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     Other Hickman Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth was born on 30 May 1751.² He was the son of Other Lewis Windsor, 4th Earl of Plymouth and Hon. Catherine Archer.¹ He married Hon. Sarah Archer, daughter of Andrew Archer, 2nd Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade and Sarah West, on 20 May 1778.¹ He died on 12 June 1799 at age 48.²
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.² He succeeded as the 11th Baron Windsor [E., 1529] on 20 April 1771.¹ He succeeded as the 5th Earl of Plymouth [E., 1682] on 20 April 1771.¹

     Hon. Sarah Archer was born on 19 July 1762.¹ She was the daughter of Andrew Archer, 2nd Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade and Sarah West.¹ She was baptised on 27 July 1762 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.¹ She married, firstly, Other Hickman Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth, son of Other Lewis Windsor, 4th Earl of Plymouth and Hon. Catherine Archer, on 20 May 1778.² She married, secondly, William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan, son of Lt.-Gen. William Amherst and Elizabeth Paterson, on 24 July 1800 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.¹ She died on 27 May 1838 at age 75 at 66 Grosvenor Street, London, England^G.¹ She was buried on 5 June 1838 at Riverhead, Sevenoaks, Kent, England^G.¹
     From 20 May 1778, her married name became Windsor. After her marriage, Hon. Sarah Archer was styled as Dowager Countess of Plymouth on 12 June 1799. After her marriage, Hon. Sarah Archer was styled as Baroness Amherst of Montreal on 24 July 1800. From 24 July 1800, her married name became Amherst. After her marriage, Hon. Sarah Archer was styled as Countess Amherst of Arracan on 19 December 1826.

     William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan was born on 14 January 1773 at Bath, Somerset, England^G.² He was the son of Lt.-Gen. William Amherst and Elizabeth Paterson.² He married, firstly, Hon. Sarah Archer, daughter of Andrew Archer, 2nd Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade and Sarah West, on 24 July 1800 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.³ He married, secondly, Lady Mary Sackville, daughter of John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset and Arabella Diana Cope, on 25 May 1839 at Knole, Kent, England^G.³ He died on 13 March 1857 at age 84 at Knole House^G.³ He was buried at Church of Sevenoaks, Sevenoaks, Kent, England^G.³ His will was proven (by probate) on 11 May 1857.³
     He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1793 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)² He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, in 1797 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)² He succeeded as the 2nd Baron Amherst of Montreal, Kent [G.B., 1788] on 3 August 1797.² He held the office of Lord of the Bedchamber between 1804 and 1813.² He held the office of Envoy to the Court of Naples between 1809 and 1811.² He held the office of Lord of the Bedchamber between 1815 and 1823.² He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 30 December 1815.² He held the office of Ambassador to China on 20 January 1816, although he was refused admission.² He held the office of Governor-General of Bengal between 1822 and 1828.² On 24 February 1824 he was compelled by the pretensions of the King of Burma to declare war, which resulted in the annexation (among other places) of Arracan.² He was created 1st Viscount Holmesdale, in Kent [U.K.] on 19 December 1826.³ He was created 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan, in the East Indies [U.K.] on 19 December 1826.³ He held the office of Lord of the Bedchamber between 1829 and 1835.² He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Hanoverian Order (G.C.H.) in 1834.² In 1835 he was nominated by Peel (when leaving office) to be the next Governor of Canada, but this was cancelled by the incoming government.² His last will was dated from 17 January 1845 to 19 February 1852. He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.⁴
     

     Andrew Archer, 2nd Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade was born on 29 July 1736.² He was the son of Thomas Archer, 1st Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade and Catherine Tipping.² He was baptised on 31 August 1736 at Pirgo, Essex, England^G.² He married Sarah West, daughter of James West and Sarah Steavens, on 23 July 1761 at Pirgo, Essex, England^G.² He died on 18 April 1778 at age 41 at Portman Square, Marylebone, London, England^G, without surviving male issue.² He was also reported to have died on 25 April 1778.² He was buried at Tanworth Church, Warwickshire, England^G.² He died intestate and his estate was administered on 12 May 1778.
     In 1761 he was chosen as Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Bramber, but did not sit.² He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Whig) for Coventry between 1761 and 1768.² He succeeded as the 2nd Lord Archer, Baron of Umberslade, co. Warwick [G.B., 1747] on 19 October 1768.² On his death, his Barony became extinct.²

     Other Archer Windsor, 6th Earl of Plymouth was born on 2 July 1789.¹ He was the son of Other Hickman Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth and Hon. Sarah Archer.¹ He married Lady Mary Sackville, daughter of John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset and Arabella Diana Cope, on 5 August 1811.¹ He died on 10 July 1833 at age 44.¹
     He was educated at Harrow School, Harrow, London, England.³ He succeeded as the 6th Earl of Plymouth [E., 1682] on 12 June 1799.⁴ He succeeded as the 12th Baron Windsor [E., 1529] on 12 June 1799.¹ He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.³ On his death, teh Barony of Windsor fell into abeyance between his sisters.³

     Lady Mary Sackville was born on 30 July 1792.¹ She was the daughter of John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset and Arabella Diana Cope.¹ She was baptised at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England^G.¹ She married, firstly, Other Archer Windsor, 6th Earl of Plymouth, son of Other Hickman Windsor, 5th Earl of Plymouth and Hon. Sarah Archer, on 5 August 1811.³ She married, secondly, William Pitt Amherst, 1st Earl Amherst of Arracan, son of Lt.-Gen. William Amherst and Elizabeth Paterson, on 25 May 1839 at Knole, Kent, England^G.¹ She died on 20 July 1864 at age 71 at Bournemouth, Dorset, England^G, without issue.¹ Her will was proven (by probate) on 12 April 1865.¹
     After her marriage, Lady Mary Sackville was styled as Countess of Plymouth on 5 August 1811. From 5 August 1811, her married name became Windsor. After her marriage, Lady Mary Sackville was styled as Dowager Countess of Plymouth on 20 July 1833.¹ From 25 May 1839, her married name became Amherst. After her marriage, Lady Mary Sackville was styled as Countess Amherst of Arracan on 25 May 1839. Her last will was dated from 21 April 1860 to 3 May 1864.

     John Frederick Sackville, 3rd Duke of Dorset was born on 25 March 1745.⁴ He was the son of Lord John Philip Sackville and Lady Frances Leveson-Gower.⁴ He married Arabella Diana Cope, daughter of Sir Charles Cope, 2nd Bt. and Catherine Bishopp, on 4 January 1790.⁴ He died on 19 July 1799 at age 54.⁴
     He was educated at Westminster School, Westminster, London, England.⁴ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Whig) for Kent from 1768 to 1769.⁴ He held the office of Lord-Lieutenant of Kent between 1769 and 1797.⁴ He succeeded as the 3rd Duke of Dorset [G.B., 1720] on 6 January 1769.⁴ He succeeded as the 4th Earl of Middlesex [E., 1675] on 6 January 1769.⁴ He succeeded as the 4th Baron Cranfield, of Cranfield, co. Bedford [E., 1675] on 6 January 1769.⁴ He succeeded as the 9th Earl of Dorset [E., 1604] on 6 January 1769.⁴ He succeeded as the 9th Baron of Buckhurst, co. Sussex [E., 1567] on 6 January 1769.⁴ He and Lady Elizabeth Hamilton were associated in 1778.² He gained the rank of Colonel in 1779.⁴ He and Giovanna Baccelli were associated circa 1782.³ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1782.⁴ He held the office of Captain of the Yeoman of the Guard between 1782 and 1783.⁴ He held the office of Ambassador to France between 1783 and 1789.⁴ He was appointed Knight, Order of the Garter (K.G.) in 1788 (nominated but never installed.)⁴ He held the office of Lord Stewart of the Household between 1789 and 1799.⁴

     Hon. Mary Kathleen Lane-Fox was born on 19 August 1905.³ She was the daughter of George Richard Lane-Fox, 1st and last Baron Bingley and Hon. Mary Agnes Emily Wood.¹ She married Robert Clive Bridgeman, 2nd Viscount Bridgeman, son of William Clive Bridgeman, 1st Viscount Bridgeman and Caroline Beatrix Parker, on 12 June 1930.¹ She died on 24 July 1981 at age 75.⁴
     Her married name became Bridgeman. After her marriage, Hon. Mary Kathleen Lane-Fox was styled as Viscountess Bridgeman on 14 August 1935. She held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Shropshire in 1942.⁵

     George Richard Lane-Fox, 1st and last Baron Bingley was born on 15 December 1870 at London, England^G.¹ He was the son of Captain James Thomas Richard Lane-Fox and Lucy Frances Jane St. John-Mildmay.¹ He married Hon. Mary Agnes Emily Wood, daughter of Charles Lindley Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax of Monk Bretton and Lady Agnes Elizabeth Courtenay, on 17 September 1903.¹ He died on 11 December 1947 at age 76, without male issue.²
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G, with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)¹ He was admitted to Inner Temple entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Yorkshire, Barkston Ash Division between 1906 and 1931.¹ He fought in the First World War in 1914, where he was wounded, and mentioned in despatches.¹ He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Yorkshire Hussars Yeomanry.¹ He held the office of Parliamentary Secretary for Mines between 1922 and 1924.¹ He gained the rank of Honorary Colonel in 1924.¹ He held the office of Parliamentary Secretary for Mines between 1924 and 1928.¹ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 1 February 1926.¹ He was created 1st Baron Bingley, of Bramham, co. York [U.K.] on 24 July 1933.¹
     On his death, his barony became extinct.²

     Hon. Mary Agnes Emily Wood was born on 25 March 1877.² She was the daughter of Charles Lindley Wood, 2nd Viscount Halifax of Monk Bretton and Lady Agnes Elizabeth Courtenay.¹ She married George Richard Lane-Fox, 1st and last Baron Bingley, son of Captain James Thomas Richard Lane-Fox and Lucy Frances Jane St. John-Mildmay, on 17 September 1903.¹ She died on 25 March 1962 at age 85.³
     From 17 September 1903, her married name became Lane-Fox.