C. Clifton Barry.
Sheriff of Somersetshire in 1765.—Will any of your correspondents resident in, or acquainted with the county of Somerset, oblige me by stating the date of death of James Perry, Esq., the Sheriff of that county in 1756; and also his place of residence, and the names of his children, if any; and where any of their descendants now reside?
H.
Edward Brerewood.—Is there any authenticated portrait extant of this learned mathematician? He was the first Gresham Professor of Astronomy at the University of Oxford, and the
author of several important philosophical works; one of which, on the Diversity of Language, has been more than once reprinted. Possibly at Oxford, his alma mater, a portrait of him may be in existence; and I dare say some resident member of that University will kindly endeavour to ascertain the fact.
T. Hughes.
Chester.
Elizabeth Seymour.—I have lately met with a pedigree in which it is stated that Sir Joseph Tredenham (I presume of Cornwall or Devonshire) married Elizabeth, daughter of Sir Edward Seymour, first baronet of the present Duke of Somerset's line, by his wife Elizabeth Champernown; but another pedigree gives this Elizabeth to George Cary of Cockington, co. Devon, Esq. Which is correct? Or did the said Elizabeth marry twice? and, in that case, which was the first husband?
Patonce.
Longfellow.—Could you inform me whether the name "Longfellow" may still be traced in any parts of England? It is the belief of that distinguished American poet that his name still exists in some of the south-western counties; and it would be an additional gratification to him that his hopes were confirmed by testimony.