“ Charles Worthy, of Heavitree.
The death has taken place at St. Clarus, Heavitree, at the age of 58 years, of Mr. Charles Worthy, late of the 82nd Regiment, the well-known Devonshire historian, who from time to time under the no de plume of "Rouge Rose," and in other ways has contributed articles to our columns. He was the eldest son of the late Rev. Charles Worthy, B.A., Queen's College, Oxford, and for many years Vicar of Ashburton with Buckland, who died in 1879, and of Elizabeth, his wife, first cousin of the late Charles Richardson, LL.D., the lexicographer. ”

“ He was born at Snayde Tower, Exeter, December 28th, 1840; educated at Exeter Grammar School, and susquently by his father and private tutors. He was appointed to a commission in the 82nd Regiment in 1858, and proceeded to India in the following year. His health failing him Mr. ”