Frederick Tennyson (1807-1898)

TW: Domestic violence, threats of violence and abuse Frederick Tennyson was the eldest living brother of Alfred, Lord Tennyson. He was born on 5th June 1807 in Louth, Lincolnshire to George Clayton Tennyson and Elizabeth Tennyson (née Fytche). His father was a clergyman and was Reverend for Somersby and Bag Enderby, and they lived in … Continue reading Frederick Tennyson (1807-1898)

George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831)

TW: Mentions of depression, alcoholism, drug-use, suicide and self harm. Clayton, G.; George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831), Father of Alfred Tennyson; The Collection: Art & Archaeology in Lincolnshire (Usher Gallery); http://www.artuk.org/artworks/george-clayton-tennyson-17781831-father-of-alfred-tennyson-82130 Early Life Alfred Tennyson’s father was Reverend Dr. George Clayton Tennyson. George was born to George Tennyson (Senior) and Mary Tennyson (née Turner) in December … Continue reading George Clayton Tennyson (1778-1831)