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Zachariah Green was a reknowned philanthropist and healer. He was born in [[Hucknall]], [[Nottinghamshire]] on May 15th 1817 and died in January 1897. He is burried in the Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene, Hucknall.
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'''Zachariah Green''' (1817 (baptised 15 May) – 1897 (buried 22 January)) was a renowned [[philanthropist]] and healer.
Zachariah Greens charitable work earned him a widespread reputation, he is even reputed to have treated the [[Lord Mayor of Nottingham]]. As payment for his services as a healer he demanded only the cost of ointments and medical supplies, which boosted his popularity.


He was born in [[Hucknall]], [[Nottinghamshire]], [[England]].
After his death, his charitable work was continued by his son, Samuel (1851 - 1915) Grandson, (1892 - 1932) and granddaughter Mary (1888 - 1980).


Zachariah Green's charitable work earned him a widespread reputation, he is even reputed to have treated the [[Lord Mayor of Nottingham]].<ref name="ntlworld1">[http://www.homepage.ntlworld.com/g6nhy.uk/green.htm] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050430065102/http://www.homepage.ntlworld.com/g6nhy.uk/green.htm |date=April 30, 2005 }}</ref>
A granite monument which now bears the names and deeds of each familly member was erected to the memory of Zachariah Green in Hucknall Marketplace.

The monument was relocated to Titchfield Park, Hucknall, following redevelopment of the town centre.
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The monument bears the following inscription:
* Erected by public subscription in memory of ZACHARIAH GREEN. a native of this town, who was gifted in the art of healing and spent his life in alleviating the suffering of his fellow men. Born May 5th 1817. Died January 22nd 1897.
As payment for his services as a healer he demanded only the cost of ointments and medical supplies. As a result of this philanthropy, he became popular with the less affluent inhabitants of Nottinghamshire's industrial towns and villages, who would otherwise have not had access to good medical care.<ref name="ntlworld1"/>

Green is buried in the Parish [[Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Hucknall]].<ref>[http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ron.britton/hucknalltorkardhistory/timeline.htm Hucknall Torkard History – The Website of Local Historian Maureen Newton – Timeline] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629092918/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ron.britton/hucknalltorkardhistory/timeline.htm |date=2011-06-29 }}. Homepage.ntlworld.com. Retrieved on 2011-03-12.</ref>

After his death, his charitable work was continued into the [[coal mining]] era by his son, Samuel (1851–1915) grandson, Zachariah (1892–1932) and granddaughter, Mary (1888–1980).

A memorial, in the form of a granite drinking fountain,<ref name="ashfield-dc1">[https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/media/4302/titchfield-park-hucknall-heritage-leaflet.pdf Zachariah Green Monument]</ref> which now bears the names and deeds of each family member, was erected to the memory of Zechariah Green in [[Hucknall|Hucknall Marketplace]].
The fountain monument was relocated to [[Titchfield Park]], Hucknall, probably in 1922 when the park was opened.<ref name="ashfield-dc1"/> The fountain is designated as a [[Grade II listed building]] and bears the following inscription:
* Erected by public subscription in memory of ZACHARIAH GREEN. a native of this town, who was gifted in the art of healing and spent his life in alleviating the suffering of his fellow men. Born May 5, 1817. Died January 22, 1897.

== References ==
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==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110629092918/http://homepage.ntlworld.com/ron.britton/hucknalltorkardhistory/timeline.htm Hucknall Torkard History]

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Revision as of 19:58, 6 November 2023

Zachariah Green (1817 (baptised 15 May) – 1897 (buried 22 January)) was a renowned philanthropist and healer.

He was born in Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England.

Zachariah Green's charitable work earned him a widespread reputation, he is even reputed to have treated the Lord Mayor of Nottingham.[1]

As payment for his services as a healer he demanded only the cost of ointments and medical supplies. As a result of this philanthropy, he became popular with the less affluent inhabitants of Nottinghamshire's industrial towns and villages, who would otherwise have not had access to good medical care.[1]

Green is buried in the Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Hucknall.[2]

After his death, his charitable work was continued into the coal mining era by his son, Samuel (1851–1915) grandson, Zachariah (1892–1932) and granddaughter, Mary (1888–1980).

A memorial, in the form of a granite drinking fountain,[3] which now bears the names and deeds of each family member, was erected to the memory of Zechariah Green in Hucknall Marketplace. The fountain monument was relocated to Titchfield Park, Hucknall, probably in 1922 when the park was opened.[3] The fountain is designated as a Grade II listed building and bears the following inscription:

  • Erected by public subscription in memory of ZACHARIAH GREEN. a native of this town, who was gifted in the art of healing and spent his life in alleviating the suffering of his fellow men. Born May 5, 1817. Died January 22, 1897.

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