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Lorius gulielmi Ramsay, 1878 (2 Viewers)

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Lorius gulielmi Ramsay, 1878 OD v.3=[no.9-12] (1878-1879) - Proceedings of the Linnean Society of New South Wales - Biodiversity Heritage Library
... I am desirous it should near the name of Lorius Gulielmi, in honor of S. B. Williams, Esq., of the Paradise and Victoria Nurseries, London, who has so liberallly equipped Mr. Goldie for his botanical explorations in New Guinea, from whom I have received this specimen.

S. B. Williams (fl. 1870) of Paradise & Victoria Nurseries, London (syn. Lorius lory erythrothorax).

His full name was Benjamin Samuel Williams See e.g. The orchid grower's manual - Biodiversity Heritage Library

And if Details - The orchid grower's manual : containing brief descriptions of upwards of four hundred and forty of orchidaceous plants ; together with notices of their times of flowering, and most approved modes of treatment ; also, plain and practical instructions relating to the general culture of orchids ; remarks on the heat, moisture, soil, seasons of growth and rest best suited to the several species - Biodiversity Heritage Library is correct Williams, Benjamin Samuel, (1822-1890) but we can find also Williams, Benjamin Samuel | International Plant Names Index Williams, Benjamin Samuel (1824-1890). An obituary 1891 - Orchid album - Biodiversity Heritage Library indicating birth 1822. His grave https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Williams,_Benjamin_1890.jpg. A History of the Orchid claims:

Benjamin Samuel Williams was born at Hoddesdon , Hertfordshire , England , on 2 March 1824 , the fourth son of Mr.....

Maybe it can be clarified what's correct? Even the different Wikipedias do not have the same date Benjamin Samuel Williams - Wikipedia are not Benjamin Samuel Williams – Wikipedia
 
Baptism record for Broxbourne (the parish) indicates 2 March 1822, also verifies his fore name order was Benjamin Samuel.
 

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