b. 4 October 1804. d. 5 July 1862. Nationality: English. VIAF.
Poet, playwright, and novelist. Born in London. Married Mary Ann Loomes on 29 October
1833. Contributed to *The Monthly*, *The Court*, and *Bentley’s Miscellany*. Author
of the play *The Cavalier*, which was performed in London several times between 1836-1860.
Emigrated to Australia in 1856. Contributed to *The Examiner* and *Melbourne Punch*.
Biographical information: *ODNB*. (CC)