Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker1

M, #191651, b. 1 November 1889, d. 8 October 1982
Last Edited=30 Mar 2014
Philip Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker 2
     Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker was born on 1 November 1889 at Brondesbury Park, London, England.3 He was the son of Joseph Allen Baker and Elizabeth Balmer Moscrip.3 He married Irene Noel, daughter of Francis Edward Noel, on 12 June 1915.3 He died on 8 October 1982 at age 92.1
     He was given the name of Philip John Baker at birth.3 He was educated at King's College School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.3 He was with the Firends' Ambulance Unit in France and Italy during the First World War.3 He was awarded the Olympic Silver Medal in 1920 for the 1500 metre run.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for Coventry between 1929 and 1931.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for Derby between 1936 and 1950.3 He held the office of Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations between 1947 and 1950.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for Derby South between 1950 and 1970.3 He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959.3 He was created Baron Noel-Baker, of the City of Derby [U.K. Life Peer] on 20 July 1977.1

Child of Philip John Noel-Baker, Baron Noel-Baker and Irene Noel

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. [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.

Thomas Longe1

M, #191652
Last Edited=6 Jan 2011
     Thomas Longe was born at Wiltshire, EnglandG.1 He was the son of Sir Henry Long and Jane Hungerford.1 He died at Wiltshire, EnglandG.1

Citations

  1. [S1381] Cheryl Nicol, "re: Long Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 5 July 2005 to 14 May 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Long Family."

William Donald Chapman, Baron Northfield1

M, #191653, b. 25 November 1923, d. 26 April 2013
Last Edited=30 May 2015
     William Donald Chapman, Baron Northfield was born on 25 November 1923.2 He was the son of Wiliam Henry Chapman and Norah F. E. (?)3 He died on 26 April 2013 at age 89.2
     William Donald Chapman, Baron Northfield usually went by his middle name of Donald.1 He was educated at Barnsley Grammar School, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.3 He was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, Master of Arts (M.A.)3 He was researcher with Agricultural Economics between 1943 and 1946 at Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.3 He held the office of Member of teh Cambridge County Council between 1945 and 1947.3 He was general secretary of the Fabian Society between 1949 and 1953.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Labour) for Birmingham, Northfield Division between 1951 and 1970.2 He wrote the book The European Parliament: the years ahead, published 1973.3 He wrote the book The Road to European Union, published 1975.3 He was chairman of the Telford New Town Development Corporation between 1975 and 1987.2 He was created Baron Northfield, of Telford in the County of Shropshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 20 January 1976.1

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. [S1122] Peerage News, online http://peeragenews.blogspot.co.nz/. Hereinafter cited as Peerage News.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2936. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Dr. Lindsay Patricia Granshaw, Baroness Northover1

F, #191654, b. 21 August 1954
Last Edited=30 May 2015
     Dr. Lindsay Patricia Granshaw, Baroness Northover was born on 21 August 1954.2 She is the daughter of Maurice Colin Charles Granshaw and Patricia Winifred Jackson.2 She married John Martin Alban Northover, son of William Joseph Northover, on 26 March 1988.2
     She was educated at Brighton High School, Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG.2 She was educated at Hove High School, Brighton, Sussex, EnglandG.2 She graduated from St. Anne's College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 She graduated from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.G, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 She graduated from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)2 She was a Fellow between 1980 and 1983 at St. Mark's Hospital, London, England.2 She was a Fellow between 1983 and 1984 at St. Thomas Hospital Medical School, London, England.2 She was a lecturer between 1984 and 1991 at University College London, London, England.2 From 26 March 1988, her married name became Northover. She was created Baroness Northover, of Cissbury in the County of West Sussex [U.K. Life Peer] on 1 May 2000.1

Children of Dr. Lindsay Patricia Granshaw, Baroness Northover and John Martin Alban Northover

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2937. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Professor Philip Norton, Baron Norton of Louth1

M, #191655, b. 5 March 1951
Last Edited=4 Jul 2015
     Professor Philip Norton, Baron Norton of Louth was born on 5 March 1951 at Louth, Lincolnshire, England.2 He is the son of George Ernest Norton and Ena Dawson Ingham.3
     He graduated from Sheffield University, Sheffield, Yorkshire, West Riding, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)3 He graduated from Sheffield University, Sheffield, Yorkshire, West Riding, England, with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)3 He graduated from University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.G, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)3 He was a lecturer and reader between 1977 and 1986 at Hull University, Hull, Yorkshire, England.3 He was Professor of Government in 1986 at Hull University, Hull, Yorkshire, England.3 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.) in 1995.3 He was created Baron Norton of Louth, of Louth in the County of Lincolnshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 1 August 1998.1

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. [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."
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2950. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]


Elizabeth Longe1

F, #191656
Last Edited=6 Jan 2011
     Elizabeth Longe was born at Wiltshire, EnglandG.1 She is the daughter of Sir Henry Long and Jane Hungerford.1 She married Michael Quinton.1
     Her married name became Quinton.1

Citations

  1. [S1381] Cheryl Nicol, "re: Long Family," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 5 July 2005 to 14 May 2006. Hereinafter cited as "re: Long Family."

Matthew Alan Oakeshott, Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay1

M, #191657, b. 10 January 1947
Last Edited=12 Jul 2015
     Matthew Alan Oakeshott, Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay was born on 10 January 1947.2 He is the son of Keith Robertson Oakeshott and Eva Jill Clutterbuck.2 He married Dr. Philippa Poulton, daughter of Dr. Eustace Christopher Poulton, on 2 October 1976.2
     He was educated at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, England.2 He graduated from University College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He was educated at Nuffield College, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 He was an economist with the Kenya Ministry of Finance and Planning between 1968 and 1970.2 He was Special Advisor to Rt. Hon. Roy Jenkins between 1972 and 1976.2 He held the office of Member of the Oxford City Council between 1972 and 1977.2 He was director of Warburg Investment Management between 1979 and 1981.2 He was member of SDP National Committee between 1981 and 1982.2 He was member of SDP National Economic Policy Committee between 1981 and 1983.2 He was investment manager with Courtaulds Pension Fund between 1981 and 1985.2 He was joint managing director of Value and Income Trust plc in 1986.2 He was founder managing director of OLIM Ltd, investment managers in 1986.2 He was created Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, of Seagrove Bay in the County of Isle of Wight [U.K. Life Peer] on 1 May 2000.1

Children of Matthew Alan Oakeshott, Baron Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay and Dr. Philippa Poulton

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2963. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]

Hendrie Dudley Oakshott, Baron Oakshott1

M, #191658, b. 8 November 1904, d. 2 February 1975
Last Edited=12 Jul 2015
     Hendrie Dudley Oakshott, Baron Oakshott was born on 8 November 1904.2 He was the son of Arthur John Oakshott and Elizabeth Strathearn Leggat.3 He married Joan Withington, daughter of Marsden Withington, on 4 January 1928.2 He died on 2 February 1975 at age 70.1
     He was educated at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire, England.2 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1926 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He fought in the Second World War, in the Middle East and Italy, where he was mentioned in despatches twice and invalided.2 He was appointed Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1943.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1945.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservatvive) for Bebington between 1950 and 1964.2 He held the office of a Lord Commissioner of Treasury between 1952 and 1955.2 He was created 1st Baronet Oakshott, of Bebington, co. Palatine of Chester [U.K.] on 10 July 1959.3 He was created Baron Oakshott, of Bebington in the County Palatine of Cheshire [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 August 1964.1

Children of Hendrie Dudley Oakshott, Baron Oakshott and Joan Withington

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2964. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Leslie Kenneth O'Brien, Baron O'Brien of Lothbury1

M, #191659, b. 8 February 1908, d. 24 November 1995
Last Edited=16 Mar 2014
     Leslie Kenneth O'Brien, Baron O'Brien of Lothbury was born on 8 February 1908.2 He married, firstly, Isabelle Pickett.2 He married, secondly, Marjorie (?) in 1989.2 He died on 24 November 1995 at age 87.1
     He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.)1 He was Governor of the Bank of England between 1966 and 1973.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1970.2 He was created Baron O'Brien of Lothbury, of the City of London [U.K. Life Peer] on 14 March 1973.1

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.

Detta O'Cathain, Baroness O'Cathain1

F, #191660, b. 3 February 1938, d. 23 April 2021
Last Edited=6 Jan 2022
     Detta O'Cathain, Baroness O'Cathain was born on 3 February 1938.2 She was the daughter of Caoimhghin O'Cathain.2 She married William Ernest John Bishop in 1968.2 She died on 23 April 2021 at age 83.3
     She was educated at Laurel Hill, Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland.2 She graduated from University College Dublin, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 She was with Aer Lingus between 1961 and 1966 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland.2 She was group economist with Tarmac between 1966 and 1969.2 She was economics advisor with Rootes Motors between 1969 and 1972.2 She was Senior Economist with Carrington Vyella between 1972 and 1973.2 She was economics advisor with British Leyland between 1973 and 1974.2 She was director of market planning for Leyland Cars between 1974 and 1976.2 She was corporate planning executive with Unigate between 1976 and 1981.2 She was head of strategic planning for Milk Marketing Board between 1981 and 1983.2 She was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1983.1 She was managing director of the Milk Marketing Board between 1985 and 1988.2 She was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.) in 1986.2 She was appointed Fellow, Chartered Institute of Management (F.C.I.M.) in 1987.2 She was managing director of Barbican Centre between 1990 and 1995.2 She was created Baroness O'Cathain, of The Barbican in the City of London [U.K. Life Peer] on 21 June 1991.1

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. [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2969. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.