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 broke out, helped to defend his native town, of which he was Recorder, against the Royal forces. He fell ill, and died, soon after its surrender, in 1644.

Admitted 31 October, 1820.

Fifth son of Joseph Peel of Stapenhill, co. Derby (the younger brother of the first Sir Robert Peel). He was born 10 Aug. 1799, and educated at Rugby and Cambridge, where he graduated in 1821. He was called to the Bar 7 May, 1824, and practised for some time on the Northern Circuit, but in 1840 was appointed Advocate-General at Calcutta, and two years later Chief Justice of the Supreme Court there. From this post he returned in 1855, was elected a Bencher in 1856, and held the office of Treasurer at the Inn in 1866. He took great interest in all matters connected with the Inn, where he was a great favourite, and he was the author of some fugitive pieces, copies of which are preserved in the Parliament Chamber. He also wrote Horæ Nauseæ, Poems translated and original, and A Sketch of the Life and Character of Sir Robert Peel (1860). He died at his house in the Isle of Wight 22 July, 1884.

Admitted 20 November, 1754.

Only son of the still more eminent antiquary, Rev. Samuel Pegge of Wittington, co. Derby, author of the Life of Bishop Grosseteste and other learned works. He was called to the Bar 24 Nov. 1758, but relinquished practice on obtaining an appointment as one of the Grooms of His Majesty's Privy Chamber and an Esquire of the King's household. Like his father, he devoted himself to antiquarian research, was a frequent contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, and has left the following works: Curialia, or An Historical Account of some Branches of the Royal Household (1782—1806); Anecdotes of the English Language (1803).

Admitted 21 February, 1792.

Second son of William Pennefather of Darlinghill, Tipperary, and brother of (q.v.). He graduated B.A. at Dublin in 1794 and M.A. in 1832, and was called to the Irish Bar in 1796. With his brother lie practised at the Equity Bar, but greatly excelled him as an advocate. He became a Bencher of King's Inns in 1829 and first Serjeant in 1832; was Solicitor-General in 1835, and appointed Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench in 1841 and a Privy Councillor. He was the presiding judge at the trials of the O'Connells, Gavan Duffy, and others, for conspiracy in 1844.

Admitted 21 February, 1792.

Eldest son of William Pennefather of Darlinghill, Tipperary. He graduated at Dublin in 1794, and was called to the Irish Bar in 1795. He practised for many years on the Munster Circuit, and in 1821 was appointed Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer, which position he held, with much distinction, till his death 7 Aug. 1859.