George Hogarth daughter Catherine. One of his younger daughters, Georgina, was Dickens' housekeeper, adviser, and, after Dickens' death, the editor of "The Letters Of Charles Dickens From 1833 To 1870". From 1850–1864 Hogarth served as the Royal Philharmonic Society's Secretary. During the last years of his life he worked as an editor for the "Evening Chronicle". He died in London in 1870 at the age of 86. He is buried in the Kensal Green Cemetery. George Hogarth George Hogarth WS (6 September 1783 – 12 February 1870) was a Scottish lawyer, newspaper editor, music critic, and musicologist. He authored several books on
George Hogarth George Hogarth George Hogarth WS (6 September 1783 – 12 February 1870) was a Scottish lawyer, newspaper editor, music critic, and musicologist. He authored several books on opera and Victorian musical life in addition to contributing articles to various publications. Born in Carfraemill near Lauder in Berwickshire, he was the eldest son of Robert Hogarth, a farmer, and his wife, Mary Scott. Hogarth studied law and music at the University of Edinburgh and became a violoncellist and a composer, and acted as joint secretary to the Edinburgh Music Festival. He practiced law during the first two decades of the 19th