Arthur Lasenby Liberty (1843 - 1917)

Born 13 Aug 1843 in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England

Ancestors

Husband of Martha (Cottam) Liberty — married 1865 (to 1869) in Pancras Registration District, Middlesex, England

Husband of Emma Louise (Blackmore) Liberty — married 25 Sep 1875 in Hampstead Registration District, Middlesex, England

Died 11 May 1917 at age 73 in Amersham Registration District, Buckinghamshire, England

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Biography

Arthur Liberty is Notable.

Arthur's birth was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1843 in the Amersham district.^[1] His parents were Arthur Liberty, a draper and lace manufacturer, and Rebecca Lasenby.

Arthur began working as soon as he was able; employed at first by family members, one of whom was involved in selling lace. He then began working for women's fashion partnership Farmer & Rogers, and is listed on the 1861 census as an assistant to a silk manufacturer. 40-year-old John Weeks was living at 54 Baker Street in Marylebone, London, England, with his wife and two children, eight assistants (of whom Arthur was one), five servants, plus a governess.

Arthur's marriage to Martha Cottam was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1865 in the Pancras district.^[4] The couple divorced in 1869.

Six years later, Arthur remarried. His marriage to Emma Louise Blackmore was registered in the Jul-Aug-Sep quarter of 1875 in the Hampstead district.^[6]

Liberty's of London

Also in 1875, Arthur set up Liberty & Co in Regent Street, London, England. He began by selling ornaments, fabrics and miscellaneous objets d'art from the Far East. Between 1890 to 1920, he sold Liberty fabrics, which became known for their vivid and/or subtle colours, printed on satins and silks. These beautiful fabrics became known worldwide.

On 12 February 1913, Arthur was knighted, which was reported in the London Gazette. ^[11]

Arthur's death (age 73) was registered in the Apr-May-Jun quarter of 1917 in the Amersham district.^[12]

DEATH OF SIR ARTHUR LIBERTY
The death occurred on Friday at Lee Manor (Buckinghamshire), of Sir Arthur Lasenby Liberty, at the age of 73. Sir Arthur Liberty was the chairman and founder of the firm of Liberty and Co., and his title to fame rests upon the lasting impress which his personality has made upon the dress good trade, and especially upon silks and fabrics in which silk are a component, and soft woollen goods. He was the eldest son of Mr Arthur Liberty, lace manufacturer, Nottingham, and was born at Chesham, Bucks [sic], on August 13, 1843.
Obituary, Daily Mail, 12 May 1917

Arthur was buried in The Lee, Chiltern District, Buckinghamshire, England.^[13]

Probate: LIBERTY sir Arthur Lasenby of Lee Manor The Lee Buckinghamshire knight died 11 May 1917 Probate London 14 September to dame Emma Louise Liberty widow and Harold Close Blackmore and Earley Christopher Francis solicitors. Effects £343505 18s 10d [about £9million in today's money] ^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 12 April 2022)
   Liberty, Arthur Lasenby (Mother's maiden name: Lasenby).
   GRO Reference: 1843 Jul-Aug-Sep in Amersham Volume 06 Page 309.
2. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
   Citing Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, p. 5; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: SGVY-XGT (accessed 12 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Arthur Lazenby Liberty (7) son in household of George Sutthry (39) in Amersham registration district. Born in England.
3. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
   Citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: M7G2-29V (accessed 12 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Arthur L Liberty (17), single assistant, in household of Richard Hayward (23) in Marylebone registration district.
4. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 April 2022)
   Liberty, Arthur Lasenby.
   GRO Reference: 1865 Apr-May-Jun in Pancras Volume 1b Page 179.
5. ↑ 1871 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1871"
   Citing The National Archives of the UK
   FamilySearch Record: VFX8-HJM (accessed 12 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Arthur L Liberty (26), unknown visitor, in household of Sarah Catherine Pim (25). Born in Bucks Green, Cheshire.
6. ↑ Marriage Registration: "England & Wales Marriage Index"
   FreeBMD Entry Information (accessed 12 April 2022)
   Liberty, Arthur L.
   GRO Reference: 1875 Jul-Aug-Sep in Hampstead Volume 1a Page 1170A.
7. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England Census"
   Class: RG11; Piece: 173; Folio: 15; Page: 23; GSU roll: 1341037
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 7572 #13870273 (accessed 16 April 2022)
   Arthur C Siberly (37), married, East India Merchant, head of household at 7 Fairfax Road in Hampstead registration district. Born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England.
8. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   Citing PRO RG 12, London county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: 35N9-W6Z (accessed 16 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Arthur C Liberty (46), married visitor, in household of Thomas Henry Frazer (32) in Marylebone registration district. Born in England.
9. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
   Citing Missenden subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: X9Y5-RGK (accessed 12 April 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   Arthur Lasenly Liberty (57), married head of household in Amersham registration district. Born in Chesham, Buckinghamshire.
10. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    Citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
    FamilySearch Record: X7VK-BSD (accessed 12 April 2022)
    FindMyPast Image
    Arthur Lasenby Liberty (67), married head of household in Amersham registration district. Born in Chesham Bucks, Buckinghamshire.
11. ↑ Knighted: London Gazette
12. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 12 April 2022)
    Liberty, Arthur Lasenby (Age at death: 73).
    GRO Reference: 1917 Apr-May-Jun in Amersham Volume 03A Page 955.
13. ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
    Citing record ID 190792771, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com.
    FamilySearch Record: QPRM-GF9R (accessed 12 April 2022)
    Arthur Lasenby Liberty burial (died on 11 May 1917) in The Lee, Chiltern District, Buckinghamshire, England.
14. ↑ Probate: "England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995"
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1904 #6012889 (accessed 12 April 2022)
    Arthur Lasenby Liberty probate on 14 Sep 1917 in London, England. Died 11 May 1917 in Buckinghamshire, England.

See Also:

• Wikipedia: Arthur_Lasenby_Liberty
• Time Team, Season 10, episode 6