Elisabeth von Hanau1

F, #103791, d. 25 May 1475
Last Edited=29 Jun 2008
     Elisabeth von Hanau was the daughter of Ulrich V Graf von Hanau.1 She married Albrecht I von Hohenlohe-Weikersheim, son of Kraft III von Hohenlohe-Weikersheim and Anna von Leuchtenberg, before 11 February 1413.1 She died on 25 May 1475.1

Children of Elisabeth von Hanau and Albrecht I von Hohenlohe-Weikersheim

Citations

  1. [S13] Detlev Schwennicke, editor, Europäische Stammtafeln: Stammtafeln zur Geschicht der Europäischen Staaten, Neue Folge: Band XVII (Frankfurt am Main, Germany: Vittorio Klostermann, 1998), tafel 3. Hereinafter cited as Europäische Stammtafeln: Band XVII.

Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington1

M, #103792, b. 15 March 1849, d. 18 June 1934
Last Edited=8 May 2011
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Arthur Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington2
     Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington was born on 15 March 1849.3 He was the son of Major-General Lord Charles Wellesley and Augusta Sophia Anne Pierrepont.1 He married Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams, daughter of Captain Robert Griffith Williams and Mary Anne Geale, on 24 October 1872.3 He died on 18 June 1934 at age 85 at Ewhurst Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG.3 He was buried on 21 June 1934 at Stratfield Saye House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG.3
     He was educated between 1861 and 1866 at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.3 He gained the rank of Ensign and Lieutenant on 13 June 1868 in the Grenadier Guards.3 He gained the rank of Captain on 15 February 1871 in the Grenadier Guards.3 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel on 5 April 1879 in the Grenadier Guards.3 He gained the rank of Major and Colonel on 1 August 1887 in the Grenadier Guards.3 He succeeded as the 4th Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington [U.K., 1809] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 4th Earl of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 4th Duke of Wellington [U.K., 1814] on 8 June 1900.1 He succeeded as the 4th Baron Douro of Wellesley [U.K., 1809] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 8th Viscount Wellesley of Dangan Castle [I., 1760] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 8th Earl of Mornington [I., 1760] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 4th Marquess of Douro [U.K., 1814] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 9th Baron of Mornington [I., 1746] on 8 June 1900.4 He succeeded as the 4th Marquess of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 8 June 1900.4 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) on 2 May 1902.3 He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) on 8 August 1902.3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Hampshire.4 He was awarded the Grand Cross, Order of Charles III of Spain.4 He was awarded the Grand Cross, Order of the Tower and Sword of Portugal.4

Children of Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington and Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S300] Michael Rhodes, "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 8 February. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ernest Fawbert Collection."
  3. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 460. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  4. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2973. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  5. [S8] BP1999. [S8]
  6. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, DeBretts Peerage, 1949, page 1099.
  7. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, DeBretts Peerage, 1949.

Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams1

F, #103793, d. 24 June 1927
Last Edited=4 Jan 2013
     Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams was the daughter of Captain Robert Griffith Williams and Mary Anne Geale.1,2 She married Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington, son of Major-General Lord Charles Wellesley and Augusta Sophia Anne Pierrepont, on 24 October 1872.2 She died on 24 June 1927 at Apsley House, Hyde Park Corner, Mayfair, London, EnglandG.2 She was buried on 28 June 1927 at Stratfield Saye House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG.2
     From 24 October 1872, her married name became Wellesley. After her marriage, Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams was styled as Duchess of Wellington on 8 June 1900.3

Children of Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams and Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 460. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  3. [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 2, page 2973. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1999.
  4. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2974. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  5. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, DeBretts Peerage, 1949, page 1099.

Captain Robert Griffith Williams1

M, #103794, b. 26 July 1809, d. 13 April 1865
Last Edited=4 Apr 2020
     Captain Robert Griffith Williams was born on 26 July 1809.2 He was the son of Sir Robert Williams, 9th Bt. and Anne Hughes.3 He married Mary Anne Geale, daughter of Piers Geale, in 1833.2 He died on 13 April 1865 at age 55.2
     He was Comptroller of the Household of the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland.2 He gained the rank of Army Captain.2

Children of Captain Robert Griffith Williams and Mary Anne Geale

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 4184. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  3. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 460. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  4. [S37] BP2003. [S37]

Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington1

M, #103795, b. 9 June 1876, d. 11 December 1941
Last Edited=8 May 2011
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
     Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington was born on 9 June 1876.2 He was the son of Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington and Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams.1 He married Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats, daughter of George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar and Margaret Lothian Black, on 23 March 1909 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, EnglandG.2 He died on 11 December 1941 at age 65 at London, EnglandG, from pneumonia.2 He was buried on 15 December 1941 at Stratfield Saye House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG.2 His will was proven (by probate) in May 1942, at £134,262 gross, £84,038 net.3
     He was educated between 1890 and 1895 at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated in 1895 at Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1900 in the Grenadier Guards.2 He fought in the Boer War in 1900 at South AfricaG.2 He was styled as Marquess of Douro between 1900 and 1934.2 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.2 He succeeded as the 5th Marquess of Douro [U.K., 1814] on 18 June 1934. He succeeded as the 5th Earl of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 5th Marquess of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 5th Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington [U.K., 1809] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 5th Duke of Wellington [U.K., 1814] on 18 June 1934.1 He succeeded as the 5th Baron Douro of Wellesley [U.K., 1809] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 9th Viscount Wellesley of Dangan Castle [I., 1760] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 10th Baron of Mornington [I., 1746] on 18 June 1934.4 He succeeded as the 9th Earl of Mornington [I., 1760] on 18 June 1934.4 He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Hampshire.4

Children of Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington and Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 460. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  3. [S6] Cokayne, and others, The Complete Peerage, volume XII/2, page 461.
  4. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2973. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]


Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats1

F, #103796, d. 3 May 1946
Last Edited=9 May 2011
     Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats was the daughter of George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar and Margaret Lothian Black.1,2 She married Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington, son of Colonel Arthur Charles Wellesley, 4th Duke of Wellington and Kathleen Emily Bulkeley Williams, on 23 March 1909 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, EnglandG.2 She died on 3 May 1946 at Orford Hall, Ham, Richmond, London, EnglandG.2 She was buried on 7 May 1946 at Stratfield Saye House, Basingstoke, Hampshire, EnglandG.2
     From 23 March 1909, her married name became Wellesley. After her marriage, Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats was styled as Duchess of Wellington on 18 June 1934.

Children of Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats and Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 460. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.

George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar1

M, #103797, b. 11 February 1849, d. 26 November 1918
Last Edited=9 May 2011
     George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar was born on 11 February 1849.2 He was the son of Thomas Coats and Margaret Glen.1 He married Margaret Lothian Black, daughter of James Tait Black, on 23 December 1880.3 He died on 26 November 1918 at age 69.3
     He was created 1st Baron Glentanar, of Glen Tanar, co. Aberdeen [U.K.] on 29 June 1916.3

Children of George Coats, 1st Baron Glentanar and Margaret Lothian Black

Citations

  1. [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 133. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
  2. [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.
  3. [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage, page 134.
  4. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.

Captain Henry Valerian George Wellesley, 6th Duke of Wellington1

M, #103798, b. 14 July 1912, d. 16 September 1943
Last Edited=8 May 2011
     Captain Henry Valerian George Wellesley, 6th Duke of Wellington was born on 14 July 1912.2 He was the son of Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington and Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats.1 He died on 16 September 1943 at age 31 at Salerno, ItalyG, from wounds received in action while leading his Commandos.2 He was buried at Beach Head Cemetery, Salerno, ItalyG.2
     He was styled as Earl of Mornington between 1912 and 1934.2 He was styled as Marquess of Douro between 1934 and 1941. He gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in 1935 in the The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding.)2 He fought in the Second World War between 1939 and 1943.2 He succeeded as the 11th Baron of Mornington [I., 1746] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 6th Marquess of Douro [U.K., 1814] on 11 December 1941. He succeeded as the 10th Earl of Mornington [I., 1760] on 11 December 1941. He succeeded as the 6th Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington [U.K., 1809] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 6th Baron Douro of Wellesley [U.K., 1809] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 6th Duke of Wellington [U.K., 1814] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 10th Viscount Wellesley of Dangan Castle [I., 1760] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 6th Marquess of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 11 December 1941.3 He succeeded as the 6th Earl of Wellington [U.K., 1812] on 11 December 1941.3

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S6] G.E. Cokayne; with Vicary Gibbs, H.A. Doubleday, Geoffrey H. White, Duncan Warrand and Lord Howard de Walden, editors, The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain and the United Kingdom, Extant, Extinct or Dormant, new ed., 13 volumes in 14 (1910-1959; reprint in 6 volumes, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 2000), volume XII/2, page 461. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Peerage.
  3. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2973. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo1

F, #103799, b. 2 February 1910, d. 1998
Last Edited=8 May 2011
     Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo was born on 2 February 1910.2 She was the daughter of Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington and Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats.1 She married Hon. David Reginald Rhys, son of Walter FitzUryan Rhys, 7th Baron Dynevor of Dynevor and Lady Margaret Child-Villiers, on 23 March 1933.1 She and Hon. David Reginald Rhys were divorced in 1963.3 She died in 1998.4
     From 23 March 1933, her married name became Rhys. She succeeded as the Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo on 16 September 1943.2 She abdicated as Duchess of Cuidad Rodrigo in 1949.3

Children of Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo and Hon. David Reginald Rhys

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, DeBretts Peerage, 1949, page 1099.
  3. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2973. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  4. [S2191] Julian Rhys, "re: Rhys Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, Rhys, Julian. Hereinafter cited as "re: Rhys Family."
  5. [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.

Hon. David Reginald Rhys1

M, #103800, b. 18 March 1907, d. 24 May 1991
Last Edited=11 Jun 2017
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Hon. David Rhys 2
     Hon. David Reginald Rhys was born on 18 March 1907.3 He was the son of Walter FitzUryan Rhys, 7th Baron Dynevor of Dynevor and Lady Margaret Child-Villiers.4,5 He married, firstly, Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo, daughter of Arthur Charles Wellesley, 5th Duke of Wellington and Hon. Lilian Maud Glen Coats, on 23 March 1933.1 He and Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo were divorced in 1963.6 He married, secondly, Sheila Mary Phillips, daughter of Douglas James Phillips, on 21 October 1963.3 He died on 24 May 1991 at age 84 at Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England.6,2
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.3 He fought in the Second World War, where he was wounded.3 He gained the rank of Captain in the Welsh Guards.3 He was awarded the Grandee of Spain in 1943 1st Class.3 After his marriage, Hon. David Reginald Rhys was styled as Duque de Cuidad Rodrigo on 16 September 1943.6

Children of Hon. David Reginald Rhys and Lady Anne Maud Wellesley, Duquesa de Ciudad Rodrigo

Child of Hon. David Reginald Rhys and Sheila Mary Phillips

Citations

  1. [S4] C.F.J. Hankinson, editor, DeBretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage, 147th year (London, U.K.: Odhams Press, 1949), page 1100. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1949.
  2. [S266] World War II Unit Histories - Officers, online http://www.unithistories.com/units_index/default.asp?file=../officers/personsx.html. Hereinafter cited as World War II Unit Histories - Officers.
  3. [S37] BP2003 volume 1, page 1257. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
  4. [S9] Charles Kidd and David Williamson, editor, DeBretts Peerage and Baronetage (London, U.K.: DeBrett's Peerage, 1999), volume 2, page 2973. Hereinafter cited as DeBretts Peerage, 1999.
  5. [S37] BP2003. [S37]
  6. [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 2973. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
  7. [S105] Brain Tompsett, Royal Genealogical Data, online http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/. Hereinafter cited as Royal Genealogical Data.