from Gilmer, TX
1746
Died:1821
Fenton was born at St. David's, Pembrokeshire, received his education in the cathedral school there, and at an early age obtained a situation in London in the custom house....
He married the daughter of David Pillet, a Swiss military officer, the friend of the Henrietta Godolphin, 2nd Duchess of Marlborough.
Welsh poet • 18th-century poet • 19th-century poet