Beale, Henry Blenkarne

ID
3800
Nationality
English
British
Occupation
Engraver
Artist
Missionary
Religion
Summary
Born in London and deafened at 7 by scarlet fever. Home-tutored by his older sister until age 12, then self-taught himself afterwards through reading. At age 13, apprenticed as a wood engraver. Went to Canada in 1866 and set up an engraving business in Toronto. In his free time, was a lay missionary to the deaf of Toronto. Married Susan Martin, also deaf. Retired from his engraving business and returned to England in 1886. Active in the British Deaf and Dumb Association and a strong foe of oralism. Died at Minchinampton, Gloucestershire.
References
Deaf Lives, p.21.
Dates
20 September 1845-1 January 1921