Surgeon Andrew Knox BLACKALL
- Born: 1754, Ireland
- Died: 1781, Hotwells, Bristol, England aged 27
General Notes:
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Blackall, Andrew, 1754-1781, surgeon Lectured with John Sheldon at Great Queen Street in 1778 and 1779 and then by himself in his 'Anatomical Theatre' in Thavies Inn from the autumn of 1779. Collection (including several purchased at Falconar's sale) auctioned after his death (Daily Advertiser, 8 September 1778; Morning Post & Daily Advertiser, 9 September and 9 November 1779; Winstanley 1781)
In Andrew Blackall's will, of the 12th April 1781, written at Mrs. Andrews', Hotwells, Bristol, he mentions both his sister Catherine and his brother John, as well as his brother Robert, when he makes reference to land in Northern Ireland that is in "Bob's hands".
In 1761, the Reverend Andrew Blackall, of Ballinascreen, Co. Derry, died and his will was proven in that year. According to Betham's Genealogical Abstracts (from Irish wills) he had four sons and one daughter. They were in order of transcription):
Roger Blackall
Robert Blackall
Andrew Blackall
John Blackall
Katharin (sic) Blackall
It might be through either Roger or Robert that the "Major Blackall" who sold the painting in 1872 is descended.
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