Peerage Record – 3488

     Anne Vivian Somerset was born on 4 May 1919.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. Major Wellesley FitzRoy Somerset and Lesley Vivian. She married Andrew John Hugh Payne Cook, son of Reverend Gerald Payne Cook, on 7 March 1942.¹ She died on 19 June 1946 at age 27, leaving issue.¹
     From 7 March 1942, her married name became Cook.¹

     Andrew John Hugh Payne Cook is the son of Reverend Gerald Payne Cook. He married Anne Vivian Somerset, daughter of Hon. Major Wellesley FitzRoy Somerset and Lesley Vivian, on 7 March 1942.¹
     He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery.¹

     Reverend Gerald Payne Cook lived at Clewrer Rectory, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹

     Mary Felicia Somerset was born on 26 December 1923.¹ She was the daughter of Hon. Major Wellesley FitzRoy Somerset and Lesley Vivian.² She married S/Ldr. Thomas Copland Studdert, son of Thomas George Studdert and Eleanor Gibson, on 10 December 1945.³ She died on 10 November 1993 at age 69.¹
     From 10 December 1945, her married name became Studdert.¹

     S/Ldr. Thomas Copland Studdert was born on 13 November 1918.¹ He was the son of Thomas George Studdert and Eleanor Gibson.^1,2 He married Mary Felicia Somerset, daughter of Hon. Major Wellesley FitzRoy Somerset and Lesley Vivian, on 10 December 1945.² He died on 1 May 1982 at age 63 at Newby West, Carlisle, Cheshire, England.³
     He was educated at Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England^G.² He fought in the Second World War.² He graduated from Durham University, Durham, County Durham, England^G, with a Bachelor of Medicine (M.B.)² He graduated from Durham University, Durham, County Durham, England, in 1941 with a Bachelor of Surgery (B.S.)² He was registered as a Member, Royal College of Physicians, London (M.R.C.P.) in 1943.² He gained the rank of Squadron Leader in the Medical Branch, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.² He graduated in 1945 with a Doctor of Medicine.¹ He was appointed Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, London (F.R.C.P.) in 1959.¹ He lived in 1976 at Crinkle Hill, Newby West, Carlisle, Cumbria, England.²

     Thomas George Studdert was born on 2 February 1875.¹ He was the son of William Jonas Studdert and Mary Copland.² He married Eleanor Gibson, daughter of James Gibson, on 15 June 1910.² He died on 15 March 1955 at age 80.¹
     He lived at Bunratty, Wylan-on-Tyne, Northumberland, England^G.¹

     Christopher John Studdert was born on 21 January 1947.¹ He is the son of S/Ldr. Thomas Copland Studdert and Mary Felicia Somerset.¹ He married Inge Johanna Rose, daughter of Rudock Rose, on 30 August 1975.¹
     He was educated at Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England^G.¹ He graduated from Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England^G, with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)¹ He was a practising Solicitor.¹

     Peter Wellesley Studdert was born on 12 January 1949.¹ He is the son of S/Ldr. Thomas Copland Studdert and Mary Felicia Somerset.¹ He married Joanna Caruth Beswick, daughter of John Beswick, on 10 July 1971.¹
     He was educated at Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England^G.¹ He was educated at Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England^G.¹ He was registered as a Associate, Royal Institute of British Architects (A.R.I.B.A.) in 1974.¹ He lived in 1976 at 11 Ferncroft Avenue, London, England.¹

     Mark Jeremy Studdert was born on 17 November 1953.¹ He is the son of S/Ldr. Thomas Copland Studdert and Mary Felicia Somerset.
     He was educated at Sedbergh School, Sedbergh, Cumbria, England^G.¹ He graduated from Newcastle University, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England^G, in 1975 with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)¹

     Hon. Nigel FitzRoy Somerset was born on 27 December 1893.¹ He was the son of George FitzRoy Henry Somerset, 3rd Baron Raglan and Lady Ethel Jemima Ponsonby. He married Phyllis Marrion Offley Irwin, daughter of Dr. Henry Offley Irwin, on 16 March 1922.¹ He died on 7 February 1990 at age 96.¹
     He was educated at King William’s College, Castletown, Isle of Man^G.¹ He was educated at Royal Military College, Sandhurst, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He fought in the First World War, he was wounded twice and mentioned in despatches thrice.¹ He gained the rank of Colonel (Territorial/Brigadier) in the Gloucestershire Regiment.¹ He gained the rank of Brevet Major.¹ He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1918.¹ He served in 1919 at Afghanistan.¹ He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1919.¹ He was aide-de-camp to the governor between 1920 and 1922 at South Australia, Australia.¹ He was assistant military secretary to the Southern Command between 1926 and 1930 at India.¹ He fought in the Second World War, he was held as a prisoner of war (P.O.W.) and mentioned in despatches.¹ He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1945.¹