Perdita Rosemary Charteris1

F, #11051, b. 11 September 1955
Last Edited=29 Dec 2019
Consanguinity Index=0.01%
     Perdita Rosemary Charteris was born on 11 September 1955.2 She is the daughter of Captain Hugo Francis Guy Charteris and Virginia Mary Forbes Adam.1,2 She married Jeremy Rupert Beckett, son of Sir Martyn Gervase Beckett, 2nd Bt. and Hon. Priscilla Léonie Helen Brett, on 29 July 1978.1
     From 29 July 1978, her married name became Beckett.1

Children of Perdita Rosemary Charteris and Jeremy Rupert Beckett

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 317. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Major Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long1

M, #11052, b. 14 September 1911, d. 23 September 1944
Last Edited=4 May 2011
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Major Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long was born on 14 September 1911.1 He was the son of Brig.-Gen. Walter Long and Hon. Sibell Vanden-Bempde-Johnstone.1 He married Frances Laura Charteris, daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 14 November 1933 at St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, EnglandG.1,2 He and Frances Laura Charteris were divorced in 1942.1 He died on 23 September 1944 at age 33 at Uden, The NetherlandsG, killed in action.1
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He succeeded as the 2nd Viscount Long, of Wraxall, co. Wilts [U.K., 1921] on 26 September 1924.1 He gained the rank of Major in the Coldstream Guards.1 He fought in the Second World War.1

Child of Major Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long and Frances Laura Charteris

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2389. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S1381] Cheryl Nicol, "re: Long Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 5 July 2005 to 14 May 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Long Family."

Michael Temple Canfield1

M, #11053, b. 20 August 1926, d. 20 December 1969
Last Edited=29 Dec 2019
     Michael Temple Canfield was born on 20 August 1926 at Berne, Switzerland.2 He was the son of George Edward Alexander Edmund Windsor, 1st Duke of Kent and Violet Isobel Christine Evans.2,3 He married, firstly, Caroline Lee Bouvier, daughter of John Vernou Bouvier III and Janet Norton Lee, in April 1953 at Washington, D.C., U.S.A.G. He married, secondly, Frances Laura Charteris, daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 13 June 1960.4 He died on 20 December 1969 at age 43.4
     He was given the name of Antoine Karslake at birth.2 In 1927 his name was legally changed to Michael Temple Canfield.2 He was adopted by an unknown person in 1927.2

Citations

  1. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 1870. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  2. [S3537] Anonymous, "re: Ponsonby Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 27 January 2009. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ponsonby Family."
  3. [S206] Announcements, The Daily Mail, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Daily Mail.
  4. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 4124. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Mary Rose Charteris1

F, #11054, b. 10 February 1919, d. 21 December 1962
Last Edited=29 Dec 2019
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Mary Rose Charteris was born on 10 February 1919.1 She was the daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant.1,2 She married, firstly, Captain Roderic Miles Doughty Thesiger, son of Hon. Wilfred Gilbert Thesiger and Kathleen Mary Vigors, on 21 September 1940.2 She and Captain Roderic Miles Doughty Thesiger were divorced in 1946.2 She married, secondly, Nigel Francis Egerton Grey, son of Egerton Spencer Grey and Ethel Harriet Wigan, on 15 December 1949.2 She died on 21 December 1962 at age 43.2
     From 21 September 1940, her married name became Thesiger. From 15 December 1949, her married name became Grey.

Child of Mary Rose Charteris and Nigel Francis Egerton Grey

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 4124. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Captain Roderic Miles Doughty Thesiger1

M, #11055, b. 8 November 1915, d. 5 March 2005
Last Edited=2 Mar 2007
     Captain Roderic Miles Doughty Thesiger was born on 8 November 1915.1 He was the son of Hon. Wilfred Gilbert Thesiger and Kathleen Mary Vigors.2 He married, firstly, Mary Rose Charteris, daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 21 September 1940.1 He married, secondly, Ursula Joan Whitworth, daughter of Aymer William Whitworth and Alice Lucy Patience Hervey, on 10 January 1946.1 He and Mary Rose Charteris were divorced in 1946.1 He died on 5 March 2005 at age 89 at Hereford Hospital, Hereford, Herefordshire, EnglandG.3
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1938 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He fought in the Second World War, where he was wounded twice, and became a POW.1 He was educated at Courtauld Institute of Art, The Strand, London, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the Welsh Guards and 1st Parachute Brigade.1 He was a director of P and D Colnaghi in 1955.1 He lived in 2003 at The Paddocks, Lucton, Leominster, Herefordshire, EnglandG.1

Children of Captain Roderic Miles Doughty Thesiger and Ursula Joan Whitworth

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 760. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  3. [S1122] Peerage News, online http://peeragenews.blogspot.co.nz/. Hereinafter cited as Peerage News.


Nigel Francis Egerton Grey1

M, #11056, b. 21 May 1891, d. 1974
Last Edited=22 Sep 2010
     Nigel Francis Egerton Grey was born on 21 May 1891.1 He was the son of Egerton Spencer Grey and Ethel Harriet Wigan.2 He married, firstly, Eileen Sybil Lyttelton Holt, daughter of Francis Ludlow Holt, in 1921.1 He and Eileen Sybil Lyttelton Holt were divorced in 1949.1 He married, secondly, Mary Rose Charteris, daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 15 December 1949.1 He married, thirdly, Marion Tennant-Park, daughter of Commander Robert Tennant-Park, in 1970.1 He died in 1974.1
     He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, EnglandG.1 He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.1 He fought in the First World War.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery.1

Child of Nigel Francis Egerton Grey and Eileen Sybil Lyttelton Holt

Child of Nigel Francis Egerton Grey and Mary Rose Charteris

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 1663. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Egerton Spencer Grey1

M, #11057, b. 4 April 1863, d. 11 May 1950
Last Edited=21 Sep 2013
     Egerton Spencer Grey was born on 4 April 1863.1 He was the son of Lt.-Col. Francis Douglas Grey and Sarah Mowatt. He married Ethel Harriet Wigan, daughter of Sir Frederick Wigan, 1st Bt. and Mary Harriett Blunt, on 23 April 1890.1 He died on 11 May 1950 at age 87.1
     He was a practising barrister.1 He was awarded the Officier, Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur.1 He was Controller Clearing Office (Germany.)1 He was Administrator Austrian, Hungarian and Bulgarian Property under Peace Treaties.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) in 1922.1 He was Director of the Russian Claims Department between 1923 and 1925.1

Children of Egerton Spencer Grey and Ethel Harriet Wigan

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 1663. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Alfred Charles Masterton Porter1

M, #11058
Last Edited=29 Dec 2019
     Alfred Charles Masterton Porter lived at Dundee, Angus, Scotland.1

Child of Alfred Charles Masterton Porter

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 4124. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Hon. Herbert Asquith1

M, #11059, b. 11 March 1881, d. 5 August 1947
Last Edited=31 Oct 2015
     Hon. Herbert Asquith was born on 11 March 1881.1 He was the son of Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith and Helen Kelsall Melland.1 He married Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris, daughter of Hugo Richard Charteris, 11th Earl of Wemyss and Mary Constance Wyndham, on 28 July 1910.1 He died on 5 August 1947 at age 66.1
     Hon. Herbert Asquith also went by the nick-name of Bob.1 He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 He was educated at Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 He was president of Oxford Union in 1901.1 He was admitted to Lincoln's Temple in 1907 entitled to practise as a barrister.1 He fought in the First World War.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Field Artillery.1

Children of Hon. Herbert Asquith and Lady Cynthia Mary Evelyn Charteris

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 3037. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith

M, #11060, b. 12 September 1852, d. 15 December 1928
Last Edited=31 Oct 2015
Herbert Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith 1
     Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith was born on 12 September 1852 at Croft House, Wind Mill Hill, Morley, Yorkshire, EnglandG.3 He was the son of Joseph Dixon Asquith and Emily Willans.4 He married, firstly, Helen Kelsall Melland, daughter of Dr. Frederick Melland and Ann Heap Kelsall, on 23 August 1877.5 He married, secondly, Emma Alice Margaret Tennant, daughter of Sir Charles Clow Tennant of The Glen, 1st Bt. and Emma Winsloe, on 10 May 1894.6 He died on 15 December 1928 at age 76.6
     He was educated at City of London School, London, EnglandG.5 He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1874 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)5 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1876 entitled to practise as a barrister.5 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for East Fife between 1886 and 1918.5 He was appointed Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) in 1890.5 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1892.5 He held the office of Home Secretary between 1892 and 1895.5 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1894.5 He held the office of Rector of Glasgow University in 1905.5 He held the office of Chancellor of the Exchequer between 1905 and 1908.5 He held the office of Rector of Aberdeen University in 1908.5 He held the office of Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury between April 1908 and December 1916.7 He held the office of Elder Brother of Trinity House in 1909.5 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.)5 He held the office of Secretary of State, War in 1914.5 He held the office of President of the Army Council in 1916.5 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) [Ireland] in 1916.5 He wrote the book Occasional Addresses, published 1918.5 He held the office of Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn in 1920.5 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for Paisley between 1920 and 1924.5 He wrote the book The Genesis of the War, published 1923.5 He wrote the book Studies and Sketches, published 1924.5 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1925.5 He was created 1st Viscount Asquith, of Morley, co. York [U.K.] on 9 February 1925.5 He was created 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith [U.K.] on 9 February 1925.5 He wrote the book Fifty Years of Parliament, published 1926.5 He wrote the book Memories and Reflections, published 1928.5 He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.8
     

Children of Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith and Helen Kelsall Melland

Children of Herbert Henry Asquith, 1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith and Emma Alice Margaret Tennant

Citations

  1. [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
  2. [S3409] Caroline Maubois, "re: Penancoet Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 2 December 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Penancoet Family."
  3. [S5414] David Hawken, "re: Potter Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 25 June 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Potter Family."
  4. [S1916] Tim Boyle, "re: Boyle Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 September 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Boyle Family."
  5. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 3037. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  6. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  7. [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
  8. [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), reference "Asquith, Herbert, 1852-1928". Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
  9. [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 16. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
  10. [S212] Obituaries, The Independent, London, U.K., 27 November 2004. Hereinafter cited as The Independent.