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     Helen Elizabeth Ward was born on 28 December 1907.¹ She was the daughter of Captain Hon. Cyril Augustus Ward and Baroness Irene de Brienen.¹ She married Edward Henry Charles James Fox-Strangways, 7th Earl of Ilchester, son of Giles Stephen Holland Fox-Strangways, 6th Earl of Ilchester and Lady Helen Mary Theresa Vane-Tempest-Stewart, on 27 April 1931.¹ She died on 8 November 1970 at age 62.¹
     Helen Elizabeth Ward also went by the nick-name of Nell.² Her married name became Fox-Strangways. As a result of her marriage, Helen Elizabeth Ward was styled as Countess of Ilchester on 29 October 1959.

     Nicolette Joan Ward was born on 28 December 1907.¹ She was the daughter of Captain Hon. Cyril Augustus Ward and Baroness Irene de Brienen.¹ She married Michael Charles St. John Hornby, son of Charles Harry St. John Hornby and Cicely Rachel Emily Barclay, on 15 November 1928.¹ She died in 1988.¹
     Her married name became Hornby. She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Berkshire in 1942.¹

     Frances Pauline Einhorn was born circa 1948.³ She was the daughter of S/Ldr. Mathieu Donald Einhorn and Ellen-Ruth (?).^1,2 She married, firstly, Robert John Christopher Barwick-Ward, son of Lt.-Col. Hon. Roderick John Ward and Valerie Maud Skelton, on 2 March 1968.¹ She and Robert John Christopher Barwick-Ward were divorced in 1974.¹ She married, secondly, Dr. Keith Hampson, son of Bertie Hampson and Mary Elizabeth Noble, on 29 May 1975 at Caxton Hall Register Office, London, England.² She died on 11 September 1975, as the result of an accident.²
     Frances Pauline Einhorn was educated at Gateways School, Harewood, Yorkshire, England.³ She was educated at Westonbrit, Gloucestershire, England.³ She was a fashion model circa 1966.³ Her married name became Barwick-Ward. From 29 May 1975, her married name became Hampson.²

     Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland was born on 13 February 1644 at Lamport Hall, Lamport, Northamptonshire, England.² He was the son of Mildmay Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland and Mary de Vere.¹ He married Rachel Bence, daughter of John Bence and Judith Andrews, on 13 July 1671 at Allhallows', London Wall, London, England.² He died on 29 December 1693 at age 49.²
     Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland was invested as a Knight, Order of the Bath (K.B.) on 23 April 1661.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Peterborough between 1671 and 1679.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Kent between 1679 and 1681.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Kent between 1689 and 1691.¹ He held the office of Lieutenant-Governor of Dover Castle.¹ He succeeded to the title of 4th Baron Burghersh, co. Sussex [E., 1624] on 22 September 1691.¹ He succeeded to the title of 4th Earl of Westmorland [E., 1624] on 22 September 1691.¹ He succeeded to the title of 7th Lord Le Despencer on 22 September 1691.¹ He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Kent from 1692 to 1693, jointly.¹

     Rachel Bence was the daughter of John Bence and Judith Andrews.^1,2 She married Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland, son of Mildmay Fane, 2nd Earl of Westmorland and Mary de Vere, on 13 July 1671 at Allhallows', London Wall, London, England.² She died on 17 February 1710/11.³
     From 13 July 1671, her married name became Fane. As a result of her marriage, Rachel Bence was styled as Countess of Westmorland on 22 September 1691.

     Thomas Fane, 6th Earl of Westmorland was born on 3 October 1681.¹ He was the son of Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland and Rachel Bence.¹ He married Catherine Stringer, daughter of Thomas Stringer, in June 1707.¹ He died on 4 June 1736 at age 54, without issue.²
     Thomas Fane, 6th Earl of Westmorland succeeded to the title of 9th Lord Le Despencer on 19 May 1698.¹ He succeeded to the title of 6th Baron Burghersh, co. Sussex [E., 1624] on 19 May 1698.¹ He succeeded to the title of 6th Earl of Westmorland [E., 1624] on 19 May 1698.¹ He was Gentleman of the Bedchamber to Queen Anne's husband, Prince George of Denmark on 25 April 1704.¹ He was Deputy Warden of the Cinque Ports between 1705 and 1708.¹ He held the office of Deputy Governor of Dover Castle.¹ He held the office of Lord of the Bedchamber to King George I in 1715.¹ He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 16 April 1717.¹ He held the office of First Lord of Trade and Foreign Plantations between 1719 and 1735.¹ He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire in 1735.¹

     Vere Fane, 5th Earl of Westmorland was born on 25 May 1678.¹ He was the son of Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland and Rachel Bence.¹ He died on 19 May 1698 at age 19, unmarried.²
     Vere Fane, 5th Earl of Westmorland succeeded to the title of 8th Lord Le Despencer on 29 September 1693.¹ He succeeded to the title of 5th Baron Burghersh, co. Sussex [E., 1624] on 29 September 1693.¹ He succeeded to the title of 5th Earl of Westmorland [E., 1624] on 29 September 1693.¹ He gained the rank of Cornet in the service of the 1st Life Guards.¹

     Lady Hester Pitt was born on 19 October 1755. She was the daughter of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham and Hester Grenville, Baroness Chatham.¹ She married Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope, son of Philip Stanhope, 2nd Earl Stanhope and Grizel Hamilton, on 19 December 1774.² She died on 20 July 1780 at age 24.¹
     Her married name became Stanhope.

     Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope was born on 4 December 1781.¹ He was the son of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope and Louisa Grenville.¹ He married Hon. Catherine Lucy Smith, daughter of Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington of Upton and Anne Boldero-Barnard, on 19 November 1803.² He died on 2 March 1855 at age 73.¹
     Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope succeeded to the title of 4th Viscount Stanhope of Mahon, in the island of Minorca [G.B., 1717] on 15 December 1816.¹ He succeeded to the title of 4th Baron Stanhope of Elvaston, co. Derby [G.B., 1717] on 15 December 1816.¹ He succeeded to the title of 4th Earl Stanhope [G.B., 1718] on 15 December 1816.¹ He was invested as a Fellow, Royal Society (F.R.S.).¹

     Hon. Catherine Lucy Smith was the daughter of Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington of Upton and Anne Boldero-Barnard.^1,2 She married Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope, son of Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope and Louisa Grenville, on 19 November 1803.³ She died on 1 October 1843.³
     Her married name became Stanhope.