Charles Gascoigne Maclea

of Maclea and March

1864 'Death of Mr. Maclea.— One of our respected fellow-townsmen, Mr. Charles Gascoigne Maclea, died at his residence, Blenheim-terrace, on Tuesday last, in the 72nd year of his age. Mr. Maclea, eminent maker of flax spinning and other machinery, had European fame; but for some years past we believe he had not taken much part in the business of the firm (Messrs. Maclea and March), the conducting of which was left in the hands his partners. As a man of business, Mr. Maclea was industrious and persevering and showed that amount of sound judgment, coupled with courtesy and liberality in his dealings, which won for him great respect and considerable wealth. In the year 1847 he was elected on the directory of the Leeds and Yorkshire Insurance Company, and almost immediately afterwards he was appointed the chairman of the board; and he held that honourable and responsible post with great satisfaction till last year, when he resigned on account of the state of his health, and he was succeeded by Mr. J. M. Tennant. Mr. Maclea was placed on the commission the peace for this borough several years ago, and faithfully discharged his magisterial duties until his declining health compelled him to relinquish them. In politics he was a consistent Whig, and was made an alderman in 1842, and retained that position until 1862, when he declined being again put in nomination. In 1846 he was elected Mayor of the borough, but he soon after resigned that office on account of his health, and was succeeded the late Sir George Goodman. In public and private life Mr. Maclea's demeanour was alike unostentatious and kind both to rich and poor, and it may safely be said that he lived and died in the love and esteem of all who knew him well. His funeral will take place this day (Saturday), at noon, St. Mark's Church. The borough magistrates and the directors of the Leeds and Yorkshire Insurance Company, we understand, will attend on the mournful occasion.'

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