Ashton, Sir Ralph, 1624.† Camden, Sir Wm., (Claren- Danners, Sir John, 1589. Dugdale, Sir W. (Garter King-at-Arms). Grimston, Sir Harbottle, 1594.8 Gresham, Sir T. (Founder of Royal Exchange). Wharton.* Zouch. Hewett, Sir Wm., 1566. Sidney, Sir Henry, 1563. Tucker, Sir Owen, 1458. Wolley, Sir John, 1591. Among other students of this inn, distinguished in literature, may be here mentioned Sir Philip Sidney, the learned author of 'Arcadia,' and gallant governor of Flushing; George Gascoyne, a poet in considerable repute, in the time of Shakspeare; Mr. Sayntlow Kniveton, the antiquary; Francis Davison, author of thePoetical Rapsodie;' and, of a subsequent date, William Rough, author of various dramas, and Rymer, * Philip 2nd of Feb., 1580, and George 8th of Aug., 1595. + Dates of Admission. Nine of this family were members of Gray's Inn. § Ancestor of the Master of the Rolls, Car. II. || There were seven of this family members of this house. Philip Sidney, (son of Sir Henry Sidney, also a member of Gray's Inn,) was admitted on the 2nd of Feby., 1567. Robert Sidney, Earl of Leicester, father of Algernon Sidney, was admitted on the 25th of Feby., 1617. MS. Gray's Inn. whose work, the 'Foedera,' has given him a European reputation. Rymer was born in Yorkshire, he studied at Cambridge, and from thence removed to Gray's Inn; and, adopting the profession of the law, in 1692, succeeded Shadwell, as historiographer to King William III. Among the distinguished lawyers, besides those already mentioned, whose works are cited as authorities, the following members of this inn will be recognized: Sir Thomas Ireland, Abridgment of Dyer's Reports,' &c., 1551. Robert Challis, 'Statute of Sewers,' &c. William Leonard, Reports and Cases Adjudged,' tem. Eliz. Thomas Ashe, author of Epeikeia,' &c. William Hughes, 'Reports, temp. Jac. and Car. I.' Translation of the Miroir,' &c. Sir Thos. Hetley, Knt. Serjeant-at-law, 'Rep. temp. Car.' Edmund Wingate, tutor to Henrietta, Queen of Charles I., 'Reason of the Common Law, &c.' Sir Thomas Raymond, Rep. temp. Car. II.' Sir Creswell Levintz, Rep. temp. Car. II.; Jac. II.; Will. III.' Sir Edward Lutwyche, 'Rep. temp. Car. II.' 6 J. Keble, Rep. temp. Car. II.' Peere Williams, 'Rep. 1695 to 1734.' John March, barrister of this Inn; subsequently B. D., and Vicar of St. Nicholas, Newcastle; 'Rep. or New Cases, Car. I.;'Actions for Slander,' other legal works, and several sermons. R. S. D. Roper, Law of Property of Husband and Wife;' 'Legacies, &c.' William Fulbeck, D. C. L., Study of the Law,' dedi cated to the Students of Gray's Inn. Isaac Espinasse, Rep. Law of Evidence,' &c. T. Wood, LL.D., Author of The Institute of the Laws of England;'' Civil law,' &c., a barrister of this Inn, and subsequently Rector of Hardwick, in county of Bucks. Danby Pickering, Lectures on Law;' 'Statutes at Large.' Robert, Lord Raymond, was admitted 1st November, 1682, called to the bar, 12th November, 1697; appointed Solicitor-General, 1710; Attorney-General, 1720; Justice of the Common Pleas, 1723; Commissioner of the Great Seal, and Chief Justice of the King's Bench 1724; created Baron, 1730. There is a portrait of this distinguished judge in Gray's Inn Hall. His arms also are emblazoned on the north-east window. Lord Raymond's Reports have always been held in high estimation. His lordship has given its name to that part of this Inn called 'Raymond Buildings.' Sir Thomas Clarke, Master of the Rolls, 1754, and Sir Salathiel Lovel, one of the Barons of the Exchequer, were also called to the bar in Gray's Inn. Sir James Eyre was called to the bar in this Inn on the 25th November, 1755. In 1763 he was appointed Recorder of London; in 1772, Baron of the Exchequer ; in 1787, Lord Chief Baron; in 1793, Lord Chief Justice of the Common Pleas. There is an original portrait of this Judge in the library. Sir Allan Chambre was a bencher of this Inn. He was admitted 13th November, 1764; called to the bar 28th May, 1767. He was constituted a Baron of the Exchequer in 1799; and was appointed a Justice of the Common Pleas in the following year. Sir George Sowley Holroyd was admitted 20th April, 1774; and was called to the bar 26th June, 1787. He was constituted a Justice of the King's Bench 1816. Sir John Bayley, author of the well-known work on 'Bills of Exchange,' &c., &c., was admitted 12th November, 1783; and was called to the bar 22nd June, 1792. He was constituted a Justice of the King's Bench, 1808.* Sir Stephen Gaselee was admitted 29th January, 1781; was called to the bar 20th November, 1793; and was constituted a Justice of the Common Pleas, 1824. Sir John Hullock was admitted 7th May, 1788; was called to the bar 16th May, 1794. He was constituted a Baron of the Exchequer in 1823. Sir Joseph Littledale having first entered at Lincoln's Inn, was admitted of Gray's Inn 22nd November, 1793. He was called to the bar in this society on the 26th June, 1798; and was constituted a Justice of the King's Bench in 1824. We close this illustrious catalogue with the name of Sir Samuel Romilly. He was admitted on the 5th of May, 1778; and was called to the bar on the 2nd of June, 1783. Having been called to the bench, he filled the office of Treasurer in 1803; and in 1806 was appointed his Majesty's Solicitor-General. The arms of this unrivalled advocate and eminent friend of human improvement are in Gray's Inn Hall; the motto being Persevere. GIFTS AND BEQUESTS. Among the various gifts and bequests from members to the Inn, the following plate for the use of 12th June, 1799. John Bayley, Esq. took his leave of the Society on being called to the degree of Serjeant-at-law, with the usual ceremonies. Edward King, Esq., the Treasurer, presented the new serjeant with a purse containing ten guineas. N.B. The Societies of Staple Inn and Barnard's Inn attended on the occasion. Regist. Gray's Inn. the hall and chapel deserve notice. The arms of the donor are engraved on each : An eure, weight,. 31 2 A bason, weight, . 71 8 26 9 7 Ex dono Jeremiæ Bettenham, Lectoris hu jus Hospitii, anno 1650, 38 4 5 Ex dono Richardi Newdegate, Servientis ad A flagon, weight,. 56 8 Ex dono Johis Gulston, arm. sedi Prothonotarii Curiæ Dni Regis de Banco, 14 11 4 A flagon, weight, . 52 15 Ex dono Roberti Dewhurst, Custodis Bre- A pott, weight, 38 15 13 12 6 10 0 2 } 62 5 weight, Ex do Justiani Pagit, Arm., Custodis Bre- 16 17 viu, &c., in usum Hospitij Graijensis, anno 1671, Ex dono Allani Lockart, Arm., Prothonotarij &c.,in usum Hospitij, anno 1670. cup with cover, Legatum Thomæ Crew, Militis Servientis Dni Regis at Legem. A silver dish ex dono Johis Math. Grim wood. |