Born in London, England
Ancestors 
Son of Ozias Humphry
and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
Died
at about age 66
in England
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Biography
William (Humphry) Upcott is Notable.
William (Humphry) Upcott was born in Middlesex, England.
William was born on 15 June 1779 and baptised on 20 June 1779 in St Martin-In-The-Fields, Middlesex, England.[1][2]
He was the natural son of Ozias Humphry and "Delly Wickens, the daughter of an Oxford shopkeeper, and was called Upcott after the maiden name of Humphry's mother".[3]
Occupation
He was a bookseller, librarian, bibliographer, editor, and autograph collector. He earned the nickname of "The Emperor of Autographs".[4]
Marriage
Death
William died in 1845 at age 67.[5]
Research Notes
- Humphry's mother was most likely Elizabeth Hooper. The surname Upcott seems to have come from William's paternal grandmother (needs verification).
Sources
- ↑
Baptism:
"England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975"
FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 25 October 2022)
William Upcott Humphry baptism on 20 Jun 1779, son of Ozias Humphry & Delly, in Westminster, London, England. - ↑
Baptism:
"Westminster Baptisms"
Archive: City of Westminster Archives Centre; Page: 108
FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 23 October 2022)
William Elpcott Humphry baptism on 20 Jun 1779 (born 15 Jun 1779), son of Ozias & Delby Irene, in St Martin-In-The-Fields, Middlesex, England. - ↑
Biography of William Upcott:
"Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-22"
London, England: Oxford University Press; Volume: Vol 20; Page: 36
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1981 #75536 (accessed 25 October 2022)
Mother: Delly Wickens; Father: Ozias Humphry; Birth Date: 1779; Birth Place: Oxfordshire, England; Name: William Upcott; Death Place: Islington, England; Death Date: 23 Sep1845. - ↑ Blake's autograph in the album of William Upcott
- ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 25 October 2022)
Upcott, William (Age at death: 67).
GRO Reference: 1845 Jul-Aug-Sep in The Islington District Volume 03 Page 168.
See also:
- Wikipedia: William Upcott
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography: Upcott, William (1779–1845) Janet Ing Freeman (behind paywall)
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