Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester1
M, #215871, b. circa 1047, d. 27 July 1101
Last Edited=15 Jan 2017
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester was born circa 1047.2 He was the son of Richard le Goz, Vicomte d'Avranches and Emma de Contville.1 He married Ermentrude de Clermont, daughter of Hugues, Comte de Clermont and Marguerite de Montdidier, in 1093.2,3 He died on 27 July 1101 at St. Werburg's, Chester, Cheshire, EnglandG.2 He was buried at St. Werburg's, Chester, Cheshire, EnglandG.4
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester also went by the nick-name of Hugh 'le Gros'.1 In 1066 he contributed 60 ships to the invasion of England, but did not fight at the Battle of Hastings.2,5 He was created 1st Earl of Chester [England] in 1071.1 He succeeded as the Vicomte d'Avranches after 1082.2 He founded the Abbey of St. Sever in Normandy and St. Werburg at Chester.2 On 23 July 1101 a monk.2
Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester also went by the nick-name of Hugh 'le Gros'.1 In 1066 he contributed 60 ships to the invasion of England, but did not fight at the Battle of Hastings.2,5 He was created 1st Earl of Chester [England] in 1071.1 He succeeded as the Vicomte d'Avranches after 1082.2 He founded the Abbey of St. Sever in Normandy and St. Werburg at Chester.2 On 23 July 1101 a monk.2
Children of Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester
- Robert d'Avranches3
- Otuel d'Avranches3 d. 25 Nov 1120
- Giofu d'Avranches+3
Children of Hugh d'Avranches, 1st Earl of Chester and Ermentrude de Clermont
- Matilda d'Avranches3
- Richard d'Avranches, 2nd Earl of Chester1 b. c 1094, d. 25 Nov 1120
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 164. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume III, page 165.
- [S5162] Werner Kittel, "re: Normandy Families," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 4 February 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Normandy Families."
- [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 170. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
Florence Hyacinthe Chetwode1
F, #215872, b. 11 December 1876, d. 4 October 1938
Last Edited=29 Aug 2015
Florence Hyacinthe Chetwode was born on 11 December 1876.1 She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Sir George Chetwode, 6th Bt. and Alice Jane Bass.2 She married General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch, son of Major R. E. Birch, on 21 October 1903.1 She died on 4 October 1938 at age 61, leaving issue.1
From 21 October 1903, her married name became Birch.
From 21 October 1903, her married name became Birch.
Child of Florence Hyacinthe Chetwode and General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch
- Evelyn Nigel Chetwode Birch, Baron Rhyl of Holywell d. 8 Mar 1981
Major R. E. Birch1
M, #215873
Last Edited=1 Jan 2007
Child of Major R. E. Birch
- General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch+2 d. 3 Feb 1939
General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch1
M, #215874, d. 3 February 1939
Last Edited=29 Aug 2015
General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch was the son of Major R. E. Birch.3 He married Florence Hyacinthe Chetwode, daughter of Lt.-Col. Sir George Chetwode, 6th Bt. and Alice Jane Bass, on 21 October 1903.1 He died on 3 February 1939.1
He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.)1 He gained the rank of General in the Royal Horse Artillery.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.)1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.)1 He lived at 11 Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London, EnglandG.1
He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.)1 He gained the rank of General in the Royal Horse Artillery.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.)1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.)1 He lived at 11 Kensington Gardens, Kensington, London, EnglandG.1
Child of General Sir James Frederick Noel Birch and Florence Hyacinthe Chetwode
- Evelyn Nigel Chetwode Birch, Baron Rhyl of Holywell3 d. 8 Mar 1981
Ethel Marie Sumner Ryan1
F, #215875, d. 1983
Last Edited=1 Nov 2008
Ethel, Baroness Casey 2
From 24 June 1926, her married name became Casey.1 After her marriage, Ethel Marie Sumner Ryan was styled as Lady Casey on 16 May 1960.
Citations
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Casey, Richard Gardiner. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
Maj.-Gen. Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan1
M, #215876
Last Edited=29 Jan 2007
Child of Maj.-Gen. Sir Charles Snodgrass Ryan
- Ethel Marie Sumner Ryan1 d. 1983
Citations
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Casey, Richard Gardiner. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Richard Gardiner Casey1
M, #215877
Last Edited=29 Jan 2007
Richard Gardiner Casey married Evelyn Jane Harris, daughter of George Harris.1
He was a pastoralist at Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG.1
He was a pastoralist at Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG.1
Child of Richard Gardiner Casey and Evelyn Jane Harris
- Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey1 b. 29 Aug 1890, d. 18 Jun 1976
Citations
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Casey, Richard Gardiner. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Evelyn Jane Harris1
F, #215878
Last Edited=29 Jan 2007
Evelyn Jane Harris is the daughter of George Harris.1 She married Richard Gardiner Casey.1
Her married name became Casey.1
Her married name became Casey.1
Child of Evelyn Jane Harris and Richard Gardiner Casey
- Richard Gardiner Casey, Baron Casey1 b. 29 Aug 1890, d. 18 Jun 1976
Citations
- [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995), Casey, Richard Gardiner. Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
Roger FitzGerold1
M, #215879
Last Edited=6 Dec 2009
Child of Roger FitzGerold and Lucy (?)
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 166. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
William de Roumare, 1st Earl of Lincoln1
M, #215880
Last Edited=28 Jan 2007
William de Roumare, 1st Earl of Lincoln is the son of Roger FitzGerold and Lucy (?).1
He gained the title of 1st Earl of Lincoln.1
He gained the title of 1st Earl of Lincoln.1
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 166. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
