Journal entry – John Grey – 24 Apr 1834

Thursday 24th



Went to Coupland Castle to attend the funeral of its owner which was rendered the more melancholy that that of his wife had only preceded his own by six days.  He was cut off in the prime of life, at least in his 47th Year.  We were of the same age & had been friends and neighbours from our youth, acting together in many public capacities.  I could not therefore refuse to comply with his dying request, that I would act as a Trustee & Guardian of his Children, giving my Colleagues however to understand that though I should be willing to advise as to the education of the poor Orphans & the management of the Estates, my personal attendance must not be generally expected.