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Biography of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan 1840-1915

Paternal Family Tree: Cadogan

Maternal Family Tree: Maria Skerritt 1702-1738

On 13 Jul 1836 [his father] Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 24) and [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 27) were married at Durham Cathedral [Map]. He the son of [his grandfather] George Cadogan 3rd Earl Cadogan (age 53). They were first cousins.

On 12 May 1840 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan was born to Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 28) and Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

On 16 Jan 1865 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 24) and Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 20) were married. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 55) and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 48). He the son of Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 52) and Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 56). 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 [his sister-in-law] Lady Blanche Craven (age 22), third daughter of [his father-in-law] 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, accompanied by her [his mother-in-law] mother, the Countess Craven (age 48). The bride was received by her father 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, [his brother-in-law] 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 [his sister-in-law] Viscountess Grey de Wilton (age 28), [his sister-in-law] 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 and Countess Craven's mansion in Charles-street, Mayfair. At 2 o'clock the newly-wedded couple took their departure for Croome Court, the Earl of Coventry's 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. 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 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 and Blanche Craven Countess Coventry were married. She by marriage Countess Coventry. She the daughter of William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1866 [his son] Albert Edward George Henry Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 25) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 21).

On 25 Aug 1866 [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven (age 57) died. His son [his brother-in-law] George (age 25) succeeded 3rd Earl Craven in Yorkshire, 3rd Viscount Uffington, 9th Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire.

On 02 Jan 1867 [his brother-in-law] George Grimston Craven 3rd Earl Craven (age 25) and Evelyn Laura Barrington Countess Craven (age 18) were married. She by marriage Countess Craven in Yorkshire. He the son of [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and [his mother-in-law] Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 50). 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 13 Jun 1868 [his son] Henry Arthur Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 28) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 23).

On 28 May 1869 [his son] Gerald Oakley Cadogan 6th Earl Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 29) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 24).

In 1871 [his daughter] Emily Julia Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 30) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 26).

In 1872 [his son] Lewin Edward Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 31) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 27).

On 11 Feb 1873 [his mother] Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan (age 64) died.

On 08 Jun 1873 [his father] Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan (age 61) died at Woodrising, Norfolk. His son George (age 33) succeeded 5th Earl Cadogan, 5th Viscount Chelsea, 7th Baron Cadogan. [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 28) by marriage Countess Cadogan.

In 1874 [his daughter] Sophie Beatrix Mary Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 33) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 29).

In 1878 [his son] Albert Edward George Henry Cadogan (age 12) died.

In 1879 [his son] William George Sydney Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 38) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 34).

In 1880 [his son] Edward Cecil George Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 39) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 35).

On 07 Mar 1882 Thomas Grosvenor 2nd Earl Wilton (age 82) died. His son Arthur (age 49) succeeded 3rd Earl Wilton, 3rd Viscount Grey de Wilton. [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Charlotte Louisa Craven Countess Wilton (age 45) by marriage Countess Wilton.

On 07 Dec 1883 [his brother-in-law] George Grimston Craven 3rd Earl Craven (age 42) died. His son William (age 14) succeeded 4th Earl Craven in Yorkshire, 4th Viscount Uffington, 10th Baron Craven of Hamstead Marshall in Berkshire.

In 1884 [his son] Alexander George Montagu Cadogan was born to George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 43) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 39).

On 14 Sep 1886 Arthur Vickris Pryor (age 40) and [his sister-in-law] Elizabeth Charlotte Louisa Craven Countess Wilton (age 50) were married. She the daughter of [his father-in-law] William Craven 2nd Earl Craven and [his mother-in-law] Emily Mary Grimston Countess Craven (age 70). She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1891 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 50) was appointed 796th Knight of the Garter by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 71).

On 30 Apr 1892 [his son] Henry Arthur Cadogan (age 23) and [his daughter-in-law] Mildred Cecilia Sturt Lady Montagu (age 23) were married at The Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity with Saint Jude, Sloane Street. He the son of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 51) and [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 47).

The London Gazette 27385. To be extra Aides-de-Camp to the Right Honourable G H., Earl Cadogan (age 61), K.G., Lieutenant-General and General Governor of Ireland. Dated 1st July, 1901:

Captain the Honourable A. W. de B. S. Foljambe (age 31), M.V.O., the Rifle Brigade (the Prince Consort's Own).

Captain J. C. Brinton, D.S.O., 2nd Life Guards.

Major C. Heseltine, 7th Battalion the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment).

On 09 Feb 1907 [his wife] Beatrix Jane Craven Countess Cadogan (age 62) died.

On 02 Jul 1908 [his son] Henry Arthur Cadogan (age 40) died of cancer at Temple House, Theobalds Park.

In 1909 [his daughter] Emily Julia Cadogan (age 38) died.

In 1914 [his son] William George Sydney Cadogan (age 35) was killed in action.

On 06 Mar 1915 George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan (age 74) died. His son [his son] Gerald (age 45) succeeded 6th Earl Cadogan, 6th Viscount Chelsea, 8th Baron Cadogan.

Royal Ancestors of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan 1840-1915

Kings Wessex: Great x 27 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 24 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 30 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 25 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 26 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 24 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 27 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 32 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan 1840-1915

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cadogan

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Cadogan

Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Cadogan 2nd Baron Cadogan

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hardress Waller

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Waller

Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Sloane Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Sloane

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hans Sloane 1st Baronet

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sloane Baroness Cadogan

GrandFather: George Cadogan 3rd Earl Cadogan 18 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: General Charles Churchill 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Churchill Countess Cadogan 17 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Colonel Robert Walpole

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Walpole

Great x 3 Grandmother: Maria Skerritt

Father: Henry Cadogan 4th Earl Cadogan 19 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

George Cadogan 5th Earl Cadogan 20 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Colley

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Colley aka Wesley 1st Baron Mornington

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ussher of Bridgefoot

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Ussher

Great x 1 Grandfather: Garrett Wellesley 1st Earl Mornington

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sale

GrandFather: Reverend Gerald Valerian Wellesley

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Hill

Great x 3 Grandfather: Michael Hill

Great x 2 Grandfather: Arthur Hill aka Hill-Trevor 1st Viscount Dungannon

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Trevor

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Trevor

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Hill Countess Mornington

Mother: Mary Sarah Wellesley Countess Cadogan 19 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Cadogan

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Cadogan

Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Cadogan 2nd Baron Cadogan

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hardress Waller

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Waller

Great x 1 Grandfather: Charles Sloane Cadogan 1st Earl Cadogan

Great x 4 Grandfather: Alexander Sloane

Great x 3 Grandfather: Hans Sloane 1st Baronet

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sloane Baroness Cadogan

GrandMother: Emily Maud Cadogan 18 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: General Charles Churchill 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Charles Churchill 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Churchill Countess Cadogan 17 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Colonel Robert Walpole

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Walpole 1st Earl Orford

Great x 2 Grandmother: Maria Walpole

Great x 3 Grandmother: Maria Skerritt