#7269, John (Johnny for Short) GURNEY
| Born | 10 Nov 1749 |
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| Died | 28 Oct 1809 |
| Occupation | Merchant and Banker (Gurney's Bank having been founded by his cousin Bartlett.) |
Known as John of Earlham, to distinguish him from his brothers, Richard of Keswick & Northrepps and Joseph of The Grove. John Gurney was known not only as banker and a member of the prominent Norfolk family but also as father of Social reformers Elizabeth Fry and Joseph John Gurney, writer Louisa Hoare and Samuel Gurney, another banker.
His father was John Gurney of Keswick (08/03/1716 - 22/04/1770) his grandfather was Joseph Gurney of Keswick and his great grandfather was John Gurney of Norwich.
In the 19th century the Gurney family was known for its wealth: In Gilbert and Sullivan's 1875 comic opera "Trial by Jury", a character describes his accumulation of wealth until at length I became as rich as the Gurneys.
Their home, Earlam Hall was rented from the Bacon family.
Timeline
Born
Birth of Daughter, Catherine GURNEY
Birth of Daughter, Rachel GURNEY
Birth of Child, Elizabeth (Betsy) GURNEY
Birth of Son, John GURNEY
Birth of Daughter, Richenda GURNEY
Birth of Daughter, Hannah GURNEY
Birth of Daughter, Louisa GURNEY
Birth of Daughter, Priscilla GURNEY
Birth of Son, Samuel GURNEY
Birth of Son, Joseph John GURNEY
Birth of Son, Daniel (Dan) GURNEY
Death of wife, Catherine BELL
Died 1809