John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham1
M, #1911, b. 15 December 1907, d. 23 January 1989
John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham|b. 15 Dec 1907\nd. 23 Jan 1989|p192.htm#i1911|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|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=27 Jan 2008
John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham was born on 15 December 1907.2 He was the son of 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
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 award of 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
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 award of 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 John Emerich Henry Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 3rd Baron Acton of Aldenham and Hon. Daphne Strutt
- Hon. Pelline Margot Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 24 Dec 1932
- Hon. Charlotte Lyon-Dalberg-Acton2 b. 6 Dec 1934, d. 1 Mar 1935
- Hon. Catherine Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 30 Dec 1939
- Richard Gerald Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, 4th Baron Acton of Aldenham+2 b. 30 Jul 1941
- Reverend Hon. John Charles Lyon-Dalberg-Acton2 b. 26 Jan 1943
- Hon. Robert Peter Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 23 Jun 1946
- Hon. Jill Mary Joan Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 15 Jun 1947
- Dr. Hon. Edward David Joseph Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 4 Feb 1949
- Hon. Peter Hedley Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 27 Mar 1950
- Hon. Mary Anne Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 30 Mar 1951
- Hon. Jane Lyon-Dalberg-Acton+2 b. 25 Jan 1954
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|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|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 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 Banjul, 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 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 Banjul, 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 Ehlert1 d. 7 Sep 1946
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|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|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 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 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 Woodruff1 d. 9 Mar 1978
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|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|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 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+1 b. 30 Jun 1929
- Maj.-Gen. Sir James Ainsworth Campden Gabriel Eyre+2 b. 2 Nov 1930
- John Michael Simon William Eyre+2 b. 10 May 1935
- Dorothy Elizabeth Mary Pelline Eyre2 b. 19 Nov 1938
- Peter Gervaise Joseph Eyre2 b. 11 Mar 1940
- Patrick Giles Andrew Eyre+2 b. 11 Mar 1940
- Caroline Elisa Margaret Eyre2 b. 7 Nov 1945
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, d. 6 October 1962
Edward Joseph Eyre|d. 6 Oct 1962|p192.htm#i1919|Edward Eyre||p192.htm#i1920||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=16 Jun 2008
Edward Joseph Eyre was the son of Edward Eyre.1 He married Hon. Dorothy Elizabeth Anne Pelline Lyon-Dalberg-Acton, daughter of 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+1 b. 30 Jun 1929
- Maj.-Gen. Sir James Ainsworth Campden Gabriel Eyre+2 b. 2 Nov 1930
- John Michael Simon William Eyre+2 b. 10 May 1935
- Dorothy Elizabeth Mary Pelline Eyre2 b. 19 Nov 1938
- Peter Gervaise Joseph Eyre2 b. 11 Mar 1940
- Patrick Giles Andrew Eyre+2 b. 11 Mar 1940
- Caroline Elisa Margaret Eyre2 b. 7 Nov 1945
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
Last Edited=16 Jun 2008
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+1 d. 6 Oct 1962
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.



