Peerage Record – 2444

     James Ernest John Brudenell-Bruce was born on 27 February 1879. He was the son of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.^1,2 He died on 11 April 1917 at age 38, from wounds received in action.¹
     He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, England^G.¹ He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G.¹ He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G, in 1900 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)¹ He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1901 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.¹ He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G, in 1906 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)¹ He gained the rank of Temporary Lieutenant in the Northampton Yeomanry.¹ He fought in the First World War. He lived at Deene Park, Northamptonshire, England^G.¹

     George Lionel Thomas Brudenell was born on 26 August 1880.¹ He was the son of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.¹ He married Mary Julia Schilizzi, daughter of Stephen Schilizzi and Julia Ralli, on 6 November 1923.¹ He died on 8 August 1962 at age 81.¹
     He was given the name of George Lionel Brudenell-Bruce at birth. He was educated privately.¹ On 17 July 1917 his name was legally changed to George Lionel Brudenell by Royal Licence.¹ He lived at Stanton Wyville, Leicestershire, England^G.¹ He lived at Deene Park, Corby, Northamptonshire, England^G.¹

     Mary Julia Schilizzi was the daughter of Stephen Schilizzi and Julia Ralli.^1,2 She married George Lionel Thomas Brudenell, son of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh, on 6 November 1923.¹ She died on 20 January 1972.¹
     From 6 November 1923, her married name became Brudenell.¹ She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Northamptonshire between 1934 and 1959.¹

     Henry Flower, 1st Viscount Ashbrook was born before 1710.¹ He was the son of William Flower, 1st Baron Castle Durrow and Edith Caulfeild.¹ He married Elizabeth Tatton, daughter of Lt.-Gen. William Tatton, on 9 March 1740/41.¹ He died on 27 June 1752 at St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland^G.¹ He was buried at Finglas, County Dublin, Ireland^G.¹ His will (dated 25 June 1752) was proven (by probate) on 31 July 1752 at Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland^G.¹ His will was proven (by probate) in June 1753 at London, England^G.¹
     He gained the rank of Cornet in August 1710 in the a troop of Horse.¹ He gained the rank of Captain in 1711.^1,2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baron Castle-Durrow, co. Kilkenny [I., 1733] on 29 August 1746.¹ He was created 1st Viscount Ashbrook [Ireland] on 30 September 1751.¹

     John Charles Brudenell-Bruce was born on 6 March 1885.¹ He was the son of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.¹ He married, firstly, Elsie Drechsel, daughter of Captain C. F. Drechsel, on 29 October 1913.¹ He and Elsie Drechsel were divorced in 1925.¹ He married, secondly, Sigrid Ammentorp, daughter of Anders Ammentorp, in 1928.¹ He died on 13 February 1960 at age 74.¹
     He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, England^G.¹ He was a Second Secretary in the Diplomatic Service between 1916 and 1918.¹ He was appointed Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1918.¹ He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of Dannebrog of Denmark.¹ He was appointed Officer, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (O.St.J.)¹ He was Assistant-Commissioner and Secretary-General to the Schleswig Commission.¹ He held the office of Member of the Legislative Council (M.L.C.) [British Virgin Islands] between 1950 and 1957.¹

     Frances Edith Agnes Brudenell-Bruce was born on 6 June 1883.¹ She was the daughter of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.¹ She married Herbert Anderton Foster, son of William Foster and Emma Eliza Anderton, on 30 January 1907.¹
     Her married name became Foster.

     Helen Margaret Brudenell-Bruce was born on 21 February 1887.¹ She was the daughter of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.¹ She died on 2 May 1888 at age 1.¹

     Gwyneth Marjorie Brudenell-Bruce was born on 5 March 1890.¹ She was the daughter of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh.¹ She married John Hayes Lord, son of Arthur Lord, on 16 February 1926.¹ She died on 7 March 1974 at age 84.¹
     Gwyneth Marjorie Brudenell-Bruce usually went by her middle name of Marjorie.¹ Her married name became Lord.

     Herbert Anderton Foster was the son of William Foster and Emma Eliza Anderton.¹ He married Frances Edith Agnes Brudenell-Bruce, daughter of Commodore Lord Robert Thomas Brudenell-Bruce and Emma Charlotte Hanbury Leigh, on 30 January 1907.¹ He died on 17 January 1930.¹
     He lived at Littlemore, Queensbury, Yorkshire, England^G.² He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)¹ He gained the rank of honorary Colonel in the 2nd West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.¹

     Francis Eyles was born circa 1679.¹ He was the son of Sir John Eyles and Sarah Cowper.¹ He died on 19 December 1735.¹
     He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Devizes between 1715 and 1721.¹ He was director of the South Sea Company between 1715 and 1721.¹