Walter H. (Walter Hawken) Tregellas

Born in Truro on July 10, 1831, he was the eldest son of John Tabois Tregellas, himself a Cornish writer. He was educated in Cornwall, showed an early talent for drawing, and worked professionally as a draughtsman as well as a writer.

His published work covered history, biography, and regional subjects, with a lasting connection to Cornwall running through much of it. That mix of visual skill and antiquarian curiosity helped give his writing a clear, observant quality.

He died on May 28, 1894. Surviving reference sources describe him as a British miscellaneous writer whose work helped preserve local history and character, especially in Cornwall.