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Edward Nettleship

1845 - 1913

Born

03 March 1845

Kette ring, Northamptonshire, England

Died

30/10/1913

Longdown Hollow, Hindhead, Surrey, England

Nationality
British
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
02/05/1912
Occupation
Ophthalmic surgeon
Relationships
Parents: Henry John Nettleship (1807–1870), solicitor, and Isabella Ann (1818–1898), daughter of the Revd James Hogg, vicar of Geddington, Northamptonshire. Siblings: Seven siblings, including Henry Nettleship, John Trivett Nettleship, and Richard Lewis Nettleship. Spouse: Elizabeth Endacott Whiteway (b. 1843/4) from Compton in Devon, daughter of Richard Whiteway, a farmer (2 January 1869).