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Croker , Thomas Crofton , 1798-1854 , antiquary
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Thomas Crofton Croker was born in Cork in 1798. He worked as a clerk while pursuing artistic and antiquarian pursuits, at first in Ireland and then in London. He published mostly on Irish history and folklore. In 1827 he was elected a fellow of the Soceity of Antiquaries, and in 1839 helped to found the Camden Society. In 1843 he joined the committee of the British Archaeological Association. He died in 1854.