Other Events:

• Education: 1881, Castleden Hall, Farnborough, Hampshire
• Education: Between 1883 and 1889, Charterhouse School; Saunderite & Robinite, Left in Cricket Quarter 1889
• Education: 1889, Charterhouse School; Exhibitioner & Senior Scholar
• Education: Between 1890 and 1895, Exeter College, Oxford
• Occupation: 15 Mar 1898, Haymarket Theatre, London; Matinee of 'The Passport', Henry Harris, a Man of Few Words played by Monty Eliot
• Appointment: Between 1901 and 1906, Gentleman Usher (KEVII)
• Residence: 1904, 8 Onslow Gardens, Kensington, St. Paul Onslow Square, London
• Appointment: Between 1908 and 1910, Groom-in-Waiting
• Appointment: Between 1910 and 1936, Gentleman Usher (KGV)
• Appointment: Between 1920 and 1936, Groom of the Robes
• Appointment: 1923, Member, Royal Victorian Order (MVO)
• Appointment: Between 1924 and 1936, Extra Groom-in-Waiting (KGV)
• Appointment: 1928, Commander, Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
• Appointment: 1934, Knight Commander (KCVO)
• Appointment: 1936, Extra Groom-in-Waiting (KEVIII)
• Appointment: Between 1937 and 1952, Extra Groom-in-Waiting (KGVI)
• Appointment: Between 1952 and 1960, Extra Groom-in-Waiting (QEII)
• Probate: 02 Feb 1961, Save and Except Settled Land (London)
• Probate: 09 Mar 1961, Limited to Settled Land (London)

Notes:

Montague married Countess St. Germans, Helen Agnes Post on 22 Jun 1910 in St. George's, Hanover Square, London. Helen (daughter of Arthur Post and Elizabeth Wadsworth) was born on 11 Jan 1885 in Villa Frewen, Pau, France; died on 01 Sep 1962 in Queens Hotel, 1 Grand Parade, Gibraltar. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Residence: 1962, Casa Azul, Place du Djemaa-el-Mokra, Tangier, Morocco
• Probate: 25 Mar 1963, London, England

Notes:

Notes:

Married:

--- "Daily Telegraph & Courier" 23 Jun 1910, page 12:

Other Events:

• Occupation: Between 01 Sep and 31 Oct 1887, In Germany with Prince Christian, Albert Victor and Princesses Victoria and Louise of Wales
• Census: 1851, Vicarage House (Mortimer School) as a Scholar
• Education: Between 17 Sep 1851 and 1853, Eton (Left Winter Term 1853)
• Education: 04 Jun 1857, Matric. Christ Church, Oxford (aged 17)
• Military Service: 31 Dec 1858, Ensign & Lieutenant (Grenadier Guards)
• Visiting: 1862, Pitfour, Perthshire, Scotland
• Military Service: 03 Oct 1862, Rank of Captain (Grenadier Guards)
• Military Service: 1868, Retired from Grenadier Guards
• Military Service: 1869, Captain (Royal Cornwall Rangers)
• Occupation: 01 Dec 1869, Appointed Equerry to HRH Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein
• Census: 1871, Belvoir Castle as Equarry to Prince Christian
• Census: 1871, 2 Kensington Gardens, Kensington, Brompton, London
• Occupation: Between 14 Jan 1871 and 1877, Groom of the Privy Chamber in Ordinary to HM Queen Victoria
• Census: 1881, 8 Onslow Gardens, Kensington, St. Paul Onslow Square, London
• Military Service: Nov 1881, Rank of Major (Duke of Cornwall's L.I. 3rd Bat.)
• Military Service: 19 Sep 1885, Hon. Rank Lt-Col (3rd Batt. Duke of Cornwall's Lt. Infantry)
• Census: 1891, 8 Onslow Gardens, Kensington, St. Paul Onslow Square, London
• Membership: Between 1899 and 1900, Member of the Royal College of Music Corporation and Council
• Awarded: 25 May 1900, C.V.O. (Commander of the Royal Victorian Order)
• Census: 1901, 8 Onslow Gardens, Kensington, St. Paul Onslow Square, London

Notes:

Charles married Constance Rhiannon Guest on 26 Oct 1865 in Parish Church, Great Canford (Canford Magna), Dorset. Constance (daughter of John Josiah Guest and Charlotte Elizabeth Bertie) was born on 17 Oct 1844 in Dowlais, Glamorgan, Wales; was christened on 14 Nov 1844 in Dowlais, Glamorgan, Wales; died on 22 Mar 1916 in 68 Chester Square, Belgrave, St. Geroge Hanover Square, London; was buried on 25 Mar 1916 in Eliot Family Plot, St. Germans, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Census: 1851, Canford Manor House, Canford, Dorset
• Appointment: 09 Feb 1880, Lady in Waiting to Princess of Hanover
• Medical: 23 Dec 1881, London, Typhoid Fever
• Census: 1911, 68 Chester Square, Belgrave, St. Geroge Hanover Square, London

Notes:

Married:
• "Salisbury and Winchester Journal" 28 Oct 1865, page 7:
CANFORD MAGNA.
The marriage of Miss Constance Guest, daughter of the late Sir J.J. and Lady Charlotte Guest, with the Hon. Capt. Eliot, son of the Earl of St. Germans, was solemnised in Canford Church, on Thursday, by the Hon. and Rev. W. Ponsonby, in the presence of a large circle of friends. Sir Ivor Guest entertained his tenantry at a ball at Canford House in the evening.

• "Cheltenham Looker-On" Saturday, 11 Nov 1865, page 7:
The Marriage of the Hon. Capt. Cornwallis Eliot, fourth son of the Earl of St. German's, with Miss Constance Rhianon Guest, fourth daughter of the late Sir J.J. Guest, was celebrated on Wednesday, the 2nd inst., in the Parish Church of Canford Magna, which, notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, was filled with the RESIdents of the surrounding district, all anxious to witness the ceremony. The bride, who wore a dress of white satin covered with Brussells lace, with veil of same material, and orange blossoms, was given away by her brother, Sir Ivor Guest, Lord Eliot officitating as best man. The bridesmaids were Miss Guest, Miss Blanche Guest, Miss Pennefather, Misses Alderson, Miss Bertie, Miss Ponsonby, and Miss Ducane, who were all dressed alike in white ribbed silk, trimmed with wreaths of blue velvet and with tulle veils. The service was performed by the Hon. and Rev. W.B. Ponsonby, assisted by the Rev. Canon Jenkins and the Rev. Cecil Alderson, brother-in-law of the bride. Among the bridal party present on the occasion were the Earl St. Germans, Ladies Elizabeth and Louisa Cornwallis, Lady Louisa Ponsonby, Lady Emily Hankey, Hon. E. Eliot, Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Bertie, C. Schreiber, Esq., M.P., and Lady Charlotte Schreiber, H.D. Seymour, Esq., M.P., &c., &c. The ceremony over, the bridal party repaired to Canford Manor, the seat of Sir Ivor Guest, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast was prepared for their refreshment. Early in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom took leave of their friends and left the Manor for Wimborne Station, whence they started for Paris, intending there to pass their honeymoon. Sir Ivor Guest entertained a large circle at dinner in the evening, and at night there was a grand ball in celebration of the glad event.

Notes:

--- "Field" 24 Jan 1885, page 31:
On the 16th inst, the final struggle for the Pau town medal took place. On this day there was also a handsome gold challenge medal played for, presented by the late Mr. Arthur Post, whose loss all who knew this genial friend and golfer sincerely regret.

Arthur married Elizabeth Wadsworth on 02 Oct 1875 in St. Michael's Church, Geneseo, New York. Elizabeth (daughter of James Samuel "General" Wadsworth) was born on 25 Sep 1848 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 09 May 1930. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Western Morning News" 25 Jan 1889, page 8:
The Central News says a marriage will shortly take place between Mr. Smith Barry, M.P., and Mrs. Arthur Post, an American lady well known in London society.

--- "Dundee Evening Telegraph" 01 Feb 1889, page 2:
Mrs. Arthur Post (who was a Miss Wadsworth), the sister of Mrs. Adair, one of the prettiest and most popular members of the American colony in London, is engaged to be married to Mr. Arthur Smith Barry, M.P. for Huntingdon. Mrs. Post has in times past been assigned to various Englishmen, Lord Hartington, Mr. Chamberlain, and the Duke of Marlborough having in turn been announced as about to marry the charming lady.

--- "Sheffield Daily Telegraph" 12 Feb 1889, page 5:
ANOTHER AMERICAN BRIDE
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
New York, Monday.--- Mr. Wadsworth, of this city, son of the late General Wadsworth, has sailed for England to attend the wedding of his sister, Mrs. Arthur Post, who is about to be married to Mr. Smith Barry, M.P. Mrs. Post inherits part of her father's extensive estates in the Geneseo County, and her new matrimonial venture excites much interest amongst all the best people in New York and Washington.

--- "Staffordshire Sentinel" 01 Mar 1889, page 4:
Mr. A.H. Smith Barry, M.P., of Fota, county Cork, and Marbury Hall, Cheshire, was married yesterday, at St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge, to Mrs. Post, widow of Mr. Arthur Post, and daughter of the late General Wadsworth, of Geneseo, New York State. The only witnesses of the marriage, which was conducted in the quietest manner possible, were the near relatives of the bride and bridegroom at present in London. They were Captain James and Lady Charlotte Smith Barry, Mr. Wadsworth and Mrs. Wadsworth, and the sisters of the bride, Mrs. Adair and Mrs. Rodgers. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Smith Barry left town on their wedding tour.

--- "Dundee Courier" 10 May 1930, page 3:
LADY BARRYMORE DEAD.
Lady Barrymore, widow of Lord Barrymore, died yesterday at her home at Hill Street, Berkeley Square, London. She was the second wife of Lord Barrymore, first and last baron, who died in 1925.

--- "The Times" 13 May 1930, page 19:
LADY BARRYMORE.
The funeral service for Lady Barrymore was held yesterday morning at St. George's, Hanover-square. Prebendary Thicknesse officiated, and the chief mourners were Major and the Hon. Mrs. Bertram Bell, the Hon. Montague and Mrs. Eliot, Miss Eliot, Major and the Hon. Mrs. James Thomson, Mrs. Post, Miss Elizabeth Post, Mr. Wright Post, Miss Pauline Post, Mrs. Ritchie, and Mr. and the Hon. Mrs. Donnell Post. . .
Creamation took place afterwards at Golders Green.

--- "Cheshire Observer" 24 May 1930, page 13:
THE LATE LADY BARRYMORE
SERVICE AT GREAT BUDWORTH
On Friday week, the urn containing the ashes of Lady Barrymore, who died in London last week, was brought to Northwich and placed in the Dutton Chapel in Great Budworth Church. A short service was held, which was attended by members of the family.

Notes:

Married:

--- "New York Evening Post", 05 Oct 1875:
Saturday, October 2nd, St. Michael's Church, Geneseo, New York, Rev. A. Cleveland Coxe, Arthur Post to Elizabeth youngest daughter of late General James S. Wadsworth.

Other Events:

• Education: 03 Feb 1809 - 1811, Westminster School
• Education: 13 Dec 1815, Matric. Christ Church, Oxford (aged 17)
• Residence: Oct 1816, Trebursey
• Occupation: 03 Sep 1819, Brussels (At the Embassy)
• Occupation: 29 Jan 1821, Brussels (At the Embassy)
• Military Service: 10 Oct 1822, Ensign (Cornwall, 32 Regt of Foot)
• Elected: 1827, Mayor of Liskeard
• Military Service: 17 Jan 1827, Lieut-Colonel (Regt. of North Cornwall Yeomanry Cavalry)
• Grand Dinner: 29 Mar 1828, Lord Eliot, Dover Street, London
• Occupation: Apr 1827 - Nov 1830, Lord of the Treasury
• Occupation: 16 Jan 1824 - 1832, M.P. for Liskeard
• Resignation: 11 Feb 1833, Borough of Liskeard (Position of Alderman)
• Occupation: 30 Mar 1835 - 31 Mar 1835, Leaves Dover St. for Spain (Lord Eliot Convention)
• Occupation: 1834 - 1837, Envoy Extraordinary to Spain
• Occupation: 1840, Vice-Pres. Elect for British Association for the Advancement of Science
• Census: 1841, 47 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Occupation: 1841, Vice-President of British Association for the Advancement of Science
• Appointment: 2 Apr 1841, Deputy Lieutenant of Cornwall
• Visiting: Sep 1843, Lord E and Jemima Tour Lakes of Killarney
• Residence: 1845, 7 New Burlington-street (Stables at 8 Burlington Mews)
• Occupation: Sep 1841 - Jan 1845, Chief Secretary to Lord Lieutenant
• Occupation: 1837 - 19 Jan 1845, M.P. for Cornwall East
• Residence: 1846, 36 Dover Street, Piccadilly, London
• Occupation: Jan 1846 - Jun 1846, Postmaster-General
• Census: 1851, 36 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Visiting: 13 Oct 1851, Earl and Countess St G Leave Dover Street for Continental Tour
• Visiting: Mar 1852, Earl and Countess St G Tour Italy and France
• Appointment: 28 Aug 1852, Special Deputy Warden of the Stannaries in Cornwall and Devon
• Occupation: 05 Jan 1853 - 07 Mar 1855, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
• Occupation: 23 Nov 1857 - 25 Feb 1858, Master King's Household (2,000 l. pa); Lord Steward
• Residence: 1860, 36 Dover Street, Piccadilly, London
• Occupation: 20 Jun 1860, Queen's Levee at St. James' Palace; In Honour of Queen's Accession to the Throne
• Census: 1861, Port Eliot, St. Germans, Cornwall
• Residence: 29 Dec 1862, Arrives at Dover-street from Port Eliot
• Occupation: Between 01 Jan 1864 and 19 Jan 1866, Master King's Household (2,000 l. pa); Lord Steward
• Residence: 1865, 36 Dover Street, Piccadilly, London
• Census: 1871, 36 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Residence: 1876, 36 Dover St
• Probate: 21 Dec 1877, Principal Registry, London

Notes:

--- "North Devon Journal" 07 Nov 1850, page 8:
ST. GERMANS' AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The present Earl of St. Germans, better known as Lord Eliot, formerly Secretary for Ireland, met the Agricultural Society of his neighbourhood on Thursday last. As his lordship is a man of considerable mark, and was formerly a Protectionist, our readers may be interested in knowing what are his present opinions upon agriculture, and we therefore insert his speech, as follows:--

I have, on former occasions, called upon you to drink "Prosperity to the St. Germans' Farmers' Club," and have exhorted you to promote its success by all and every means within your power; but I have never done it on any previous occasion with greater earnestness than upon the present, because I feel that the times call for additional exertion. Now, gentlemen, I believe that, throughout the length and the breadth of the land, a spirit has gone forth, exhorting the farmer to develop the capabilities of the soil to the greatest extent, and to increase to the utmost its productive powers -- (hear, hear). Those who make no effort to keep pace with the march of improvement, will not only be left far behind, but will be less able than those who do to cope with the difficulties to which I have adverted -- (hear, hear). Gentlemen, good farming -- by which I do not mean unnecessarily expensive farming -- will frequently pay, when bad farming will not -- (hear, hear). I take good farming to consist in clean and careful cultivation -- in the application of a proper quantity of suitable measure -- in a judicious rotation of crops adapted to the peculiarities of the soil -- and in a judicious outlay of capital to an amount proportioned to the return which it can fairly be expected to make. In these respects, undoubtedly, science does lend its aid; and very useful and important aid it gives us. It teaches the farmer to analyse different manures -- to ascertain their different properties -- and so to learn how far they are, or are not, adapted to the soil which he has to cultivate; but, as Mr. Roseveare has very properly observed, science of itself is not sufficient. Experience must go hand in hand with science, practice with theory; and it is because I think societies such as this particularly well calculated to apply this test of experience to science, that I think them so important. It is not given to science to penetrate all the mysteries of nature -- to lay open all her processes, or to discover all her secrets -- there are some things which it is impossible for science to find out, or to make clear, until the test of practical experience has been applied to them -- (hear, hear). When I look at the vast additions which have been made, within a comparatively short period, to the number of the productions of other soils and other climates, which have become naturalised in this, I do not despair of seeing that number very considerably increased. It is not 70 or 80 years ago, that the cultivation of the turnip became general in the country; my grandfather was one of the first, if not the first, to introduce it here; and when we see that there is now no part of the country in which it is more successfully cultivated than in this, we may fairly hope to obtain equal excellence in other crops -- (hear, hear). I am not a practical man. I do not pretend to give an opinion worth acting on, but I will venture to call your attention to the single subject of flax. Within the last few years the cultivation of flax has spread with extraordinary rapidity throughout the whole of Ireland; and it is there found to be a most valuable crop, the fibre being applied to the manufacture of linen, and the seed as food for cattle. It is impossible for me to say that the soil and climate of this country are as well suited to the growth of flax as the climate and soil of Ireland. I am far from saying so; but I do think that it is worth the while of our agriculturists to enquire how far it may be introduced here with success. Beyond this I will not go; but when I consider the circumstances of the times, and that we are now exposed to the competition of other countries, I feel that no means should be left untried to develop to the utmost the resources and capabilities of the soil. I do not mean to lay down any rule, or to direct you to any course as that which ought to be pursued; but we should not lose sight of the fact that the immediate district is situated within a few miles of the three towns -- I might almost call them the one town, of Plymouth, Devonport, and Stonehouse -- with their population of 100,000; and that there must be, in these towns, with their large and increasing population, a great and growing demand for your meant, milk, butter, turnips, and the other products of the soil. With this market you have frequent communication by water, which you have lately made more available by the introduction of steam; and I may be permitted to remark, in passing, that I think the farmers of the neighbourhood will very much consult their own interests by making that communication by steam as convenient and expeditious as possible. You should not throw away one of the advantages which you possess. If you find that one description of crop will make a better return than another, you should not be so wedded to the practice or routine of former years as to discard it. And without wishing, I repeat, to prescribe any particular course, I think that every man in his own sphere might try some few experiments, and that at these meetings, where men who are engaged in a common pursuit meet together for the advancement of a common object, the greatest possible benefit might be derived from the communication, by individuals, of experiments tried by themselves upon a small scale. With respect to the meeting of to-day, I think that nothing is more calculated to improve our husbandry than the encouragement given by this and similar societies to good ploughing. The time may come when steam will supersede the plough; but, until that day arrives, as good husbandry depends upon the proper culture of the soil, so nothing will do more to promote it than the encouragement of those who plough well -- (hear, hear). It is further important, as showing that we realise and appreciate the exertions of our poorer neighbours, and we may hope that the rewards which have been given, in this assembly, to the successful competitors in this day's trial, will stimulate them to still further efforts.

Edward married Countess St. Germans, Jemima Cornwallis on 02 Sep 1824 in St. James, Westminster, London. Jemima (daughter of 2nd Marquess Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis and Louisa Gordon) was born on 24 May 1803 in Burlington-street, London, Middlesex; was christened on 02 Jun 1803 in Westminster, London; died on 02 Jul 1856 in 36 Dover Street, Piccadilly, St. George, Hanover Square, London; was buried on 07 Jul 1856 in Kensal Green, London (Plot 269, Old Square 167 now Square 183). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Presentation at Court: 20 Jul 1837, Lady Jemima Eliot by the Countess of Charlemont
• Visiting: Sep 1843, Lord E and Jemima Tour Lakes of Killarney
• Visiting: 13 Oct 1851, Earl and Countess St G Leave Dover Street for Continental Tour
• Visiting: Mar 1852, Earl and Countess St G Tour Italy and France
• Visiting: 02 May 1855, Attends Queen's Drawing Room
• Residence: 29 Dec 1862, Arrives at Dover-street from Port Eliot
• Probate: 08 Jul 1878, Cornwall Principal Registry

Notes:

Married:

• "Exeter Flying Post" 09 Sep 1824, page 4:
MARRIED.
On Thursday, in London, Lord Eliot, eldest son of the Right Hon. the Earl of St. Germans, to Lady Anne Cornwallis, grand-daughter of the late Marquis Cornwallis.

• "Morning Post" 6 Sep 1824, page 3:
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE.
On Thursday last, was married at St. James's Church, Piccadilly, by the Right Hon. and Rev. Lord Bayning, Lord Eliot, only son of the Earl of St. Germans, to the Right Hon. Lady Jemima Cornwallis, third daughter of the late Marquis Cornwallis. The lovely bride, who is the universal favourite of a numerous circle of friends, was given away by the Viscount Sydney, and attended to the Altar by her amiable sisters, the Ladies Lousia, Mary, and Elizabeth Cornwallis, and Lady Jemima Mann, as bridesmaids.

After the ceremony, the happy pair set off in a new travelling chariot and four, for Woburn Abbey, the seat of his Grace the Duke of Bedford.

Amongst the company we noticed ---
The Marchioness Cornwallis, Earl of St. Germans, Lady Caroline Eliot, Lady Susan and Colonel Lygon, Duke of Norfolk, Hon. Sophia and Mary Townshend (Lord Sydney's daughters), Hon. Caroline and Emily Townshend (Lord Bayning's sisters), Miss Sinderby, Mr. Hamilton, and the Rev. Henry Hasted.

In the evening, the Marchioness Cornwallis entertained the Wedding Party with a sumptuous dinner, at the house of her Grace the Duchess Richmond, in Waterloo-place, where her Ladyship is at present residing. We feel assured that the friends of both families will join with us, in wishing that this auspicious union may be productive of the most permanent felicity to the amiable pair, who, from the high character his Lordship bears, appear to have an equal claim to "Heaven's choicest gifts."

John married Charlotte Elizabeth Bertie on 29 Jul 1833. Charlotte was born on 19 May 1812 in Uffington, Lincolnshire; died on 15 Jan 1895 in Canford Manor House, Canford, Dorset; was buried in Canford Magna Parish Churchyard, Canford, Dorset. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Adeline Forbes. Adeline died on 15 Feb 1891 in Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France; was buried in Cimetiere de Pau, Pau, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Gen. James Samuel Wadsworth, General of U.S. Army. Military Governor of Washington D.C. during the Civil War. Commander of the Federal Brigade at Gettysburg.)