Samuel Galton

Samuel "John" Galton Jr. FRS (1753-1832), born in Birmingham, England was a Quaker, but still an arms manufacturer, a member of the Lunar Society and lived at Great Barr Hall. This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... This image has been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, its copyright has expired, or it is ineligible for copyright. ... The Royal Society of London is claimed to be the oldest learned society still in existence and was founded in 1660. ... 1753 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... The city from above Centenary Square. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Religion... The Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakers, or Friends, is a religious community founded in England in the 17th century. ... The Lunar Society was a discussion club, of a number of prominent industrialists and scientists, who met regularly in the latter half of the 18th century in Birmingham, England. ... Great Barr Hall, a Grade 2* Listed building, is a sadly neglected stately home in Great Barr, Walsall, very near Birmingham, historically in the county of Staffordshire, England. ...

Galton Bridge at Smethwick is named in his honour and he is remembered by the Moonstones in Birmingham and a tower block in the centre of that City. Galton Bridge is a canal bridge in Smethwick, England built by Thomas Telford in 1829. ... Smethwick is a town adjacent to Birmingham and West Bromwich in England. ... The Moonstones are a set of eight carved memorials to various members of the Lunar Society. ... The city from above Centenary Square. ...

He was the father of Samuel Tertius Galton. Samuel Tertius Galton (1783-1844) was a businessman and scientist. ...