George Adolphus von Griesbach (1801 - 1875)

Born 1801 in Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 1875 at about age 74 in Windsor, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

George Griesbach was born in Berkshire, England.

George Griesbach was born in the United Kingdom.

George was a musician and professor of music

George was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain

George was born on 24th June 1801 in Windsor. His father was George Ludolph Jacob Greiesbach, mother Mary Wright Smith.

George Adolphus Griesbach

Birth 24 Jun 1801 - Windsor, Berkshire, England

Death Apr 1875 - Windsor, Berkshire, England

Mother Mary Wright Smith

Father George Ludolph Jacob Griesbach

Born in Windsor, Berkshire, England on 24 Jun 1801 to George Ludolph Jacob Griesbach and Mary Wright Smith ^[1].

George became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 5 September 1824 as confirmed in the Society's book, “Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984” on Page 62
Member Reference No: 306
The following was written by George on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Is engaged as Violin at the Opera, Ancient Concerts and teaches the Piano Forte – is a Single Man - Son of George Ludolph Jacob Griesbach

The recommendation paper readings for George to join the society were taken as follows:

The costs to become a member were:

The photo of George is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[2] [3]}

In 1926 George was living in Lowestoft, Norfolk, England, reportedly.

George aged 49 (unmarried musician) was recorded in the 1851 Marylebone census ^[4].

George married Emma Taylor on the 3rd July 1864 in Old St Pancras Church, St Pancras, Middlesex ^[5]. His wife's father was William Taylor (proprietor of a nursery garden near Regents Park, London).

His son Walter Adolphus William Samuel was born on the 29th September 1865 and baptised on the 12th November 1865 in St Pancras, Middlesex ^[6].

Son Alexander Charles Francis Griesback was born in 1866^[7].

George aged 69 (professor of Music was recorded with family in the 1871 windsor census -

Emma Greisbach Wife 34 professor of music

Walter A Greisbach Son 5

Alexander G Greisbach Son 4

Rosa Taylor 16 niece^[8].

George was a member of The Royal Society of Musicians ^[9].

George passed away on 25th May 1875 in Windsor ^[10].

Research Notes

George's great uncle was the famous astronomer Sir William Frederick Herschel (1738 - 1822).

"There are some references suggesting that H. R. H. Prince Adolphus was his Godfather". needs more investigation.

Sources

Acknowledgement

We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.

1. ↑ https://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/george-adolphus-griesbach-24-6tdvph (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
2. ↑ Royal Society of Musician Members WikiTree (accessed 17 March 2024)
3. ↑ Royal Society of Musicians Photograph Album Lyon. Frederick G (1874). The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album on Page 1V Photo Album (accessed 6 September 2022)
4. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGF5-59M : Tue Jan 30 20:03:05 UTC 2024), Entry for George A Griesback, 1851. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
5. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DVP-C13 : 13 December 2014), George Adolphus Griesbach, 1864; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1864, quarter 3, vol. 1B, p. 248, Pancras, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
6. ↑ "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68VH-31Y1 : Mon Oct 30 20:50:17 UTC 2023), Entry for Walter Adolphus William Samuel Griesbach and George Adolphus Griesbach, 12 Nov 1865. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
7. ↑ "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68JP-HPL1 : Fri Mar 08 06:09:30 UTC 2024), Entry for Alexander Charles Francis Griesback and George Adolphus Griesback, 17 Mar 1866. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
8. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1871", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VFVC-5FK : 27 June 2022), George A Greisbach, 1871. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
9. ↑ https://www.rsmgb.org/ (accessed 8 Mar 2024)
10. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JK4-R7X : 31 December 2014), George Adolphus Griesbach, 1875; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Windsor, Berkshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 8 Mar 2024)