Background
Fothergill was the youngest son of Thomas Fothergill of Brownber, Ravenstonedale, Westmorland.
Fothergill was the youngest son of Thomas Fothergill of Brownber, Ravenstonedale, Westmorland.
The description husbandman is no doubt an attempt at a translation of the Lake country statesman. lieutenant is stated that he also wrote some things in verse, and contributed to the Monthly Review. He seems to have acted as the parish lawyer
The parishioners in Ravenstonedale church put up a brass plate to his memory, bearing an inscription, which concludes:
To the Memory of Anthony Fothergill of Brownber Whose natural Talents and acquir"d Knowledge Rendered his character truely respectable.
Tho" plac"d in a private station He distinguished Himself by a firm adherence To the cause of Truth, Liberty and rational Religion. His integrity of Heart, Social Disposition, And uncommon abilities gained him general esteem.
He departed this (His chequer"d Life) June 13th 1761 aged 75.