4. | Lewis "Kensington Lewis" Kensington Solomon was born about 1790 in Kensington (son of Samuel Solomon); died on 03 Nov 1854 in St. Thomas, Devon; was buried on 07 Nov 1854 in St. Michael and All Angels, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon. Other Events:
- Occupation: 1814; Bullion Merchant
- Occupation: 1824; Silversmith
- Residence: 1841, 18 Stratford-place, London
- Residence: Abt 1847, Buought "Pall Mall House" (Property of the 2nd Duke of Buckingham)
- Residence: 1851, 18 Stratford-place, London
- Residence: Bef 04 Nov 1854, 18 Stratford-place, London
Notes:
He was a renowned Silversmith.
--- "London Daily News" Thursday, 03 Nov 1853, page 3:
PUBLIC SALES
Nov. 2--- By Messrs. Chinnock and Galsworthy, at the Mart.---
A leasehold residence, with coach-house and stabling, No. 18, Stratford-place, Cavendish-square, late the property of Mr. Kensington Lewis, held on lease, renewable perpetually upon payment of a fine of 56l., ground rent 26l., annual value, 200l. --- sold privately for 2,800l.
--- "Derby Mercury" Wednesday, 27 Sep 1854, page 8:
A two hundred thousand pounds debtor applied to the insolvent-court, Exeter, for his discharge from the sheriff's ward. His name was Kensington Lewis; he was described as "a gentleman," and his age was seventy-one. His balance sheet commenced in 1845, and his receipts up to this period amount to over 200,00l. The debts amounted to 95,253l. 14s. 5d., of which 14,603l. 1s. 4d. had been contracted without any consideration being received. He was in the habit of insuring the lives of persons, but they always failed to pay up the premiums, and the insurances consequently lapsed. An order was made for his immediate discharge.
Lewis married Harriet Sara Samo on 17 Aug 1811 in St. George, Hanover Square, London. Harriet (daughter of Lawrence Samo) was born about 1790 in London, Middlesex; died on 24 Jun 1860; was buried on 27 Jun 1860 in 3rd Row). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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