Cecilia Mary Wythes1

F, #50301, b. 27 March 1900, d. 1979
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
     Cecilia Mary Wythes was born on 27 March 1900. She was the daughter of Ernest James Wythes and Aline Thorold.2 She married Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington, son of Lt.-Gen. Sir Alfred Edward Codrington and Adela Harriet Portal, on 24 May 1923.1 She died in 1979.1
     From 24 May 1923, her married name became Codrington.

Children of Cecilia Mary Wythes and Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington1

M, #50302, b. 13 May 1888, d. 18 June 1973
Last Edited=3 Nov 2007
     Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington was born on 13 May 1888.1 He was the son of Lt.-Gen. Sir Alfred Edward Codrington and Adela Harriet Portal.2 He married Cecilia Mary Wythes, daughter of Ernest James Wythes and Aline Thorold, on 24 May 1923.1 He died on 18 June 1973 at age 85.1
     He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, EnglandG.1 He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1910 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches four times, and was wounded.1 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1916.1 He was awarded the U.S. Bronze Medal.1 He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)1 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1918.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) in 1932.1 He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1934 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He fought in the Second World War between 1939 and 1946, at HQ London District.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the Territorial Army.1 He was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus of Italy.1 He held the office of Gentleman Usher to HM King George VI.1 He was appointed Commander, Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) in 1948.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1951.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) in 1953.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of Wiltshire in 1955.1 He held the office of Gentleman Usher to HM Queen Elizabeth II.1

Children of Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington and Cecilia Mary Wythes

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Lt.-Gen. Sir Alfred Edward Codrington1

M, #50303, b. 4 May 1854, d. 12 September 1945
Last Edited=30 Aug 2013
     Lt.-Gen. Sir Alfred Edward Codrington was born on 4 May 1854.1 He was the son of General Sir William John Codrington and Mary Ames.2 He married Adela Harriet Portal, daughter of Melville Portal and Lady Charlotte Mary Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, on 20 May 1885.2 He died on 12 September 1945 at age 91.1
     He fought in the Egyptian Campaign.1 He fought in the Boer War.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.)1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.)1 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Rutland.1 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Rutland.1 He was Commander of the London District between 1909 and 1913.1 He was Military Secretary to the Secretary of State for War in 1914.1 He was Commanding Officer of the 3rd Army, Home Defences between 1914 and 1916.1 He was awarded the Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Redeemer of Greece.1 He was awarded the Grand Officier, Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur.1 He gained the rank of Colonel in the Coldstream Guards.1

Children of Lt.-Gen. Sir Alfred Edward Codrington and Adela Harriet Portal

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington1

M, #50304, b. 19 April 1926
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington was born on 19 April 1926.1 He is the son of Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington and Cecilia Mary Wythes.2 He married, firstly, Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland, daughter of Colonel Mark Edward Makgill Crichton Maitland and Patience Irene Fleetwood Fuller, on 12 December 1953.1 He and Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland were divorced in 1986.1 He married, secondly, Alma Patricia Sheridan, daughter of Patrick Sheridan, in 1986.1
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1 He gained the rank of Major in the 16th/5th Lancers.1

Children of Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington and Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland1

F, #50305, b. 21 April 1927, d. 1994
Last Edited=8 Sep 2014
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland was born on 21 April 1927.2 She was the daughter of Colonel Mark Edward Makgill Crichton Maitland and Patience Irene Fleetwood Fuller.2,3 She married Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington, son of Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington and Cecilia Mary Wythes, on 12 December 1953.1 She and Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington were divorced in 1986.1 She died in 1994.1
     Her married name became Codrington.

Children of Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland and Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  3. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK, 21 March 2005. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.


Camilla Ann Codrington1

F, #50306, b. 10 February 1957
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Camilla Ann Codrington was born on 10 February 1957.1 She is the daughter of Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington and Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland.2

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Bridget Margaret Codrington1

F, #50307, b. 7 November 1958
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Bridget Margaret Codrington was born on 7 November 1958.1 She is the daughter of Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington and Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland.2 She married, firstly, George Daniel Rossiter in 1979.1 She married, secondly, Ross O'Neill Witherow, son of Cecil John Witherow, in 1990.1
     From 1979, her married name became Rossiter. From 1990, her married name became Witherow.1 She lived in 2003 at September Cottage, Aughton, Collingbourne Kingston, Marlborough, Wiltshire, EnglandG.1

Child of Bridget Margaret Codrington and George Daniel Rossiter

Child of Bridget Margaret Codrington and Ross O'Neill Witherow

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Katherine Alice Codrington1

F, #50308, b. 22 October 1965
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Katherine Alice Codrington was born on 22 October 1965.1 She is the daughter of Michael Christopher Alfred Codrington and Irene Margaret Makgill Crichton Maitland.2

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

James Geoffrey Codrington1

M, #50309, b. 1 September 1935, d. 6 December 2018
Last Edited=30 Aug 2019
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     James Geoffrey Codrington was born on 1 September 1935.1 He was the son of Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington and Cecilia Mary Wythes.2 He married Clare Lorraine Wells, daughter of Richard Guy Arthur Wells, on 2 September 1961.1 He died on 6 December 2018 at age 83.3
     He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, EnglandG.1 He lived in 2003 at Lyde Barn, Lower Lyde, Herefordshire, EnglandG.1

Children of James Geoffrey Codrington and Clare Lorraine Wells

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  3. [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.

Clare Lorraine Wells1

F, #50310
Last Edited=2 Sep 2007
     Clare Lorraine Wells is the daughter of Richard Guy Arthur Wells.2 She married James Geoffrey Codrington, son of Sir Geoffrey Ronald Codrington and Cecilia Mary Wythes, on 2 September 1961.1
     Clare Lorraine Wells usually went by her middle name of Lorraine.1 From 2 September 1961, her married name became Codrington.

Children of Clare Lorraine Wells and James Geoffrey Codrington

Citations

  1. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 846. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  2. [S37] BP2003. [S37]