Edward Duncan Stoney Explained

Edward Duncan Stoney (31 July 1868 – 8 February 1898)^{[1] [2]} was a Victorian era Irish engineer, noted for his work on sluices.

Early life and education

Edward Duncan Stoney was born on 31 July 1868 at Dundalk, the son of Francis Goold Morony Stoney and Annie Elizabeth Duncan (1843-1923).^{[3] [4] [5]}

Career

Edward was a civil engineer living at Tumbricane, Ipswich in 1894 and working for Ransomes & Rapier. He was elected as an associate member of the Institute of Civil Engineers on 4 Dec 1894 ^{[6] [7]}

Family

He married Ellen Naomi Pope (1869-1964) eldest daughter of George Harrison Pope and Naomi Cox in July 1892.^[8] They had one son Francis George Duncan Stoney (1893-1916) and two daughters Catherine Ruth Stoney (1894-1984) and Margaret Naomi Stoney (1897-1983). Edward died of Pleurisy at Ipswich on 8 February 1898, aged 29.

Notes and References

1. Ireland, Births and Baptisms, 1620-1911
2. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
3. Web site: The Engineer 1892/04/01 - Graces Guide. www.gracesguide.co.uk.
4. Web site: The Engineer 1895/11/01 - Graces Guide. www.gracesguide.co.uk.
5. Web site: Edward Duncan Stoney - Graces Guide. www.gracesguide.co.uk.
6. UK, Civil Engineer Lists, 1818-1930 for Edward Duncan Stoney
7. UK, Civil Engineer Records, 1820-1930
8. England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915