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.  
  
[[FILE: Dorothy Upton c.1635_1.jpg| 450px|thumb|Inscription of Dorothy Upton (Springhill)]]
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[[FILE: Dorothy Upton c.1635_1.jpg| 400px|thumb|Inscription of Dorothy Upton (Springhill)]]
 
====Characteristic Markings====
 
====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).  
 
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).  
[[FILE: Dorothy Upton c.1635_2.jpg| 450px|thumb|Gift inscription of Dorothy Upton (Springhill)]]
 
  
 
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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.

Inscription of Dorothy Upton (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