Difference between revisions of "Dorothy Upton b.ca.1635"
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The extent and disposition of Dorothy Upton’s library are not known. One book that was signed by her -- Richard Baxter’s ''The life of faith'' (London, 1670) -- is in the library at the National Trust’s Springhill. | The extent and disposition of Dorothy Upton’s library are not known. One book that was signed by her -- Richard Baxter’s ''The life of faith'' (London, 1670) -- is in the library at the National Trust’s Springhill. | ||
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Dorothy Upton inscribed her name on the title page; she also records that the book was a gift of Letitia Chichester, Lady Donegall (d.ca.1691). | Dorothy Upton inscribed her name on the title page; she also records that the book was a gift of Letitia Chichester, Lady Donegall (d.ca.1691). | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:26, 28 February 2023
Dorothy UPTON, ca.1635?
Biographical Note
Dorothy Upton was the daughter of Michael Beresford (n.d.). She married Arthur Upton (1633-1706) of Castle Upton, Co. Antrim. Her daughter, Anne Upton (1664-1753), married William ‘Good-Will’ Conyngham (d.1721) of Springhill, Co. Londonderry.
Books
The extent and disposition of Dorothy Upton’s library are not known. One book that was signed by her -- Richard Baxter’s The life of faith (London, 1670) -- is in the library at the National Trust’s Springhill.
Characteristic Markings
Dorothy Upton inscribed her name on the title page; she also records that the book was a gift of Letitia Chichester, Lady Donegall (d.ca.1691).
Sources
- Dorothy Beresford, The Peerage.
- Purcell, Mark, The Big House Library in Ireland, Swindon, 2011, 49.