William Pawson
1878 - 1957
1878 - 1957
William Hargrave Pawson was born at Eglingham, Northumberland, on September 10, 1878 and, at the age of 13, inherited two large estates, one in Northumberland, the other in Wiltshire.
William Hargrave Pawson was born at Eglingham, Northumberland, on September 10, 1878 and, at the age of 13, inherited two large estates, one in Northumberland, the other in Wiltshire.
He owned horses from 1895 to 1905 and was also a successful jumps jockey.
He owned horses from 1895 to 1905 and was also a successful jumps jockey.
He won the 1901 Champion Chase riding Cornelius.
He won the 1901 Champion Chase riding Cornelius.
William died at Fleet, Hampshire, on May 19, 1957. He left £179.
William died at Fleet, Hampshire, on May 19, 1957. He left £179.
Article by Chas Hammond
Article by Chas Hammond