Biography of George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry 1838-1930

Paternal Family Tree: Coventry

On 15 Mar 1836 [his father] George William Coventry (age 27) and [his step-mother] Harriet Anne Cockerell (age 23) were married. He the son of George Coventry 8th Earl Coventry (age 51) and Emma Susanna Lygon.

On 09 May 1838 George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry was born to George William Coventry (age 29) at Wilton Crescent Belgravia.

On 05 Nov 1838 [his father] George William Coventry (age 29) died.

On 15 May 1843 [his grandfather] George Coventry 8th Earl Coventry (age 58) died. His grandson George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry (age 5) succeeded 9th Earl Coventry.

On 07 Aug 1862 George John Brudenell (age 23) and [his future sister-in-law] Evelyn Mary Craven (age 22) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 52) and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 46). He the son of Ernest Brudenell-Bruce 3rd Marquess Ailesbury (age 51) and Louisa Elizabeth Horsley Beresford Marchioness Ailesbury (age 48). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

The Times. 25 Jan 1865. MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE. The marriage of the Earl of Coventry (age 26) and Lady Blanche Craven (age 22), third daughter of Earl Craven (age 55), was solemnized yesterday morning at St. George's Church, Hanover-square. The bridegroom and the friends of both families assembled at the church at 11 o'clock, and shortly afterwards were joined by the bride (age 22), accompanied by her mother, the Countess Craven (age 48). The bride (age 22) was received by her father (age 26) at the church door, and, attended by eight bridesmaids, proceeded at once to the communion table, in front ot which a numerous company had assembled, including the Earl (age 65) and Countess of Clarendon (age 54) and Lady Emily Villiers (age 22), the Countess of Verulam (age 40) and Lady Harriet Grimston (age 20), Viscount (age 49) and Viscountess Folkestone (age 43) and Hon. Miss Bouverie, the Countess of Sefton (age 27) and Lady Cecilia Molyneux, Viscount Chelsea (age 24), and Lady Caroline Townley (age 27) and Miss Townley, Viscount Uffington (age 23), Sir Henry (age 58) and Lady Sophia Des Voeux, Hon. Mr. and Mrs Coventry, Hon. Gerald (age 35) and Lady Maria Ponsonby (age 28), Mr. Oswald andl Miss Oswald, Dr. Quin, Mr. Cecil Boothby (age 51), Mr. James Oswald, Miss Talbot, Viscount (age 32) and Viscountess Grey de Wilton (age 28), Lady Evelyn Bruce (age 25), Hon. Mrs. Grimston and Miss Grimston, &c.

The Hon. and Rev. Edward Grimston (age 52), uncle of the bride, performed the religious rite. After the registration of the marriage the wedding party left the church, and procceded to the Earl (age 55) and Countess Craven's (age 48) mansion in Charles-street, Mayfair. At 2 o'clock the newly-wedded couple took their departure for Croome Court, tbe Earl of Coventry's (age 26) seat, near Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire [Map], there to pass the honeymoon. At Croome Pirton and Severn Stoke, Worcestershire, the marriage was celebrated yesterday by the tenantry and neighbours of the Earl of Coventry (age 26). The tenantry of the Crome Pirton and Severn Stoke estates, to ths number of about 100, dined together in two parties yesterday at Severn Stoke and High-green. At Pirton and Severn Stoke garlands of evergreens and flags were hung out over the roads, and at night a bonfire was lighted at High-green. The rejoicings have extended over all his Lordship's (age 26) large estates in the southern portion of Worcestershire. The inhabitants of Worcester [Map] celebrated the marriage by hoisting flags from tile windows and streamers across the streets. The bells from the various churches rang merry peals all day.

On 24 Jan 1865 George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry (age 26) and Blanche Craven Countess Coventry (age 22) were married. She by marriage Countess Coventry. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 55) and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 48). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 18 Apr 1865 [his brother-in-law] William Augustus Frederick Craven (age 26) died.

On 05 Mar 1866 [his brother-in-law] Robert Walter Craven (age 16) died aboard Spiteful. He was buried at The British Cemetery, Montevideo.

On 26 Feb 1867 [his son] Charles John Coventry was born to George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry (age 28) and [his wife] Blanche Craven Countess Coventry (age 24).

On 06 Aug 1868 Victor William Bates Van De Weyer and [his sister-in-law] Emily Georgiana Craven (age 22) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 52). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 04 Dec 1869 Henry Amelius Beauclerk Coventry (age 27) and [his sister-in-law] Evelyn Mary Craven (age 29) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 53). He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 30 Aug 1877 George William Hutton Riddell and [his sister-in-law] Evelyn Mary Craven (age 37) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 61). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

The London Gazette 25488. St. James's Palace, July 6, 1885. THE Queen has been pleased to appoint George William (age 47), Earl of Coventry, to be Captain of Her Majesty's Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms, in the room of Charles Robert (age 47), Lord Carrington, G.C.M.G., resigned.

The Queen has also been pleased to appoint George Florance, Lord Boston, to be one of Her Majesty's Lords in Waiting in Ordinary, in the room of Charles Douglas Richard (age 45), Lord Sudeley, resigned.

The London Gazette 25558. St. James's Palace, February 10, 1886. THE Queen has been pleased to make the following appointments in Her Majesty's Household:— .

Valentine Augustus (age 60), Earl of Kenmare, K.P., to be Lord Chamberlain of Her Majesty's Household, in the room of Edward (age 48), Earl of Lathom, resigned.

Charles Douglas Richard (age 45), Lord Sudeley to be Captain of Her Majesty's Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms, in the room of George William (age 47), Earl of Coventry, resigned.

William John, Lord Monson to be Captain of Her Majesty's Guard of Yeomen of the Guard, in the room of George William (age 61), Viscount Barrington, resigned.

The Honourable Charles Robert Spencer (age 28), M.P., to be one of the Grooms in Waiting in Ordinary to Her Majesty, in the room of Sir Henry Fletcher (age 50), Bart., M.P., resigned.

The London Gazette 26321. Master of the Horse's Office, Royal Mews, Pimlico, August 25, 1892.

HER Majesty has been graciously pleased to appoint the Right Honourable Thomas, Baron Ribblesdale (age 37), to be Master of Her Majesty's Buckhounds, in the room of the Right Honourable George William, Earl of Coventry (age 54), resigned.

The London Gazette 27243. Master of the Horse's Office, Royal Mews, Buckingham Palace, November 1, 1900.

HER Majesty has been preciously pleased to appoint Honorary Colonel the Right Honourable Charles Compton William, Baron Chesham, to be the Master of Her Majesty's Buckhounds, in the room of the Right Honourable George William, Earl of Coventry (age 62), resigned.

Her Majesty has also been graciously pleased to appoint, provisionally, the Right Honourable Victor Albert Francis Charles, Baron Churchill (age 36), to act as Master of Her Majesty's Buckhounds during the absence in South Africa of Honorary Colonel the Right Honourable Baron Chesham.

On 05 Mar 1923 [his brother-in-law] Osbert William Craven (age 75) died.

On 07 Nov 1924 [his sister-in-law] Evelyn Mary Craven (age 84) died.

On 02 Jun 1929 [his son] Charles John Coventry (age 62) died.

Before 13 Mar 1930 [his son] George William Coventry died. His son George Coventry 10th Earl Coventry (age 29) succeeded 10th Earl Coventry.

On 13 Mar 1930 George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry (age 91) died.

On 16 Mar 1930 [his former wife] Blanche Craven Countess Coventry (age 87) died.

[his son] George William Coventry was born to George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry and Blanche Craven Countess Coventry.

Royal Ancestors of George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry 1838-1930

Kings Wessex: Great x 25 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 22 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 28 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 23 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 23 Grand Son of Malcolm III King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 18 Grand Son of Philip "Bold" III King France

Ancestors of George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry 1838-1930

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Coventry 5th Earl Coventry

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Holcombe

Great x 2 Grandfather: George Coventry 6th Earl Coventry

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Coventry 7th Earl Coventry

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Barnaby Gunning

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Gunning Countess Coventry

Great x 4 Grandfather: Theobald Bourke

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Bourke

GrandFather: George Coventry 8th Earl Coventry

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret "Peggy" Pitches Countess Coventry

Father: George William Coventry 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Pyndar

Great x 2 Grandfather: Reginald Pyndar aka Lygon of Madresfield in Worcestershire 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Lygon 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Lygon 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Lygon 1st Earl Beauchamp 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Hanmer

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Hanmer

Great x 2 Grandmother: Susannah Hamner

GrandMother: Emma Susanna Lygon 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Denn

Great x 1 Grandmother: Catherine Denn Countess Beauchamp

George Coventry 9th Earl Coventry 17 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England