Biography of Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids 1884-1974
Paternal Family Tree: Clifton of Buckenham
On 04 Feb 1880 [her father] Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings (age 23) and [her mother] Maud Grimston (age 23) were married. She the daughter of [her grandfather] James Walter Grimston 2nd Earl Verulam (age 70) and [her grandmother] Elizabeth Joanna Weyland Countess Verulam (age 55). He the son of [her grandfather] Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington (age 57) and [her grandmother] Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon.
On 19 Jun 1884 Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids was born to Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings (age 27) and Maud Grimston (age 27).
29 Oct 1915. Coalville Times. Memorial Service at Ashby Church [Map].
At the Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon, a memorial service was held for the late [her brother] Capt. Paulyn Charles James Reginald Rawdon-Hastings (deceased), and [her brother] 2nd Lieut. Edward Hugh Hastings Rawdon-Hastings (deceased), only sons of [her mother] Lady Maude Hastings (age 58) and the late [her father] Hon. Paulyn Hastings of the Manor House, Ashby, who have fallen in the defence of their country. Capt. Hastings was in the 5th Battalion Leicestershire Territorial Regiment, commanding A (Coalville and Ashby) Co. and was killed in the great battle about the middle of this month when the Leicestershire Territorials assisted in the capture of two lines of German trenches. His brother, Lieut. Hastings, was in the 2nd Black Watch, and had gone to the front, but about six weeks ago contracted enteric and died in a military hospital in France.
There was a crowded congregation at the memorial service, many being unable to find seats. The members of the family present included Lady Maude Hastings (mother), the Misses Hastings (four sisters) [Note. [her sister] Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon (age 32), Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 31), [her sister] Flore Anne Rawdon-Hastings (age 30) and [her sister] Isabel Jacqueline Rawdon-Hastings (age 28)], [her uncle] Earl of Loudoun (age 60) (uncle), the Duke (age 67) and [her aunt] Duchess of Norfolk, (uncle and aunt), [her uncle] Earl (age 63) and Countess Verulam (age 62), and [her aunt] Lady Jane Joddrell (age 66). Also present were Mr J. G. Shields, J.P., of Isley Walton (agent for the Donington estate to which the late Capt. Hastings was the heir), Lady Beaumont, Mr R. Lawton, J.P., whose son, a brother officer of Captain Hastings was mortally wounded about the same time), members of the Ashby Urban Council and practically all the leading residents of the neighbourhood.
All the clergy holding benefices in the Hastings family were invited to attend. They were the Rev. J. Hewitson (Measham), the Rev. E. Finch (Breedon-on-the-Hill), the Rev. G. Moore (Packington), and the Rev. B. Kenyon (Blackfordby). Others invited and present included the Rev. H. E. Worthington, R. D. (Netherseal), the Rev. D. W. Lloyd (Ticknall), the Rev. C. T. Moore (Appleby), and the Rev. A. Phillemore (Willesley).
Several military officers in uniform were present, including Col. German, Capt. Stevenson, Staff-Capt. Hassall and Lieut. Faulkner, also a contingent of the 2/5th Leicesters, a number of wounded soldiers from the Ashby Cottage Hospital and all the members of the Ashby Grammar School Cadet Corps in khaki, under command of Lieut. C. Elliott.
The service was conducted by the Rev. H. R. Sawyer (vicar), assisted by the Rev. F. E. Hobbs (curate) and the Rev. W. Fowley (Vicar of Holy Trinity, Ashby), the latter reading the lesson 1 Cor: 15c from v20 to end. The hymns sung were, "Now the labourer's task is over," "Peace, perfect peace," and "On the resurrection morning." Mr Underwood, one of the Grammar School masters, officiated at the organ - the regular organist, Mr Walter Handford, being at the front - and after the singing of the National Anthem, played the Dead March. At the conclusion, buglers of the 2/5th Leicesters, under Sergt.-Drummer Crossley, outside the church sounded "The Last Post."
The service was very impressive and many of the congregation were in tears. Both the deceased officers were very popular in the town and district of Ashby and the greatest public sympathy is felt for Lady Maude Hastings and the family in their terrible loss.
As Lady Maude Hastings passed with other mourners into her home, nearby the buglers were called to "Attention." The Earl of Loudoun in highland dress saluted, and the Duke of Norfolk took off his hat and conversed with the sergeant in charge. His Grace and the Duchess, who have been staying with Lady Hastings, left the Manor House yesterday afternoon.
A touching incident was noticed at the memorial service for Capt. and Lieut. Hastings at Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon. In the congregation, seated throughout the service was a wounded soldier from the Cottage Hospital whose foot and leg were heavily bandaged and who could only get along with the aid of crutches and assistance. By his side sat a nurse, and despite her kindly remonstrance's, the gallant soldier at the close of the service, persisted in standing whilst the National Anthem was sung. It was obviously an effort for him to do so, notwithstanding which he remained standing on one leg while the congregation sung all three verses.
On 27 Apr 1916 John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 55) and Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 31) were married. She by marriage Lady Philips of Picton Castle. The difference in their ages was 24 years.
On 19 Feb 1917 [her son] Jestyn Reginald Austin Plantagenet Philipps 2nd Viscount St Davids was born to [her husband] John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 56) and Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 32).
On 17 Jun 1918 [her husband] John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 58) was created 1st Viscount St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire. Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 33) by marriage Viscountess St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire.
On 07 Mar 1921 Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 36) abeyance terminated 14th Baroness Strange Knockin, 22nd Baroness Hungerford, 20th Baroness Moleyns and 10th Baroness Mohun of Dunster.
The London Gazette 32250. Whitehall, March 7, 1921.
The KING has been pleased, by Letters Patent under the Great Seal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, bearing date the 7th instant, to declare that Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun, is and shall be Baroness Botreaux and Baroness Hastings; and to give, grant and confirm the Baronies of Botreaux and Hastings which fell into abeyance on the death of [her uncle] Charles Edward Hastings, Earl of Loudoun, on the 17th day of May, 1920, to the said [her sister] Edith Maud (age 37), Countess of Loudoun: To have and to hold the said Baronies, together with all the rights, privileges, pre-eminences, immunities and advantages, and the place and precedence due and (belonging thereto to her and to the heirs of her body lawfully begotten and to be begotten in as full and ample a manner as the said Charles Edward Hastings; Earl of Loudoun, or any of his ancestors held and enjoyed the same.
And also to declare that the said Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun, is and shall be Baroness Stanley; and: to give, grant and confirm, the Barony of Stanley which, fell into abeyance on the death of Ferdinando, 5th Earl of Derby, in the year 1594, to the said Edith Maud, Countess of Loudoun: To have and to hold the said Barony, together with, all the rights, privileges, pre-eminences, immunities and advantages, and the place and precedence due and belonging thereto to her and to the heirs of her body lawfully (begotten and to be begotten in as full and ample a manner as the said Ferdinando, 5th Earl of Derby, or any of ihis ancestors held and enjoyed the same.
Note. Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon abeyance terminated 23rd Baroness Botreaux, 7th Baroness Stanley and 20th Baroness Hastings. She and her sister Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 36) had petitioned the Committee for Privileges for six titles Baron Strange Knockin, Baron Botreaux, Baron Hungerford, Baron Moleyns, Baron Stanley and Baron Hastings. The titles were shared three each between them.
On 28 Mar 1938 [her husband] John Wynford Philipps 1st Viscount St Davids (age 77) died. His son [her son] Jestyn Reginald Austin Plantagenet Philipps 2nd Viscount St Davids (age 21) succeeded 2nd Viscount St Davids of Lydstep Haven Pembrokeshire, 14th Baronet Philips of Picton Castle.
On 12 Dec 1974 Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 90) died. Her son [her son] Jestyn Reginald Austin Plantagenet Philipps 2nd Viscount St Davids (age 57) succeeded 15th Baron Strange Knockin, 23rd Baron Hungerford and 21st Baron Moleyns, 11th Baron Mohun of Dunster.
Kings Wessex: Great x 25 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 27 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 12 Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 24 Grand Daughter of King Duncan I of Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 22 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 15 Grand Daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Molyneux 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Willoughby Bertie 3rd Earl of Abingdon 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Jane Bertie 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Anna Maria Collins Countess Abingdon
Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Joseph Clifton 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Widdrington Riddell 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Horsley Widdrington 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Margaret Widdrington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England
GrandFather: Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Father: Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira
Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Rawdon-Hastings 1st Marquess Hastings 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theophilus Hastings 9th Earl Huntingdon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hastings Countess Moira 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Selina Shirley Countess Huntingdon 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings 2nd Marquess Hastings 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Campbell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Mure-Campbell 5th Earl Loudon 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Flora Mure-Campbell Marchioness of Hastings 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colonel Edward Thoroton Gould
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Gould Yelverton 19th Baron Grey Ruthyn 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Yelverton 3rd Earl of Sussex 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Barbara Yelverton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Barbara Yelverton Marchioness Hastings 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Grimston 1st Viscount Grimston
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Grimston 2nd Viscount Grimston
Great x 2 Grandfather: James Grimston 3rd Viscount Grimston
Great x 1 Grandfather: James Walter Grimston 1st Earl Verulam
GrandFather: James Walter Grimston 2nd Earl Verulam
Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Jenkinson 2nd Baronet
Great x 3 Grandfather: Colonel Charles Jenkinson
Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Jenkinson 1st Earl Liverpool
Great x 1 Grandmother: Charlotte Jenkinson Countess Verulam
Mother: Maud Grimston
GrandMother: Elizabeth Joanna Weyland Countess Verulam