Richard Mogg Glasson

[cornishglassons]

Hello,

I wondered if anyone had any information on Richard Mogg Glasson born in Crowan in 1809, son of William Glasson of Crowan and Elizabeth Mogg.

I believe he drowned in Falmouth Harbour in 1830 but have no more details. Does anyone know any more details on his death, or can someone point me in the right direction to find out.

Many thanks!

[Cornish Terrier]

Your query regards part of the Glasson family of which I know very little given that I have limited resources for Crowan or Falmouth.

However this does not mean I cannot or will not help.

Do you know anything more about Richard Mogg Glasson apart from what you have posted. (e.g. occupation)

If he drowned at Falmouth it is a possibility that he may have been a mariner of some sort.

If this were the case then there would be records in some of the maritime archives.

Newspapers of the day may also be of help.

Best I can do right now but if you can post any further detail at all I will do my best to find further information for you.

A search of Wills might also be of some help.

Ian

[cornishglassons]

Hello again Ian,

I know almost nothing about Richard Mogg Glasson and would probably know nothing at all were it not for the fact he is mentioned in his father William Glasson's will and also the will of his maternal grandfather Richard Mogg. William was usually listed as a merchant although I feel he may have had fingers in many lucrative pies!

I have found several mentions of this Glasson Family in the West Briton, including mention of the loss of 'The Falmouth Packet' a clipper scooner owned by William being lost in 1840, but nothing about Richard's drowning. I wondered if the research department of the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth might keep a record, especially if he was a mariner?

Many thanks again, Ian.

Best wishes,
Carole

[Cornish Terrier]

Carole - good thinking and certainly worth a try.

I believe he drowned in Falmouth Harbour in 1830 but have no more details

It is unfortunate that he did not wait until after July of 1837 as we may have had a chance of some record in St Catherine's House.

However, the fact there is some information suggestion he died in Falmouth Harbour in 1830 gives rise to the though that his body was recovered and recognised.

This would then mean that he should probably have been buried at, or near Falmouth.

A search of Burial Records for the area around that time might be worth trying. (But do not restrict yourself to Falmouth itself.)

Ian

[tomasweller]

Hiya,

Richard Mogg Glasson is buried in the family vault at the disused Congregationalist Cemetery in Falmouth. He is interred alongside his cousin Henry Mogg, who also drowned at the same time when their boat overturned in the river.

Let me know if you would like any further info.

Tom

[cornishglassons]

Thanks, CT for alerting me to this post!

Thank you so much, Tom for this exciting news. You could have solved many mysteries for me!

I have messaged you privately but yes would love to know anything you know about the cemetery, the church and the Falmouth Glassons.

With very best wishes,
Carole

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Penryn Independent Chapel Burials - 1808 - 1834.
Mr Richard Glasson, 21 years, and cousin Henry Mogg of Bridgewater drowned by the upsetting of a boat in Falmouth harbour and were buried at the same time.

Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette - Thursday 14 October 1830:
A most melancholy accident occured in Falmouth harbour a few days since by the upsetting of a boat belonging to Mr. W. Glasson merchant of that town. His eldest son Mr R. Glasson; Mr H. Mogg son of Mr H. Mogg merchant of Bridgewater; and a waterman named Chant of that place were in the boat at the same time and most destressing to oberve; Mr Glasson and Mr Mogg met with a watery grave; Chant the waterman from being a good swimmer was fortunately saved. The accident happened during a heavy squall of Trefusis Point. They left early in the morning on a shooting excursion but the badness of the weather prompted them to forego their original intention and at the time of the accident they were returning home. The bodies of the unfortunate young men were picked up shortly after the lamentable event.

[tomasweller]

Hi Carole.

I have sent a large amount of new Glasson material to your email address. Please can you confirm it has arrived, as I've been having trouble with my mail recently? The email includes photos of the Glasson tomb, burial register entries, several old maps including the location of "Glasson's Quay" plus a whole host of other information.

Cheers,

Tom