Louise Gwendolen Cullen1

F, #104531
Last Edited=23 Sep 2002
     Louise Gwendolen Cullen married Captain Charles Ambler.1
     Louise Gwendolen Cullen also went by the nick-name of Lulu.

Child of Louise Gwendolen Cullen and Captain Charles Ambler

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 209. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.

Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith1

M, #104532, b. 8 March 1900, d. 24 January 1993
Last Edited=27 Jul 2015
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Captain Henry Abel Smith
and his wife, Lady May Cambridge, 1931 2
     Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith was born on 8 March 1900 at London, EnglandG.1 He was the son of Francis Abel Smith and Madeline St. Maur Seymour.1 He married May Helen Emma Cambridge, Princess of Teck, daughter of Maj.-Gen. Alexander Augustus Frederick William Alfred George Cambridge, 1st Earl of Athlone and Alice Mary Victoria Augusta Pauline Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, Princess Alice of Albany, on 23 October 1931 at St. Mary's Church, Balcombe, Sussex, EnglandG.1,3 He died on 24 January 1993 at age 92 at Wellington Lodge, Winkfield, Berkshire, EnglandG.4
     He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, EnglandG.5 He gained the rank of officer in 1919 in the Royal Horse Guards.5 He was Aide-de-Camp to the Earl of Athlone, Governor-General of South Africa between 1928 and 1931.5 He gained the rank of Captain in 1930.5 He gained the rank of Major in 1934.5 He gained the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel in 1941.5 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1944.5 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1945.6 He was Acting Colonel of the Corps of Household Cavalry in 1946.5 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) in 1950.6 He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.) in 1958.5 He held the office of Governor of Queensland between 1958 and 1966.5 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.) in 1961.5 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Queensland University, Brisbane, Queensland, AustraliaG, in 1962.5 He was Honorary Air Commodore of the Royal Australian Air Force in 1966.5 He lived in 1975 at Barton Lodge, Winkfield, Berkshire, EnglandG.5

Children of Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith and May Helen Emma Cambridge, Princess of Teck

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S266] World War II Unit Histories - Officers, online http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html. Hereinafter cited as World War II Unit Histories - Officers.
  3. [S1221] Michael (deceased) Ashworth, "re: Palmer Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 18 December 2004 - 3 November 2005, says 24 Oct 1931. Hereinafter cited as "re: Palmer Family."
  4. [S1221] Michael (deceased) Ashworth, "re: Palmer Family," e-mail to Darryl Lundy, 18 December 2004 - 3 November 2005.
  5. [S19] Adam and Charles Black Ltd, Who's Who 1975: An Annual Autobiographical Dictionary (London, U.K.: Adam and Charles Black, 1975), page 5. Hereinafter cited as Who's Who 1975.
  6. [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 17. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
  7. [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 2, page 513. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.

Francis Abel Smith1

M, #104533, b. 3 April 1861, d. 23 March 1908
Last Edited=4 Jan 2014
Consanguinity Index=6.26%
     Francis Abel Smith was born on 3 April 1861.2 He was the son of Henry Abel Smith and Elizabeth Mary Pym.2 He married Madeline St. Maur Seymour, daughter of Reverend Henry Seymour and Susanah Biscoe Tritton, on 11 August 1885 at Bingham, Nottinghamshire, EnglandG.1,2 He died on 23 March 1908 at age 46.2

Children of Francis Abel Smith and Madeline St. Maur Seymour

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S1221] Michael (deceased) Ashworth, "re: Palmer Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 18 December 2004 - 3 November 2005. Hereinafter cited as "re: Palmer Family."

Madeline St. Maur Seymour1

F, #104534, b. 11 November 1862, d. 13 September 1951
Last Edited=5 Nov 2017
     Madeline St. Maur Seymour was born on 11 November 1862 at Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG.2,3 She was the daughter of Reverend Henry Seymour and Susanah Biscoe Tritton.1 She married Francis Abel Smith, son of Henry Abel Smith and Elizabeth Mary Pym, on 11 August 1885 at Bingham, Nottinghamshire, EnglandG.4,2 She died on 13 September 1951 at age 88.1
     From 11 August 1885, her married name became Smith.2 She lived in 1911 at 2 Heskett Crescent, Torquay, Devon, EnglandG.3

Children of Madeline St. Maur Seymour and Francis Abel Smith

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3682. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S1221] Michael (deceased) Ashworth, "re: Palmer Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 18 December 2004 - 3 November 2005. Hereinafter cited as "re: Palmer Family."
  3. [S4567] Bill Norton, "re: Pitman Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 6 April 2010 and 19 April 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Pitman Family."
  4. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.

Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith1

F, #104535, b. 28 July 1932
Last Edited=16 Sep 2019
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith was born on 28 July 1932 at Kensington Palace, Kensington, London, EnglandG.1 She is the daughter of Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith and May Helen Emma Cambridge, Princess of Teck.1 She married David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton, son of Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie, on 14 December 1957 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 She and David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton were divorced in 1981.1
     From 14 December 1957, her married name became Liddell-Grainger.

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 216.


David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton1

M, #104536, b. 26 January 1930, d. 12 March 2007
Last Edited=16 Sep 2019
     David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton was born on 26 January 1930 at Park Lane, Mayfair, London, EnglandG.2 He was the son of Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie.1 He married, firstly, Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith, daughter of Colonel Sir Henry Abel Smith and May Helen Emma Cambridge, Princess of Teck, on 14 December 1957 at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, Windsor, Berkshire, England.1 He and Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith were divorced in 1981.1 He married, secondly, Christine Schellin, daughter of Kurt Schellin, on 18 October 1996.3 He died on 12 March 2007 at age 77 at Witgensteiner Klinik, Leezen, Schwerin, GermanyG.4
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.3 He was educated at St. Peter's College, Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaG.3 He gained the rank of officer in the Scots Guards.3 He was recognised by Lord Lyon King of Arms, and matriculated his arms at the Lyons Court on 27 November 1950.3 He was appointed Officer, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (O.St.J.) in 1955.3 He was admitted to the Royal Company of Archers between 1955 and 1983.3 He held the office of Member of the Berwickshire County Council between 1958 and 1973.3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Berwickshire between 1963 and 1985.3 He held the office of Grand Master of the Freemasons [Scotland] between 1969 and 1974.3 He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (F.S.A. Scot.)3 He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.) in 1974.3 He lived in 2003 at Ayton Castle, Berwickshire, ScotlandG.3

Children of David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith

Children of David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Christine Schellin

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S12] C. Arnold McNaughton, The Book of Kings: A Royal Genealogy, in 3 volumes (London, U.K.: Garnstone Press, 1973), volume 2, page 529. Hereinafter cited as The Book of Kings.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 205. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK, 17 March 2007. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.
  5. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants, page 216.

Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton1

M, #104537, b. 1886, d. 3 November 1935
Last Edited=30 Aug 2004
     Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton was born in 1886.2 He was the son of Henry Liddell-Grainger and Jane Sharp.2 He married Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie, daughter of Montagu Peregrine Albemarle Bertie, 12th Earl of Lindsey and Millicent Cox, on 20 January 1922.2 He died on 3 November 1935.2
     He gained the rank of Captain in the Scots Guards.2 He fought in the First World War, where he was wounded.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Berwickshire.2 He lived at Eyemouth, Berwickshire, ScotlandG.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Berwickshire.2

Children of Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 205. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie1

F, #104538, d. 1981
Last Edited=23 Jan 2017
     Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie was the daughter of Montagu Peregrine Albemarle Bertie, 12th Earl of Lindsey and Millicent Cox.2,3 She married, firstly, Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton, son of Henry Liddell-Grainger and Jane Sharp, on 20 January 1922.2 She married, secondly, Sir Charles Malcolm Barclay-Harvey, son of James Charles Barclay-Harvey and Ellen Marianne Hills, on 23 March 1938.3 She died in 1981.2
     She was appointed Dame of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (D.J.St.J.)3 From 20 January 1922, her married name became Liddell-Grainger.2 From 23 March 1938, her married name became Barclay-Harvey.3

Children of Lady Muriel Felicia Vere Bertie and Captain Henry Hubert Liddell-Grainger of Ayton

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 205. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Ian Richard Peregrine Liddell-Grainger of Ayton1

M, #104539, b. 23 February 1959
Last Edited=23 May 2023
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Ian Liddell-Grainger, 2017 2
     Ian Richard Peregrine Liddell-Grainger of Ayton was born on 23 February 1959 at Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG.1 He is the son of David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith.1 He married Jill Nesbitt, daughter of Ralph Nicol Nesbitt and Isabella Chisholm Anderson, on 31 October 1985 at London, EnglandG.1
     He was educated at Millfield School, Street, Somerset, EnglandG.3 He graduated from Earl of Scotland Asiohants College with a National Certificate of Agriculture.3 He gained the rank of Major in the Northumberland Fusiliers.3 He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Bridgwater and West Somerset.4 He was a director of St. Cuthbert Estate.3 He lived in 2003 at Domons House, Bratton Cloverlly, Okehampton, Devon, EnglandG.3

Children of Ian Richard Peregrine Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Jill Nesbitt

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 205. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S212] Obituaries, The Independent, London, U.K.. Hereinafter cited as The Independent.

Jill Nesbitt1

F, #104540, b. 9 March 1956
Last Edited=30 Aug 2004
     Jill Nesbitt was born on 9 March 1956 at Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, EnglandG.1 She is the daughter of Ralph Nicol Nesbitt and Isabella Chisholm Anderson.1 She married Ian Richard Peregrine Liddell-Grainger of Ayton, son of David Ian Liddell-Grainger of Ayton and Anne Mary Sibylla Abel Smith, on 31 October 1985 at London, EnglandG.1
     From 31 October 1985, her married name became Liddell-Grainger.

Citations

  1. [S3] Marlene A. Eilers, Queen Victoria's Descendants (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987), page 215. Hereinafter cited as Queen Victoria's Descendants.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 205. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]