William Reid Blyton, Baron Blyton1

M, #190991, b. 2 May 1899, d. 29 October 1987
Last Edited=4 Jan 2021
     William Reid Blyton, Baron Blyton was born on 2 May 1899.2 He was the son of Charles Hoggarth Blyton and Hannah McDougal.2 He married Jane Brown Ord, daughter of Edward Ord, on 26 December 1919.2 He died on 29 October 1987 at age 88.1
     He was educated at Holy Trinity School, South Shields, County Durham, England.2 He was educated at Dean Road School, South Shields, County Durham, England.2 He was a miner with Harton Colliery between 1913 and 1945 at South Shields, County Durham, England.2 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.2 He gained the rank of Able Seaman in the HM Submarine Service, Royal Navy.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham between 1945 and 1964.2 He was created Baron Blyton, of South Shields in the County of Durham [U.K. Life Peer] on 16 December 1964.1

Children of William Reid Blyton, Baron Blyton and Jane Brown Ord

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S34] BP1970 page 292. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]

Thomas Gray Boardman, Baron Boardman1

M, #190992, b. 12 January 1919, d. 10 March 2003
Last Edited=7 Jun 2007
     Thomas Gray Boardman, Baron Boardman was born on 12 January 1919.2 He was the son of John Clayton Boardman and Janet Houston.2 He married Norah Mary Deirdre Gough, daughter of Hubert Vincent Gough, in 1948.2 He died on 10 March 2003 at age 84.1
     He was educated at Bromsgrove School, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, EnglandG.2 He was Lieutenant-Colonel of the Northamptonshire Yeomanry.2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1944.2 He was a practising solicitor in 1947.2 He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.) in 1952.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Leicester South-West between 1967 and 1974.2 He held the office of Minister for Industry, Department of Trade and Industry between 1972 and 1974.2 He held the office of Chief Secretary of the Treasury in 1974.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Leicester South between February 1974 and September 1974.2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northamptonshire in 1977.2 He was created Baron Boardman, of Welford in the County of Northamptonshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 10 July 1980.1 He held the office of Lieutenant of the City of London between 1989 and 2003.2

Children of Thomas Gray Boardman, Baron Boardman and Norah Mary Deirdre Gough

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 303. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Bertram Vivian Bowden, Baron Bowden1

M, #190993, b. 18 January 1910, d. 31 July 1989
Last Edited=4 Jan 2021
     Bertram Vivian Bowden, Baron Bowden was born on 18 January 1910.2 He was the son of Bertram Caleb Bowden and Sarah Elizabeth Moulton.2 He married, firstly, Marjorie Browne in August 1939.2 He and Marjorie Browne were divorced in 1954.2 He married, secondly, Mary Maltby, daughter of Bernard Whitman Maltby, on 23 December 1967.2 He died on 31 July 1989 at age 79.1
     He was educated at Chesterfield Grammar School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.2 He graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1931 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1934 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1934 with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 He was educated at Amsterdam University, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsG.2 He was physics master between 1935 and 1937 at Liverpool Collegiate School, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.2 He was chief physics master between 1937 and 1940 at Oundle School, Oundle, Northamptonshire, England.2 He was with the Radar Research, Ministry of Aviation between 1940 and 1947.2 He was with Ferranti Ltd between 1950 and 1953 at Manchester, Lancashire, England.2 He was principal in 1953 at Manchester College of Science and Technology, Manchester, Lancashire, England.2 He held the office of Minister of State for Education and Science between 1964 and 1965.2 He was created Baron Bowden, of Chesterfield in the County of Derbyshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 18 January 1964.1

Children of Bertram Vivian Bowden, Baron Bowden and Marjorie Browne

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S34] BP1970 page 321. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]

Bernard Richard Braine, Baron Braine of Wheatley1

M, #190994, b. 24 June 1914, d. 4 January 2000
Last Edited=9 Jun 2007
     Bernard Richard Braine, Baron Braine of Wheatley was born on 24 June 1914.2 He was the son of Arthur Ernest Braine.2 He married Kathleen Mary Faun, daughter of Herbert William Faun, in 1935.2 He died on 4 January 2000 at age 85.1
     He was educated at Hendon County Grammar School, Hendon, London, EnglandG.2 He fought in the Second World War, with the North Staffordshire Regiment, in Africa, North-West Europe and South-East Asia.2 He gained the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel in the South-East Asia Command.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Billericay between 1950 and 1955.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for South-East Essex between 1955 and 1983.2 He held the office of Parliamentary Secretary for Pensions and Northern Ireland between 1960 and 1961.2 He held the office of Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Commonwealth Relations between 1961 and 1962.2 He held the office of Parliamentary Secretary for Health between 1962 and 1964.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.) in 1971.2 He was appointed Knight in 1972.2 He was awarded the European Peace Medal in 1979.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Castle Point between 1983 and 1992.2 He was awarded the Knight Commander, Order of Merit of West Germany in 1984.2 He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.) in 1985.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of St. Gregory (K.S.G.) in 1987.2 He was awarded the Grand Commander, Order of Honour of Greece in 1987.2 He held the office of Father of the House of Commons between 1987 and 1992.2 He was created Baron Braine of Wheatley, of Rayleigh in the County of Essex [U.K. Life Peer] on 10 August 1992.1

Children of Bernard Richard Braine, Baron Braine of Wheatley and Kathleen Mary Faun

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 356. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Russell Claude Brock, Baron Brock1

M, #190995, b. 24 October 1903, d. 3 September 1980
Last Edited=5 Jan 2021
Russell Brock
by Stephen C Dickson 2
     Russell Claude Brock, Baron Brock was born on 24 October 1903.3 He was the son of Herbert Brock and Elvina Carman.3 He married Germaine Louise Ladevèze, daughter of Léon Jacques Ladevèze, on 29 July 1927.4,3 He died on 3 September 1980 at age 76.1
     He was registered as a Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, London (L.R.C.P.) in 1926.3 He was registered as a Member, Royal College of Physicians, London (M.R.C.P.) in 1926.3 He graduated from London University, London, England, in 1927 with a Bachelor of Surgery (B.S.)3 He graduated from London University, London, England, in 1927 with a Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.)3 He was appointed Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons (F.R.C.S.) in 1929.3 He was surgeon at Brompton Hospital, Chelsea, London, England.3 He graduated from London University, London, England, in 1932 with a Master of Surgery (M.S.)3 He was appointed FACS in 1949.3 He was president of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1963.3 He was created Baron Brock, of Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton [U.K. Life Peer] on 5 July 1965.1 He was awarded the Lister Medal in 1966.3

Children of Russell Claude Brock, Baron Brock and Germaine Louise Ladevèze

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
  3. [S34] BP1970 page 358. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
  4. [S1122] Peerage News, online http://peeragenews.blogspot.co.nz/. Hereinafter cited as Peerage News.


Archibald Fenner Brockway, Baron Brockway1

M, #190996, b. 1 November 1888, d. 28 April 1988
Last Edited=7 Jan 2021
Archibald Brockway, Baron Brockway 2
     Archibald Fenner Brockway, Baron Brockway was born on 1 November 1888 at Calcutta, India.3 He was the son of Reverend William George Brockway and Frances Elizabeth Abbey.4,3 He married, firstly, Lila Harvey-Smith, daughter of Reverend William Harvey-Smith, in 1914.3 He married, secondly, Edith Violet King, daughter of Archibald Herbert King, in 1946.3 He died on 28 April 1988 at age 99.1
     Archibald Fenner Brockway, Baron Brockway usually went by his middle name of Fenner.3 He was educated at School for the Sons of Missionaries, Blackheath, London, England.3 He was editor of the ILP newspaper in 1912.3 He was editor of the New Leader between 1926 and 1929.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for East Leyton between 1929 and 1931.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for Eton and Slough between 1950 and 1964.3 He was chairman of the Movement for Colonial Freedom in 1954.3 He was created Baron Brockway, of Eton and Slough in the Royal County of Berkshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 17 December 1964.1

Children of Archibald Fenner Brockway, Baron Brockway and Lila Harvey-Smith

Child of Archibald Fenner Brockway, Baron Brockway and Edith Violet King

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
  3. [S18] Matthew H.C.G., editor, Dictionary of National Biography on CD-ROM (Oxford, U.K.: Oxford University Press, 1995). Hereinafter cited as Dictionary of National Biography.
  4. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.
  5. [S34] BP1970 page 362. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]

Raymond Percival Brookes, Baron Brookes1

M, #190997, b. 10 April 1909, d. 31 July 2002
Last Edited=9 Jun 2007
     Raymond Percival Brookes, Baron Brookes was born on 10 April 1909.2 He was the son of William Percival Brookes and Ursula (?)2 He married Florence Edna Sharman, daughter of Isaac William Sharman, in 1937.2 He died on 31 July 2002 at age 93.2
     He was educated at Kenrick Technical College, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, EnglandG.2 He was chairman and chief executive of GKN between 1965 and 1974.2 He was vice-preisdent of the Engineering Employers' Federation between 1967 and 1975.2 He was appointed Knight in 1971.2 He was a director of Plessey between 1974 and 1979.2 He was a director of AMF Inc between 1975 and 1978.2 He was chairman of Reay Bros (Isle of Man) Ltd between 1976 and 1989.2 He was created Baron Brookes, of West Bromwich in the County of West Midlands [U.K. Life Peer] on 14 January 1976.1

Child of Raymond Percival Brookes, Baron Brookes and Florence Edna Sharman

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 385. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

William Banks Duncan Brown, Baron Brown1

M, #190998, b. 29 November 1908, d. 17 March 1985
Last Edited=9 Jan 2021
     William Banks Duncan Brown, Baron Brown was born on 29 November 1908.2 He was the son of Peter Brown and Emily Janet Skinner.2 He married, firstly, Barbara Findlay, daughter of Cuyler Findlay, in 1935.2 He married, secondly, Marjorie Herschel Skinner, daughter of John Herschel Skinner, on 29 September 1939.2 He died on 17 March 1985 at age 76.1
     He was educated at Rossall School, Fleetwood, Lancashire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Brunel University, Uxbridge, London, EnglandG.2 He was with Glacier Metal Company Ltd in 1931.2 He was managing director and chairman of Glacier Metal Company Ltd in 1939.2 He was appointed Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1944.1 He was created Baron Brown, of Machrihanish in the County of Argyllshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 22 December 1964.1 He held the office of Minister of State, Trade in 1965.2

Children of William Banks Duncan Brown, Baron Brown and Marjorie Herschel Skinner

Citations

  1. [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
  2. [S34] BP1970 page 378. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]

Julia Hopkins1

F, #190999, b. 22 March 1853, d. 25 November 1873
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     Julia Hopkins was born on 22 March 1853.1 She was the daughter of John William Hopkins and Margaret Elizabeth Tilly.1 She died on 25 November 1873 at age 20.1

Citations

  1. [S1722] Frederick Young, "re: Young Ancestry," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 May 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Young Ancestry."

Charles Arthur Hopkins1

M, #191000
Last Edited=11 May 2006
     Charles Arthur Hopkins is the son of John William Hopkins and Margaret Elizabeth Tilly.1 He married J. A. Marguerite Selby, daughter of Charles Selby.1

Citations

  1. [S1722] Frederick Young, "re: Young Ancestry," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 May 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Young Ancestry."