Other Events:

• Education: 1909, Admitted at Sandhurst
• Education: 1910, Leaves Sandhurst
• Military Service: 15 Jun 1910, Promoted to Rank of 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Dragoons (Royal Scots Greys)
• Census: 1911, 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Scots Greys, Yorkshire East Riding
• Military Service: 16 Aug 1914, Disembarkation Date (Lieutenant, 2nd Dragoons, Royal Scots Greys, Reserve Regt. of Cavalry)
• Awarded: 1916, Military Cross
• Military Service: 1917, Wounded in Service with the Expeditionary Force
• Telephone: Between 1920 and 1934, St. Germans #21 (Port Eliot)
• Probate: 07 Jul 1922, London, Middlesex

Notes:

John married Countess St. Germans, Blanche Linnie Somerset on 11 Jun 1918 in St. Margaret's, Westminster. Blanche was born on 15 Apr 1897; died on 30 Aug 1968. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Married:
• "The Times", June 12, 1918:
Marriage. Lord St. Germans and Lady Blanche Somerset.
Princess Arthur of Connaught and the Marquess and Marchioness of Carisbrooke were among the large company present yesterday at St. Margaret's, Westminster, for the marriage of the Earl of St. Germans and Lady Blanche Somerset. The bridegroom, who is a captain in the Scots Greys, has served abroad since the beginning of the war, and received the Military Cross in 1916; the bride is the elder daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort.
The church was decorated with palms, variegated maple, and white flowers; and troopers of the bridegroom's regiment, drawn up inside the church, formed a guard of honour between the ranks of which the bride and her father passed to the chacel, where the bridegroom and hsi best man, the Earl of Leven and Melville, awaited her.
The wedding dress was of silver tissue over charmeuse, with a train of old Brussels point (given by the bride's mother), lined with silver. The veil, which was lent by the Duchess, was also of fine old lace. No bouquet was carried, nor were any ornaments worn.
In attendance upon the bride were her sister, Lady Diana Somerset, Miss Betty Harford (her cousin), the Hon. Ivy Somerset (cousin of the bride and the birdegroom), Miss Betty Eliot (cousin of the bridegroom), Lady Morvyth Ward, and Lady Avice Sackville, whose frocks were of pale yellow georgette edged with silver. With these were worn small transparent hats of black lace, and bouquets of yellow tiger lilies were carried. The bridegroom's present to the bridesmaids was a red cornelian and jade pendant.
The music during the time the guests were assembling included a Bach prelude and fugue, and the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin; the anthem "Rejoice in the Lord" was sung during the signing of the register.
There was a small reception afterwards (for relatives and intimate friends) at 11, Portman-square, after which Lord and Lady St. Germans left for Walmer Castle, lent by the Earl and Countess Beauchamp for the honeymoon.
The congregation included: ---
The Duchess of Beaufort, the Countess of St. Germans, the Marquess of Worcester, Lady Henry Somerset and Captain Somers Somerset, Lady Edward Somerset, Mrs. Montague Eliot, Mrs. Christian Eliot, Mrs. Edward Eliot, Mrs. Stephen Eaton, Miss Eliot and Miss Anne Eliot, The Duchess of Abercorn and Lady Katharine Hamilton, the Duchess of Sutherland, the Countess of Lanesborough and Lady Betty Butler, the Countess of Selkirk, Adele Countess of Essex and Lady Joan Capell, Lady Elcho and Lady Diana Mannersborough, the Earl and Countess of Mount Edgcumbe, the Countess of Dartney, Earl and Countess Waldegrave, the Dowager Countess of Clanwilliam and Lady Beatrice Meade, the Countess of Kerry, the Marquess of Lansdowne, the Marquess of Cholmondeley, the Countess of Leven and Melville, the Earl of Lonsdale, Earl Howe, the Earl of Dudley, the Earl and Countess of Bessborough, Viscount and Vicountess Sandhurst, Vicount and Vicountess Halifax, Vicountess Duncannon, Lady Albertha Lopes, Lady Juliet Duff, Lady Edward Cavendish, the Earl and Countess of Ancaster, Countess Torby, Lady Irene Curzon, Lady Ebrington, Lady Clementine Walsh, Lord and Lady Eaglan, the Hon. Mrs. Wellesley Somerset, Lat Hope, Lord and Lady St. Levan and the Hon. Marjory St. Aubyn, Lady Mary Cooke, Lieutenant the Hon. Windham and Lady Gweneth Baring, Lord Ribblesdale, Lady Swansea, Lieutenant-Colonel and Lady Mary Trefusis, Colonel and Lady Evelyn Collins, Lady Margaret Boscawen and Lady Petre, Colonel the Hon. George and Lady Mary Crichton, Lady Islington, the Hon. Lady Herbert, Lady Grace Baring, Sir George and Lady Holford, Lady Alwyne Compton, Lady Barrymore, Lady Jane Combe and Miss Jean Combe, Lady Susan Gilmour and Miss Gilmour.
Lady Burton and the Hon. Maud Ballise, Lady May Ponsonby, the Hon. Walter Ponsonby, the Hon. Lady Meux and the Hon. Mary Cadogan, Lady Wolverton and the Hon. George Glyn, Mrs. and Miss Boyd and Lady Mary Stuart-Wortley, Lady (Colin) Keppel and Miss Marle Keppel, Miss Violet and Miss Sonia Keppel, Colonel and Mrs. W.E. Lawrence, Mr. James and Lady Agnes Durham, the Hon. Mrs. Ralph Yorke, Mr. and Mrs. Bevill Fortescue, Mr. and Mrs. John Fortescue, the Hon. Reginald Villiers, Lady Houston-Stewart, Miss de Bunson, the Hon. Mrs. Chetwynd and Miss Chetwynd, Major and the Hon. Cecil Pelham, Lady Cynthia Curzon, Lady Loughborough, the Hon. Mrs. Lowther, Lady Sheffield, Mr. Anthony Lowther the Hon. Mrs. Malcolm, Lady Burrell, the Hon. Mrs. Rochfort Maguire, Colonel the Hon. Cyril Ward, Colonel F.B. Mildmay, M.P., and Mrs. Mildmay, Colonel the Hon. Francis and Mrs. Colborne, Mrs. Somers-Cocks, Mrs. Gerard Leigh, Mrs. Reginald Halsey, Lord Erskine, Mr. and Mrs. H.V. Higgins, Lord Herbert Vane-Tempest, Mrs. Sneyd, Mrs. and the Misses Farquharson of Invercauld, Sir Franck Lascelles and the Misses Lascelles, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Audley Neeld, Lady Elmloch and Miss Elmloch, Sir Frank Swettenham, Mr. William Gillett, Commander Henry Cavendish, Count de Solssons, and many others.
Baron de Tuyell, Mr. Christian Eliot, the Hon. Sir Srthur Walsh, Viscount Edman, Major Brinton, and Captain Burton officiated as ushers.

1. Rosemary Alexandra Eliot was born on 26 Feb 1919; died on 20 Apr 1963 in London, England.
2. Cathleen Blanche Lily Eliot was born on 29 Jul 1921 in St. Germans, Cornwall; died on 5 Oct 1994 in Reading, Berkshire; was buried on 12 Oct 1994 in St. Denys, Stanford Digley, Berkshire.

Other Events:

• Grand Tour: Between Jan and Dec 1854, Included Calcutta and the Crimea
• Personal Event: Between May and Jun 1893, Acted as Treasurer for Cornish Wedding Present to Duke of York and Princess May
• Visiting: Between 30 Jul and 15 Oct 1906, Port Eliot (Staying from middle of July to middle or late Oct)
• Occupation: Between 13 Jan and 27 May 1872, Acting Assistant Clerk in the Foreign Office
• Arrival: Between 04 and 05 Aug 1906, Port Eliot (from Grosvenor Gardens, ready for 25th Ann. Party)
• Education: Between 11 and 12 Sep 1843, Arrives at Mortimer (Vicarage at Stratfield Mortimer) School
• Royal Navy Service: Between 21 and 27 Feb 1851, Appointed to the Victory with 6 weeks leave
• Education: Between 19 Sep 1845 and 1847, Eton (Left Spring Term 1847)
• Visiting: 27 May 1847, Leave England (from Shoreham) for Summer in Paris (with Granville)
• Royal Navy Service: Between 1848 and 1853, Royal Navy aboard the 'Prince Regent' and 'Bellerophon'
• Royal Navy Service: 16 Jan 1848, Naval Cadet Posted to Prince Regent
• Royal Navy Service: Abt 01 Apr 1850, Promoted to Midshipman
• Census: 1851, 36 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Royal Navy Service: 28 Feb 1851, Paid Off from HMS Prince Regent
• Royal Navy Service: 25 Sep 1851, Midshipman posted to Bellerophon at Portsmouth
• Royal Navy Service: 08 Oct 1851, Goes Aboard HMS Bellerophon (after three nights at a hotel)
• Royal Navy Service: Nov 1852, Midshipman on The Victory
• Arrival: 03 Jun 1854, Scutari; Having come up in the 'Andes' with the Coldstreams
• Occupation: 28 Jan 1855, Appointed a Junior Clerk (Third Class) in the Foreign Office
• Presentation at Court: 07 May 1856, Presented to the Queen by Lord St. Germans
• Occupation: 01 Apr 1857, Appointed a Junior Clerk (Second Class)
• Census: 1861, 36 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Occupation: 02 Aug 1863, Appointed Junior Clerk (First Class)
• Presentation at Court: Sep 1863, Presented to HM at an Audience
• Visiting: 01 Sep 1866, Port Eliot (from London on a visit to EGE)
• Occupation: Jul 1867, Secretary to Earl Vane's Special Mission to St. Petersburg, Russia
• Personal Event: 15 Jul 1869, Best Man in wedding of Percy Anderson (St. Paul's, Knightsbridge)
• Medical: 10 Nov 1870, On Board the Cambridge, Devonport (Injured in Gunnery Accident)
• Medical: 11 Nov 1870, Left Eye Removed
• Census: 1871, 36 Dover St., St. George's Hanover Square, Westminster, London
• Occupation: 27 May 1872, Promoted to Assistant Clerk in the Foreign Office
• Personal Event: 10 Jan 1877, Best Man at the wedding of Villiers Lister and Florence Hamilton; St. Paul's, Knightsbridge
• Census: 1881, 13 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgrave, St. George Hanover Sq., London
• Residence: Between 1881 and 1900, 13 Grosvenor-gardens (Stables at 3 Grosvenor Gardens Mews East)
• Arrival: 22 Oct 1881, Port Eliot (from Wedding Trip at Quantock Lodge)
• Personal Event: Feb 1882, Loans 3 Reynolds to Royal Academy Winter Exhibition
• Appointment: Sep 1882, Vice President of North Wales Liberal Association
• Personal Event: Oct 1882, Purchases the Water Lily, a steam yacht
• Appointment: Aug 1883, Joined London Municipal Reform League
• Personal Event: 29 Sep 1885, Port Eliot; H & E bring Lord Eliot home for Christening from London
• Occupation: 1886, Joined Committee of South Devon and East Cornwall Hospital
• Arrival: 05 Aug 1887, Port Eliot from 13 Grosvenor Gardens with Emily
• Occupation: 1888, VP of Cornwall Bee-Keepers' Association
• Personal Event: 06 Nov 1890, Liskeard (Opens New Public Hall)
• Census: 1891, 13 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgrave, St. George Hanover Sq., London
• Personal Event: 16 May 1891, Latton Churchyard; H attends Funeral of Rev. Canon Beadon (53 years Vicar of Latton)
• Personal Event: 07 Oct 1891, Port Eliot Grounds; Harvest Festival, open from 3-7 in the afternoon
• Personal Event: Oct 1894, Liskeard (Presents New Mayoral Chain)
• Visiting: 09 Sep 1895, H, E and Lord E leave for a fortnight visit to Bessboroughs' in Ireland
• Visiting: Dec 1896, Henry and Emily spend Winter at the Riviera
• Personal Event: 03 Nov 1898, H and E attend wedding of Henry Neville (Latimer's Son); St. Luke's, Chelsea
• Personal Event: 10 Oct 1900, Botusfleming Church above Saltash; Unveils Plaque to Gen Penn Symons
• Census: 1901, 13 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgrave, St. George Hanover Sq., London
• Arrival: 14 Jan 1902, Grosvenor Gardens, London; from Port Eliot (but will not stay long)
• Arrival: 01 May 1902, Gorsvenor Gardens, London; Lord, Lady and Sons from PE, where they have been for nearly five weeks.
• Personal Event: Sep 1902, Port Eliot, Large Garden Party for about 600 Guests
• Medical: 1903, First Stroke
• Personal Event: 15 Jan 1903, Gave a Fancy Dress Ball in Port Eliot Round Room
• Personal Event: Jul 1904, Arrived in London for remainder of Season, before going Abroad or to the Seaside
• Telephone: Between 1905 and 1911, Westminster 5355 (13 and 17 Grosvenor-gardens)
• Phone: Between 1905 and 1911, 13 Grosvenor Gardens (Westminster 5355)
• Visiting: 17 Nov 1905, Port Eliot, Henry, Emily and Eliot, staying until after Christmas
• Visiting: Between Dec 1905 and Jan 1906, Port Eliot, For Christmas and the Holiday Festivities
• Personal Event: Apr 1906, Port Eliot, Minny and May visit PE for a Month
• Arrival: Abt 15 May 1906, 17 Grosvenor Gardens (For the Season)
• Arrival: 23 Oct 1906, Down Ampney for Silver Wedding Festivities
• Visiting: Dec 1906, Port Eliot, Entertaining a Family Party for the Holidays
• Land Owned: 1907, About 12, 800 Acres
• Visiting: Jun 1908, Port Eliot; stayed 10 days at the end of the month
• Arrival: 01 Jul 1908, Grosvenor Gardens, London; For the remainder of the Season
• Visiting: 24 Jul 1908, Down Ampney; Henry and Emily Visited enroute from London to PE
• Donated: 1910, 5 Poison-tipped Arrows from Sudan to Pitt Rivers Museum, Oxford University
• Cause of Death: Sep 1911, Paralytic Seizure on Friday, 22 Sept 1911. Gradually Sank.
• Probate: 23 Jan 1912, London, Middlesex

Notes:

Henry married Countess St. Germans, Emily Harriet Labouchere on 18 Oct 1881 in Savoy Chapel, Strand, London. Emily (daughter of 1st Baron Taunton, Henry Labouchere and Frances "Fanny" Baring, daughter of 1st Baron Taunton, Henry Labouchere and Mary Matilda Georgiana Howard) was born on 24 Jun 1844 in Datchet, Buckinghamshire; was christened on 01 Aug 1844 in Datchet, Buckinghamshire; died on 18 Oct 1933 in Penmadown House, St. Germans, Cornwall; was buried on 21 Oct 1933 in Eliot Family Plot, St. Germans, Cornwall, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events:

• Visiting: Between Mar and 15 Apr 1875, Nice and Italy with Lady Taunton
• Visiting: Between Mar and May 1878, France & Italy with Lady Taunton
• Presentation at Court: 28 Feb 1863, Presented to HRH Princess Royal by Lady Taunton
• Visiting: 1874, Rome, Italy (with Lady Taunton)
• Census: 1891, 13 Grosvenor Gardens, Belgrave, St. George Hanover Sq., London
• Telephone: Between 1920 and 1924, Victoria 437 (32 Eaton-square, London, SW1)
• Telephone: Between 1924 and 1934, St. Germans #19 (Penmadown House)
• Residence: 1933, 32 Eaton-place, London
• Probate: 15 Dec 1933, London, Middlesex

Notes:

Notes:

Married:
• "London Standard" 19 Oct 1881, page 5:
The Earl of St. Germans and the Hon. Emily Labouchere, youngest daughter of the late Lord Taunton, were married yesterday by special licence, at the Chapel Royal, Savoy. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. Cyril Ponsonby, as his best man. The bride came with Lady Taunton, and on her arrival was received by Colonel Arthur E.A. Ellis, her brother-in-law, by whom she was conducted to the space in front of the communion table, followed by her nine bridesmaids, nieces of the contracting couples --- namely, Miss Mary Ellis, Miss Eliot, Miss Ponsonby, Miss Ethel Ponsonby, Miss Evelyn Eliot, Miss E. Monson, Miss Bertha Ellis, Miss Alix Ellis, and Miss Nora Labouchere. The marriage service, which was fully choral, was performed by the Hon. and Rev. Walter W. B. Ponsonby, M.A., rector of Strutton, Suffolk, assisted by the Hon. and Rev. Francis R. Grey, M.A., Hon. Canon of Durham, and rector of Morpeth, and the Rev. Henry White, M.A., chaplain of that Savoy and Chaplain in Ordinary to the Queen. The bride was given away by Lady Taunton, her stepmother.

• "The Cleveland Herald" (Cleveland, OH) 15 October 1881, page 4:
The marriage is announced of the Earl of St. Germans, the lineal descendant and representative of the patriot Sir John Eliot, Charles I.'s victim, who died in the Tower of London 1632, to Hon. Emily Labouchere. The lady is the youngest daughter of Lord Taunton, uncle of the editor of the London Truth, whose peerage became extinct at his death without a son. His daughters had large fortunes. The father of Lord St. Germans was here with the Prince of Wales.

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."

Notes:

Henry married Frances "Fanny" Baring on 10 Apr 1840 in St. Marylebone, Westminster, London. Frances (daughter of Thomas Baring and Mary Ursula Sealy) was born on 23 Aug 1813 in Stratton Park, Micheldever, Hampshire; was christened on 20 Sep 1813 in East Stratton, Hampshire; died on 25 May 1850 in Kent, England; was buried on 31 May 1850 in St. Giles, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Notes:

Married:

--- "Dublin Morning Register" 03 Feb 1840, page 4:
We understand a marriage is on the tapis between the youngest and only unmarried daughter of Sir Thomas Baring, Bart., of Stratton-park, near Winchester, and the Right Hon. H. Labouchere, M.P. for Taunton. The ceremony is expected to be solemnized very shortly.

--- "The Globe" 13 Apr 1840, page 3:
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE. -- The marriage between the Right Hon. Henry Labouchere, the President of the Board of Trade, and his cousin, Miss Fanny Baring, was solemnised by special license in the drawing room of Mr. T. Baring's mansion, in Devonshire-place, on Friday morning, in the presence of Lord and Lady Ashburton, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Hon. Major and Lady Aug. Baring, Mr. John Labouchere, and other relatives of the parties. The bride and bridegroom, after the ceremony, set off in a travelling chariot and four for the delightful villa of the Right Hon. Poulett Thomson at Roehampton, where they will pass the honeymoon.

--- "Taunton Courier" 15 Apr 1840, page 3:
By special licence, on the 10th inst. the Right Hon. Henry Labouchere, M.P. to Frances, youngest daughter of Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. of Stratton Park.

Other Events:

• Education: Bef 1784, Liskeard School, Cornwall
• Education: 23 Sep 1784, Entered Pembroke College, Cambridge
• Degree: 1786, Awarded M.A.
• Residence: 1791, Spring-garden Terrace, London
• Military Service: 1792, Lieut. Royal Cornwall Militia
• Military Service: 1792, Ensign, Royal Cornwall Militia
• Occupation: 1793, Charge d'Affaires, Berlin
• Elected: Nov 1791 - 1793, Secretary of Legation at Berlin
• Elected: Aug 1793 - 1794, Secretery of Embassy to the Hague
• Military Service: 1795, Captain, Royal Cornwall Militia
• Elected: 1796, Envoy to Munich
• Elected: Dec 1796 - 1798, Minister to Elector Palatine and Diet of Ratisbon
• Elected: 07 Jan 1791 - 1802, M.P. for St Germans, Cornwall
• Military Service: 1803, Major, Royal Cornwall Militia
• Member: 1804, Lieut.-Colonel, Royal Cornwall Militia
• Elected: Jul 1800 - Jan 1804, Lord of the Admiralty
• Occupation: 05 Jun 1804 - 24 Jan 1805, Under Secretery for Foreign Affairs
• Military Service: 1807, Colonel, Royal Cornwall Militia
• Elected: 1810, Mayor of Liskeard
• Occupation: Mar 1807 - Jan 1812, Lord of the Treasury
• Address: 1810-1815, 37 Hanover-square, London (Rented)
• Address: 1815-1816, 34 West Street, London (Rented)
• Visiting: Oct 1816, Leaves Batts's Hotel, Dover-street, for the Continent
• Title (Facts Pg): 17 Nov 1823, 2nd Earl of St. Germans (Suc. Bro. John)
• Elected: 1802 - 17 Nov 1823, M.P. for Liskeard, Cornwall
• Appointment: 9 Jan 1824, Recorder of Liskeard
• Residence: 12 Feb 1824, Earl of St. Germans Left London for His Seat in Cornwall
• Occupation: 1823-1833, Recorder of Liskeard
• Resignation: 11 Feb 1833, Borough of Liskeard (Position of Alderman)
• Residence: 1825 - 19 Jan 1845, 7 New Burlington-street
• Residence: 1835 - 19 Jan 1845, Stables at 8 Burlington Mews Old

Notes:

William married Georgiana Augusta Leveson-Gower on 30 Nov 1797 in St. Michael & All Saints, Trentham, Staffordshire. Georgiana (daughter of 1st Marquess of Stafford, Granville Leveson-Gower and Marchioness of Stafford Susanna "Susan" Stewart) was born on 13 Apr 1769 in Earl Gower's House in Whitehall, London; was christened on 14 May 1769 in St. Martin in the Fields, Westminster, London; died on 24 Mar 1806 in Madeira; was buried on 05 May 1806 in Eliot Family Vault, Old Cemetery, St. Germans, Cornwall. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "The Town and Country Magazine" Vol. 1, 1769:
BIRTHS. [April 1769] The right hon. lady Gower, of a daughter, at his lordship's house at Whitehall.

--- "Evening Mail" 25 Jul 1803, page 3:
Yesterday Mr. Eliot, one of the Lords of the Admiralty, arrived at his house in the Admiralty, from Madeira, whither he had been with Lady Georgina Eliot, for the recovery of the use of her limbs, which is so far established, that she now walks with perfect ease.

--- "The Sun" 10 Jun 1805, page 2:
Lady Georgina Eliot entertained a large Party of Select Friends from town on Saturday, on the bottom of Greenwich Hill, among whom were the Marquis and Marchioness of Stafford.

--- "Lancaster Gazette" Saturday, 05 Apr 1806, page 3:
Lady Georgina Eliot, sister to the Marquis of Stafford, of a consumption, in the island of Madeira, to which place she had gone with the hope of retrieving her health by the salubrity of the air.

--- "Royal Cornwall Gazette" 03 May 1806, page 3:
Arrived the American Ship Thomas Gordon, Place, from Madeira, having on board the Hon. William Eliot and family, and the remains of Lady Eliot, who died at Madeira; brought home for interment.

--- "Exeter Flying Post" 08 May 1806:
Plymouth.
Thursday [May 1st]. Wind W. rain. . . . Arrived also an American ship from the island of Madeira, having on board the coffin containing the remains of the right hon. lady Georgiana Eliot. her ladyship's remains were conveyed in a boat attended by her servants, up the river of St. Germain's, and landed at Port Eliot, to be interred with great funeral pomp, in the family vault of the Eliot family, in the church of St. German's, Cornwall. Her ladyship died of a consumption, at Madeira, about ten weeks since, whither she had gone for the benefit of her health.

PORTRAITS LISTED AT TRENTHAM HALL
--- "Views of the Seats of Noblemen and Gentlemen" Vol. 3 John Preston Neale, 1820:
State Dressing Room --- North Side.
Lady Georgiana Eliot [and Siblings] (Romney)

Scroll Room --- North Side
Lady Georgiana Eliot and Charlotte Sophia, Duchess of Beaufort (Anglica Kauffman)

--- "Longman's Magazine" Vol. 30, 1897, page 126-128:
[The Love Letters of a Lady of Quality]
Lady Erroll never loses an opportunity of expressing her dislike to 'that abominable Canning Man' -- partly, it may be, from feminine love of teasing, but also from an instinct that Frere's best friend must disapprove of his philandering with a woman so much older than himself. For a long time she refused to meet 'your pet Mr Canning,' and one of the liveliest of her letters tells how she was at last entrapped into dining at the same table with him:---
'Lady Georgina Eliot was to have a big Dinner, and which I was obliged to fix myself. I was going to Wimbledon to my Dear Melville pet, and I was ordered to make him fix a day to meet Count Worenzow (?), his Daughter, the Harrowbys, and some of the Hopes; these were the people Mr Eliot told me to name to him. . . . Lord Melville fixed upon the 29th. . . . I return'd here on Friday Evening that I might with Miss Eliot (the niece) arrange the rooms and see all in proper order. We both got up early, and gathered all the flowers we could and Dress'd the Drawing Room, after I dress'd the lady of the House to great advantage as she thinks no body does for her so well, and she did, poor thing, look very well, and was in Excellent Spirits, and put me in High Spirits also. She desired me to look well and put on all my agreeables for Count Worenzow, but I had walk'd so much in teh heat of the day, and was so busy till past five that I was quite in a real heat, and my red face bore testimony of it pretty well. Lord Melville's excuse which arrived with a tender note to me, besides, did not even cool, it, nor dressing in a hurry, and I was not able to go down before the Worenzows came in, tho' Miss Eliot told me I never look'd so well, but I was uncomfortably hot, and I had a great hot dinner in view. I waited for the arrival of the Harrowbys who are always late, that I might get in to the room with them. I heard the sign (?) at the door, my windows are not front, and therefore I bustled down stairs as fast as possible, and as I was upon the last step close to the Drawing Room door, as you know, I found myself exactly close and opposite to whom -- Do you think? -- No, you never can -- Who do you think? -- You never can guess -- the last person I expected to see, or indeed wish'd to see, but there was not a possibility of a retreat for me, when I saw a profound bow, and my eyes met such a pair of dark penetrating eyes -- can you guess? That CANNING Man. He was announced loud, and he would let me pass in before him. I thought I must have died, Lady G. was afraid to look at me, and so was Eliot, too, for they had play'd me a trick, and enjoy'd in their hearts how completely I had humour'd it by a mistake, and they guess'd my misfortune immediately. I sat myself near the door upon the sofa, and behaved very pretty, I had taken my determination in the instant and follow'd it up. I saw Charles Bentinck, and glad to do something, I gave him a kind nod, and he return'd a find low bow, and after whisper'd to Mr Eliot. Mr Canning had got to the window with Worenzow by this time, but I saw Eliot ready to die with laughing to himself, and presently up Bentinck came to me, telling me how glad he was to see me look so beautiful and in such high health, and excused himself over and over for having taken me for Mrs Canning, yet he thought she was not so tall, and he kept his glasses stuck before his eyes the while. All this he said loud enough for all the circle of ladys to hear, and lady Georgina look'd so funny and enjoyed it so much that I could kill her, and I gave her many a reproachful look all the day, for I could not get near enough to speak to her. Miss Eliot and I had fix'd to sit on each side of Eliot at the foot of the table where 12 people were to sit, and I saw the Canning Man close at my back when I stood by my chair, ready to pop into the next, but I put Miss Eliot down close to me, and he sat the other side of her, which did not save me from him, as she is like a thread-paper, and he saw me before and behind her, and talked to me, and indeed was very civil to me, and I was obliged to laugh at some of his fun which I had settled not to do (is not that like me?), but I could not help it, and as I had determined to laugh the day out, I went on and did not think of anything. I saw Lady G. from the Head of table smiling at me and watching me, and I made angry faces at her, and while I was doing so she called out and said 'pray, Mr Canning, tell me, have you heard from your friend Mr Frere since he left Town?' I did not hear his answer, but she was going on, a great many people were talking loud, but I felt that my face was no longer red, and I felt very sick, and the goodnatured Eliot close by me saw it, in a minute, and said 'Come, have a glass of your favourite red wine,' and filled it while he spoke without seeming to look at me. I took it off without looking at him, and in the instant Mr C. turned round and said 'Pray, Lady E. have you been long returned from Bath, you were very ill when you went there, and I am glad to see you so perfectly well.' The letter he franked to me there, and how he could have heard of my illness came across my mind immediately; but I answered very well according to the system I had arranged in my mind for the day. After Dinner he got by me, and we talked a quantity, and I kept hard at work with lord Melville. I was so much afraid he should name anybody else and I began after the Dinner Scene to feel that I could not manage such an attack, and Ld Melville's subject gave me plenty to keep going. One stop I was afraid of, for I was determined he should not pity me. . . . I am convinced that Man's eyes see through one, and yet I think I deceived him pretty well, tho' he did look me through, and took opportunities of speaking often to me and fixing his eyes upon me, and unfortunately the things I usually eat of were before him, and that wicked lady G. Eliot alwys said 'pray Mr C. help Lady E to that, as she likes it, but help her as if you helped a bird,' and that obliged me to speak to him which she wanted.

Notes:

Married:
• "Derby Mercury" 21 Dec 1797, page 4:
Lately at Trentham, in Staffordshire, by the Lord Bishop of Carlisle, the Honourable Wm. Eliot, Esq. M.P. to the Right Honourable Lady Georgina Augusta Leveson Gower, daughter of the Most Noble the Marquis of Stafford.

• "Derby Mercury" 21 Sep 1797, page 2:
It is reported that Lady Georgiana Gower, daughter to the Marquis of Stafford, is in the course of a few days to be led to the Hymeneal Altar by the Hon. Wm. Elliot, Member for St. Germain's.

• "Staffordshire Advertiser" 23 Sep 1797, page 3:
Lady Georgina Gower, daughter to the Marquis of Stafford, is expected in a few days to be espoused to the Hon. William Elliot, Member for St. Germain's, Cornwall; this is supposed to be the cause of her brother, Lord Gower, not setting out for Lisle on Tuesday.

Notes:

--- "The Scots Magazine" 01 Oct 1774, page 54:
Oct. 22. The Countess of Cornwallis, of a son.

--- "Derby Mercury" 29 Dec 1785, page 2:
Anecdote of Lord Brome.--- Some years ago, when his Father, Earl Cornwallis, was in America, his Lordship, then about eleven or twelve years old, ahd committed some childish fault, for which he was chid by his Aunt, the Lady of his great Uncle, the late Archbishop of Canterbury, at whose Palace, at Lambeth, the child was brought up; this good lady accompanied her rebuke with a mild reomnstrance and wholesome advice. The boy listened very attentively to what she had said; and having kept silence for some minutes, while he seemed to be meditating upon what he heard, he at last said -- "Aunt, I very much pity Eve." "My dear," replied the Lady, "what brought Eve to your recollection on this occasion?" "Why, Ma'am," answered his Lordshiop, "what you have just said to me: I was in the high road to be a naughty boy; but your good counsel stopped me short, and shewed me my error -- Now I was thinking that poor Eve was to be pitited; for when she was tempted by the Serpent to go astray, and do what would offend God, she had not a good Aunt by her side to give her wholesome advice, and preserve her from the danger she was going to fall into." So solid a remakr from so young a boy, and so expressive of gratitude, may make his relations and his Country, which has an interest in him, augur well of his head and his heart.

--- "Cambridge Chronicle and Journal" Friday, 15 Aug 1823, page 3:
On Saturday last, at his mansion in Old Burlington-street, the Most Noble Charles, Marquis Cornwallis, Earl Cornwallis, Viscount Brome, Baron Cornwallis, of Eye, and a Baronet, Master of the Stage Hounds, Colonel of the East Suffolk Militia, and Recorder of the borough of Eye. --- By his family and his friends their loss will be severely felt, and in the neighbourhood of his estates, upon which he constantly RESIded, he will long be regretted for the mildness and urbanity of his manners, and the suavity and benevolence of his disposition. His Lordship was in his 49th year; he succeeded his father, the first Marquis, and the illustrious Governor General of India, who died at Gauzepoor, in Bengal, on the 5th of October 1805. His Lordship dying without male heirs, the Marquisate is extinct; the Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry, his uncle, succeeds to the Earldom only, by descent from his father the first Earl.

--- "Perthshire Courier" 22 Aug 1823, page 2:
The remains of Charles Second Marquis of Cornwallis, were on monday morning removed from Old Burlington-street, to be deposited in the family vault at Culford, near Bury St. Edmonds, Suffolk, at which place the body will lay in state for one day. His remains will be attended by his Lordship's tenantry, and the bier supported by the domestics of the family; Lords Sydney and Braybroke will attend as chief mourners, and the Marchioness and her family (five amiable daughters) have been inconsolable ever since his decease, and were yesterday evening removed to the house of the Bishop of Litchfield in Hill-street, on whom the title descends. --- His Lordship died in his 49th year.

Charles married Louisa Gordon on 17 Apr 1797 in St. George, Hanover Square, London. Louisa (daughter of 4th Duke of Gordon, Alexander Gordon and Jane Maxwell) was born on 27 Dec 1776 in Gordon Castle, Gight, Moray, Scotland; died on 05 Dec 1850 in 12 Park Crescent, London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- Portraits Listed in Various Places:
- Sir Thomas Lawrence - Displayed at R.A. 1795 No. 189? "Portrait of a Lady of Quality". The portrait of Lady Louisa Gordon is given to A. Hickel in the R.A. Catalogue, probably in error.
- Daniel Gardner - Pastel Rectangular, 10-1/2x9".
- Bought in Dorking by Mrs. Willett, Arnold House, Brighton (bef. 1921)
- Miniature in the Collection of the Duchess of Bedford
- Miniature in Port Eliot Collection, no artist attributed.

--- "Morning Post" 14 Feb 1801, page 3:
Lady Louisa Brome has taken up her residence in Cavendish-square.

--- "Saint James's Chronicle" 04 Jun 1818, page 4:
The Prince Regent had a grand assembly at Carlton-house on Tuesday night, in honour of the marriage of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The exterior of the building was illuminated, and the interior was decorated with fragrant plants brought expressly from Kew. The company began to arrive a quarter before ten, and continued to set down till near twelve. Notwithstanding the rapid succession of carriages, only one accident occurred, and that to the Marchioness Cornwallis, who fell from the steps of her carriage, owing to an unexpected motion of her horses. She was severely bruised on her side, and was taken up in a state of insensibility by the Marquis and others. The Regent's attendants used all possible means for her recovery.

--- "Morning Advertiser" 05 Jun 1818, page 2:
The Marchioness Cornwallis, who met with an accident in going to the Prince Regent's party on Tuesday night, was yesterday much better.

--- "Westmorland Gazette" 13 Jun 1818, page 4:
An untoward accident happened on Monday night, the 1st inst. to the Marchioness of Cornwallis, while alighting from her carriage, at the Prince's grand party. The coachman having slackened the reins, the horses moved on, when her Ladyship fell with her side against the step; by which she was so much hurt as to be rendered insensible for a time. We are happy to add, by proper restoratives, she speedily recovered.

--- "Cumberland Pacquet" 19 Jun 1820, page 2:
Prince Leopold has recently turned his mind to Conchology, and intends to form a Museum of the first description. The two finest collections of shells at present in this kingdom, are those of the Earl of Tankerville and Mrs. Angus. The Marchioness of Cornwallis is also collecting unique specimens in that branch of Natural History.

--- "London Standard" Saturday, 07 Dec 1850, page 2:
DEATH OF THE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS
This noble and venerable lady, whose demise we announced yesterday, at her mansion in Park-crescent, in her 74th year, was fourth daughter of Alexander, fourth Duke of Gordon, and sister to the late duke, and also to the late Duchess of Richmond, the present Dowager Duchess of Bedford, and the late Duchess of Manchester. Her ladyship married Charles, second Marquis Cornwallis, 17th April, 1797, who died 9th August, 1823. Her ladyship has left issue, five daughters--- namely, the Countess of St. Germans, Lady Braybrooke, Lady Mary Ross, and the Ladies Louisa and Elizabeth Cornwallis.

--- "Essex Herald" 17 Dec 1850, page 4:
FUNERAL OF THE LATE MARCHIONESS OF CORNWALLIS.--- On Wednesday morning, the mortal remains of the late Marchioness of Cornwallis, whose death is noticed in our last paper, were removed from her ladyship's late residence, No. 12 Park-crescent, Portland-place, to the Eastern Counties Railway, for its final resting place in the family vault at Eye church, Suffolk, between Ipswich and Norwich. The principal mourners were the Earl of Cornwallis, Duke of Richmond, Duke of Manchester, and several other distinguished persons.

--- "Taunton Courier and Western Advertiser" Wednesday, 18 Dec 1850, page 4:
DEATHS. Dec. 5, at 12, Park Crescent, London, in the 74th year of her age, Louisa, Marchioness Cornwallis.

--- "Essex Standard" 20 Dec 1850, page 2:
SAFFRON WALDEN.
THE LATE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS.--- The remains of this much-beloved lady were deposited in the family vault at Culford Church, near Bury St. Edmund's, on Wednesday, the 11th inst. The funeral, by her Ladyship's express desire, was strictly private, being attended only by the nearest relatives of the deceased. The body was brought to Bury on the preceding evening, and remained at the Angel Inn for the night. The family arrived by special train at a quarter before twelve in the morning, having left London at nine, and immediately proceeded to Culford, where the procession was formed at the Hall farm, and moved on foot, the corpse born by 12 men, to the Church. The mourners were Lord and Lady Braybrooke, and the Hon. Messrs. and Misses Neville; the Earl and Countess St. Germans, and the Hon. Mr. Eliot; Mr. and Lady Mary Ross, Messrs. and Miss Jemima Ross, and Mr. and Mrs. Whatman; Lady Louisa and Lady Elizabeth Cornwallis. The service was performed by the Rev. J. Anderson, late of Brighton; the Rev. F. Cheere, Rector of Ingham, and the Rev. W. Pridden, Rector of West Stow, being also in attendance. Many of the old servants and inhabitants of the surrounding villages, who experienced the fostering care of her ladyship and the family were present, and several persons from Bury; and much feeling of regret and sad remembrance of the past was evinced on the occasion. The family immediately afterwards returned to town. An impressive sermon on the event was preached at Culford Church on Sunday last, by the Rev. E. Hogg, Rector of Fornham, upon the 3rd ch. of Ecclesiastics, ver. 15. -- Bury Post.

--- "The Gentleman's Magazine" Volume 35, January 1851, page 91:
THE MARCHIONESS CORNWALLIS
Dec. 5. At her residence in Park Crescent, in her 74th year, the Most Noble Louisa Marchioness Cornwallis.
Louisa Marchioness Cornwallis was born at Gordon Castle, in the county of Bamff, on the 19th Oct. 1774, the fourth daughter of Alexander 4th Duke of Gordon, K.P. by Jane, second daughter of Sir William Maxwell, of Monreith, co. Wigton, Bart. She was sister to the late Duke of Gordon; and his other sisters were the late Duchess of Richmond and Lennox, Lady Madelina Palmer, the present Duchess dowager of Bedford, and the late Duchess of Manchester. Lady Louisa Gordon was married on the 17th April, 1797, at the Duke of Gordon's house in Piccadilly, to Charles Lord Viscount Brome, who in 1805 succeeded his father as second Marquess Cornwallis. He died without male issue on the 9th Aug. 1823. Her ladyship has left five daughters: the Countess of St. Germans, Lady Braybrooke, the Lady Mary Ross, and the Ladies Louisa and Elizabeth Cornwallis.

"Endowed with a strong, intelligent, and inquiring mind, and great energy of character, in the pursuit of science, the study of natural history, or the more trifling occupations of the needle and works of fancy, this lady equally succeeded, and has left numberless proofs of her ingenuity and untiring industry. Taking the lead in society, from her rank and station, she was universally looked up to, whilst she was affable and courteous to all; the friend of innocent cheerfulness, and the ready promoter of whatever was for the general good. They who had the happiness of knowing her when at Culford (near Bury St. Edmunds) need not be reminded of her domestic virtues, and her incessant activity and anxiety for the welfare of all around her; visiting the poor, superintending personally her village school, in which she took and intense interest, watching incessantly to administer to the relief and comfort of her neighbours, and thinking only by what means she best might do them good. After leaving Culford, the scene of her usefulness was changed, but its efficiency was not lessened; and she was never forgetful of her former friends, always evincing a lively interest in their welfare, and, with the different members of her family, contributing largely to the bazaars in aid of the hospital. These qualities are remembered by many still remaining, who experienced the blessing of such a friend and benefactor, and have raised a lasting monument in their hearts and affections." (Bury Post)

The remains of this much beloved lady were deposited in the family vault at Culford Church, by the side of her late husband, on Thursday, Dec. 12. The funeral, by her ladyship's express desire, was strictly private, being attended only by the five daughters of the deceased, their husbands, and ten of her grand-children. The procession was formed at the Hall Farm at Culford, and moved on foot to the church, the corpse being borne by twelve men. The service was performed by the Rev. James Anderson, Preacher at Lincoln's Inn; the Rev. f. Cheere, Curate of Ingham, and the Rev. W. Pridden, Rector of West Stow, being also in attendance. Many of the old servants and inhabitants of the surrounding villagers who had experienced the fostering care of her ladyship and the family, were present, and several persons from Bury. An impressive sermon on the sad event was preached at Culford Church on the following Sunday, by the Rev. Edward Hogg, Rector of Fornham St. Martin's, upon the 3rd chap. of Ecclesiastes, v. 15.

Notes:

Married:
• "The Register Book of Marriages Belonging to the Parish of St. George, Hanover Square, in the County of Middlesex" Vol. 2 1788 to 1809, pub. 1888, page 163:
1797. April 17 - The Rt Hon. Charles Cornwallis, Viscount Brome, B., & the Hon. Lady Louisa Gordon, of this parish, S., a minor. Married by Special Licence in the dwelling-house of her father Alexr Gordon, Duke of Gordon, by me, "I. Lichfield & Coventry"*

* Witness, "Cornwallis," J. Gordon, and Wm Gordon.

• FMP Parish Records Collection:
License date: 15 Apr 1797
License date year: 1797
Bride's last name: GORDON
Bride's first name: Louisa
Dual date: 15 Apr 1797
Groom's last name: CORNWALLIS
Groom's first name: Cha's
Record source: Faculty Office Marriage Licence Allegations 1701-1850

Notes:

Peter married Dorothy Elizabeth Baring on 26 Nov 1796 in St. Mary's, Beddington, Surrey. Dorothy (daughter of Francis Baring and Harriet Herring) was born on 13 Feb 1771 in London, England; was christened on 14 Mar 1771 in St Gabriel, Fenchurch, London; died on 15 May 1859 in London. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

--- "Bridgwater Mercury" 04 May 1859, page 3:
TAUNTON ELECTION.
The nomination of candidates to represent this borough in Parliament having been appointed to take place on Friday, a considerable number of persons assembled on the Parade . . . Unfortunately, however, Mr. Labouchere had been called to town the day before to attend the sick-bed of a parent, who it was feared was near death; and in consquence he was not present.

--- "Shepton Mallet Journal" 06 May 1859, page 4:
TAUNTON.
Borough Election. -- The nomination here took place on Friday. Mr. Labouchere, one of the old members, was unable to be present, having been summoned to London on the previous day in consquence of the sudden illness of his mother.

--- "Bridgwater Mercury" 25 May 1859, page 8:
We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Labouchere, mother of the Right Hon. H. Labouchere, died on Sunday last, at her residence, in Upper Grosvenor-street, London. It will be remembered that the illness of his parent was the cause of Mr. Labouchere's absence from the hustings at the late Parliamentary election for this borough. The deceased lady had reached the venerable age of 89 years.

Notes:

--- "The Star" 25 Jun 1813, page 2:
Sir Thomas Baring, Bart. has returned to the mild air of Malvern, in Worcestershire, for the benefit of his health.

--- "The Examiner" 08 Apr 1848, page 7:
Sir Thomas Baring, Bart., whose name for years has been so well known in commercial circles, expired on the 3rd inst., at his seat, Stratton park, Winchester, after a lengthened and severe illness, in the seventy-sixth year of his age.

--- "The Gentleman's Magazine" July 1848, page 91:
Sir Thomas Baring, Bart.
April 3. At Stratton Park, near Winchester, aged 75, Sir Thomas Baring, the second Bart. of Larkbear, co. Devon (1793), a Deputy Lieut. of Hampshire.

Sir Thomas Baring was born on the 12th of June, 1772, the eldest son of Sir Francis Baring, a Devonshire gentleman, who founded the London branch of the family, by Henrietta, daughter of William Herring, esq. of Croydon, and co-heir of Thomas Herring, Archbishop of Canterbury.

He was the eldest of five brothers; of whom the two next, Lord Ashburton and henry Baring, esq. are both commemorated in our present Obituary; William died in 1820, and George, the youngest, is still living.

Sir Thomas Baring succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his father Sept. 12, 1810. He was best known for his fine taste in art, and his magnificent collection of pictures: which have, since his death, been brought to sale at the rooms of Messrs. Christie and Manson.

He never entered much into political affairs. He sat in Parliament for Wycombe in the parliaments of 1830 and 1831; but RESIgned his seat in the latter, before its dissolution in 1832, to Colonel the Hon. C. Grey.

Sir Thomas Baring married, at Calcutta, in 1794, Mary Ursula, eldest daughter of Charles Sealy, esq. of Calcutta, barrister at law; and by that lady, who died on the 16th July, 1846, he had issue four sons and three daughters. The former are
1. the Right Hon. Francis Thornhill Baring, late Chancellor of the Exchequer, and M.P. for Portsmouth, who has succeeded to the dignity of a Baronet; he married, first, in 1825, Jane, fourth daughter of the late Hon. Sir George Grey, Bart. and secondly, in 1841, Lady Arabella Geogina Howard, second daughter of Kenneth-Alexander first Earl of Effingham;
2. Thomas Baring, esq. M.P. for Huntingdon, and now head of the London house, who is unmarried;
3. John Baring, esq. of Oakwood, Sussex, who married, in 1842, Charlotte-Amelia, eldest daughter of the Rev. George Porcher, of Maiden Erleigh, Bucks, who died in 1846; and
4. the Rev. Charles Baring, who married, first, in 1830 . . . [mistakenly prints the name of Mary Ursula Sealy]; and secondly, in 1846, his cousin Caroline, daughter of the late Thomas Read Kemp, esq. of Dale Park, Sussex (by Frances, daughter of Sir Frances Baring, Bart.).

The daughters are:
Charlotte, married in 1833 to H.G. Wells, esq.;
Emily, married in 1837 to the Rev. William Maxwell Du Pre, Vicar of Wooburn, Bucks; and
Frances, married in 1840 to her cousin the Right Hon. Henry Labouchere, M.P. (son of Peter Caesar Labouchere, esq. by Dorothy-Elizabeth, fourth daughter of Sir Francis Baring, Bart.) now President of the Board of Trade, who has just purchased Stoke Park, in Buckinghamshire, from mr. Granville Penn, for 62,000 pounds and is about to erect a gallery for the many choice pictures which he already possesses.

--- "Thomas George, Earl of Northbrook, G.C.S.I.: A Memoir" by Sir Bernard Mallet, 1908, page 265:
HIS PICTURES.
Of these indoor interests the first undoubtedly was the arrangement and cataloguing of his great collection of pictures, most of them inherited [as noted above p. 141] from his uncle, Mr. Thomas Baring. The following extract from a description given of these pictures in the Times on Lord Northbrook's death brings out the point that the taste for pictures was a family trait of the Barings. The writer remakred that the Northbrook collection offered a "very interesting example of the way in which the great English collections were formed in teh golden age of picture buying which followed the French Revolution and the Great War, and which may be said to have lasted up to 1850. It may be said that the Barings have always been buyers of choice pictures. The Ashburton collection with its splendid Rembrandts and its fine cabinet works of the Dutch school is one instance of the connoisseurship of the family." But with Lord Northbrook the love of pictures was a more personal matter than this extract would indicate. Though he can hardly be said to have possessed what is known as the "artistic temperament," he was a lover of all beautiful things, and as we have seen himself an exellent draughtsman. The possession of these pictures was a constant and daily delight to him, their lighting and hanging a perpetual interest, and he enjoyed few things more than showing them to an appreciative visitor. He devoted much time to the compilation, in consultation with various high authorities, of catalogues which are models of what such volumes can be. The London pictures are illustrated by photographs, and the Stratton collection by small sketches of the principal pictures, more than one from his own hand and others by his daughter and his son-in-law, Colonel Crichton. In the introduction written by himself Lord Northbrook states that the collection was, "with very few exeptions, made by Mr. Thomas Baring. As the second son of Sir Thomas Baring he had been brought up in familiarity with good pictures, for his grandfather, Sir Francis Baring, acquired a fine collection of Dutch masters at the end of the 18th Century. On the death of Sir Francis in 1810 his son Sir Thomas parted with the Dutch collection to the Prince Regent, and formed a gallery mainly composed of Italian pictures. Afterwards he added to it some works by English and Dutch master.

Thomas married Mary Ursula Sealy on 13 Sep 1794 in Calcutta, India. Mary was born about 1774; died on 26 Jul 1846 in Stratton Park, Micheldever, Hampshire; was buried in Micheldever, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]