WRIGHT,+William+Henry+Kearley

WRIGHT, William Henry Kearley (1844-1915) 1CL Plymouth 1876-1915 Previously a bank clerk and a railway clerk he identified himself closely with the social and cultural life of his city and became a local historian; he was responsible for the Drake statue and Armada Memorial on Plymouth Hoe. He also did pioneer work with local elementary schools.

b. 15.9.1844 Plymouth Plymouth from March 1876 vice-pres. of LA sec. of Ex-Libris Society author of papers etc. (YB 1897, 180; PORTRAIT 1900, 185)