Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray1
M, #19631, b. 27 February 1910, d. 19 January 1995
Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray|b. 27 Feb 1910\nd. 19 Jan 1995|p1964.htm#i19631|Weetman Harold Miller Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray|b. 18 Apr 1882\nd. 5 Oct 1933|p10619.htm#i106190|Agnes Beryl Spencer-Churchill|b. 20 Nov 1881\nd. 19 Feb 1948|p10619.htm#i106189|Weetman D. Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray|b. 15 Jul 1856\nd. 1 May 1927|p1964.htm#i19632|Annie Cass|d. 15 Apr 1932|p1965.htm#i19646|Lord Edward Spencer-Churchill|b. 28 Mar 1853\nd. 5 May 1911|p10298.htm#i102972|Augusta Warburton|b. 1854\nd. 1 Sep 1941|p10619.htm#i106181|
Last Edited=1 Nov 2008

Weetman Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray 2
Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray was educated at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.3 He was Captain.3 He was educated at Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.3 He succeeded to the title of 3rd Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, co. Sussex [U.K., 1917] on 5 October 1933.3 He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baron Cowdray, of Midhurst, co. Sussex [U.K., 1910] on 5 October 1933.3 He succeeded to the title of 3rd Baronet Pearson [U.K., 1894] on 5 October 1933.3 He fought in the Second World War, where he was severely wounded in the retreat to Dunkirk, and had his left arm amputated.3 He was decorated with the award of Territorial Decoration (T.D.).3 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel between 1940 and 1941 in the service of the Home Guard.3 He held the office of Parliamentary Private Secretary between September 1941 and December 1942, to the Under-Secretary of Air.3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Sussex in 1945.3 He was Chairman of S. Pearson & Son between 1954 and 1977.
Children of Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray and Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman
- Hon. Mary Teresa Pearson+4 b. 3 Jun 1940
- Hon. Liza Jane Pearson+5 b. 30 Mar 1942
- Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray+5 b. 17 Jun 1944
Children of Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray and Elizabeth Georgiana Mather Mather-Jackson
- Hon. Lucy Pearson+5 b. 11 Apr 1954
- Hon. Charles Anthony Pearson+5 b. 5 Mar 1956
- Hon. Rosanna Pearson+5 b. 1 Jul 1959
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 483. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 935.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 924.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray
M, #19632, b. 15 July 1856, d. 1 May 1927
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray|b. 15 Jul 1856\nd. 1 May 1927|p1964.htm#i19632|George Pearson|d. 3 Mar 1899|p27863.htm#i278630|Sarah Dickinson|d. 10 Feb 1911|p27864.htm#i278632|||||||Weetman Dickinson||p27864.htm#i278631||||
Last Edited=8 May 2009
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray was born on 15 July 1856.2 He was the son of George Pearson and Sarah Dickinson.1 He married Annie Cass, daughter of Sir John Cass, on 22 June 1881.2 He died on 1 May 1927 at age 70.3
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray was created 1st Baronet Pearson [U.K.] on 26 June 1894.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for Colchester between 1895 and 1910.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Aberdeenshire.2 He was head of S. Pearson and Son.2 He held the office of High Steward of Colchester.2 He was created 1st Viscount Cowdray, of Midhurst, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 16 July 1910.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Engineering and Railway Staff Corps.2 He gained the rank of President of the Air Board between 1916 and 1917.2 He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1917.2 He held the office of Lord Rector of Aberdeen University between 1917 and 1921.2 He was created 1st Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 2 January 1917.2 He was invested as a Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1925.2
Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray was created 1st Baronet Pearson [U.K.] on 26 June 1894.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for Colchester between 1895 and 1910.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Aberdeenshire.2 He was head of S. Pearson and Son.2 He held the office of High Steward of Colchester.2 He was created 1st Viscount Cowdray, of Midhurst, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 16 July 1910.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Engineering and Railway Staff Corps.2 He gained the rank of President of the Air Board between 1916 and 1917.2 He was invested as a Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1917.2 He held the office of Lord Rector of Aberdeen University between 1917 and 1921.2 He was created 1st Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 2 January 1917.2 He was invested as a Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1925.2
Children of Weetman Dickinson Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray and Annie Cass
- Hon. Gertrude Mary Pearson+1 d. 2 Jun 1954
- Weetman Harold Miller Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray+1 b. 18 Apr 1882, d. 5 Oct 1933
- Major Hon. Bernard Clive Pearson+4 b. 12 Aug 1887, d. 22 Jul 1965
- Hon. Francis Geoffrey Pearson+1 b. 23 Aug 1891, d. 6 Sep 1914
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 934.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 935.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 478.
Hon. Angela Pearson1
F, #19633, b. 27 February 1910, d. 1981
Hon. Angela Pearson|b. 27 Feb 1910\nd. 1981|p1964.htm#i19633|Weetman Harold Miller Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray|b. 18 Apr 1882\nd. 5 Oct 1933|p10619.htm#i106190|Agnes Beryl Spencer-Churchill|b. 20 Nov 1881\nd. 19 Feb 1948|p10619.htm#i106189|Weetman D. Pearson, 1st Viscount Cowdray|b. 15 Jul 1856\nd. 1 May 1927|p1964.htm#i19632|Annie Cass|d. 15 Apr 1932|p1965.htm#i19646|Lord Edward Spencer-Churchill|b. 28 Mar 1853\nd. 5 May 1911|p10298.htm#i102972|Augusta Warburton|b. 1854\nd. 1 Sep 1941|p10619.htm#i106181|
Last Edited=12 Apr 2008

George Murray and Hon. Angela Pearson,
25 August 1930 2
25 August 1930 2
From 25 August 1930, her married name became Murray. She was Chairman of Westminster Press Provincial Newspapers Ltd.5 From 5 June 1950, her married name became Campbell-Preston.
Children of Hon. Angela Pearson and Lt.-Col. George Anthony Murray
- George Iain Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl1 b. 19 Jun 1931, d. 27 Feb 1996
- John Colin Murray5 b. 30 Jun 1933, d. 17 Jun 1934
- unnamed son Murray5 b. 17 Dec 1936, d. 17 Dec 1936
Citations
- [S2] Peter W. Hammond, editor, The Complete Peerage or a History of the House of Lords and All its Members From the Earliest Times, Volume XIV: Addenda & Corrigenda (Stroud, Gloucestershire, U.K.: Sutton Publishing, 1998), page 48. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003). Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition, volume 1, page 935.
- [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 135. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
Lt.-Col. George Anthony Murray1
M, #19634, b. 7 January 1907, d. April 1945
Lt.-Col. George Anthony Murray|b. 7 Jan 1907\nd. Apr 1945|p1964.htm#i19634|Sir George Evelyn Pemberton Murray|b. 25 Jul 1880\nd. 30 Mar 1947|p2218.htm#i22177|Muriel Mildred Elizabeth Hope|d. 30 Aug 1961|p2218.htm#i22178|Rt. Hon. Sir George H. Murray|b. 27 Sep 1849\nd. 4 Apr 1936|p2218.htm#i22174|Hon. Helen M. Mulholland|d. 19 Feb 1932|p2218.htm#i22175|Philip B. Hope||p2280.htm#i22794||||
Last Edited=12 Apr 2008

George Murray and Hon. Angela Pearson,
25 August 1930 2
25 August 1930 2
Tony.4 He was educated at Eton College, Eton, Berkshire, England.3 He graduated from Christ Church College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).3 He fought in the Second World War.3 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the Scottish Horse (Territorial Army).3 He was invested as a Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.).3
Children of Lt.-Col. George Anthony Murray and Hon. Angela Pearson
- George Iain Murray, 10th Duke of Atholl1 b. 19 Jun 1931, d. 27 Feb 1996
- John Colin Murray3 b. 30 Jun 1933, d. 17 Jun 1934
- unnamed son Murray3 b. 17 Dec 1936, d. 17 Dec 1936
Citations
- [S2] Peter W. Hammond, editor, The Complete Peerage or a History of the House of Lords and All its Members From the Earliest Times, Volume XIV: Addenda & Corrigenda (Stroud, Gloucestershire, U.K.: Sutton Publishing, 1998), page 48. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [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 135. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 935. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman1
F, #19635, b. 12 June 1913, d. 2009
Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman|b. 12 Jun 1913\nd. 2009|p1964.htm#i19635|Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford|b. 6 Oct 1873\nd. 21 Mar 1957|p1964.htm#i19636|Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce|b. 28 Oct 1882\nd. 16 Apr 1949|p1965.htm#i19647|George C. O. Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford|b. 3 Feb 1845\nd. 2 Jan 1915|p10859.htm#i108589|Lady Ida F. A. Lumley|b. 28 Nov 1848\nd. 22 Aug 1936|p1177.htm#i11766|Major Henry C. Bruce, 2nd Baron Aberdare of Duffryn|b. 19 Jun 1851\nd. 20 Feb 1929|p863.htm#i8623|Constance M. Beckett|d. 8 Feb 1932|p1145.htm#i11447|
Last Edited=12 Jun 2009
Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman was born on 12 June 1913.1 She was the daughter of Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford and Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce.1 She married Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray, son of Weetman Harold Miller Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray and Agnes Beryl Spencer-Churchill, on 19 July 1939.1 She and Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray were divorced in 1950.1 She died in 2009.2
As a result of her marriage, Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman was styled as Viscountess Cowdray on 19 July 1939. From 19 July 1939, her married name became Pearson. She lived in 2003 at Broadleas, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1
As a result of her marriage, Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman was styled as Viscountess Cowdray on 19 July 1939. From 19 July 1939, her married name became Pearson. She lived in 2003 at Broadleas, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1
Children of Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman and Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray
- Hon. Mary Teresa Pearson+3 b. 3 Jun 1940
- Hon. Liza Jane Pearson+3 b. 30 Mar 1942
- Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray+3 b. 17 Jun 1944
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 483. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S1122] Michael Rhodes, "re: updates," e-mail message to www.thepeerage.com, 8 July 2004. Hereinafter cited as "re: updates."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford1
M, #19636, b. 6 October 1873, d. 21 March 1957
Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford|b. 6 Oct 1873\nd. 21 Mar 1957|p1964.htm#i19636|George Cecil Orlando Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford|b. 3 Feb 1845\nd. 2 Jan 1915|p10859.htm#i108589|Lady Ida Frances Annabella Lumley|b. 28 Nov 1848\nd. 22 Aug 1936|p1177.htm#i11766|Orlando G. C. Bridgeman, 3rd Earl of Bradford|b. 24 Apr 1819\nd. 9 Mar 1898|p981.htm#i9802|Hon. Selina L. Forester|d. 25 Nov 1894|p1177.htm#i11765|Richard G. Lumley, 9th Earl of Scarbrough|b. 7 May 1813\nd. 5 Dec 1884|p927.htm#i9268|Frederica M. A. Drummond|d. 2 Apr 1907|p927.htm#i9269|
Last Edited=7 Apr 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.81%
Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford was born on 6 October 1873.1 He was the son of George Cecil Orlando Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford and Lady Ida Frances Annabella Lumley.1 He married Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce, daughter of Major Henry Campbell Bruce, 2nd Baron Aberdare of Duffryn and Constance Mary Beckett, on 21 July 1904.2 He died on 21 March 1957 at age 83.3
Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1896 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).1 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots.1 He was private secretary to the Prime Minister, Marquess of Salisbury between 1898 and 1900.1 He was styled as Viscount Newport between 1898 and 1915.1 He fought in the Boer War between 1900 and 1902.4 He was private secretary to the Prime Minister, A. J. Balfour between 1902 and 1905.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1903 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots.4 He fought in the First World War between 1915 and 1917.4 He succeeded to the title of 10th Baronet Bridgeman, of Great Lever, co. Lancaster [E., 1660] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 6th Baron Bradford of Bradford, co. Shropshire [G.B., 1794] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Viscount Newport, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Earl of Bradford, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 2 January 1915.3 He held the office of Government Whip of the House of Lords between 1919 and 1924.4 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Shropshire.4 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Warwickshire.4 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Warwickshire.4 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire.4 He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in 1939 in the service of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.4
Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1896 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).1 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots.1 He was private secretary to the Prime Minister, Marquess of Salisbury between 1898 and 1900.1 He was styled as Viscount Newport between 1898 and 1915.1 He fought in the Boer War between 1900 and 1902.4 He was private secretary to the Prime Minister, A. J. Balfour between 1902 and 1905.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1903 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Scots.4 He fought in the First World War between 1915 and 1917.4 He succeeded to the title of 10th Baronet Bridgeman, of Great Lever, co. Lancaster [E., 1660] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 6th Baron Bradford of Bradford, co. Shropshire [G.B., 1794] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Viscount Newport, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 2 January 1915.3 He succeeded to the title of 5th Earl of Bradford, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 2 January 1915.3 He held the office of Government Whip of the House of Lords between 1919 and 1924.4 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Shropshire.4 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Warwickshire.4 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Warwickshire.4 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire.4 He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in 1939 in the service of the King's Shropshire Light Infantry.4
Children of Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford and Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce
- Lady Helen Diana Bridgeman+5 b. 22 Jun 1907, d. 7 May 1967
- Ursula Mary Bridgeman4 b. 12 Jul 1909, d. 6 May 1912
- Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford+3 b. 29 Sep 1911, d. 30 Aug 1981
- Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman+4 b. 12 Jun 1913, d. 2009
- Lady Joan Serena Bridgeman4 b. 29 May 1916, d. 23 Jul 1935
Citations
- [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume II, page 277. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
- [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 9. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S2] Peter W. Hammond, editor, The Complete Peerage or a History of the House of Lords and All its Members From the Earliest Times, Volume XIV: Addenda & Corrigenda (Stroud, Gloucestershire, U.K.: Sutton Publishing, 1998), page 107. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 483. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S8] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition, volume 1, page 2.
Elizabeth Georgiana Mather Mather-Jackson1
F, #19637
Elizabeth Georgiana Mather Mather-Jackson||p1964.htm#i19637|Sir Anthony Henry Mather Mather-Jackson, 6th Bt.||p12057.htm#i120566||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=1 Nov 2008

Elizabeth Mather-Jackson
Marriage, 4 March 1953 2
Marriage, 4 March 1953 2
As a result of her marriage, Elizabeth Georgiana Mather Mather-Jackson was styled as Viscountess Cowdray on 4 March 1953. From 4 March 1953, her married name became Pearson.
Children of Elizabeth Georgiana Mather Mather-Jackson and Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray
- Hon. Lucy Pearson+ b. 11 Apr 1954
- Hon. Charles Anthony Pearson+3 b. 5 Mar 1956
- Hon. Rosanna Pearson+1 b. 1 Jul 1959
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 935. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray1
M, #19638, b. 17 June 1944
Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray|b. 17 Jun 1944|p1964.htm#i19638|Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray|b. 27 Feb 1910\nd. 19 Jan 1995|p1964.htm#i19631|Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman|b. 12 Jun 1913\nd. 2009|p1964.htm#i19635|Weetman H. M. Pearson, 2nd Viscount Cowdray|b. 18 Apr 1882\nd. 5 Oct 1933|p10619.htm#i106190|Agnes B. Spencer-Churchill|b. 20 Nov 1881\nd. 19 Feb 1948|p10619.htm#i106189|Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford|b. 6 Oct 1873\nd. 21 Mar 1957|p1964.htm#i19636|Hon. Margaret C. Bruce|b. 28 Oct 1882\nd. 16 Apr 1949|p1965.htm#i19647|
Last Edited=12 Apr 2008
Consanguinity Index=0.01%
Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray was born on 17 June 1944.1 He is the son of Lt.-Col. Weetman John Churchill Pearson, 3rd Viscount Cowdray and Lady Anne Pamela Bridgeman.2 He married, firstly, Ellen Erhardt, daughter of Hermann Erhardt, in 1977.1 He and Ellen Erhardt were divorced in 1984.1 He married, secondly, Marina Rose Cordle, daughter of John Howard Cordle and Venetia Caroline Maynard, on 1 July 1987.1
Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray was educated at Gordonstoun School, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.1 He was a director of Theo Fennell plc.1 He succeeded to the title of 1st Baron Cowdray, of Midhurst, co. Sussex [U.K., 1910] on 19 January 1995.1 He succeeded to the title of 4th Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, co. Sussex [U.K., 1917] on 19 January 1995.1 He succeeded to the title of 4th Baronet Pearson [U.K., 1894] on 19 January 1995.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of West Sussex in 1996.1 He lived in 2003 Cowdray Park, Midhurst, W Sussex GU29 0AY.1
Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray was educated at Gordonstoun School, Elgin, Morayshire, Scotland.1 He was a director of Theo Fennell plc.1 He succeeded to the title of 1st Baron Cowdray, of Midhurst, co. Sussex [U.K., 1910] on 19 January 1995.1 He succeeded to the title of 4th Viscount Cowdray, of Cowdray, co. Sussex [U.K., 1917] on 19 January 1995.1 He succeeded to the title of 4th Baronet Pearson [U.K., 1894] on 19 January 1995.1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of West Sussex in 1996.1 He lived in 2003 Cowdray Park, Midhurst, W Sussex GU29 0AY.1
Child of Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray and Barbara Page
- Sebastian William Orlando Pearson+2 b. 1970
Children of Michael Orlando Weetman Pearson, 4th Viscount Cowdray and Marina Rose Cordle
- Hon. Eliza Anne Venetia Pearson2 b. 31 May 1988
- Hon. Emily Jane Marina Pearson2 b. 13 Dec 1989
- Hon. Catrina Sophie Lavinia Pearson2 b. 13 Mar 1991
- Hon. Peregrine John Dickinson Pearson2 b. 27 Oct 1994
- Hon. Montague Orlando William Pearson2 b. 17 May 1997
Citations
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 934. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.
Rudyard Kipling1
M, #19639, b. 1865, d. 1936
Rudyard Kipling|b. 1865\nd. 1936|p1964.htm#i19639|John Lockwood Kipling|b. 1837\nd. 1911|p17390.htm#i173893|Alice Macdonald|b. 1837\nd. 1910|p17390.htm#i173892|Reverend Joseph Kipling|b. 1805\nd. 1862|p17674.htm#i176732|Frances Lockwood|d. 1866|p17674.htm#i176733|Reverend George B. Macdonald|b. 1805\nd. 1868|p2925.htm#i29244|Hannah Jones|b. 1809\nd. 1875|p17388.htm#i173879|
Last Edited=17 Dec 2006

Children of Rudyard Kipling and Caroline Starr Balestier
- Josephine Kipling2 b. 1892, d. 1899
- Elsie Kipling2 b. 1896, d. 1976
- John Kipling2 b. 1897, d. 1915
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 231. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 106th edition.
- [S57] Judith Flanders, A Circle of Sisters (London, U.K.: Penguin Books, 2001), page xv-xvi. Hereinafter cited as A Circle of Sisters.
Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford1
M, #19640, b. 29 September 1911, d. 30 August 1981
Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford|b. 29 Sep 1911\nd. 30 Aug 1981|p1964.htm#i19640|Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford|b. 6 Oct 1873\nd. 21 Mar 1957|p1964.htm#i19636|Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce|b. 28 Oct 1882\nd. 16 Apr 1949|p1965.htm#i19647|George C. O. Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford|b. 3 Feb 1845\nd. 2 Jan 1915|p10859.htm#i108589|Lady Ida F. A. Lumley|b. 28 Nov 1848\nd. 22 Aug 1936|p1177.htm#i11766|Major Henry C. Bruce, 2nd Baron Aberdare of Duffryn|b. 19 Jun 1851\nd. 20 Feb 1929|p863.htm#i8623|Constance M. Beckett|d. 8 Feb 1932|p1145.htm#i11447|
Last Edited=24 Oct 2005
Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford was born on 29 September 1911.1 He was the son of Orlando Bridgeman, 5th Earl of Bradford and Hon. Margaret Cecilia Bruce.1 He married Mary Willoughby Montgomery, daughter of Lt.-Col. Thomas Hassard Montgomery and Hester Frances Dames-Longworth, on 31 October 1946.1 He died on 30 August 1981 at age 69.1
Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1932 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).2 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Shropshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps (territorial Army).2 He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He was decorated with the award of Territorial Decoration (T.D.).2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire in 1949.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) in 1951.2 He succeeded to the title of 6th Viscount Newport, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 6th Earl of Bradford, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 7th Baron Bradford of Bradford, co. Shropshire [G.B., 1794] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 11th Baronet Bridgeman, of Great Lever, co. Lancaster [E., 1660] on 21 March 1959.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1961 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).2
Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford was educated at Harrow School, Harrow on the Hill, London, England.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1932 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).2 He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Shropshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps (territorial Army).2 He fought in the Second World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.2 He was decorated with the award of Territorial Decoration (T.D.).2 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire in 1949.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) in 1951.2 He succeeded to the title of 6th Viscount Newport, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 6th Earl of Bradford, co. Shropshire [U.K., 1815] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 7th Baron Bradford of Bradford, co. Shropshire [G.B., 1794] on 21 March 1959.1 He succeeded to the title of 11th Baronet Bridgeman, of Great Lever, co. Lancaster [E., 1660] on 21 March 1959.1 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, in 1961 with a Master of Arts (M.A.).2
Children of Gerald Michael Orlando Bridgeman, 6th Earl of Bradford and Mary Willoughby Montgomery
- Richard Thomas Orlando Bridgeman, 7th Earl of Bradford+1 b. 3 Oct 1947
- Lady Serena Mary Bridgeman2 b. 1 Jul 1949, d. 16 Jan 2001
- Lady Caroline Louise Bridgeman+2 b. 18 Apr 1952
- Hon. Charles Gerald Orlando Bridgeman+2 b. 25 Jun 1954
Citations
- [S2] Peter W. Hammond, editor, The Complete Peerage or a History of the House of Lords and All its Members From the Earliest Times, Volume XIV: Addenda & Corrigenda (Stroud, Gloucestershire, U.K.: Sutton Publishing, 1998), page 107. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage, Volume XIV.
- [S37] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th edition, 3 volumes (Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A.: Burke's Peerage (Genealogical Books) Ltd, 2003), volume 1, page 483. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage and Baronetage, 107th edition.



