Samuel Hoare Jr facts for kids
Samuel Hoare Jr (born August 9, 1751 – died July 14, 1825) was a rich British banker. He was also a strong supporter of ending slavery. He was born in Stoke Newington, which was a village north of London at the time. From 1790, he lived at Heath House in Hampstead Heath. Samuel Hoare Jr. was one of the twelve people who started the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. This group worked to stop the buying and selling of enslaved people.
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Early Life and Family Connections
Samuel Hoare Jr.'s parents were Samuel Hoare (a London merchant) and Grizell Gurnell. He came from a large family.
His brother, Jonathan, was also a merchant. He built a large house called Paradise House (now Clissold House). Samuel Jr. even tried to help Jonathan when he had money problems.
Samuel Jr. had several sisters. One sister, Mary, married Joseph Woods, who also worked to end slavery. Their son, Joseph Woods, became a famous botanist and architect. His youngest sister, Grizell, later married William Allen, another important Quaker who fought against slavery. Together, they started the Newington Academy for Girls in 1824.
School and First Marriage
Samuel Jr. went to boarding school when he was only five years old. He came home only once a year. When he was a teenager, he became an apprentice to a wool manufacturer. Later, he chose a career in banking, following other members of his family.
He married Sarah Gurney in 1777. Many friends and family members attended their wedding. They had three daughters: Sarah Hoare (born 1777), Hannah (born 1779), and Grizell (born 1781). They also had a son, Samuel (born 1783). Sadly, Sarah died ten days after their son was born. Samuel Jr. then moved his family back to Stoke Newington. His sisters, especially Grizell, helped him raise his children.
Fighting for Change and Banking Career
Samuel Hoare Jr. was very interested in two main causes: ending the slave trade and starting Sunday schools across the country. He also helped with a plan to create a free Black colony in Sierra Leone. Many of his neighbors also worked to end slavery.
His Banking Work
In 1772, Samuel Hoare Jr. became a junior partner in a bank in London. This bank went through several mergers over the years. Eventually, in 1884, Lloyds Bank took over his bank. Lloyds Bank still uses the "black horse" logo that came from Samuel Hoare Jr.'s original bank.
In 1788, Samuel Hoare Jr. married Hannah Sterry. Later, because of his health, he moved his family to Heath House in Hampstead in 1790. This was a large house on a hill north of London.
A Home for Famous Writers
The Hoare family loved to have guests. Their home, Heath House, became a popular place for famous poets and writers to visit. People like George Crabbe, Thomas Campbell, William Wordsworth, and Samuel Rogers often gathered there. They enjoyed conversations and the beautiful views from the house.
The poet Joanna Baillie wrote about the amazing view from Hampstead, describing London's many buildings and spires.
Samuel Hoare Jr. and his family also became friends with other important people, including Anna Laetitia Barbauld and Joseph Priestley.
Children and Future Generations
In 1802, his daughter Hannah married Thomas Marlborough Pryor. His son, Samuel (born 1783), also became a banker. In 1806, he married Louisa Gurney. This marriage connected the Hoare family to the famous Gurney family of bankers. Louisa's siblings included Elizabeth Fry, a famous prison reformer, and Samuel Gurney, who was also a great helper of others.
Samuel Hoare Jr.'s family continued to be important. His banking firm later joined with others to become part of Barclays Bank. His descendants include important figures like Sir Samuel Hoare, M.P., and Viscount Templewood. The archaeologist Francis Pryor is also a descendant.
His Beliefs
Samuel Hoare Jr. was a Quaker, a religious group known for its peaceful beliefs. However, he believed that war could sometimes be necessary to defend one's country. He thought it was a person's duty to protect their nation.
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