Colin Hargreaves Pearson, Baron Pearson1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231901, b. 28 July 1899, d. 1980
Last Edited=27 May 2007
Colin Hargreaves Pearson, Baron Pearson was born on 28 July 1899.1 He died in 1980.2
He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1951.2 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal in 1961.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1961.2 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in 1965.2 He was created Baron Pearson, of Minnedoas in Canada and the Royal Borough of Kensington [U.K. Law Lord] on 18 February 1965.1
He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1951.2 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal in 1961.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1961.2 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary in 1965.2 He was created Baron Pearson, of Minnedoas in Canada and the Royal Borough of Kensington [U.K. Law Lord] on 18 February 1965.1
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2074. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
Cyril John Radcliffe, 1st Viscount Radcliffe1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231902, b. 30 March 1899, d. 1 April 1977
Last Edited=4 Nov 2023
Cyril John Radcliffe, 1st Viscount Radcliffe was born on 30 March 1899.1 He was the son of Captain Alfred Ernest Radcliffe.1 He married Hon. Antonia Mary Roby Benson, daughter of Godfrey Rathbone Benson, 1st Baron Charnwood and Dorothea Mary Roby Thorpe, on 11 December 1939.1 He died on 1 April 1977 at age 78.2,3
He was educated at Haileybury College, Haileybury, Hertfordshire, England.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1921 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1923 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1926 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1935.1 He was Chief Press Censor, Ministry of Information between 1940 and 1941.1 He was Director General, Ministry of Information between 1941 and 1945.1 He held the office of Bencher of Inner Temple in 1943.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) in 1944.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.) in 1948.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 1 June 1949.1 He was created Baron Radcliffe, of Werneth in the County of Lancaster [U.K. Law Lord] on 1 June 1949.1 He was created 1st Viscount Radcliffe, of Hampton Lucy, co. Warwick [U.K.] on 11 July 1962.1 On his death, his viscountancy became extinct.3
He was educated at Haileybury College, Haileybury, Hertfordshire, England.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1921 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1923 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1926 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1935.1 He was Chief Press Censor, Ministry of Information between 1940 and 1941.1 He was Director General, Ministry of Information between 1941 and 1945.1 He held the office of Bencher of Inner Temple in 1943.1 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) in 1944.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.) in 1948.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 1 June 1949.1 He was created Baron Radcliffe, of Werneth in the County of Lancaster [U.K. Law Lord] on 1 June 1949.1 He was created 1st Viscount Radcliffe, of Hampton Lucy, co. Warwick [U.K.] on 11 July 1962.1 On his death, his viscountancy became extinct.3
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2197. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
- [S379] Leigh Rayment's Peerages, online http://www.leighrayment.com. Hereinafter cited as Leigh Rayment's Peerages.
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231903, b. 30 July 1890, d. 29 March 1975
Last Edited=12 Nov 2023
James Scott Cumberland Reid, Baron Reid was born on 30 July 1890.1 He was the son of James Reid and Kate Scott.1 He married Esther May Nelson, daughter of C. B. Nelson, on 1 June 1933.1 He died on 29 March 1975 at age 84.2
He was educated at Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 He graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was admitted to Advocate in 1914.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.1 He gained the rank of Temporary Major in the 8th Royal Scots and Machine Gun Corps.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Stirling and Falkirk Burghs between 1931 and 1935.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1932.1 He held the office of Solicitor-General for Scotland in 1936.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Glasgow, Hillhead Division between 1937 and 1948.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1941.1 He held the office of Lord Advocate in 1941.1 He held the office of Bencher of Gray's Inn in 1948.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 6 October 1948.1 He was created Baron Reid, of Drem in the County of East Lothian [U.K. Law Lord] on 6 October 1948.1 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.)1 He was awarded the Companion of Honour (C.H.) in 1967.1
He was educated at Edinburgh Academy, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.1 He graduated from Jesus College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was admitted to Advocate in 1914.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.1 He gained the rank of Temporary Major in the 8th Royal Scots and Machine Gun Corps.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Stirling and Falkirk Burghs between 1931 and 1935.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1932.1 He held the office of Solicitor-General for Scotland in 1936.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Glasgow, Hillhead Division between 1937 and 1948.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1941.1 He held the office of Lord Advocate in 1941.1 He held the office of Bencher of Gray's Inn in 1948.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 6 October 1948.1 He was created Baron Reid, of Drem in the County of East Lothian [U.K. Law Lord] on 6 October 1948.1 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.)1 He was awarded the Companion of Honour (C.H.) in 1967.1
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2239. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
Gavin Turnbull Simonds, 1st and last Viscount Simonds1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231904, b. 28 November 1881, d. 28 June 1971
Last Edited=10 Mar 2021
Gavin Turnbull Simonds, 1st and last Viscount Simonds was born on 28 November 1881.1 He was the son of Louis de Luze Simonds and Mary Elizabeth Turnbull.2 He married Mary Hope Mellor, daughter of Francis Hamilton Mellor and Mabel Winifred Knowles, on 28 March 1912.3 He died on 28 June 1971 at age 89, without surviving male issue.2
He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1904 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1906 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.2 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1924.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1929.2 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division between 1937 and 1944.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor on 9 March 1937.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1943 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 17 April 1944.1 He was created Baron Simonds, of Sparsholt in the County of Southampton [U.K. Law Lord] on 18 April 1944.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 18 April 1944.1 He held the office of High Steward of Winchester in 1951.2 He held the office of Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn in 1951.2 He held the office of Lord High Chancellor between 1951 and 1954.2 He was created 1st Baron Simonds, of Sparsholt, co. Southampton [U.K.] on 24 June 1952.1 He was created 1st Viscount Simonds, of Sparsholt, co. Southampton [U.K.] on 18 October 1954.1
He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1904 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1906 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.2 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1924.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1929.2 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division between 1937 and 1944.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor on 9 March 1937.1 He graduated from New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1943 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) on 17 April 1944.1 He was created Baron Simonds, of Sparsholt in the County of Southampton [U.K. Law Lord] on 18 April 1944.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 18 April 1944.1 He held the office of High Steward of Winchester in 1951.2 He held the office of Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn in 1951.2 He held the office of Lord High Chancellor between 1951 and 1954.2 He was created 1st Baron Simonds, of Sparsholt, co. Southampton [U.K.] on 24 June 1952.1 He was created 1st Viscount Simonds, of Sparsholt, co. Southampton [U.K.] on 18 October 1954.1
Children of Gavin Turnbull Simonds, 1st and last Viscount Simonds and Mary Hope Mellor
- Robert Francis Simonds4 b. 5 Feb 1913, d. 27 Jan 1914
- Gavin Alexander Simonds3 b. 1 Aug 1915, d. 19 Mar 1951
- Major John Mellor Simonds3 b. 1 Aug 1915, d. 23 Sep 1944
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2450. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 252. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage, page 253.
- [S9302] Martin Webber, "re: Simonds Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 10 Mar 2021. Hereinafter cited as "re: Simonds Family."
Frederick James Tucker, Baron Tucker1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231905, b. 22 May 1888, d. 1975
Last Edited=27 Mar 2024
Frederick James Tucker, Baron Tucker was born on 22 May 1888.1 He was the son of Frederick Nugent Tucker and Eliza Alice Sophia Green.1 He married Elisabeth Benedicta Palmer Berryman, daughter of Reverend Charles Powell Berryman and Gertrude Felicia Palmer, on 19 March 1918.1 He died in 1975.2
Frederick James Tucker, Baron Tucker usually went by his middle name of James.1 He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1914 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1914.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1933.1 He held the office of Recorder of Southampton between 1936 and 1937.1 He held the office of Bencher of Inner Temple in 1937.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice (King's BEnch) between 1937 and 1945.1 He was appointed Knight Bachelor on 8 November 1937.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1945.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1945 and 1950.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 1950 and 1961.1 He was created Baron Tucker, of Great Bookham in the County of Surrey [U.K. Law Lord] on 29 September 1950.1
Frederick James Tucker, Baron Tucker usually went by his middle name of James.1 He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England.1 He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 He was admitted to Inner Temple in 1914 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1914.1 He fought in the First World War between 1914 and 1918.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1933.1 He held the office of Recorder of Southampton between 1936 and 1937.1 He held the office of Bencher of Inner Temple in 1937.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice (King's BEnch) between 1937 and 1945.1 He was appointed Knight Bachelor on 8 November 1937.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1945.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1945 and 1950.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 1950 and 1961.1 He was created Baron Tucker, of Great Bookham in the County of Surrey [U.K. Law Lord] on 29 September 1950.1
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2683. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
Gerald Ritchie Upjohn, Baron Upjohn1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231906, b. 25 February 1903, d. 27 January 1971
Last Edited=28 Mar 2024
Gerald Ritchie Upjohn, Baron Upjohn was born on 25 February 1903.1 He was the son of William Henry Upjohn and Lucy Martha Williams.2 He married Marjorie Dorothy Bertha Lucas, daughter of Ernest Murray Lucas and Ada Catherine Moore, on 22 May 1947.3 He died on 27 January 1971 at age 67.2
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1925 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1928 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1929 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.2 He gained the rank of Captain in the Welsh Guards.2 He fought in the Second World War between 1939 and 1945.2 He gained the rank of Colonel in 1943.2 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1943.2 He was vice-president of the Allied Control Commission in 1944.2 He gained the rank of Brigadier in 1944.2 He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1945.2 He was Attorney-General for the Duchy of Lancaster between 1947 and 1951.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1948.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1951.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court, Chancery Division in 1951.2 He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.)3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.)3 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1960.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1960 and 1963.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 26 November 1963.1 He was created Baron Upjohn, of Little Tey in the County of Essex [U.K. Law Lord] on 26 November 1963.1 He held the office of Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn in 1965.2
He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.2 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1925 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)2 He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG, in 1928 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)2 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1929 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.2 He gained the rank of Captain in the Welsh Guards.2 He fought in the Second World War between 1939 and 1945.2 He gained the rank of Colonel in 1943.2 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1943.2 He was vice-president of the Allied Control Commission in 1944.2 He gained the rank of Brigadier in 1944.2 He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1945.2 He was Attorney-General for the Duchy of Lancaster between 1947 and 1951.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1948.2 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1951.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court, Chancery Division in 1951.2 He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.)3 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.)3 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1960.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1960 and 1963.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 26 November 1963.1 He was created Baron Upjohn, of Little Tey in the County of Essex [U.K. Law Lord] on 26 November 1963.1 He held the office of Treasurer of Lincoln's Inn in 1965.2
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2693. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 278. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2424. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Richard Orme Wilberforce, Baron Wilberforce1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231907, b. 11 March 1907, d. 15 February 2003
Last Edited=20 Mar 2017
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Richard Wilberforce, Baron Wilberforce 2
He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, EnglandG.5 He was educated at New College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.5 He was admitted to Middle Temple in 1932 entitled to practise as a Barriser-at-Law.5 He fought in the Second World War, with the Royal Artillery.5 He was appointed Officer, Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.) in 1944.5 He was Under-Secretary of the Control Office in Germany and Austria between 1946 and 1947.5 He was appointed Queen's Counsel (Q.C.) in 1954.5 He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1956.5 He wrote the book The Law of Restrictive Trade Practices, published 1956.5 He held the office of Bencher of the Middle Temple in 1961.5 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1961.6 He held the office of High Court Judge, Chancery Division between 1961 and 1964.5 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1964.5 He was created Baron Wilberforce, of the City and County of Kingston-upon-Hull [U.K. Law Lord] on 1 August 1964.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 1 August 1964 and 1982.6,5 He gained the rank of Honorary Brigadier in the Royal Artillery.5 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) by Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1967.5 He held the office of High Steward of Oxford University between 1967 and 1990.5 He held the office of Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration at The Hague.5 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by London University, London, EnglandG, in 1972.5 He held the office of Chancellor of Hull University in 1978.5 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Bristol University, Bristol, EnglandG, in 1983.5
Children of Richard Orme Wilberforce, Baron Wilberforce and Yvette Marie le Noan
- Hon. Anne Catherine Wilberforce3 b. 1948
- Hon. Samuel Herbert Wilberforce3 b. 1951
Citations
- [S34] BP1970 page 2826. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S34]
- [S130] Wikipedia, online http;//www.wikipedia.org. Hereinafter cited as Wikipedia.
- [S8] BP1999 See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
- [S474] FamilySearch, online http://www.familysearch.com. Hereinafter cited as FamilySearch.
- [S8] BP1999. [S8]
- [S134] Heraldic Media Ltd., online http://www.cracroftspeerage.co.uk/, Patrick Cracoft-Brennan (Cracroft Peerage Database v5.2), downloaded 1 November 2006.
David Llewelyn Jenkins, Baron Jenkins1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231908, b. 8 April 1899, d. 6 April 1969
Last Edited=25 Oct 2007
David Llewelyn Jenkins, Baron Jenkins was born on 8 April 1899.1 He was the son of Sir John Lewis Jenkins and Florence Mildred Trevor.1 He died on 6 April 1969 at age 69.1
He was educated at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG.1 He fought in the First World War in 1918.1 He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1920 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1923 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.1 He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1928 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1938.1 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1945.1 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1945.1 He held the office of Attorney-General of the Duchy of Lancaster.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division in 1947.1 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1947.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1949.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1949 and 1959.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 6 April 1959.1 He was created Baron Jenkins, of Ashley Gardens in the City of Westminster [U.K. Law Lord] on 6 April 1959.1
He was educated at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, EnglandG.1 He fought in the First World War in 1918.1 He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1920 with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)1 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1923 entitled to practise as a Barrister-at-Law.1 He graduated from Balliol College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, in 1928 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1938.1 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1945.1 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1945.1 He held the office of Attorney-General of the Duchy of Lancaster.1 He held the office of Judge of the High Court of Justice, Chancery Division in 1947.1 He was appointed Knight Bachelor in 1947.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1949.1 He held the office of Lord Justice of Appeal between 1949 and 1959.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 6 April 1959.1 He was created Baron Jenkins, of Ashley Gardens in the City of Westminster [U.K. Law Lord] on 6 April 1959.1
Citations
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 159. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231909, b. 20 May 1886, d. 29 June 1964
Last Edited=3 Jul 2007
James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm was born on 20 May 1886.1 He was the son of Sir Henry Shanks Keith and Elizabeth Hamilton.1 He married Jean Maitland Bennett, daughter of Andrew Bennett, on 7 July 1915.1 He died on 29 June 1964 at age 78.1
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)1 He graduated with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was admitted to Scots Bar in 1911 entitled to practise as a Advocate.1 He fought in the First World War, with the Seaforth Highlanders.2 He was with the Sudan Government between 1917 and 1919.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1926.1 He held the office of Dean of the Faculty of Advocates between 1936 and 1937.2 He held the office of a Lord of Session between 1937 and 1953.3 He held the office of Senator of the College of Justice [Scotland] between 1937 and 1953.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1953.1 He was created Baron Keith of Avonholm, of St. Bernards in the City of Edinburgh [U.K. Law Lord] on 4 November 1953.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 4 November 1953 and 1961.1
He graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)1 He graduated with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He was admitted to Scots Bar in 1911 entitled to practise as a Advocate.1 He fought in the First World War, with the Seaforth Highlanders.2 He was with the Sudan Government between 1917 and 1919.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1926.1 He held the office of Dean of the Faculty of Advocates between 1936 and 1937.2 He held the office of a Lord of Session between 1937 and 1953.3 He held the office of Senator of the College of Justice [Scotland] between 1937 and 1953.1 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1953.1 He was created Baron Keith of Avonholm, of St. Bernards in the City of Edinburgh [U.K. Law Lord] on 4 November 1953.1 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary between 4 November 1953 and 1961.1
Children of James Keith, Baron Keith of Avonholm and Jean Maitland Bennett
- Hon. Elizabeth Hamilton Keith+1
- Hon. Helena Stewart Keith1
- Henry Shanks Keith, Baron Keith of Kinkel+1 b. 7 Feb 1922, d. 21 Jun 2002
Citations
- [S21] L. G. Pine, The New Extinct Peerage 1884-1971: Containing Extinct, Abeyant, Dormant and Suspended Peerages With Genealogies and Arms (London, U.K.: Heraldry Today, 1972), page 161. Hereinafter cited as The New Extinct Peerage.
- [S8] BP1999 volume 2, page 1555. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
- [S1463] Chris Rathbone, "re: Herbert Dent," e-mail message to Darryl Lundy, 15 September 2005 and 11 January 2007. Hereinafter cited as "re: Herbert Dent."
Hugh Pattison Macmillan, Baron Macmillan1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #231910, b. 20 February 1873, d. 5 September 1952
Last Edited=30 Dec 2007
Hugh Pattison Macmillan, Baron Macmillan was born on 20 February 1873.1 He was the son of Reverend Hugh Macmillan and Jane Pattison.1 He married Elizabeth Katharine Grace Marshall, daughter of William Johnstone Marshall, on 27 July 1901.2 He died on 5 September 1952 at age 79.1
He graduated from University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG, in 1893 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He graduated from University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG, in 1896 with a Bachelor of Arts (LL.B.)1 He was admitted to Scots Bar in 1897 entitled to practise as a Advocate.1 He was Examiner in Law between 1899 and 1904 at University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG.1 He was editor of the Juridical Review between 1900 and 1907.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1912.1 He was Assistant Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Information in 1918.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1924.2 He held the office of Lord Advocate [Scotland] in 1924.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.)2 He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (F.S.A. Scot.)2 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 3 February 1930.2 He was created Baron Macmillan, of Aberfeldy in the County of Perth [U.K. Law Lord] on 3 February 1930.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1937.2
He graduated from University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, ScotlandG, in 1893 with a Master of Arts (M.A.)1 He graduated from University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG, in 1896 with a Bachelor of Arts (LL.B.)1 He was admitted to Scots Bar in 1897 entitled to practise as a Advocate.1 He was Examiner in Law between 1899 and 1904 at University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, ScotlandG.1 He was editor of the Juridical Review between 1900 and 1907.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1912.1 He was Assistant Director of Intelligence, Ministry of Information in 1918.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1924.2 He held the office of Lord Advocate [Scotland] in 1924.2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Edinburgh (F.R.S.E.)2 He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (F.S.A. Scot.)2 He held the office of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary on 3 February 1930.2 He was created Baron Macmillan, of Aberfeldy in the County of Perth [U.K. Law Lord] on 3 February 1930.1 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1937.2