Peerage Record – 10596

     Edward Parker Deacon was born in 1845.² He married Florence Baldwin, daughter of Rear-Admiral Charles H. Baldwin and Caroline Permelia Tolfree.² He died in 1901.²
     He was a banker.¹

     Lt.-Col. John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough was born on 18 September 1897.¹ He was the son of Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt.¹ He was baptised on 16 October 1897 at St. James’s Palace, Chapel Royal, St. James’s, London, England^G.¹ He married, firstly, Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan, daughter of Henry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea and Hon. Mildred Cecilia Harriet Sturt, on 17 February 1920 at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster, London, England^G.¹ He married, secondly, Frances Laura Charteris, daughter of Captain Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 26 January 1972.³ He died on 11 March 1972 at age 74.³
     He was styled as Marquess of Blandford between 1897 and 1934.¹ He was educated in 1909 at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.³ He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G.³ He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1914 in the 1st Life Guards.¹ He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.¹ He succeeded as the 10th Duke of Marlborough [E., 1702] on 30 June 1934.³ He succeeded as the 12th Earl of Sunderland [E., 1643] on 30 June 1934.³ He succeeded as the 10th Earl of Marlborough, co. Wilts [E., 1689] on 30 June 1934. He succeeded as the 14th Baron Spencer of Wormleighton [E., 1603] on 30 June 1934. He succeeded as the 10th Marquess of Blandford [E., 1702] on 30 June 1934. He succeeded as the 10th Baron Churchill of Sandridge, co. Hertford [E., 1685] on 30 June 1934. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Oxfordshire in 1936.³ He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) in 1936.³ He held the office of Mayor of Woodstock between 1937 and 1942.³ He held the office of High Steward between 1937 and 1972.³ He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1942 in the Life Guards, as Liaison Officer to the US Forces.³ He was awarded the U.S. Bronze Star.³

     Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan was born on 22 February 1900.² She was the daughter of Henry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea and Hon. Mildred Cecilia Harriet Sturt.¹ She married Lt.-Col. John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, son of Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough and Consuelo Vanderbilt, on 17 February 1920 at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster, London, England^G.¹ She died on 23 May 1961 at age 61.²
     After her marriage, Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan was styled as Marchioness of Blandford on 17 February 1920. From 17 February 1920, her married name became Spencer-Churchill. After her marriage, Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan was styled as Duchess of Marlborough on 30 June 1934. She gained the rank of Chief Commandant in the Auxiliary Territorial Service.² She was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1953.³ She was appointed Commander, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (C.St.J.)³ She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Oxfordshire.³

     Henry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea was born on 13 June 1868.² He was the son of George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan and Lady Beatrix Jane Craven.^3,4 He married Hon. Mildred Cecilia Harriet Sturt, daughter of Henry Gerard Sturt, 1st Baron Alington of Crichel and Lady Augusta Bingham, on 30 April 1892 at Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London, England^G.⁵ He died on 2 July 1908 at age 40 at Temple House, Theobald’s Park, Herefordshire, England^G, from cancer.⁵ He was buried on 6 July 1908 at Culford, Suffolk, England^G.⁵
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.⁵ He was styled as Viscount Chelsea between 1878 and 1908.² He gained the rank of Captain in the 3rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers.² He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G.⁵ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Bury St. Edmunds between 1892 and 1900.² He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of County London.² He was Private Secretary to the First Lord of Treasury.²

     Hon. Mildred Cecilia Harriet Sturt was born on 27 February 1869.² She was the daughter of Henry Gerard Sturt, 1st Baron Alington of Crichel and Lady Augusta Bingham.¹ She married, firstly, Henry Arthur Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea, son of George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan and Lady Beatrix Jane Craven, on 30 April 1892 at Trinity Church, Sloane Street, London, England^G.² She married, secondly, Admiral Hon. Sir Hedworth Meux, son of George Frederick D’Arcy Lambton, 2nd Earl of Durham and Lady Beatrix Frances Hamilton, on 18 April 1910 at St. Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London, England^G.² She married, thirdly, Lord Charles William Augustus Montagu, son of William Drogo Montagu, 7th Duke of Manchester and Luise Friederike Auguste Gräfin von Alten, on 4 December 1930.³ She died on 17 September 1942 at age 73.³
     From 30 April 1892, her married name became Cadogan. From 18 April 1910, her married name became Lambton. From 4 December 1930, her married name became Montagu.

     Henry Gerard Sturt, 1st Baron Alington of Crichel was born on 16 May 1825.² He was the son of Henry Charles Sturt and Lady Charlotte Penelope Brudenell.³ He married, firstly, Lady Augusta Bingham, daughter of Field Marshal George Charles Bingham, 3rd Earl of Lucan and Lady Anne Brudenell, on 10 September 1853.³ He married, secondly, Evelyn Henrietta Leigh, daughter of Henry Blundell Leigh and Henrietta Dorothy Hawkes, on 10 February 1892 at St. Paul’s, Knightsbridge, London, England^G.³ He died on 17 February 1904 at age 78 at Crichel, Dorset, England^G.³ He was buried at Crichel, Dorset, England^G.³ His will (dated at over £43,000. He left a set of waiscoat buttons to the King and £100 to the Queen) was proven (by probate.)³
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.³ He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)³ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Dorchester between 1847 and 1856.³ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Dorset between 1856 and 1876.³ He gained the title of 1st Baron Alington of Crichel, Dorset [U.K.] on 15 January 1876.³
     He was well known in the sporting world.³

     Sir Henry Winston lived at Standish, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, England^G.¹

     Admiral George Churchill was born on 28 February 1653.¹ He was the son of Sir Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Drake.¹ He died on 8 May 1710 at age 57, without issue.¹ He was buried at Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London, England^G.
     He gained the rank of Admiral of the Blue in the Royal Navy. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for St. Albans.¹ He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.³
     

     Lt.-Gen. Charles Churchill was born on 2 February 1656.¹ He was the son of Sir Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Drake.¹ He married Mary Gould, daughter of James Gould and Mary Bonde, in 1702.¹ He died on 29 December 1714 at age 58, without legitimate issue.¹
     He gained the rank of Lieutenant-General.¹ He held the office of Governor Kingsale of Ireland.¹ He held the office of Governor of Brussels.¹ He held the office of Governor of the Tower of London.¹ He held the office of Governor of Guernsey.¹ He fought in the Battle of Steenkirk.¹ He fought in the Battle of Landen, where he captured his nephew the French commander, the Duke of Berwick.¹ He fought in the Battle of Blenheim.¹ He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.³
     

     Walter Grant lived at Snitterfield, Warwickshire, England^G.¹