The son or nephew of Richard Ley, MRCS, of South Molton, he was born at North Molton, Devon. He was educated at the London Hospital, where he was house surgeon, and afterwards served as resident surgeon at the Poplar Hospital. Whilst still a student he acted as a prosector at the Royal College of Su

Born at Burton-on-Trent, 10 March 1848, the second child and eldest son of George Lowe, MRCS, LSA, and Cecilia Landoe, his wife. His father, who was surgeon to the Dispensary and Burton-on-Trent Union, was in practice with his brother in the town. W G Lowe was educated at Burton Grammar School, at E