Lover
SAMUEL, an Irish novelist; born in Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 24, 1797.
Starting in life as a painter, his early success secured his election, in 1828, as an academician of the Royal Hibernian Society of Arts. While still engaged as painter, he turned his attention to literature, and produced his celebrated "Legends and Tales Illustrative of Irish 1827, he published his popular novels, "Rory O'More," "Handy Andy" (his best work), and "Treasure Trove." He also wrote several popular songs and comia operas. In 1847 he visited the United States, returning to England the follow ing year. He died in St. Heliers, July 6, sion in 1730. On the outbreak of the Character." Removing to London, in rebellion of 1745, Lovat acted with his usual duplicity, sending his son to fight for the Pretender, while he himself remained at home, protesting his loyalty to the Hanoverian house. This conduct brought him to trial for treason, and resulted in his execution at Tower Hill.
London, April 9, 1747.