LYCETT

Sir Francis (son of Philip Francis Lycett of Worcester). b. Worcester 1803; ed. at Dr. Simpson’s, Worcester; in his father’s glove works; manager for Dent and All croft, glovers, London 1832, a partner 1845–65, acquired a large fortune and retired; sheriff of London and Middle sex 1866–67; knighted at Osborne 3 Aug. 1867; contested Wood stock 17 Nov. 1868, Liskeard 11 May 1869 and St. Ives 30 Dec. 1874; a great friend to the Wesley an Methodist connexion; member of London school board, Finsbury division, Nov. 1870. d. 18 High bury grove, London 29 Oct. 1880. Christian Miscellany , Jany. 1881 pp. 15–18, portrait .