Col. Hon. Sir Sidney Cornwallis Peel, 1st Bt.1
M, #105121, b. 3 June 1870, d. 19 December 1938
Col. Hon. Sir Sidney Cornwallis Peel, 1st Bt.|b. 3 Jun 1870\nd. 19 Dec 1938|p10513.htm#i105121|Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel|b. 3 Aug 1829\nd. 24 Oct 1912|p3682.htm#i36820|Adelaide Dugdale|d. 5 Dec 1890|p8532.htm#i85320|Rt. Hon. Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt.|b. 5 Feb 1788\nd. 2 Jul 1850|p2965.htm#i29645|Julia Floyd|d. 27 Oct 1859|p3681.htm#i36810|William S. Dugdale|b. 1 Apr 1800\nd. 15 Sep 1871|p8533.htm#i85321|Harriet E. Portman|d. 17 Apr 1903|p39182.htm#i391811|
Last Edited=19 Aug 2005
Col. Hon. Sir Sidney Cornwallis Peel, 1st Bt. was born on 3 June 1870. He was the son of Arthur Wellesley Peel, 1st Viscount Peel and Adelaide Dugdale. He married Lady Adelaide Margaret Delia Spencer, daughter of Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer and Hon. Margaret Baring, on 9 April 1914.1 He died on 19 December 1938 at age 68.2,3
Col. Hon. Sir Sidney Cornwallis Peel, 1st Bt. gained the title of 1st Baronet Peel. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.4 He gained the rank of Colonel.1
Col. Hon. Sir Sidney Cornwallis Peel, 1st Bt. gained the title of 1st Baronet Peel. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.4 He gained the rank of Colonel.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S125] Richard Glanville-Brown, online <e-mail address>, Richard Glanville-Brown (RR 2, Milton, Ontario, Canada), downloaded 17 August 2005.
- [S124] Mabel Iris FitzGeorge, online <e-mail address>, Robin Balfour ("FTW - Mabel Iris FitzGeorge-John Baring" emailed to Darryl Lundy), downloaded 17 August 2005, Date of Import: 18 Dec 2004.
- [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1007. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline1
M, #105122, b. 7 August 1885, d. 4 May 1970
Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline|b. 7 Aug 1885\nd. 4 May 1970|p10513.htm#i105122|Luke White, 3rd Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline|b. 25 Feb 1857\nd. 15 Dec 1922|p2718.htm#i27174|Hon. Lilah Georgiana Augusta Constance Agar-Ellis|b. 6 Aug 1862\nd. 27 Jan 1944|p5450.htm#i54495|Luke White, 2nd Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline|b. 26 Sep 1829\nd. 16 Mar 1888|p1796.htm#i17951|Emily Stuart|d. 22 Jan 1915|p2718.htm#i27173|Henry Agar-Ellis, 3rd Viscount Clifden of Gowran|b. 25 Feb 1825\nd. 20 Feb 1866|p5450.htm#i54491|Eliza H. F. Seymour|b. 16 Jul 1833\nd. 23 Apr 1896|p5449.htm#i54490|
Last Edited=24 Apr 2007
Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline was born on 7 August 1885.2 He was the son of Luke White, 3rd Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline and Hon. Lilah Georgiana Augusta Constance Agar-Ellis.2 He married Lady Lavinia Emily Spencer, daughter of Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer and Hon. Margaret Baring, on 9 April 1919.1 He died on 4 May 1970 at age 84.3
Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline was educated at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England.3 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the 11th Hussars.2 He fought in the First World War.3 He was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.).4 He was decorated with the award of Legion of Honour.4 He gained the rank of Major.3 He succeeded to the title of 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline, co. Longford [U.K., 1863] on 15 December 1922.2,3 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northamptonshire.4 He gained the rank of Pilot Officer in 1940 in the service of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.4
Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline was educated at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England.3 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the 11th Hussars.2 He fought in the First World War.3 He was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.).4 He was decorated with the award of Legion of Honour.4 He gained the rank of Major.3 He succeeded to the title of 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline, co. Longford [U.K., 1863] on 15 December 1922.2,3 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northamptonshire.4 He gained the rank of Pilot Officer in 1940 in the service of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.4
Children of Major Luke Henry White, 4th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline and Lady Lavinia Emily Spencer
- Hon. Elizabeth Patricia White+4 b. 5 Nov 1923
- Luke Robert White, 5th Baron Annaly of Annaly and Rathcline+3 b. 15 Mar 1927, d. 30 Sep 1990
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume I, page 163. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S2] Peter W. Hammond, editor, The Complete Peerage or a History of the House of Lords and All its Members From the Earliest Times, Volume XIV: Addenda & Corrigenda (Stroud, Gloucestershire, U.K.: Sutton Publishing, 1998), page 28. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 79.
Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer1
F, #105123, b. 4 July 1906, d. 26 May 1996
Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer|b. 4 Jul 1906\nd. 26 May 1996|p10513.htm#i105123|Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer|b. 30 Oct 1857\nd. 26 Sep 1922|p10105.htm#i101043|Hon. Margaret Baring|b. 14 Dec 1868\nd. 4 Jul 1906|p10105.htm#i101044|Vice-Admiral Frederick Spencer, 4th Earl Spencer|b. 14 Apr 1798\nd. 27 Dec 1857|p10105.htm#i101045|Adelaide H. E. Seymour|b. 27 Jan 1825\nd. 29 Oct 1877|p10105.htm#i101046|Edward C. Baring, 1st Baron Revelstoke of Membland|b. 13 Apr 1828\nd. 17 Jul 1897|p10105.htm#i101047|Louisa E. C. Bulteel|b. 1839\nd. 16 Oct 1892|p10105.htm#i101048|
Last Edited=16 Nov 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer was born on 4 July 1906.1 She was the daughter of Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer and Hon. Margaret Baring.2 She married Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home, son of Charles Cospatrick Archibald Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home and Lady Lillian Lambton, on 7 July 1931.1 She and Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home were divorced in 1947.1 She died on 26 May 1996 at age 89.1
From 7 July 1931, her married name became Douglas-Home.1 She was decorated with the award of George Medal (G.M.) in 1941.1 She wrote the book A Spencer Childhood, published 1994.1
From 7 July 1931, her married name became Douglas-Home.1 She was decorated with the award of George Medal (G.M.) in 1941.1 She wrote the book A Spencer Childhood, published 1994.1
Children of Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer and Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home
- Cecil Robin Douglas-Home+3 b. 8 May 1932, d. 15 Oct 1968
- Fiona Margaret Douglas-Home+3 b. 7 Jan 1936
- Charles Cospatrick Douglas-Home+3 b. 1 Sep 1937, d. 29 Oct 1985
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1007. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1950. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home1
M, #105124, b. 21 November 1907, d. 1980
Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home|b. 21 Nov 1907\nd. 1980|p10513.htm#i105124|Charles Cospatrick Archibald Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home|b. 29 Dec 1873\nd. 11 Jul 1951|p10518.htm#i105176|Lady Lillian Lambton|b. 8 Dec 1881\nd. 26 Sep 1966|p1134.htm#i11335|Charles A. Douglas-Home, 12th Earl of Home|b. 11 Apr 1834\nd. 30 Apr 1918|p1134.htm#i11333|Maria Grey|b. 23 Feb 1849\nd. 25 May 1919|p1134.htm#i11334|Frederick W. Lambton, 4th Earl of Durham|b. 19 Jun 1855\nd. 31 Jan 1929|p998.htm#i9980|Beatrix Bulteel|d. 27 Apr 1937|p1148.htm#i11472|
Last Edited=16 Nov 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.42%
Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home was born on 21 November 1907.2 He was the son of Charles Cospatrick Archibald Douglas-Home, 13th Earl of Home and Lady Lillian Lambton.2,3 He married, firstly, Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer, daughter of Charles Robert Spencer, 6th Earl Spencer and Hon. Margaret Baring, on 7 July 1931.3 He and Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer were divorced in 1947.3 He married, thirdly, Felicity Betty Jonsson, daughter of Major Aubrey Thomas Jonsson, on 16 February 1966.2 He married, secondly, Vera Bugge Johanson, daughter of Carl Herman Jensen, on 16 June 1947.2 He died in 1980.3,2
Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home was educated at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.2 He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.3 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the General List.2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1954.2
Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home was educated at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.2 He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.3 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the General List.2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1954.2
Children of Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home and Lady Alexandra Margaret Elizabeth Spencer
- Cecil Robin Douglas-Home+2 b. 8 May 1932, d. 15 Oct 1968
- Fiona Margaret Douglas-Home+2 b. 7 Jan 1936
- Charles Cospatrick Douglas-Home+2 b. 1 Sep 1937, d. 29 Oct 1985
Child of Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home and Vera Bugge Johanson
- George Eric Montagu Douglas-Home2 b. 6 Oct 1948, d. 9 Dec 1999
Child of Hon. Henry Montagu Douglas-Home and Felicity Betty Jonsson
- Peregrine Montagu Douglas-Home2 b. 28 Jul 1967
Citations
- [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1007. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 2, page 1950. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Diana Spencer
F, #105125, b. 1735, d. 1743
Diana Spencer|b. 1735\nd. 1743|p10513.htm#i105125|Hon. John Spencer|b. 13 May 1708\nd. 20 Jun 1746|p10238.htm#i102377|Lady Georgiana Caroline Carteret|b. 1716\nd. 21 Aug 1780|p10194.htm#i101934|Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland|b. c 1674\nd. 19 Apr 1722|p10509.htm#i105088|Lady Anne Churchill|b. 27 Feb 1682/83\nd. 15 Apr 1716|p10510.htm#i105095|John Carteret, 2nd Earl Granville|b. 22 Apr 1690\nd. 2 Jan 1763|p10509.htm#i105087|Frances Worsley||p11790.htm#i117893|
Last Edited=10 May 2003
Consanguinity Index=0.01%
Diana Spencer was born in 1735. She was the daughter of Hon. John Spencer and Lady Georgiana Caroline Carteret. She died in 1743.
Lady Georgiana Spencer1
F, #105126, b. 7 June 1757, d. 30 March 1806
Lady Georgiana Spencer|b. 7 Jun 1757\nd. 30 Mar 1806|p10513.htm#i105126|John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer|b. 19 Dec 1734\nd. 31 Oct 1783|p10194.htm#i101933|Margaret Georgiana Poyntz|b. 27 Apr 1737\nd. 18 Mar 1814|p10510.htm#i105091|Hon. John Spencer|b. 13 May 1708\nd. 20 Jun 1746|p10238.htm#i102377|Lady Georgiana C. Carteret|b. 1716\nd. 21 Aug 1780|p10194.htm#i101934|Rt. Hon. Stephen Poyntz|b. 12 Nov 1685\nd. 1750|p10510.htm#i105092|Anna M. Mordaunt|d. 14 Nov 1771|p10510.htm#i105093|
Last Edited=23 Dec 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.0%

Lady Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire
by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1775 2
by Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1775 2
As a result of her marriage, Lady Georgiana Spencer was styled as Duchess of Devonshire on 5 June 1774. From 5 June 1774, her married name became Cavendish. She has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.5
Children of Lady Georgiana Spencer and William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire
- Lady daughter Cavendish
- Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish+6 b. 12 Jul 1783, d. 8 Aug 1858
- Lady Harriet Elizabeth Cavendish+6 b. 29 Aug 1785, d. 25 Nov 1862
- William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire6 b. 21 May 1790, d. 18 Jan 1858
Child of Lady Georgiana Spencer and Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey
- Eliza Courtney+3 b. 20 Feb 1792, d. 2 May 1859
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1128. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Cavendish, Georgiana. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 302. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire1
M, #105127, b. 14 December 1748, d. 29 July 1811
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire|b. 14 Dec 1748\nd. 29 Jul 1811|p10513.htm#i105127|William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire|b. 1720\nd. 2 Oct 1764|p289.htm#i2890|Charlotte Elizabeth Boyle, Baroness Clifford|b. 27 Oct 1731\nd. 8 Dec 1754|p956.htm#i9552|William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire|b. 1698\nd. 5 Dec 1755|p956.htm#i9553|Catherine Hoskins|d. 8 May 1777|p956.htm#i9554|Richard Boyle, 4th Earl of Cork|b. 25 Apr 1694\nd. 3 Dec 1753|p1022.htm#i10211|Lady Dorothy Savile|b. 13 Sep 1699\nd. 21 Sep 1758|p1250.htm#i12491|
Last Edited=8 Nov 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.08%

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire 2
William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire succeeded to the title of 7th Lord Clifford [E., 1628] on 24 December 1754.1 He succeeded to the title of 8th Earl of Devonshire [E., 1618] on 2 October 1764.4 He succeeded to the title of 8th Baron Cavendish of Hardwick, co. Derby [E., 1605] on 2 October 1764.4 He succeeded to the title of 5th Duke of Devonshire [E., 1694] on 2 October 1764.4 He succeeded to the title of 5th Marquess of Hartington, co. Derby [E., 1694] on 2 October 1764.4 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1782.4
Children of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and Lady Georgiana Spencer
- Lady daughter Cavendish
- Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish+5 b. 12 Jul 1783, d. 8 Aug 1858
- Lady Harriet Elizabeth Cavendish+1 b. 29 Aug 1785, d. 25 Nov 1862
- William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire1 b. 21 May 1790, d. 18 Jan 1858
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 302. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 2, page 2673. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1128. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Lady daughter Cavendish
F, #105128
Lady daughter Cavendish||p10513.htm#i105128|William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire|b. 14 Dec 1748\nd. 29 Jul 1811|p10513.htm#i105127|Lady Georgiana Spencer|b. 7 Jun 1757\nd. 30 Mar 1806|p10513.htm#i105126|William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire|b. 1720\nd. 2 Oct 1764|p289.htm#i2890|Charlotte E. Boyle, Baroness Clifford|b. 27 Oct 1731\nd. 8 Dec 1754|p956.htm#i9552|John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer|b. 19 Dec 1734\nd. 31 Oct 1783|p10194.htm#i101933|Margaret G. Poyntz|b. 27 Apr 1737\nd. 18 Mar 1814|p10510.htm#i105091|
Last Edited=22 May 2004
Consanguinity Index=0.18%
Lady daughter Cavendish is the daughter of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and Lady Georgiana Spencer.
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire1
M, #105129, b. 21 May 1790, d. 18 January 1858
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire|b. 21 May 1790\nd. 18 Jan 1858|p10513.htm#i105129|William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire|b. 14 Dec 1748\nd. 29 Jul 1811|p10513.htm#i105127|Lady Georgiana Spencer|b. 7 Jun 1757\nd. 30 Mar 1806|p10513.htm#i105126|William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire|b. 1720\nd. 2 Oct 1764|p289.htm#i2890|Charlotte E. Boyle, Baroness Clifford|b. 27 Oct 1731\nd. 8 Dec 1754|p956.htm#i9552|John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer|b. 19 Dec 1734\nd. 31 Oct 1783|p10194.htm#i101933|Margaret G. Poyntz|b. 27 Apr 1737\nd. 18 Mar 1814|p10510.htm#i105091|
Last Edited=22 Feb 2009
Consanguinity Index=0.18%

William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire
By Sir Thomas Lawrence, 18112
By Sir Thomas Lawrence, 18112
William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.5 He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.5 He succeeded to the title of 9th Baron Cavendish of Hardwick, co. Derby [E., 1605] on 29 July 1811.5 He succeeded to the title of 9th Earl of Devonshire [E., 1618] on 29 July 1811.5 He succeeded to the title of 6th Duke of Devonshire [E., 1694] on 29 July 1811.5 He succeeded to the title of 8th Lord Clifford [E., 1628] on 29 July 1811.1 He succeeded to the title of 6th Marquess of Hartington, co. Derby [E., 1694] on 29 July 1811.5 He held the office of Ambassador to Russia.5 He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1827.5 He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1827.5 He held the office of Lord Chamberlain between 1827 and 1828.5 He held the office of High Steward of Derby.5
On his death, the Barony of Clifford fell into abeyance between his sisters and co-heiresses, the Countesses of Carlisle and Granville, and the Dukedom, with the other honours devolved on His Grace's cousin, William.1 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.6
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 302. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 1128. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Cavendish, William George Spencer. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish1
F, #105130, b. 12 July 1783, d. 8 August 1858
Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish|b. 12 Jul 1783\nd. 8 Aug 1858|p10513.htm#i105130|William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire|b. 14 Dec 1748\nd. 29 Jul 1811|p10513.htm#i105127|Lady Georgiana Spencer|b. 7 Jun 1757\nd. 30 Mar 1806|p10513.htm#i105126|William Cavendish, 4th Duke of Devonshire|b. 1720\nd. 2 Oct 1764|p289.htm#i2890|Charlotte E. Boyle, Baroness Clifford|b. 27 Oct 1731\nd. 8 Dec 1754|p956.htm#i9552|John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer|b. 19 Dec 1734\nd. 31 Oct 1783|p10194.htm#i101933|Margaret G. Poyntz|b. 27 Apr 1737\nd. 18 Mar 1814|p10510.htm#i105091|
Last Edited=11 Apr 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.18%
Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish was born on 12 July 1783.3 She was the daughter of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire and Lady Georgiana Spencer.1,2 She married George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle, son of Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle and Lady Margaret Caroline Leveson-Gower, on 21 March 1801 at Devonshire House, Piccadilly, London, England.4 She died on 8 August 1858 at age 75 at Castle Howard, Castle Howard, Yorkshire, England.5 Her will was probated on 15 June 1859, at under £30,000.5
From 21 March 1801, her married name became Howard. As a result of her marriage, Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish was styled as Countess of Carlisle on 4 September 1825.
From 21 March 1801, her married name became Howard. As a result of her marriage, Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish was styled as Countess of Carlisle on 4 September 1825.
Children of Lady Georgiana Dorothy Cavendish and George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
- Lady Caroline Georgiana Howard+2 d. 27 Nov 1881
- Lady Georgiana Howard+2 d. 17 Mar 1860
- Lady Elizabeth Dorothy Anne Georgiana Howard2 d. 11 May 1891
- Lady Mary Matilda Georgiana Howard2 d. 17 Sep 1892
- George William Frederick Howard, 7th Earl of Carlisle2 b. 18 Apr 1802, d. 5 Dec 1864
- Hon. Frederick George Howard2 b. 8 Jun 1805, d. 18 Nov 1834
- Lady Harriet Elizabeth Georgiana Howard+ b. 21 May 1806, d. 27 Oct 1868
- Reverend William George Howard, 8th Earl of Carlisle2 b. 23 Feb 1808, d. 29 Mar 1889
- Admiral Edward Granville George Howard, 1st and last Baron Lanerton of Lanerton2 b. 23 Dec 1809, d. 8 Oct 1880
- Lady Blanche Georgiana Howard+2 b. 11 Jan 1812, d. 27 Apr 1840
- Hon. Charles Wentworth George Howard+2 b. 27 Mar 1814, d. 11 Apr 1879
- Hon. Henry George Howard2 b. 22 May 1818, d. 10 Aug 1879
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume III, page 302. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S213] Unknown author, "unknown article title," European Royal History Journal: volume 8.2, page 22.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume III, page 37.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume III, page 38.



