George Witchell, astronomer, born 21 March 1728; died 1785
WITCHELL (George), a good astronomer and mathematician, was born in 1728. He was maternally descended from the celebrated clock and watchmaker, Daniel Quare Read more
Title: Extract of a Letter from Mr. George Witchell, F. R. S. and Master of the Royal Academy at Portsmouth, to Charles Morton, M. D. Sec. R. S. Inclosing Some Account of a Solar Eclipse Observed at George's Island, by Captain Wallis; And Several Astronomical Observations Made at Portsmouth Authors: Witchell, George; Wallis, Captain