Biography of Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham 1855-1929

On 23 May 1854 [his father] George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 25) and [his mother] Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham (age 19) were married at St George's Church, Hanover Square. She by marriage Countess Durham. She the daughter of [his grandfather] James Hamilton 1st Duke of Abercorn (age 43) and [his grandmother] Louisa Jane Russell Duchess Abercorn (age 41). He the son of [his grandfather] John "Radical Jack" Lambton 1st Earl Durham and [his grandmother] Louisa Elizabeth Grey Countess Durham. She a great x 4 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 19 Jun 1855 [his brother] John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham was born to [his father] George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 26) and [his mother] Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham (age 20). He was the elder of twins, the younger being Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham.

On 19 Jun 1855 Frederick Lambton was born to George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 26) and Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham (age 20). He was the younger of twins, the elder being John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham.

In 1871 [his mother] Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham (age 36) died.

On 26 May 1879 Frederick Lambton (age 23) and Beatrix Bulteel (age 20) were married. He the son of George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 50) and Beatrix Frances Hamilton Countess Durham. They were second cousins. He a great x 5 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 27 Nov 1879 [his father] George Frederick D'Arcy Lambton 2nd Earl Durham (age 51) died. His son [his brother] John (age 24) succeeded 3rd Earl Durham.

In 1880 Frederick Lambton (age 24) unsuccessfully contested MP Berwick on Tweed.

On 31 Mar 1880 Frederick Lambton (age 24) was elected MP South Durham which seat he held until 24 Nov 1885 when the constituency was abolished.

On 03 Jul 1880 [his daughter] Violet Lambton Countess Ellesmere was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 25) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 21). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 08 Dec 1881 [his daughter] Lilian Lambton Countess of Home was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 26) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 22). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 03 Dec 1883 [his son] Claud Lambton was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 28) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 24). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 07 Oct 1884 [his son] John Frederick Lambton 5th Earl Durham was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 29) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 25). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 13 Sep 1887 [his son] Geoffrey Lambton was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 32) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 28). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

On 21 Sep 1893 [his daughter] Joan Katherine Lambton Baroness Joicey was born to Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 38) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 34). Coefficient of inbreeding 1.57%.

In 1898 Frederick Lambton (age 42) unsuccessfully contested MP South East Durham.

On 01 Oct 1900 Frederick Lambton (age 45) was elected MP South East Durham. He was re-elected in 1906 but lost the seat on 15 Jan 1910.

On 14 Jul 1902 [his son-in-law] Charles Cospatrick Douglas-Home 13th Earl of Home (age 28) and [his daughter] Lilian Lambton Countess of Home (age 20) were married. She the daughter of Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 47) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 43). He the son of Charles Douglas-Home 12th Earl of Home (age 68) and Maria Gray Countess of Home (age 53). They were third cousin once removed.

On 28 Oct 1905 [his son-in-law] John Francis Granville Scrope Egerton 4th Earl Ellesmere (age 32) and [his daughter] Violet Lambton Countess Ellesmere (age 25) were married. She the daughter of Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 50) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 46). He the son of Francis Egerton 3rd Earl Ellesmere (age 58) and Katherine Louisa Phipps Countess Ellesmere (age 55).

On 01 Sep 1914 [his son] Geoffrey Lambton (age 26) died.

In 1921 [his son-in-law] Hugh Edward Joicey 3rd Baron (age 40) and [his daughter] Joan Katherine Lambton Baroness Joicey (age 27) were married. She the daughter of Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 65) and [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 61).

On 18 Sep 1928 [his brother] John George Lambton 3rd Earl Durham (age 73) died. His brother Frederick (age 73) succeeded 4th Earl Durham; he died four months later. [his wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 69) by marriage Countess Durham.

On 31 Jan 1929 Frederick Lambton 4th Earl Durham (age 73) died having held the Earldom for only four months. His son [his son] John (age 44) succeeded 5th Earl Durham.

The Times. 05 Feb 1929. The funeral of the Earl of Durham (deceased) took place yesterday at Burnmoor. The [his former wife] Countess of Durham (age 69) who was unable to attend owing to illness, received the following telegram from the Queen (age 61):- "I send you and your family my sincere sympathy in your great sorrow.".

The cortege left Fenton [Map] at 11.30, and, as followed by 25 coaches, three of which conveyed wreaths. The chief mourners included [his son] Viscount Lambton (age 44) and [his son] Captain the Hon. Claud Lambton (age 45) (sons). Captain the [his brother] Hon. D'Arcy Lambton (age 62), the [his brother] Hon. George Lambton (age 68), and the [his brother] Hon. Charles Lambton (age 71) (brothers). Viscount Cecil (brother-in-law), the [his son-in-law] Earl (age 56) and [his daughter] Countess of Ellesmnere (age 48) (son-in-law and daughter), the Earl of Home (son-in-law). The officiating clergy were the Rev. Ralph Watson. the Rev. A. J. Gadd, the rector, and the Rev. G. F. Eolme. Tenants from Lord Durham's Fenton Estate were the bearers. A memorial eervice for Lord Durham was held vesterday at St. Peter's. Eaton-square, the Rev. Austin Thompson officiating. Among those present were:- The Hon. Mrs. Charles Lambton. the Bon. Mrs. Claud Lambton, Air. D'Arcy [?]. the Earl and Countess of Pembroke. Colonel the Hon. George Herhert also represented the Dowager Countess of Pembroke. Mr Arthur Lambton, the Duke and Duchess of Abereorn the Dowager Marchioness of Lansdowne Alberta Marchioness of Blanford.

On 27 Apr 1937 [his former wife] Beatrix Bulteel Countess Durham (age 78) died.