Richard Twining (1772-1857)
Richard Twining (1772-1857) of R. Twining and Co
Born the son of Richard Twining (1749-1824)
1802 Married Elizabeth Mary Smythies
1807 Birth of son Richard Twining
1851 Residing at 13 Bedford Place, Bloomsbury: Richard Twining (age 78 born St. Clement Danes), Banker. With his wife Elizabeth M. and two daughters.[1]
1857 Died.
Obituary.[2]
RICHARD TWINING, ESQ., One of the oldest Fellows of the Royal Society of London died October 14th, at the advanced age of eighty-five. His long life was one of great activity. He received his early education, under the celebrated Dr. Parr, in the Grammar School of Norwich. The learned master discerned the talent and excellent disposition of his pupil, and regarded him with peculiar affection and care; and to his latest years Mr. Twining retained a deep veneration for his tutor and friend.
At the age of fifteen he left school, and entered the house of business in the Strand: where, during the unusually long period of seventy years, worked assiduously in that vocation appointed for him with unvaried zeal, diligence, and faithful integrity. Before the immediate occupations of such a concern became too engrossing, he employed his leisure in literary pursuits, and cultivated a refined taste for the higher classes of learning and fine art.
When the Royal Westminster Volunteers were raised, he entered with ardour, and studied military tactics with such energy, that, as the Colonel of the regiment, he was highly respected. He attached himself to different institutions in the metropolis which work for the benefit of the various classes of society, particularly to those which uphold and extend the benefits of the Church.
He was for many years Chairman of the Committee of By-laws at the East India House; and in this and several other responsible offices fulfilled the duties with the strictest integrity and honour. In public and in private life he was eminent example of the Christian character, acting ever with unshaken fidelity and unvarying benevolence and courtesy towards all who came within his sphere and under his influence.