ABERCROMBY SQUARE

[taffy]

This article on the building of Abercromby Sq came up in a Google search for my ancestor, William Rushton! Is there any way of getting in contact with the author (Adrian R Allen) to find out more about William? All I know is that he would have had a wife called Phebe (if he's the right one!) and about 9 children. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Oliver

I have the booklet on Abercromby Sq. Adrian Allen was the University Archivist in 1986 when the booklet was written. He may still be at the University or of course he may have retired. Check with the University Library.

William Rushton was the only person noted in Gore's Directory living in the square in 1821. He died in 1844 leaving £16,000. He seems to have lived at number 9 Abercromby Square which also seems to have been the first house erected in the square. You should be able to find him in the 1841 census.