David Runciman Boyd1
M, #453501, d. 27 December 1955
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
David Runciman Boyd was the son of Reverend William Boyd.2 He married Marion Persse, daughter of Lt.-Col. Edward Persse and Margaret Clerk, on 27 July 1909.1 He died on 27 December 1955.1
He graduated with a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.).1 He graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).1
He graduated with a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.).1 He graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).1
Children of David Runciman Boyd and Marion Persse
Gertrude Persse1
F, #453502, b. 17 October 1887, d. 4 September 1969
Last Edited=27 Jul 2012
Gertrude Persse was born on 17 October 1887.1 She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Edward Persse and Margaret Clerk.2,3 She died on 4 September 1969 at age 81, unmarried.1
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), page 955. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records, page 956.
Robert Algernon Persse1
M, #453503, b. 14 June 1845, d. 25 May 1911
Last Edited=27 Jun 2011
Robert Algernon Persse was born on 14 June 1845.1 He was the son of Dudley Persse and Frances Barry.2 He married Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough, daughter of George Stephens Gough, 2nd Viscount Gough of Goojerat and Jane Arbuthnot, on 29 July 1886.1 He died on 25 May 1911 at age 65.1
He held the office of High Sheriff of County Galway in 1885.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for County Galway.1 He lived at Creg Clare, County Galway, Ireland.1
He held the office of High Sheriff of County Galway in 1885.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for County Galway.1 He lived at Creg Clare, County Galway, Ireland.1
Children of Robert Algernon Persse and Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough
- Olive Nora Persse2 b. 13 Sep 1887
- Daphne Gertrude Persse+2 b. 27 Jun 1889, d. 12 Feb 1960
- Rodolph Algernon Persse2 b. 12 May 1892, d. 1 Jan 1915
Edwin Willans Firth1
M, #453504, b. circa 1855
Last Edited=29 Jun 2011
Edwin Willans Firth was born circa 1855 at Westfield House, Heckmondwike, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Sir Thomas Freeman Firth and Hannah Maria Willans.1
Citations
- [S5414] David Hawken, "re: Potter Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 25 June 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Potter Family."
Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough1
F, #453505, d. 21 February 1935
Last Edited=28 Jun 2011
Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough was the daughter of George Stephens Gough, 2nd Viscount Gough of Goojerat and Jane Arbuthnot.2,3 She married Robert Algernon Persse, son of Dudley Persse and Frances Barry, on 29 July 1886.1 She died on 21 February 1935.1
From 29 July 1886, her married name became Persse.3
From 29 July 1886, her married name became Persse.3
Children of Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough and Robert Algernon Persse
- Olive Nora Persse2 b. 13 Sep 1887
- Daphne Gertrude Persse+2 b. 27 Jun 1889, d. 12 Feb 1960
- Rodolph Algernon Persse2 b. 12 May 1892, d. 1 Jan 1915
Citations
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, editor, Burke's Irish Family Records (London, U.K.: Burkes Peerage Ltd, 1976), page 955. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [S47] Hugh Montgomery-Massingberd, Burke's Irish Family Records.
- [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 1612. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Rodolph Algernon Persse1
M, #453506, b. 12 May 1892, d. 1 January 1915
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
Rodolph Algernon Persse was born on 12 May 1892.1 He was the son of Robert Algernon Persse and Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough.2 He died on 1 January 1915 at age 22 at Ypres, Belgium, killed in action.1
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He fought in the First World War.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Rifle Brigade.1
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He fought in the First World War.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Rifle Brigade.1
Olive Nora Persse1
F, #453507, b. 13 September 1887
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
Olive Nora Persse was born on 13 September 1887.1 She was the daughter of Robert Algernon Persse and Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough.2 She died, unmarried.1
Daphne Gertrude Persse1
F, #453508, b. 27 June 1889, d. 12 February 1960
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
Daphne Gertrude Persse was born on 27 June 1889.1 She was the daughter of Robert Algernon Persse and Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough.2 She married Lt.-Col. Charles Joseph Newbold, son of William Newbold, on 27 September 1924.1 She died on 12 February 1960 at age 70.1
From 27 September 1924, her married name became Newbold.
From 27 September 1924, her married name became Newbold.
Child of Daphne Gertrude Persse and Lt.-Col. Charles Joseph Newbold
William Newbold1
M, #453509
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
Child of William Newbold
- Lt.-Col. Charles Joseph Newbold+2 d. 26 Oct 1946
Lt.-Col. Charles Joseph Newbold1
M, #453510, d. 26 October 1946
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
Lt.-Col. Charles Joseph Newbold was the son of William Newbold.2 He married Daphne Gertrude Persse, daughter of Robert Algernon Persse and Hon. Eleanor Laura Jane Gough, on 27 September 1924.1 He died on 26 October 1946.1
He was decorated with the award of the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1
He was decorated with the award of the Companion, Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.).1




