Robert Chisholm (bef. 1786 - 1838)

Born before 28 Jan 1786 in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England

Ancestors

Died 29 Aug 1838 after age 52 in Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Robert, son of Revd George & Jane Chisholm, was born in 1786 and baptised on 28 January 1786 in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England.^[1]

Robert's death (age 52) was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1838 in the Canterbury in the City and County of the City of C district.^[2]

Robert (age 52) died on 29 August 1838 and was buried in Ashmore, Dorset, England on 8th Spetember.^{[3] [4] [5]}

A memorial to Robert in Canterbury Cathedral reads^[6]:

To the memory of Robert Chisholm Esqre. M.D.
Formerly of Ashmore in the county of Dorset, but late of Canterbury, where he practiced many years as a physician generally, and in the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
In this field of usefuless, his professional skill, and his general benevolence of heart, diffusing their effects through a large circle of rich and poor, have caused his loss to be felt as a public calamity.
This tablet is erected by his friends and fellow citizens who are desirous of recording their sense of his worth. Died 29th August 38, aged 52.

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "Dorset Baptisms"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Robert Chisholm baptism on 28 Jan 1786 (born 1786), son of Revd George & Jane, in Blandford Forum, Dorset, England.
2. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Chisholm, Robert (Age at death: 52).
   GRO Reference: 1838 Jul-Aug-Sep in Canterbury in the City and County of the City of C Volume 05 Page 42.
3. ↑ Burial: "Dorset Monumental Inscriptions"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Robert Chisholm burial (died on 29 Aug 1838 at age 52) in Ashmore, Dorset, England.
4. ↑ Burial: "Dorset Monumental Inscriptions"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Robert Chisholm burial (died on 29 Aug 1838 at age 52) in Ashmore, Dorset, England.
5. ↑ Burial: "Dorset Burials"
   FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 2 April 2024)
   Robert Chisholm burial (died in 1838 at age 52) on 8 Sep 1838 in Ashmore, Dorset, England.
6. ↑ Image of memorial attached to profile

See also:

• https://history.rcplondon.ac.uk/inspiring-physicians/robert-chisholm
• http://www.machadoink.com/Kent%20and%20Canterbury%20Hospital.htm