Arthur Waugh (1866 - 1943)

Born 27 Aug 1866 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Catherine Charlotte (Raban) Waugh — married 1 Oct 1893 in Christ Church, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 26 Jun 1943 at age 76 in Highgate, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Arthur Waugh is Notable.

Arthur Waugh, an English author, literary critic, publisher and father of novelists Evelyn Waugh and Alec Waugh, was born on 27 August 1866 in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England, United Kingdom. ^[1] His parents were Alexander Waugh, a wealthy country physician, and his wife, Annie Gosse Morgan, a 2nd cousin of English poet, author and critic Sir Edmund Gosse. Arthur was baptized on 7 Oct 1866 in the parish of Corsley, near Warminster, where his father was born, in Wiltshire, England.^[2]

His siblings were Constance "Connie" Ethel Waugh (1870–1951), John "Alick" Alexander Waugh (1871–1900), Beatrice "Trissie" Helen Waugh (1872–1927) and Elspeth "Elsie" Alice Waugh (1875-1952).

Arthur was educated at Sherborne School, the private boarding school for boys, in Sherborne, Dorset, and at New College, Oxford University. ^[3]

Career

Arthur Waugh, an Edwardian man of letters, was the managing director and chairman of the historic publishing company, Chapman & Hall, Ltd., for almost 30 years, from 1902 to 1930. Chapman & Hall was highly esteemed as having been the publisher of writers like Charles Dickens, Thomas Carlyle and Elizabeth Barrett Browning.

His published works include poetry (The Square Book of Animals), biographies (Alfred Lord Tennyson: A Study Of His Life And Work and Robert Browning), literary criticism (The New York Critic and The Daily Telegraph), histories (A Hundred Years in Publishing. Being the Story of Chapman & Hall, Ltd.) and his own autobiography, One Man's Road.^[4]

Marriage

Arthur Waugh married Catherine "Kate" Charlotte Raban on 1 Oct 1893 in Christ Church, Weston-super-Mare, in the registration district of Axbridge, Somerset, England.^[5]

Catherine was born on 2 April 1870 and baptized 12 June 1870 in what was then Chittagong, Bengal, India.^[6] Her father was Henry Charles Biddulph Colton Raban, an Imperial Civil Service official during British rule in India,^[7] and his wife Elizabeth Frances Cockburn (her 1st husband). Catherine was the great-granddaughter of Lord Cockburn, Henry Thomas Cockburn of Bonaly, a renowned Scottish lawyer, judge and literary figure.^[8]

Children

Arthur and Catherine had two children, born in Hampstead, London, England, who inherited their father's literary talents:

1. Alexander Raban Waugh, "Alec Waugh," (1898–1981), novelist, married Barbara Annis Jacobs, Joan Chirnside, Virginia Louise Eggersen^[9]
2. Evelyn Arthur St John Waugh, "Evelyn Waugh" (1903–1966), novelist, married Evelyn Florence Margaret Winifred Gardner, Laura Laetitia Gwendolen Evelyn Herbert^[10]

Death

Arthur passed away on 26 June 1943 at home at 14a Hampstead Lane, Highgate, London, England. ^[11] He was buried in St John-at-Hampstead Churchyard in Hampstead.^[12]

At his side was buried his wife Catherine,^[13] who died 11 years later, aged 84, on 6 Dec 1954^[14] in Highgate.^[15]

Census

Bibliography

• Alfred Tennyson, a Biography, 1892
• The Yellow Book (contribution), 1894
• The Square Book of Animals (poetry), 1899
• Robert Browning (biography), 1900
• The New York Critic (contributions)
• The Daily Telegraph, literary critic, 1906-1931
• Reticence in Literature, 1915
• Tradition and Change: Studies in Contemporary Literature, 1919
• A Hundred Years in Publishing: Being the Story of Chapman & Hall, Ltd., 1930
• One Man's Road: Being a Picture of Life in a Passing Generation (autobiography), 1931.

Sources

1. ↑ "England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2X9Y-HT7 : 1 October 2014), from "England & Wales Births, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Birth Registration, Clutton, Somerset, England, citing General Register Office, Southport, England. Arthur Waugh, born July-Aug-Sep 1866, registration district, Clutton, Somerset
2. ↑ "England, Wiltshire, Church Records, 1518-1990", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6DST-LX35 : 24 February 2022), Arthur was baptized on 7 Oct 1866 in Corsley, Wiltshire, England, parents Alexander Waugh and Annie Goss
3. ↑ Oxford University Alumni, 1500-1886, Volume IV, W. "Waugh, Arthur, IS [1st son]. Alexander, of Midsomer Norton, Somerset, D. Med. NEW COLL, matric. 23 Jan 1866, aged 19"
4. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Arthur Waugh," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Waugh : accessed 25 July 2023)
5. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2DNK-6SY : 13 December 2014), from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1893, quarter 4, vol. 5C, p. 959, Axbridge, Somerset, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. Catherine Charlotte Raban married Arthur Waugh in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1893 in the registration district of Axbridge, Somerset County, England.
6. ↑ "United Kingdom, British India Office, Births and Baptisms, 1712-1965", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6VT1-Y1RM : 20 January 2023), Catharine Charlotte Raban born on 2 April 1870 and baptized 12 June 1870, Bengal, India, parents, Henry Charles Biddulph Cotton [sic] Raban and Elizabeth Francis
7. ↑ Brighton College Register, Part 1, 1847-1863; edited by H.J. Mathews, M.A., Exeter College, Oxford; J. Farncombe, Eastern Road, Brighton, 1886. RABAN (Henry Charles Biddulph Colton), 15, son of Captain Henry Tilman Raban, H.E.I.C.S. 1852-56
8. ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Henry Cockburn, Lord Cockburn," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Cockburn,_Lord_Cockburn#External_links : accessed 25 July 2023)
9. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6531512/alec-waugh: accessed 25 July 2023), memorial page for Alec Waugh (8 Jul 1898–3 Sep 1981), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6531512, citing St John-at-Hampstead Churchyard, Hampstead, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.
10. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/3199/evelyn-waugh: accessed 25 July 2023), memorial page for Evelyn Waugh (28 Oct 1903–10 Apr 1966), Find a Grave Memorial ID 3199, citing St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Combe Florey, Taunton Deane Borough, Somerset, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.
11. ↑ England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:7XH4-BX3Z : 27 August 2019), Middlesex, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain.; FHL microfilm, Arthur Waugh of 14a Hempstead-lane, Highgate, Middlesex, died 26 June 1943. Probate Liandudno 30 Sep 1943 to Catherine Charlotte Waugh, widow. Effects £5474 8s. 8d.
12. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6532986/arthur-waugh: accessed 25 July 2023), memorial page for Arthur Waugh (27 Aug 1866–26 Jun 1943), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6532986, citing St John-at-Hampstead Churchyard, Hampstead, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Iain MacFarlaine (contributor 46514200).
13. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6531732/catherine-charlotte-waugh: accessed 25 July 2023), memorial page for Mrs Catherine Charlotte “K” Raban Waugh (2 Apr 1870–6 Dec 1954), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6531732, citing St John-at-Hampstead Churchyard, Hampstead, London Borough of Camden, Greater London, England; Maintained by Iain MacFarlaine (contributor 46514200).
14. ↑ First-hand information as remembered by Sir William Arbuthnot, Friday, July 11, 2014.
15. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVC6-J9PV : 30 October 2021), Catherine C Waugh, aged 84, born 1870, died 1954 in Middlesex, England.
16. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
    Citing The National Archives of the UK
    FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2022)
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    Arthur Waugh (4), unknown son, in household of Alexander Waugh (30). Born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset.
17. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    Citing p. 20, Piece/Folio 2117/13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,774,759.
    FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2022)
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    Arthur Waugh (14), single pupil, in household of Arthur Waugh (14) at Church Lane in Sherborne registration district. Born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, England.
18. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
    Citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2022)
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    Arthur Waugh (24), single lodger, in household of Arthur Waugh (24) in Pancras registration district. Born in Somersetshire, England.
19. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
    Citing Hampstead subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2022)
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    Arthur Waugh (34), married head of household in Hampstead registration district. Born in Midsomer Norton, Somersetshire.
20. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    Citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch (accessed 28 February 2022)
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    Arthur Waugh (44), married head of household in Hendon registration district. Born in Midsomer Norton, Somersetshire.