- Robert Herdman (1829-1888), portrait
and historical painter.
- son, W.A. [Herdman], F.R.S.
- J. Calcott Horsley, R.A.
- son, Sir Victor A.H. [Horsley], F.R.S.
SCULPTOR.
- T. Thornycroft (1815-1885).
- son, Sir J.I. [Thornycroft], F.R.S.
ARCHITECT.
- Sir G. Gilbert Scott, R.A.
(1811-1878), President Royal Institute British Architects, Professor
of Architecture.
- son, Dukinfield H. [Scott], F.R.S.
| 11 | Physical Science: Astronomy, 2; geology, 4; physics and mathematics, 3; chemistry, 1; engineer, 1. |
| 5 | Biology: Biology, 2; botany, 1; medicine, 2. |
| 6 | Divinity and Philosophy: Divinity, 5; philosophy, 1. |
| 2 | Law and Public Service: Law, 1; public service, 1. |
| 4 | Historians: Historians, 4. |
| 4 | Artists: Painters, 2; sculptor, 1; architect, 1. |
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I gather from this that about 21 of the 38 sons have followed the same pursuits as their parents, and that the remaining 17 have followed different ones; but the distinction is not always clear, so other persons may form slightly different estimates. Anyhow, it appears that the two characteristics of (1) general ability and (2) a passion for a particular pursuit are transmitted more or less independently.