Note 192 — THE MAYOR OF DONCASTER.[191]
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The civic functionary on whom these verses are traditionally said to have been made was George Pearson, who was elected mayor 22 Sept. 1785 and 26 Sept. 1793. He died in 1798, and was interred at Stainton, co. York, where is a monument to his memory, with the following inscription:—
"This monument is erected to the memory of Geo. Pearson, esq., of Doncaster, wine-merchant (but who had some years ago retired from business). He was upwards of thirty years a member of that corporation, and had twice served the office of mayor for the said borough. He was born in this town, and was the youngest son of late Rev. Nath1. Pearson, who was forty-six years vicar of this parish. He died December 25th, 1798, aged 73."