Death of Mr. A. S. Field: The Oldest Solicitor in England: We regret to announce the death of Mr. Algernon Sidney Field, late Clerk of the Peace and Clerk to the County Council of Warwickshire who passed away at his residence, Blackdown, on Thursday at the age of 94. …. Discussion of his life … The Birmingham “Post” recalls that in March 1903, on attaining his 90th year, Mr. Field was presented with an address of congratulation from the Birmingham Law Society, representing 350 members of the legal profession …. The address was signed by Mr. Pinsent (president) and Mr. A. Barrow (hon. secretary). Mr. Field was greatly pleased and touched by the receipt of this resolution.
Transcribed in whole or part from scanned originals: Presented with or without modified text and punctuation. For absolute accuracy refer to the original newspapers. Source: The British Newspaper Archive.
Referenced
GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948