Sir John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham1 
M, #1911, b. 15 December 1907, d. 23 January 1989
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Last Edited=27 Jan 2008
Sir John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham was born on 15 December 1907.2 He was the son of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon.1 He married Hon. Daphne Strutt, daughter of Robert John Strutt, 4th Baron Rayleigh of Terling Place and Lady Mary Hilda Clements, on 25 November 1931.2 He died on 23 January 1989 at age 81.2
Sir John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham was educated at Downside School, Bath, Somerset, England.2 He succeeded to the title of Patrician of Naples [Italy] on 16 June 1924. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1869] on 16 June 1924.2 He succeeded to the title of 10th Baronet Acton, of Aldenham [Aldenham Hall, in Morville], Shropshire [E., 1644] on 16 June 1924.2 He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.2 He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Royal Artillery (Territorial Army).2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1945.2 He was decorated with the Territorial Decoration (T.D.).2 He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1964.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Shropshire.2
Sir John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham was educated at Downside School, Bath, Somerset, England.2 He succeeded to the title of Patrician of Naples [Italy] on 16 June 1924. He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1869] on 16 June 1924.2 He succeeded to the title of 10th Baronet Acton, of Aldenham [Aldenham Hall, in Morville], Shropshire [E., 1644] on 16 June 1924.2 He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England.2 He was educated at Trinity College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 He gained the rank of Major in the service of the Royal Artillery (Territorial Army).2 He fought in the Second World War.2 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1945.2 He was decorated with the Territorial Decoration (T.D.).2 He was invested as a Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1964.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Shropshire.2
Children of Sir John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Hon. Daphne Strutt
- Hon. Pelline Margot Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 24 Dec 19322
- Hon. Charlotte Lyon-Dalberg-Acton b. 6 Dec 1934, d. 1 Mar 19352
- Hon. Catherine Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 30 Dec 19392
- Sir Richard Gerald Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton of Aldenham+ b. 30 Jul 19412
- Reverend Hon. John Charles Lyon-Dalberg-Acton b. 26 Jan 19432
- Hon. Robert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 23 Jun 19462
- Hon. Jill Mary Joan Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 15 Jun 19472
- Dr. Hon. Edward David Joseph Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 4 Feb 19492
- Hon. Peter Hedley Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 27 Mar 19502
- Hon. Mary Anne Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 30 Mar 19512
- Hon. Jane Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+ b. 25 Jan 19542
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 30.
Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton1 
M, #1912, b. 21 February 1909, d. 7 September 1946
Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton|b. 21 Feb 1909\nd. 7 Sep 1946|p192.htm#i1912|Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 7 Aug 1870\nd. 16 Jun 1924|p190.htm#i1899|Dorothy Lyon|d. 17 Mar 1923|p191.htm#i1907|Sir John E. E. Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 10 Jan 1834\nd. 19 Jun 1902|p145.htm#i1445|Maria A. L. E. von und zu Arco auf Valley|b. 11 Feb 1841\nd. 3 Apr 1923|p145.htm#i1449|Thomas H. Lyon||p191.htm#i1909||||
Last Edited=13 May 2003
Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton was born on 21 February 1909.1 He was the son of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon.1 He married Jill Ehlert, daughter of Hugo C. Ehlert, on 16 December 1937.1 He died on 7 September 1946 at age 37 at near Bathurst, Gambia, killed in a plane crash.1
Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Temporary Major in the service of the Intelligence Corps.1 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1940.1
Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton fought in the Second World War.1 He gained the rank of Temporary Major in the service of the Intelligence Corps.1 He was invested as a Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1940.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Jill Ehlert1 
F, #1913, d. 7 September 1946
Jill Ehlert|d. 7 Sep 1946|p192.htm#i1913|Hugo C. Ehlert||p192.htm#i1914||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=13 May 2003
Jill Ehlert was the daughter of Hugo C. Ehlert.1 She married Hon. Richard William Heribert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, son of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon, on 16 December 1937.1 She died on 7 September 1946 at near Bathurst, Gambia, killed in a plane crash, with her husband.1
From 16 December 1937, her married name became Lyon-Dalberg-Acton.1
From 16 December 1937, her married name became Lyon-Dalberg-Acton.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Hugo C. Ehlert1
M, #1914
Last Edited=13 May 2003
Child of Hugo C. Ehlert
- Jill Ehlert d. 7 Sep 19461
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Hon. Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton1 
F, #1915, b. 1 April 1905, d. 5 April 1994
Hon. Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton|b. 1 Apr 1905\nd. 5 Apr 1994|p192.htm#i1915|Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 7 Aug 1870\nd. 16 Jun 1924|p190.htm#i1899|Dorothy Lyon|d. 17 Mar 1923|p191.htm#i1907|Sir John E. E. Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 10 Jan 1834\nd. 19 Jun 1902|p145.htm#i1445|Maria A. L. E. von und zu Arco auf Valley|b. 11 Feb 1841\nd. 3 Apr 1923|p145.htm#i1449|Thomas H. Lyon||p191.htm#i1909||||
Last Edited=13 May 2003
Hon. Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton was born on 1 April 1905.1 She was the daughter of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon.1 She married John Douglas Woodruff, son of Cumberland Woodruff, on 25 February 1933.1 She died on 5 April 1994 at age 89.1
From 25 February 1933, her married name became Woodruff.1 She was invested as a Dame Honour and Devotion, Sovereign Military Order of Malta.1
From 25 February 1933, her married name became Woodruff.1 She was invested as a Dame Honour and Devotion, Sovereign Military Order of Malta.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
John Douglas Woodruff1 
M, #1916, d. 9 March 1978
John Douglas Woodruff|d. 9 Mar 1978|p192.htm#i1916|Cumberland Woodruff||p192.htm#i1917||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=28 Aug 2003
John Douglas Woodruff was the son of Cumberland Woodruff.1 He married Hon. Marie Immaculeé Antoinette Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, daughter of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon, on 25 February 1933.1 He died on 9 March 1978.1
John Douglas Woodruff was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.).1 John Douglas Woodruff usually went by his middle name of Douglas.1
John Douglas Woodruff was invested as a Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.).1 John Douglas Woodruff usually went by his middle name of Douglas.1
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Cumberland Woodruff1
M, #1917
Last Edited=13 May 2003
Child of Cumberland Woodruff
- John Douglas Woodruff d. 9 Mar 19781
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton1 
F, #1918, b. 25 June 1906, d. before 11 April 1998
Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton|b. 25 Jun 1906\nd. b 11 Apr 1998|p192.htm#i1918|Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 7 Aug 1870\nd. 16 Jun 1924|p190.htm#i1899|Dorothy Lyon|d. 17 Mar 1923|p191.htm#i1907|Sir John E. E. Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 10 Jan 1834\nd. 19 Jun 1902|p145.htm#i1445|Maria A. L. E. von und zu Arco auf Valley|b. 11 Feb 1841\nd. 3 Apr 1923|p145.htm#i1449|Thomas H. Lyon||p191.htm#i1909||||
Last Edited=28 Aug 2003
Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton was born on 25 June 1906.1 She was the daughter of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon.1 She married Edward Joseph Eyre, son of Edward Eyre, in June 1928.1 She died before 11 April 1998.1
Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton usually went by her middle name of Pelline.1 From June 1928, her married name became Eyre.1
Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton usually went by her middle name of Pelline.1 From June 1928, her married name became Eyre.1
Children of Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton and Edward Joseph Eyre
- Edward Eyre+ b. 30 Jun 19291
- Maj.-Gen. Sir James Ainsworth Campden Gabriel Eyre+ b. 2 Nov 19302
- John Michael Simon William Eyre+ b. 10 May 19352
- Dorothy Elizabeth Mary Pelline Eyre b. 19 Nov 19382
- Peter Gervaise Joseph Eyre b. 11 Mar 19402
- Patrick Giles Andrew Eyre+ b. 11 Mar 19402
- Caroline Elisa Margaret Eyre b. 7 Nov 19452
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 30.
Edward Joseph Eyre1 
M, #1919, b. before 1912, d. 6 October 1962
Edward Joseph Eyre|b. b 1912\nd. 6 Oct 1962|p192.htm#i1919|Edward Eyre|b. b 1896|p192.htm#i1920||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=14 May 2003
Edward Joseph Eyre was born before 1912. He was the son of Edward Eyre.1 He married Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, daughter of Sir Richard Maximilian Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 2nd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Dorothy Lyon, in June 1928.1 He died on 6 October 1962.1
Children of Edward Joseph Eyre and Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton
- Edward Eyre+ b. 30 Jun 19291
- Maj.-Gen. Sir James Ainsworth Campden Gabriel Eyre+ b. 2 Nov 19302
- John Michael Simon William Eyre+ b. 10 May 19352
- Dorothy Elizabeth Mary Pelline Eyre b. 19 Nov 19382
- Peter Gervaise Joseph Eyre b. 11 Mar 19402
- Patrick Giles Andrew Eyre+ b. 11 Mar 19402
- Caroline Elisa Margaret Eyre b. 7 Nov 19452
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 30.
Edward Eyre1
M, #1920, b. before 1896
Last Edited=14 May 2003
Edward Eyre was born before 1896.
Edward Eyre lived at Park Lane, Mayfair, London, England.1 He lived at New York City, New York, U.S.A..1
Edward Eyre lived at Park Lane, Mayfair, London, England.1 He lived at New York City, New York, U.S.A..1
Child of Edward Eyre
- Edward Joseph Eyre+ b. b 1912, d. 6 Oct 19621
Citations
- [S8] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, 2 volumes (Crans, Switzerland: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 1999), volume 1, page 28. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.





