Phoebe (Fowler) Carlyle
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Phoebe Elizabeth Hough (Fowler) Carlyle (1810 - 1854)

Phoebe Elizabeth Hough Carlyle formerly Fowler aka Watt
Born in Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdommap
Daughter of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Wife of — married 8 Dec 1836 in Leek, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdommap
Wife of — married 2 Nov 1852 in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland, United Kingdommap
[children unknown]
Died at age 44 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, United Kingdommap
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Contents

Biography

Phoebe Elizabeth Hough Fowler was born on 15 May 1810 in Horton, which is about 3 miles west of Leek, in the county of Staffordshire, England. She was daughter of John Fowler and his wife Sarah Moore[1] (whose 1st husband was John Gaunt)[2] of Horton Hall, a Jacobean manor house in the village of Horton, which her father had inherited from his father Henry Fowler.[3] (Not to be confused with another Horton Hall in another village called Horton in the county of Northamptonshire.) Phoebe was baptized on 27 Sep 1814 at St. Edward's Church in Leek, Staffordshire.[1]

1st Marriage

Phoebe married Fitzjames Watt, Esq. on 8 Dec 1836 in Leek, Staffordshire.[4] FitzJames was born on 10 March 1809 in Warrington, Lancashire, the 2nd of the 2 children of James Watt and Hannah Chorley.[5] His older brother Thomas Alexander Watt, aged 20, died in 1827, at which time Fitzjames replaced him as heir to Bell Vale in Lancaster, Lancashire and Morris Brook House in Cheshire. Fitzjames received an M.A. from Caius College, Cambridge, and was a captain in the Royal Lancashire militia.[6]

Children of 1st Marriage

Phoebe and Fitzjames were the parents of 4 sons, born at Morris Brook House in Chester in the county of Cheshire:

  1. Thomas Fowler Watt (1838-1862)[7][8]
  2. Henry Fowler Watt (1839-1913), married Jane Wilson Hunter[9][10]
  3. Arthur Chorley Watt (1840-1885), married Henrietta Vary Hunter (sister of brother Henry Fowler Watt's wife Jane Wilson Hunter)[11][12]
  4. William Watt (1842-1903), married Mary Emma Wlhelmina Smith (separated or divorced) and widow Mary Anne (Finney) Bostock[13][14]

After 12 years of marriage, Fitzjames died of tuberculosis in 1848 in Clifton, Bristol at the age of 39.[15] He was buried in Bristol General Cemetery, which is now called Arnos Vale Cemetery in Arnos Vale, Bristol. His burial record states that he was of "Morris Brook, Cheshire, but died at No. 7 York Crescent, Clifton, Bristol."[16]

There is an incorrect transcription of the source from "Bristol, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1994," Ancestry.com, which names his burial location as Wycliffe Church, Totterdown, Gloucestershire. However, Wycliffe Church there wasn't created until 1878. Actual image shows the source is the register of the Bristol General Cemetery in Somerset, which is now (2022) called Arnos Vale Cemetery in Arnos Vale in Bristol.

2nd Marriage

After her 1st husband Fitzjames Watt died, Pheobe became "a rich widow with several children."[17] In 4 years, she married Dr. John Aitken Carlyle on 2 Nov 1852 in Moffat, Dumfriesshire, Scotland.[18]

John was born 7 Jul 1801 in Ecclefechan, Dunfriesshire, Scotland, the eldest son of James Carlyle and his 2nd wife Margaret Aitken.[19] He was the brother of the acclaimed Scottish essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle.

John attended medical school at the University of Edinburgh, where he received his M.D. (medical degree) in 1825. He then worked as a traveling physician, first with the Countess of Clare for seven years, then for a year with the Duke of Buccleuch. In 1849, John decided to move on from the practice of medicine. He is known for translating "Dante's Inferno" in 1845,[20] and editing his friend David Irving's "The history of Scottish poetry" in 1861.[17]

Death

Phoebe and John only had 2 years together, as Phoebe suddenly died on 26 August 1854 at Westbourne Place, Eaten-Square, London,[21] aged 44,[22] soon after giving birth prematurely to their dead 8-month-old son.[23][24] She was buried on 30 Aug 1854 in Brompton Cemetery, now in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London.[25][26]

After her death, her 2nd husband, John, lived in Edinburgh and then settled in Dumfriesshire near family. John took his commitment seriously as appointed guardian of his stepsons,[23] Thomas, Henry, Arthur and William. He died 25 years later on 15 Dec 1879 at the Hill at Dumfries in Scotland[19] and was buried with family members in Ecclefechan Churchyard in Ecclefechan, Dumfriesshire.

Headstone inscription

IN MEMORY OF
PHOEBE ELIZABETH HOUGH FOWLER
ONLY CHILD OF JOHN FOWLER ESQ
OF HORTON HALL, NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE
RELICT OF FITZJAMES WATT ESQ
AND WIFE OF JOHN AITKEN CARLYLE, M.D.
BORN 15 MAY 1810, DIED 26 AUG 1854
A TRULY GENTLE, BRAVE, AND NOBLE WOMAN,
DEEPLY LAMENTED BY ALL WHO KNEW HER AND
MOST DEEPLY BY HER AFFECTIONATE HUSBAND[25]

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL3L-XD1W : 8 July 2020), Phoebe Elizabeth Haugh Fowler, born 15 May 1810, baptized 27 Sep 1814, at Leek, Staffordshire, England
  2. ↑ Chart, Pedigree of Gaunt, of Leek
  3. ↑ Chapman, Jane. The Edge Family, Horton Hall and St. Michael's Church and Churchyard, Horton, Staffordshire. BJNL's Genealogy. Accessed 22 Dec 2022.
  4. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLQZ-T4PS : 8 July 2020), Fitz James Watt and Phoebe Elizabeth Hugh Fowler, 1836
  5. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V52G-KT3 : 10 April 2021), James Watt, 1809.
  6. ↑ Burke's Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry, Volume 2; Pg. 1536. Google eBook here.
  7. ↑ "England, Cheshire Bishop's Transcripts, 1598-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N4RL-329 : 10 December 2017), Thomas Fowler Watt, baptized 17 Jul 1838 in Grappenhall, Cheshire, England, parents Fitzjames Watt and Phoebe Elizabeth Watt, Morris Brook [Cheshire]
  8. ↑ England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995. Ancestry.com. Image. Thomas Fowler Watt, Esq. Probate 7 Oct 1862. Letters of Administration (with the Will annexed) of the Personal estate and effects of Thomas Fowler Watt late of 48 Brompton-row in the County of Middlesex Esquire deceased who died 1 July 1862 at 35 Poland-street in the said County were granted at the Principle Registry to Arthur Chorley Watt of 48 Brompton-row aforesaid Esquire the Brother and one of the Residuary Legatees named in the said Will he having been first sworn. Effects under £3,000.
  9. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL3L-V8XK : 8 July 2020), Henry Fowler Watt, born 18 Apr 1839, baptized 25 May 1843
  10. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #203505726
  11. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL3L-JX9Q : 8 July 2020), Arthur Chorley Watt, baptized 25 May 1843 in Leek, Staffordshire, England, born 24 Dec 1840
  12. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6F66-RJQM : 3 September 2022), Arthur Chorley Watt, judge in Bombay Civil Service, of Poona, Bombay, India and Horton Hall near Leek, county of Stafford, died 1 Sep 1885 in Poona, beneficiary and sole executrix is widow Henrietta Vary Wall [sic] of Horton Hall. Probate 26 Feb 1886, England, United Kingdom, Her Majesty's Stationery Office, Great Britain
  13. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NGCS-8NY : 21 March 2020), William Watt born 24 Dec 1842, baptized 25 May 1843, Leek, Staffordshire, England
  14. ↑ "England and Wales, National Index of Wills and Administrations, 1858-1957," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPLQ-RVT8 : 17 September 2018), William Watt, died 24 July 1903 in Fowey, Cornwall, England
  15. ↑ National Archives. Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. Wills and Letters of Administration. Prob 11/2085/242, Vol. 19. Will of Fitzjames Watt of Winnington House, Cheshire, 6 Dec 1848. Beneficiary is "beloved wife Phoebe Elizabeth."
  16. ↑ "Bristol, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1994, Ancestry.com. Fitzjames Watts aged 39, buried 3 Oct 1848, "Morris Brook, Cheshire, but died at No. 7 York Crescent, Clifton, Bristol," in Bristol General Cemetery in Somerset, which is now (2022) called Arnos Vale Cemetery in Arnos Vale in Bristol. Transcription error of image incorrectly calls burial place Wycliffe Church, Totterdown, Gloucestershire Parish. Actual image is of the register of the Bristol General Cemetery in Somerset, which is now (2022) called Arnos Vale Cemetery in Arnos Vale in Bristol. Wycliffe Church, Totterdown, wasn't created until 1878
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Espinasse, Francis. "Carlyle, John Aitken (1801–1879)," Dictionary of National Biography, 1885-1900, Volume 09
  18. ↑ "Scotland Marriages, 1561-1910", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTRY-P6K : 11 February 2020), Phoebe Elizabeth Hough Fowler in entry for John Aitken Carlyle, 1852.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 Find A Grave: Memorial #11226937
  20. ↑ "Dante's Inferno" Translation Notice: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115370615/
  21. ↑ Death Announcement: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/115370258/
  22. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NVK-7Z3 : 31 December 2014), Phoebe Elizabeth Hough Carlyle, 1854; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database; citing Death, St. George Hanover Square, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Ashton, Rosemary. Thomas and Jane Carlyle Portrait of a Marriage. Chatto & Windus. 2002.
  24. ↑ A History of the Ancient Parish of Leek, in Staffordshire; Pg. 159. Preview here.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Find A Grave: Memorial #200766450
  26. ↑ Web: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, 1576-2014.

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Phoebe when she was married to Fitzjames Watt, prior to marrying John Carlyle
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