Peerage Record – 7766

     Diana Mary Crichton was born on 9 December 1957.¹ She is the daughter of Brian John Crichton and Anne Radclyffe Montgomery.² She married Richard John Charlton MacMullen, son of James Richard Alfred MacMullen and Marjorie Burfi Hunt, in 1984.¹
     From 1984, her married name became MacMullen. She lived in 2003 at The Verderers, Bradenham, Norfolk, England^G.¹

     Judith Anne Crichton was born on 31 July 1959.¹ She is the daughter of Brian John Crichton and Anne Radclyffe Montgomery.² She married, firstly, Anthony Wall, son of Lt.-Col. E. Wall, in 1983.¹ She married, secondly, Michael Preece in June 1996.¹
     From 1983, her married name became Wall. From June 1996, her married name became Preece.¹ She lived in 2003 at Ivy House, Leppington, Yorkshire, North Riding, England^G.¹

     Lady Sybil de Vere Capell was born on 29 November 1858 at 2 Lyall Street, Belgrave Square, London, England^G.¹ She was the daughter of Lt.-Col. Arthur de Vere Capell, Viscount Malden and Emma Martha Meux.¹ She married Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey, son of Thomas Brassey and Maria Farringdon Harrison, on 18 September 1890 at St. Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London, England^G.¹ She died on 20 February 1934 at age 75.² She was buried on 23 February 1934 at Golders Green Cemetery^G.²
     After her marriage, Lady Sybil de Vere Capell was styled as Baroness Brassey of Bulkeley on 18 September 1890. From 18 September 1890, her married name became Brassey. On 6 January 1893 she was granted the rank of an earl’s daughter.³ After her marriage, Lady Sybil de Vere Capell was styled as Countess Brassey on 5 July 1911.

     Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey was born on 11 February 1836 at St. Mary’s, Stafford, England^G.² He was the son of Thomas Brassey and Maria Farringdon Harrison.² He married, firstly, Anna Allnutt, daughter of John Allnutt and Elizabeth Harriet Burnett, on 9 October 1860 at St. George’s Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.³ He married, secondly, Lady Sybil de Vere Capell, daughter of Lt.-Col. Arthur de Vere Capell, Viscount Malden and Emma Martha Meux, on 18 September 1890 at St. Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge, London, England^G.³ He died on 23 February 1918 at age 82 at Park Lane, Mayfair, London, England^G.⁴ He was buried on 27 February 1918 at Catsfield, Battle, Sussex, England^G.⁴
     He was educated at Rugby School, Rugby, Warwickshire, England^G.³ He graduated from University College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1859 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)³ He graduated from University College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1862 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)³ He was admitted to Lincoln’s Inn in 1864 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.³ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for Devonport between June 1865 and July 1865.³ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Liberal) for Hastings between 1868 and 1886.³ He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Sussex.⁵ He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Sussex.⁵ He was awarded the Territorial Decoration (T.D.)⁵ He was president of the Statistical Society between 1879 and 1880.³ He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in the 5th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment.⁵ He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in the Home Counties Brigade, Royal Field Artillery.⁵ He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.)⁵ He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 24 May 1881.³ He held the office of Lord of the Admiralty between 1884 and 1885.³ He was created 1st Baron Brassey of Bulkeley, co. Chester [U.K.] on 16 August 1886.³ He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Laws (D.C.L.) by Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1888.³ He held the office of Lord-in-Waiting between 1893 and 1895.³ He held the office of Governor of Victoria between 1895 and 1901.³ He was awarded the Commandeur, Ordre national de la Légion d’honneur.⁵ He was awarded the Grand Cross, Order of the Crown of Italy.⁵ He was president of the London Chamber of Commerce between 1901 and 1904.³ He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Dublin University, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland^G, in 1903.³ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 29 June 1906.³ He was created 1st Viscount Hythe of Hythe, co. Kent [U.K.] on 5 July 1911.³ He was created 1st Earl Brassey, of Bulkeley, Lancashire [U.K.] on 5 July 1911.³
     Hare writes of him “Tom Brassey, the simple, honest, hard-working son of the great contractor and millionaire .. whom I have watched grow rapidly up from nothing to a peerage, with only boundless money and commonsense as his aides-de-camp.”³ Gibbs adds that ” he is a pleasant looking man of medium height, clean shaven, with sandy hair, prominent eyes, and a Saxon type of face. He has travelled much, and is industrious in making commonplace books. Accordingly, he is a well informed person, and if he possessed a little more originality he would be a very interesting companion. He is friendly and good-natured, but without much sense of humour, so takes himself very seriously. After much searching of heart he fell into line with Gladstone on the Home Rule question. As the Governor of a leading Colony, he showed himself restless and a little undignified. He holds a master mariner’s certificate, and is really fond of the sea.”³ He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.⁶
     

     Anna Allnutt was the daughter of John Allnutt and Elizabeth Harriet Burnett.¹ She married Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey, son of Thomas Brassey and Maria Farringdon Harrison, on 9 October 1860 at St. George’s Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.¹ She died on 14 September 1887, on boad the yacht Sunbeam, off Port Darwin.¹ She was buried, at sea.¹ Her will (dated 22 December 1882) was proven (by probate) on 16 April 1888.¹
     Her married name became Brassey. She wrote the book Voyage of the Sunbeam.¹ After her marriage, Anna Allnutt was styled as Baroness Brassey of Bulkeley on 16 August 1886. She has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.²
     

     John Allnutt married, firstly, Elizabeth Harriet Burnett, daughter of John Fassett Burnett.
     He lived at Clapham, Surrey, England^G.¹

     Mary Trott is the daughter of Reverend unknown Trott.¹ She married Edward Aleyn, son of Sir George Aleyn, 5th Bt. and Mercy Clopton.¹
     Her married name became Aleyn.¹

     Freeman Freeman-Thomas, 1st Marquess of Willingdon was born on 12 September 1866.² He was the son of Freeman Frederick Thomas and Hon. Mabel Brand.² He married Lady Marie Adelaide Brassey, daughter of Thomas Brassey, 1st Earl Brassey and Anna Allnutt, on 20 July 1892.³ He died on 12 August 1941 at age 74.⁴
     He was given the name of Freeman Thomas at birth.⁵ He gained the rank of Captain in the Sussex Artillery.² In 1892 his name was legally changed to Freeman Freeman-Thomas by Royal Licence.⁵ He was Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of Victoria between 1897 and 1900.² He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Hastings between 1900 and 1907.² He held the office of a Lord of the Treasury between 1905 and 1906.² He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Bodmin between 1906 and 1910.² He was created 1st Baron Willingdon, of Ratton, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 20 July 1910.⁶ He held the office of Lord-in-Waiting to HM King George V between 1911 and 1913.² He held the office of Governor of Bombay in 1913.² He held the office of Governor of Madras between 1919 and 1924.² He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of St. Michael and St. George (G.C.M.G.)⁴ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.)⁴ He succeeded as the 1st Viscount Willingdon [U.K.] on 23 June 1924.⁶ He held the office of Governor-General of Canada between 1926 and 1931.² He was appointed Knight of Justice Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.)² He held the office of Viceroy and Governor-General of India between 1931 and 1936.² He was created 1st Earl of Willingdon [U.K.] on 20 February 1931.⁶ He was created 1st Viscount Ratendone, of Willingdon, co. Sussex [U.K.] on 20 February 1931.⁶ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 20 March 1931.⁴ He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Star of India (G.C.S.I.)⁴ He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Indian Empire (G.C.I.E.)² He held the office of Chancellor of the Order of St. Michael and St. George between 1936 and 1941.² He held the office of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports between 1936 and 1941.² He held the office of Constable of Dover Castle between 1936 and 1941.² He was created 1st Marquess of Willingdon [U.K.] on 26 March 1936.⁶

     Christopher William Vane, 10th Baron Barnard of Barnard’s Castle was born on 28 October 1888.¹ He was the son of Henry de Vere Vane, 9th Baron Barnard of Barnard’s Castle and Lady Catherine Sarah Cecil.¹ He married Sylvia Mary Straker, daughter of Herbert Straker, on 14 October 1920.¹ He died on 19 October 1964 at age 75.¹
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England^G.¹ He fought in the First World War, where he was wounded twice.² He succeeded as the 10th Baron Barnard of Barnard’s Castle, in the Bishopric of Durham [E., 1698] on 28 December 1918.³ He gained the rank of Major in the Westmorland and Cumberland Yeomanry.² He was awarded the Military Cross (M.C.) in 1920.² He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) in 1920.² He was Joint Master of Foxhounds between 1920 and 1930.² He gained the rank of Major in 1922 in the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.² He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1925.² He was commander of the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry between 1925 and 1931.² He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) in 1927.² He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1930.² He was Master of Foxhounds between 1930 and 1937.² He was Joint Master of Foxhounds between 1937 and 1964.² He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in 1943 in the 6th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry.² He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1955.² He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham between 1958 and 1964.²

     M. Morey Nassif lived at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S.A.^G.¹