Peerage Record – 11829

     Deirdre du Barry du Lavey is the daughter of Thomas Franklin Marshall du Lavey.¹ She married Peter Montefiore Samuel Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted, son of Walter Horace Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted and Dorothy Montefiore Micholls, on 11 October 1939.¹ She and Peter Montefiore Samuel Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted were divorced in 1942.¹
     From 11 October 1939, her married name became Samuel.¹

     Thomas Franklin Marshall du Lavey was also known as Thomas Kent.² He lived at Tiffenden Manor, High Halden, Kent, England^G.¹

     Hon. Elizabeth Adelaide Cohen was born on 31 December 1919.² She was the daughter of Lionel Leonard Cohen, Baron Cohen and Adelaide Spielmann.^1,2 She married, firstly, Captain Arthur John Pearce-Serocold, son of Brig.-Gen. Eric Pearce-Serocold and Hon. Blanche Florence Daphne Stanley, on 20 June 1940.² She married, secondly, Peter Montefiore Samuel Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted, son of Walter Horace Samuel, 2nd Viscount Bearsted and Dorothy Montefiore Micholls, on 20 March 1946.¹ She died on 14 July 1983 at age 63.³
     From 20 June 1940, her married name became Pearce-Serocold.³ From 20 March 1946, her married name became Samuel.¹

     Lionel Leonard Cohen, Baron Cohen was born on 1 March 1888.² He was the son of Sir Leonard Lionel Cohen and Eliza Henrietta Schloss.² He married Adelaide Spielmann, daughter of Sir Isidore Spielmann and Emily Sebag-Montefiore, on 9 April 1918.³ He died on 9 May 1973 at age 85.⁴
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.² He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1909 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)³ He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1913 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)² He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1913 entitled to practise as a barrister.³ He gained the rank of officer between 1913 and 1923 in the 13th Princess Louise’s Kensington Regiment.³ He was appointed King’s Counsel (K.C.) in 1929.³ He held the office of Bencher of the Inner Temple in 1934.³ He was appointed Knight in 1943.³ He held the office of High Court Judge (Chancery) in 1943.³ He was chairman of Company Law Amendment Committee between 1943 and 1945.³ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1946.³ He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal in 1946.³ He was chairman of Royal Commission on Awards to Investors between 1946 and 1973.³ He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 1951 and 1960.³ He was created Baron Cohen, of Walmer, co. Kent [U.K. Law Lord] on 12 November 1951.⁴ He was presided over the Comet Enquiry in 1954.³ He held the office of Treasurer of the Inner Temple in 1954.³ He was Captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews between 1960 and 1961.³

     Nicholas Alan Samuel, 5th Viscount Bearsted was born on 22 January 1950.¹ He is the son of Peter Montefiore Samuel Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted and Hon. Elizabeth Adelaide Cohen.¹ He married Caroline Jane Sacks, daughter of Dr. David Sacks, on 30 January 1975.^1,2
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G.¹ He succeeded as the 5th Baronet Samuel [U.K., 1903] on 9 June 1996.³ He succeeded as the 5th Viscount Bearsted, of Maidstone, co. Kent [U.K., 1925] on 9 June 1996.³ He succeeded as the 5th Baron Bearsted, of Maidstone, co. Kent [U.K., 1921] on 9 June 1996.³ He lived in 1999 at 9 Acacia Road, London, England^G.²

     Caroline Jane Sacks is the daughter of Dr. David Sacks.¹ She married Nicholas Alan Samuel, 5th Viscount Bearsted, son of Peter Montefiore Samuel Samuel, 4th Viscount Bearsted and Hon. Elizabeth Adelaide Cohen, on 30 January 1975.^1,2
     From 1975, her married name became Samuel.¹ After her marriage, Caroline Jane Sacks was styled as Viscountess Bearsted on 9 June 1996.

     Dr. David Sacks lived at 38 Elgin Avenue, London, England^G.² He was registered as a Licentiate, Royal College of Physicians, London (L.R.C.P.)² He was registered as a Member, Royal College of Physicians, London (M.R.C.P.)²

     Hon. Harry Richard Samuel was born on 23 May 1988.¹ He is the son of Nicholas Alan Samuel, 5th Viscount Bearsted and Caroline Jane Sacks.¹

     Hon. Eugenie Sharon Samuel was born on 17 January 1977.¹ She is the daughter of Nicholas Alan Samuel, 5th Viscount Bearsted and Caroline Jane Sacks.¹

     Hon. Natalie Naomi Samuel was born on 18 May 1979.¹ She is the daughter of Nicholas Alan Samuel, 5th Viscount Bearsted and Caroline Jane Sacks.¹