Bishop Richard Meredith

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James Richard SOMERVILLE1

M, #1201, b. 1804, d. 5 April 1869
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FatherSir Marcus SOMERVILLE, 4th Bart (b. 1772, d. 11 July 1831)
MotherMary Anne MEREDITH (b. about 1778, d. 19 September 1821)

Biography

James Richard SOMERVILLE was born in 1804.2 He and Anna Maria TORRENS were married on 22 January 1835 in Balcaskie House, Dalgety Parish, Fife, Scotland.3 He died on 5 April 1869, at age ~65, in Eccles Street, Dublin, Ireland.4,5
He was enumerated in the 1851 census at 10 Raby Place, Bathwick, Bath, Somerset, England, and described as an Annuitant. In the 1861 census, he was enumerated at 18 St James Square, Walcot, Bath, Somerset, England, and described as a Captain in the Army (Retired).6,7

Children with Anna Maria TORRENS (b. before 1818)

SonWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE (b. 8 November 1835, d. 3 September 1855)
SonHenry John Torrens SOMERVILLE (b. 21 April 1837, d. 23 October 1850)
DaughterMary Anne SOMERVILLE (b. about 1839, d. 14 September 1871)
SonMarcus SOMERVILLE (b. 8 December 1842, d. 13 March 1846)
DaughterAnna Maria SOMERVILLE (b. 1848)
DaughterFrancis SOMERVILLE (b. 1850)
DaughterHenrietta Sarah SOMERVILLE (b. 1855)

Relationship:5th great-grandson of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 6 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 7 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited20 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S273] R Broun, The baronetage for 1844: Being a genealogical account of the families forming the sixth degree of dignity hereditary or high nobility in the British empire by R Broun, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: 1844
  2. [S275] Ancestry.com, OneWorldTree, Url: http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/rectype/trees/owt/
  3. [S501] Fife Family History Society, Pittenweem (St. John's) Episcopal Baptisms, Marriages & Deaths 1799-1854, Url: http://www.fifefhs.org/Records/pweemepiscopal.htm
  4. [S274] Larry J Schaaf, The Correspondence of William Henry Fox Talbot, Url: http://foxtalbot.dmu.ac.uk/letters/transcriptName.php?bcode=Talb-CR&pageNumber=4&pageTotal=68&referringPage=0, the James Robert Somerville mentioned here is assumed to be the son of Sir Marcus Somerville
  5. [S275] Ancestry.com, OneWorldTree, Url: http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/rectype/trees/owt/, entry for James Richard Somerville gives date and place of birth
  6. [S276] Census 1851 UK
  7. [S277] Census 1861 UK

Anna Maria TORRENS1,2

F, #1202, b. before 1818
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FatherSir Henry TORRENS (b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828)
MotherSarah PATTON (b. about 1781, d. 1863)

Biography

Anna Maria TORRENS was born before 1818. She and James Richard SOMERVILLE were married on 22 January 1835 in Balcaskie House, Dalgety Parish, Fife, Scotland.3
She was enumerated in the 1851 census in the household of Frederic Torrens aged 37, a Stock & Shares Broker (likely to have been her brother) at 14 Norfolk Street, Westminster, London, England, and described as a visitor.4

Children with James Richard SOMERVILLE (b. 1804, d. 5 April 1869)

SonWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE (b. 8 November 1835, d. 3 September 1855)
SonHenry John Torrens SOMERVILLE (b. 21 April 1837, d. 23 October 1850)
DaughterMary Anne SOMERVILLE (b. about 1839, d. 14 September 1871)
SonMarcus SOMERVILLE (b. 8 December 1842, d. 13 March 1846)
DaughterAnna Maria SOMERVILLE (b. 1848)
DaughterFrancis SOMERVILLE (b. 1850)
DaughterHenrietta Sarah SOMERVILLE (b. 1855)

Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited20 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S278] Sylvanus Urban, The Gentleman's Magazine 1855, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1855
  2. [S279] Edward Walford, Hardwicke's Annual Biography for 1856, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1856
  3. [S501] Fife Family History Society, Pittenweem (St. John's) Episcopal Baptisms, Marriages & Deaths 1799-1854, Url: http://www.fifefhs.org/Records/pweemepiscopal.htm
  4. [S276] Census 1851 UK

Sir Henry TORRENS1,2

M, #1203, b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828
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Biography

Sir Henry TORRENS was born in 1779. He and Sarah PATTON were married about May 1803 in St. Helena.3 He died on 23 August 1828, at age ~49.3
Sir Henry Torrens was the son of the Revd Thomas Torrens and Elizabeth daughter of Samuel Curry of Londonderry.3

Children with Sarah PATTON (b. about 1781, d. 1863)

SonHenry Whitelocke TORRENS (b. 20 May 1806, d. 16 August 1852)
SonArthur Wellesley TORRENS (b. 18 August 1809, d. 24 August 1855)
DaughterMary Jane TORRENS (b. 1811, d. 1886)
DaughterAnna Maria TORRENS+ (b. before 1818)

Last Edited10 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S278] Sylvanus Urban, The Gentleman's Magazine 1855, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1855
  2. [S279] Edward Walford, Hardwicke's Annual Biography for 1856, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1856
  3. [S1] Ed. L. Goldman, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 edition

Sarah PATTON1

F, #1204, b. about 1781, d. 1863
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Biography

Sarah PATTON was born about 1781. She and Sir Henry TORRENS were married about May 1803 in St. Helena.1 She died in 1863, at age ~82.1
Sarah Patton was a daughter of the Governor of St Helena, Colonel Robert Patton of Kirkcaldy, Fife.1

Children with Sir Henry TORRENS (b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828)

SonHenry Whitelocke TORRENS (b. 20 May 1806, d. 16 August 1852)
SonArthur Wellesley TORRENS (b. 18 August 1809, d. 24 August 1855)
DaughterMary Jane TORRENS (b. 1811, d. 1886)
DaughterAnna Maria TORRENS+ (b. before 1818)

Last Edited10 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S1] Ed. L. Goldman, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 edition

William Meredyth SOMERVILLE1

M, #1205, b. 8 November 1835, d. 3 September 1855
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FatherJames Richard SOMERVILLE (b. 1804, d. 5 April 1869)
MotherAnna Maria TORRENS (b. before 1818)

Biography

William Meredyth SOMERVILLE was born on 8 November 1835 in Ireland.1,2 He died on 3 September 1855, at age 19, in Scutari, Albania.1,3
His obituary states: “At Scutari, aged 19, Lieut. Wm. Meredyth Somerville, Royal Eng. from illness contracted in the trenches at Sebastopol, only son of J. R. Somerville, esq. late Captain Scots Greys, by Anna-Maria, youngest dau. of the late Sir Henry Torrens, K.C.B and nephew of the Right Hon. Sir W. M. Somerville, Bart. M.P. and of the late gallant Sir Arthur Torrens, K.C.B”.1,3

Relationship:6th great-grandson of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 7 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 8 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited19 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S278] Sylvanus Urban, The Gentleman's Magazine 1855, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1855
  2. [S275] Ancestry.com, OneWorldTree, Url: http://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/rectype/trees/owt/
  3. [S279] Edward Walford, Hardwicke's Annual Biography for 1856, Url: http://www.google.co.uk/books, Edition: London: 1856

Henry Whitelocke TORRENS1

M, #1206, b. 20 May 1806, d. 16 August 1852
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FatherSir Henry TORRENS (b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828)
MotherSarah PATTON (b. about 1781, d. 1863)

Biography

Henry Whitelocke TORRENS was born on 20 May 1806 in Canterbury, Kent, England.1 He died on 16 August 1852, at age 46, in Calcutta, India.1

Last Edited14 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S1] Ed. L. Goldman, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 edition

Arthur Wellesley TORRENS1

M, #1207, b. 18 August 1809, d. 24 August 1855
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FatherSir Henry TORRENS (b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828)
MotherSarah PATTON (b. about 1781, d. 1863)

Biography

Arthur Wellesley TORRENS was born on 18 August 1809 godson of the Duke of Wellington.1 He and Maria Jane MURRAY were married in 1832.1 He died on 24 August 1855, at age 46, in Paris, France.1

Last Edited14 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S1] Ed. L. Goldman, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 edition

Maria Jane MURRAY1

F, #1208
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Biography

Maria Jane MURRAY and Arthur Wellesley TORRENS were married in 1832.1

Last Edited14 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S1] Ed. L. Goldman, Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2004 edition

Mary Jane TORRENS1

F, #1209, b. 1811, d. 1886
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FatherSir Henry TORRENS (b. 1779, d. 23 August 1828)
MotherSarah PATTON (b. about 1781, d. 1863)

Biography

Mary Jane TORRENS was born in 1811.1 She and Sir Ralph Abercrombie ANSTRUTHER, 4th Bart, were married in 1831.1 She died in 1886, at age ~75.1

Last Edited14 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S280] Robert M Torrence, Torrence and Allied Families, Url: http://www.4qd.org/torrens/books/rmt15.html#511

Sir Ralph Abercrombie ANSTRUTHER, 4th Bart1

M, #1210, b. about 1804, d. 18 October 1863
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Biography

Sir Ralph Abercrombie ANSTRUTHER, 4th Bart, was born about 1804. He and Mary Jane TORRENS were married in 1831.1 He died on 18 October 1863, at age ~59, in Balcaskie, Fife, Scotland, aged 59.2
Sir Ralph Abercrombie Anstruther succeeded to the title of 4th Baronet of Balcaskie.

Last Edited9 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S280] Robert M Torrence, Torrence and Allied Families, Url: http://www.4qd.org/torrens/books/rmt15.html#511
  2. [S281] Sylvanus Urban, The Gentleman's Magazine and Historical Review 1863 July to December Vol XV New Series, p. 666

Cecilia Louisa SOMERVILLE1

F, #1211, b. 18 May 1866, d. December 1946
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FatherWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE, 1st Baron Athlumney (b. 1802, d. 7 December 1873)
MotherMaria Georgiana Elizabeth JONES (b. 24 June 1831, d. 6 January 1899)

Biography

Cecilia Louisa SOMERVILLE was born on 18 May 1866 in Somerville, Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.2,3 She died in December 1946, at age 80.1
She was enumerated in the 1881 census at 38 Sion Hill, Walcot, Somerset, and described as a pupil aged 14 at the Ladies School. In the 1891 census she was recorded at Frant, Sussex, England, and described as aged 24 living on own means.4,2 Cecilia Louisa SOMERVILLE was baptised on 31 July 1866 in Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.3

Relationship:6th great-granddaughter of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 7 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 8 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited20 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S282] The Times, Tuesday, Dec 31, 1946; pg. 4; Issue 50646; col F
  2. [S166] Census 1891 UK
  3. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI)
  4. [S120] Census 1881 UK

Florence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE1

F, #1212, b. 12 March 1869, d. 24 July 1947
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FatherWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE, 1st Baron Athlumney (b. 1802, d. 7 December 1873)
MotherMaria Georgiana Elizabeth JONES (b. 24 June 1831, d. 6 January 1899)

Biography

Florence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE was born on 12 March 1869 in Somerville, Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.2,3 She and William Wooding STARMER were married in 1901.1 She died on 24 July 1947, at age 78, in Capetown, South Africa.4
She was enumerated in the 1891 census at Frant, Sussex, England and described as aged 22 living on own means.2 Florence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE was baptised on 26 May 1869 in Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.3

Children with William Wooding STARMER (b. 4 November 1866, d. 27 October 1927)

SonWilliam Lionel MEREDYTH-STARMER (b. about 1902, d. 18 July 1970)
DaughterMonica Frances Somerville STARMER (b. 1909)

Relationship:6th great-granddaughter of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 7 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 8 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited5 February 2014

Citations

  1. [S283] The Times, Friday, Oct 28, 1927; pg. 7; Issue 44724; col F
  2. [S166] Census 1891 UK
  3. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI)
  4. [S573] Death announcement: Starmer, Florence Emily; The Times Thursday, Jul 31, 1947; pg. 1; Issue 50827

William Wooding STARMER1

M, #1213, b. 4 November 1866, d. 27 October 1927
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Biography

William Wooding STARMER was born on 4 November 1866.2 He and Florence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE were married in 1901.1 He died on 27 October 1927, at age 60.1

Children with Florence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE (b. 12 March 1869, d. 24 July 1947)

SonWilliam Lionel MEREDYTH-STARMER (b. about 1902, d. 18 July 1970)
DaughterMonica Frances Somerville STARMER (b. 1909)

Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited5 February 2014

Citations

  1. [S283] The Times, Friday, Oct 28, 1927; pg. 7; Issue 44724; col F
  2. [S574] Dr William Wooding Starmer, www.findagrave.com

Mary Anne Blanche SOMERVILLE1,2,3

F, #1214, b. 16 July 1861
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FatherWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE, 1st Baron Athlumney (b. 1802, d. 7 December 1873)
MotherMaria Georgiana Elizabeth JONES (b. 24 June 1831, d. 6 January 1899)

Biography

Mary Anne Blanche SOMERVILLE was born on 16 July 1861 in London, England.4,5
She was enumerated in the 1891 census at Frant, Sussex, England and described as living on own means.4 Mary Anne Blanche SOMERVILLE was baptised on 12 September 1861 in Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.5

Relationship:6th great-granddaughter of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 7 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 8 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited20 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S284] The Times, Friday, Jan 11, 1929; pg. 15; Issue 45098; col B, a mourner at the funeral
  2. [S166] Census 1891 UK, gives the middle names of Ann B, age of 29 and birthplace London
  3. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI), gives full name
  4. [S166] Census 1891 UK
  5. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI)

William Lionel MEREDYTH-STARMER1

M, #1215, b. about 1902, d. 18 July 1970
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Parents

FatherWilliam Wooding STARMER (b. 4 November 1866, d. 27 October 1927)
MotherFlorence Emily Frances SOMERVILLE (b. 12 March 1869, d. 24 July 1947)

Biography

William Lionel MEREDYTH-STARMER was born about 1902. He died on 18 July 1970, at age ~68, in Little Somerville, Dale Road, Purley, Surrey, England.2
In 1954 he was living at Little Somerville, Hartley Way, Purley, Surrey, England.1

Relationship:7th great-grandson of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 8 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 9 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited5 February 2014

Citations

  1. [S285] The Times, Tuesday, Sep 07, 1954; pg. 1; Issue 53030; col A, announcement of silver wedding anniversary
  2. [S286] The Times, Wednesday, Jul 22, 1970; pg. 16; Issue 57924; col B

Georgina Alice Lizzie SOMERVILLE1,2

F, #1221, b. 15 July 1862
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FatherWilliam Meredyth SOMERVILLE, 1st Baron Athlumney (b. 1802, d. 7 December 1873)
MotherMaria Georgiana Elizabeth JONES (b. 24 June 1831, d. 6 January 1899)

Biography

Georgina Alice Lizzie SOMERVILLE was born on 15 July 1862 in Somerville, Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.2 She and Charles Gore Loftus TOTTENHAM were married on 30 April 1888 in Frant, Sussex, England.1,2
Georgina Alice Lizzie SOMERVILLE was baptised on 3 September 1862 in Kentstown, Co. Meath, Ireland.2

Relationship:6th great-granddaughter of Richard MEREDITH, Bishop of Leighlin,
20th cousin 7 times removed of Griffith AMEREDITH
19th cousin 8 times removed of Sir William MEREDITH
Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#1)
Descendant Chart for Rhodri Mawr (#2)
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited15 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S284] The Times, Friday, Jan 11, 1929; pg. 15; Issue 45098; col B, a mourner at the funeral
  2. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI)

Charles Gore Loftus TOTTENHAM1,2

M, #1222, b. 25 August 1861
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FatherArthur Loftus TOTTENHAM (b. 5 April 1838, d. 4 December 1887)
MotherSarah Ann GORE (b. about 1839)

Biography

Charles Gore Loftus TOTTENHAM was born on 25 August 1861 in Dublin, England.2 He and Georgina Alice Lizzie SOMERVILLE were married on 30 April 1888 in Frant, Sussex, England.1,2
He was enumerated in the 1881 census at 38 Grosvenor Gardens, Knightsbridge, London, England.3

Appears on:Box Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Indented Descendant Chart for Bishop Richard Meredith
Last Edited20 October 2010

Citations

  1. [S284] The Times, Friday, Jan 11, 1929; pg. 15; Issue 45098; col B, a mourner at the funeral
  2. [S73] International Genealogical Index (IGI)
  3. [S120] Census 1881 UK

Enid Frances BOAN1

F, #1223, b. before 1912, d. 1 December 1982
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FatherHenry BOAN

Biography

Enid Frances BOAN was born before 1912.1 She and Sir Peter Garnett AGNEW, 1st Bt., were married on 26 March 1928.1 She died on 1 December 1982.1

Last Edited14 February 2007

Citations

  1. [S57] Darryl Lundy, A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe; www.thepeerage.com

Sir Peter Garnett AGNEW, 1st Bt.1

M, #1225, b. 9 July 1900, d. 26 August 1990
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Biography

Sir Peter Garnett AGNEW, 1st Bt., was born on 9 July 1900.1 He and Enid Frances BOAN were married on 26 March 1928.1 He died on 26 August 1990, at age 90.1
Sir Peter Garnett Agnew was created the 1st Baronet Agnew of Clendry, Kirkcolm, in the County of Wigtown on 31 Jan 1957.1

Last Edited9 August 2010

Citations

  1. [S57] Darryl Lundy, A genealogical survey of the peerage of Britain as well as the royal families of Europe; www.thepeerage.com
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