Laurence Peel and Lawrence Peel

Laurence Peel and Lawrence Peel

We know that Reginald’s Peel’s fourth son was called Laurence Peel. 

This could well have been in remembrance of another Laurence Peel (1801–88), sixth son
of Sir Robert Peel, who was an MP and philanthropist. 

The Peel family crypt wasvat St George’s Chapel, Eastern Road Brighton, just across the road from EatonvPlace where we know Reginald was living in his last years. 

Laurence bought thefreehold of the church from Thomas Kemp, who had built it in 1826 as part of his development of the Kemp Town district, and the church became very fashionable
in the 1830s when Adelaide, wife of King William IV, worshipped there. 

Charles Lennox Peel, Laurence’s son, who had a chancel and a new east window
constructed, willed it in trust to its congregation on his death in 1889.
Reginald may also have had in mind Lawrence Peel (1799–1884), also related to
Sir Robert Peel, who was a legendary figure in Bengal, Chief Justice and
Advocate-General during his career and undoubtedly known by reputation to
both Reginald and George Nelson Grant during their years in the Bengal civil and
military administration.

Thanks Barbara !