The Parish Church of St John-at-Hampstead

Philip Ibbetson FENTON

  • Born: 1735
  • Died: 1806
  • Grave/memorial: XF 011

Eminent merchant of Riga in the Empire of Russia’ came to Fenton House in 1793 and ‘after a well spent life, he died at his House at Hampstead’. His nephew, James [1755-1834] inherited the property. Both took an interest in local affairs; it was James who convened the first Heath protection meeting in 1829.
Also mentioned: James Fenton
Lived: Fenton House
Reference: Buried in Hampstead, Camden History Society 1986