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Mrs Mangles

Also known as: Mrs Mangles; primary name: Mangles
Details: individual; Female
Biography: Donor of the model of the Bankes obelisk. James Mangles was, with his friend Charles Irby, a travelling companion of William John Bankes. Since James Mangles was never married, Mrs Mangles is most likely the third wife and widow of his brother, Robert Mangles. Selina Theresa Mangles née Bishop (1798-1882) lived at 65 Chester Sq., Knightsbridge, London. She was a daughter of the King’s Procurator General, Charles Bishop. She inherited £6,000 in his death and married Captain James Athill RN in 1819. He was the son of Samuel Byam Athill of Antigua. Captain Athill died on 9th April 1825 in Antigua and left everything to Selina. She married Robert Mangles on 1st May 1827. [Information courtesy of Bernice Barry 2021.]