at Withern in 1851 with her son William.

Issue two sons and two daughters:

  1. George Thorpe Grant. Baptised 4 November 1811 at Withern, and died 9 November 1842 aged 31. Buried at Withern.
    SHOW of RAMS. W. and G. T. GRANT intend SHOWING their Rams at Withern, on Thursday the 8th of September next; at which time, or any future Friday during the Season, they will be happy to see those gentlemen who will favour them with their company. Withern, near Louth, Aug. 18, 1842.dLincolnshire Chronicle 26 August 1842
  2. William Grant of Withern.
  3. Ann Grant, baptised at Withern 27 July 1818 and died there 5 November 1840, aged 24. Buried at Withern.
    At Withern, near Alford, on the 5th inst., of consumption, Anne only surviving daughter of Mr. Rd. Grant, farmer, in her 25th year. She bore a long affliction with patience, and as her end approached her joy increased: “I shall soon,” she said, ” “be at home: yonder is my house and portion fair: all is well.”eStamford Mercury, 13 November 1840
  4. Elizabeth Grant, baptised at Withern 27 July 1818 and died 26 October 1838 aged 21. Buried at Withern.
    On the 26th ult., Elizabeth youngest daughter of Mr. Rd. Grant of Withern, near Louth, in her 22d year, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of friends. She was divinely supported through a protracted affliction, and her end was peace.fStamford Mercury, 2 November 1838

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a. ↑ Stamford Mercury 17 September 1819
b. ↑ Stamford Mercury, 7 September 1838
c. ↑ Stamford Mercury, 1 July 1842
d. ↑ Lincolnshire Chronicle 26 August 1842
e. ↑ Stamford Mercury, 13 November 1840
f. ↑ Stamford Mercury, 2 November 1838