Richard (Dicky) White

[SherlockBones]

Hi Guys

Does anyone have access to London newspapers who can look for any reference to Richard White or Henry Clayton during the period Mar 1840 to Nov 1842.
It seems Tricky Dicky was put away in a private madhouse due his eccentricities.

Thanks in advance
Jon

[jomcd967]

A lot of Richard Whites in that search....do you have any other details that would narrow the options...occupation? Address? Age? An example of said “eccentricities “?

[chempat]

What is the relationship between Richard White and Henry Clayton, to see what newspaper references are relevant?

[SherlockBones]

Henry was the son of Sarah Clayton (nee Sunderland) who was Richard White's long term consort. Richard was approx. 65 years old and Henry early 40's.

Thanks

[SherlockBones]

A lot of Richard Whites in that search....do you have any other details that would narrow the options...occupation? Address? Age? An example of said “eccentricities “?

Richard White approx. 65 & Henry Clayton approx. 42, had travelled to the UK with various family members on board the brig 'Adelaide' They were business partners from what I can determine and were exporting bales of wool. More importantly they had travelled to the UK for the wedding of (the ship's master) George Dryden and Richard's grand daughter Sarah Jane White (daughter of John White).
Richard was a half American Negro who classed himself as a 'gentleman'. He was a wealthy land owner and had built the Launceston Hotel in Tasmania in 1822 (the first hotel) He was a keen gambler and a sharp dresser and would often be seen in Wellington Boots, white buckskin breeches, frock coat, top hat, wearing eyeglasses and carrying a walking stick. Eccentric in his ways and perhaps a little comical as well as an enthusiastic fiddle player. Also, his eccentricities "consisted in an assumed liberty of conversation to great and small"
Hope this helps. Thanks in advance