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     Margaret Carey one of ten girls aged between 12 and 16. She was born on 10 March 1868 at Kandy, Ceylon. She was the daughter of Arthur Edward Carey and Marianne ("Minnie") Anne Wright. Margaret Carey lived on 4 April 1881 at Ladies Private School, 3 Lansdown Crescent, Wallcot, Somerset. She married Francis Holme Wiggin, son of The Rev. William Wiggin and Frances Emma Rice, on 19 December 1889 at St. James', Muswell Hill, Mddx.. Margaret Carey appeared on the census of 1901; No sign of Margaret Wiggin (aged 33) in 1901 Census, so must have been abroad then. She died on 15 February 1906 at Erlscote, St. George's Rd., Cheltenham, at age 37; The announcement in the local paper, the Gloucestershire Echo, said that Margaret, widow of F H Wiggin, late of Norwood, Ceylon, died at Erlscote, St. George's Road, Cheltenham: a lengthy inquest report appeared in the paper earlier, on Friday 16 February, the day after the death - speedy journalism.

     Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett was born on 24 December 1905 at Bodie, near Bridgeport, California; attending her first school in Bodie, going there by ski in the Winter. She was the daughter of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett and Annie Elizabeth Byner. Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett appeared on the census of 15 April 1910 in the household of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett at Bodie, California; Head: John E. Scarlett, Mining Company bookkeeper, aged 30 [sic!], born in Canada to Canadian parents, living in rented accommodation with his wife Annie, 28 [sic!], born in England of English parents and their two children Evelyn 4 and York 3, both born in California, where their parents had lived for 9 and 7 years respectively. Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett was sent (though not herself a Catholic) to the Catholic Convent of the Assumption, where her aunt, Mother Lelia, was the Superior, all her family moving to Sidmouth. She was athletic at school, hence known as "the scarlet runner bean". In 1913 Sidmouth, Devon. She was working for Vogue magazine between 1923 and 1936 at London. She married Lt.-Col. George Hamilton Ogilvie on 4 July 1936. Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett was working for Fenwicks in 1944 at London. As of 1952,her married name was Spink. She died on 12 March 1976 at age 70.

     Lt.-Col. George Hamilton Ogilvie was a soldier in the Ghurka Regiment before his marriage, he was honoured by King George V for his service in Burma during World War I. He was born circa 1888; he had an elder sister (Juliet - who never married) and 5 brothers. there was a family firm of solicitors (now Ogilvie & Cowan) in Dundee. He at Ripon School, and Balliol College, Oxford: his German grandmother was very bright, and his 1st cousin was Sir Heneage Ogilvie, a surgeaon-general (who in turn had a nephew Robert O, who taught Latin and Greek at Oxford). He married Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett, daughter of John Edwin ("Jack") Scarlett and Annie Elizabeth Byner, on 4 July 1936. Lt.-Col. George Hamilton Ogilvie died in 1943 at Wolsey Cottage, Swallowfield, Berkshire. He His daughter Rachel has put together an Ogilvie family website - see www.ogilviefamilytree.com in 2007.

     Dr. John William Ogilvie was born on 15 April 1938 at Reading. He was the son of Lt.-Col. George Hamilton Ogilvie and Evelyn Helen Mary Scarlett. Dr. John William Ogilvie circa 1951 Christ's Hospital. He circa 1956 Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He circa 1961 Guy's Hospital, London. He was a medical doctor circa 1968. He died on 28 November 1998 at Hitchin at age 60. He was buried on 7 December 1998 at Hitchin.

     James Byner was born on 3 June 1838 at Sedlescombe, Sussex. He was the son of James Byner and Caroline Hyacinth Young. James Byner appeared in the household of Thomas Byner in the 1841 census at Sedlescombe, Sussex. James Byner appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1851 census at Sedlescombe Street, Sedlescombe, Sussex. James Byner was a farmer (according to his marriage certificate) on 27 May 1868 at Seddlescomb. He married Anne Sabina Wightwick, daughter of Charles Wightwick and Sarah Eliza Bourne, on 27 May 1868 at The Parish Church, Beckley, Sussex; ("Ann Sabina Wightwick", resident of Beckley). James Byner was draper master on 2 May 1869 at Sedlescombe. He appeared in the 1871 census at Sedlescombe, Sussex; (Head: James Byner, 32, grocer & draper, with his wife, Annie S., 29, son Charles J.,1 and grandmother Elizabeth Young, widow, 79, Bailiff's wife; with George Wightwick, 15, grocer's apprentice, and a shopman). He was grocer on 20 January 1874 at Sedlescombe. He appeared in the 1881 census at Egertons House, Ewhurst, Sussex; (Head: James Byner, 42, road surveyor, his wife Ann S., 38; his 3 children, Charles J., 11, Annie, 7 and Frank,3; and his brother-in-law Charles Wightwick (sic), 32, annuitant, together with one general servant, Caroline Akehurst, 18, born Warbleton, Sussex). He appeared in the 1891 census at Egerton's House, Ewhurst, Sussex; (head: James Byner, 52, farmer, with his wife Annie, 48 and son Frank, 13). He appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 at Village, Sedlescombe, Sussex; Head: James Byner, 62, assistant [?illegible], with his wife Sabina, 59, and Charles Wightwick, visitor, single, 52, of own means. He died after 31 March 1901.

     Charles James Byner was Vet (Ret'd To Eastbourne). He married Edith Kate (?). Charles James Byner was born on 2 May 1869 at Sedlescombe. He was the son of James Byner and Anne Sabina Wightwick. Charles James Byner appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1871 census at Sedlescombe, Sussex. Charles James Byner appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1881 census at Egertons House, Ewhurst, Sussex. Charles James Byner lived on 22 December 1959 at Woodlands, Kings Dve., Eastbourne, Sussex. He retired vet, died of cardiac failure and old age on 14 June 1960 at Eastbourne. He died on 14 June 1960 at 271 Kings Dve., Eastbourne, at age 91.

     Edith Kate (?) married Charles James Byner, son of James Byner and Anne Sabina Wightwick. Edith Kate (?) died in September 1976.

     Frank Whitwick Byner was born in 1878 at Ewhurst, Sussex. He was the son of James Byner and Anne Sabina Wightwick. Frank Whitwick Byner appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1881 census at Egertons House, Ewhurst, Sussex. Frank Whitwick Byner appeared in the household of James Byner in the 1891 census at Egerton's House, Ewhurst, Sussex. Frank Whitwick Byner died after 5 April 1891.

     Caroline Susan Vavasour was born in 1817 at Melbourne Hall, Pocklington, Yorkshire (E. Riding). She was the daughter of Lt. General Sir Henry Maghull Mervyn Vavasour 2nd Bart.. Caroline Susan Vavasour married William T Vavasour before 28 January 1868. Caroline Susan Vavasour married The Rev. William Wiggin, son of Timothy Wiggin and Catherine Holme, on 28 January 1868 at St. Mary's, Bathwick, Somerset. As of 28 January 1868,her married name was Wiggin. Caroline Susan Vavasour lived on 2 April 1871 at Oddington. She died on 23 July 1878. She was buried on 27 July 1878 at Hampnett, Gloucestershire.

     General Francis Lascelles was born on 1 November 1744. He was the son of Edward Lascelles of Barbados. General Francis Lascelles was appointed Capt. in the 17th light dragoons on 13 December 1761. He was ADC to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland in 1763. He was appointed Major in the 8th dragoons in June 1764. He was appointed Lt.-Col. of dragoons and repaired to Ireland to join his regiment in May 1768. He was apptd Col. On 29 August 1777. He married Ann or Anne Catley; but in fact a marriage most likely never took place, judging from the wording of Ann Catley's will. General Francis Lascelles was appointed Lt.-Col. of the King's Own dragoons on 8 May 1780. He was appointed Major-General on 20 November 1782. He witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. General Francis Lascelles was appointed Colonel of the 8th Light Dragoons on 17 March 1789. He witnessed the probate of the estate of Ann or Anne Catley on 23 October 1789; executor, FL Esq. - NB the Deponent of an affidavit dated 22/10/1789 refers to her as "spinster", formerly of the parish of St Pancras, but late of Ealing. General Francis Lascelles was appointed Lt.-General on 12 October 1793. He witnessed the death of Edwin Lascelles Baron of Harewood in 1795; dsp, leaving a fortune of at least £50,000 a year - £16,000 in Yorkshire, £25,000 in the West Indies - £200,000 in the 3%s plus property. His widow gets £4,000 a year for life (and has about £20,000 disposable); and Gen. F. Lascelles £2,000 a year for life and £10,000, the bulk of Ld H's estate however passing to his cousin Edward L. FL's elder brother - £30,000 a year and £200,000 in money. General Francis Lascelles witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Gould Morgan and Rowley Lascelles on 10 March 1795 at St. George's, Hanover Square, London; "Lieut. Lascelles of the 11th dragoons, 2nd son of Lt.-Gen. L." 2nd witness: Charles Morgan, bride a resident "of this parish." General Francis Lascelles was living in April 1795 at Canterbury; letters from Lt. Gen. F.L. to Mr Cobb and Major-General Grinfield. He was The Star reported that "Gen. Lascelles has taken upon him the command of the troops stationed at
Canterbury" on 14 April 1795. He was a witness when (William) Francis Lascelles was Theft from his ("William"'s) father, General L.'s house - accused found not guilty on 30 April 1796 at Edward's Mews. General Francis Lascelles left a will on 17 March 1797 at Edward St., Portman Square; and of Little Ealing, a Lt.-Gen. He was appointed Col. of the King's Own Regiment of Dragoons on 23 March 1797. He was appointed General on 8 January 1798. He was Groom to the bedchamber of George III before 2 September 1799. He died on 2 September 1799 at Little Ealing, Middlesex, at age 54. His estate was probated on 16 October 1799.

     Ann or Anne Catley was born in 1745 at near Tower Hill. She was said to have "amused the officers stationed at the Tower by her singing" in 1755. She was 15 when her father entered into a bond with William Bates, West End musician, to manage her in 1760. She was singing in in 1762 at Vauxhall Gardens, London. She was making her debut as the pastoral nymph in Thomas Arne's Comus on 8 October 1762 at Covent Garden. She was singing for a fee of 40 guineas a night in 1763 at Dublin. She was she made her first appearance as a singer in 1763 at Marylebone Gardens. She was court proceedings in 1764 at Westminster Hall. She lived in 1765 at Dublin; engaged to perform at Mr Mossop's theatre. She lived in October 1770 at London; returned to the London stage. She was she sang in 1771 at Marylebone Gardens. She lived in 1773 at Dublin. She was sang Juno in The Golden Pippin on 6 February 1773. She was playing a British virgin in Elfrida when "big with child" (Horace Walpole) in November 1773. She lived between 1775 and 1776 at Dublin. She was she sang Euphrosyne in Thomas Arne's Comus, a role "in which she delighted, and astonished with her vocal powers", according to the Morning Post on 8 October 1776. She lived in 1777 at Dublin. She married General Francis Lascelles, son of Edward Lascelles of Barbados; but in fact a marriage most likely never took place, judging from the wording of Ann Catley's will. Ann or Anne Catley was making her last appearance on 28 May 1782. She was retired in 1784; said to have retired. She left a will on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. She wrote a codicil on 14 October 1788 at Little Ealing; giving legacies to two nephews. She died on 14 October 1789 at Ealing; of consumption. She was buried on 21 October 1789 at St Mary's, Ealing; (as Mrs Ann Lascelles). Her estate was probated on 23 October 1789; executor, FL Esq. - NB the Deponent of an affidavit dated 22/10/1789 refers to her as "spinster", formerly of the parish of St Pancras, but late of Ealing. She was "The life of Miss Anne Catley, celebrated singing performer of the last century including an account of her introduction to public life, her professional engagements in London and Dublin and her various adventures and intrigues with well-known men of quality and wealth". Page 67: This lady was a striking example of what merit can do, unaided by birth or interest. In 1888.

     (William) Francis Lascelles was born on 25 November 1768. He was the son of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. (William) Francis Lascelles was he obtained his first commission in the Army (3rd Dragoons, the King's Own - Cornet on 9 May 1787. He witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. (William) Francis Lascelles was adjutant in 1790. He When Lascelles thought fit from this world to depart,
Some friends warmly thought of embalming his heart;
A bystander whispers- "Pray don't make so much o't,
The subject is poison, no reptile will touch it." by Robert Burns in 1794. He was a Lieutenant: he never rose higher in 1795. He was Theft from his ("William"'s) father, General L.'s house - accused found not guilty on 30 April 1796 at Edward's Mews. He died before 1876; no obvious death details in IGI, "Francis Lascelles of the 3rd Dragoon Guards."

     Rowley Lascelles was born between 3 April 1768 and 2 April 1769; (The Rowley baptised on 20 Feb. 1775 was the son of Ann and ROWLEY - probably the couple married in the same parish (St Ms in the Fs) as RL and Ann Dunn, 23 Nov 1774.). He was the son of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. Rowley Lascelles witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. Rowley Lascelles was first commissioned in the Army - Cornet in the 8th Reg. of Light Dragoons on 30 June 1790. He married Elizabeth Gould Morgan on 10 March 1795 at St. George's, Hanover Square, London; "Lieut. Lascelles of the 11th dragoons, 2nd son of Lt.-Gen. L." 2nd witness: Charles Morgan, bride a resident "of this parish." Rowley Lascelles left a will on 24 May 1836 at Upper Grosvenor Street; executors: Henry 2nd Lord Harewood and (his father-in-law) Sir Charles Morgan; and 3 children named as beneficiaries. He "A very funny old gentleman." He wrote a codicil on 18 April 1842 at Upper Grosvenor Street; appointed Henry 3rd Earl of Harewood as executor, 2nd Earl having died; and son-in-law added as beneficiary, the others all still being then living. He died on 2 April 1843 at "his residence in Upper Grosvenor Street"; "in his 75th year." His estate was probated on 13 May 1843; The 3rd Earl of Harewood and Sir Charles Morgan were the proving executors.

     Frances Lascelles was baptized on 18 April 1774 at St Paul's Covent Garden; "of Francis Lascelles Esq and Ann his wife." She was the daughter of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. Frances Lascelles witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. As of 13 January 1801,her married name was Jenner. Frances Lascelles married Robert Jenner, son of Robert Jenner, on 13 January 1801; Frances was described as "the eldest daughter of the late General L." There were six children of the marriage, all boys. Frances Lascelles lived in 1833 at 1 Tilney St, Mayfair. She lived in September 1839 at Malvern; She was living in a little cottage with her maid Prentice (later, Mrs Foster of 95 Mount St, Grosvenor Square) and John Jones, the footman. She died on 11 August 1841 at Malvern at age 67.

     Jane Lascelles was born on 19 August 1776 at London. She was the daughter of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. Jane Lascelles was baptized on 3 September 1776 at St Martin's in the Fields. She witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. As of 21 February 1802,her married name was Wynyard For the descendants of Jane Lascelles and The Rev. M.J. Wynyard, see http://home.comcast.net/~gdcookes/Genealogy/SecondSite/MyFamWeb-p/index.htm. Jane Lascelles died after 21 February 1802.

     George Robert Lascelles was born after 1778. He was the son of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. George Robert Lascelles witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. George Robert Lascelles was he obtained his first commission in the Army in 1797. He died in 1824.

     Elizabeth Lascelles was born on 30 March 1784; "30th November 1784" in the initial list in Rebus, but later in the page stated to be 30th March. Not in IGI. She was the daughter of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. Elizabeth Lascelles witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. As of 14 September 1803,her married name was Jenner-Fust. Elizabeth Lascelles married The Rt. Hon. Sir Herbert Jenner PC, son of Robert Jenner, on 14 September 1803 at Wenvoe, Glamorgan; Elizabeth was described as "the youngest daughter of the late General L." They had 10 sons and 4 daughters, of whom 3 died in infancy. Elizabeth Lascelles died on 29 July 1828 at Chislehurst at age 44.

     Edward Robert Lascelles was born before 29 June 1787; "Edward Robert L" - not in IGI. Said in marriage licence to be upwards of 21; he was referred to as the 4th son. He was the son of General Francis Lascelles and Ann or Anne Catley. Edward Robert Lascelles witnessed the will of Ann or Anne Catley on 13 October 1788 at Little Ealing; Her will, signed "Anne Cateley", leaves the entire estate ("amounting to some £5,000") to her children (1 F, 2 Rowley, 3 Frances, 4 Charlotte, 5 Jane, 6 GR, 7 E, 8 Edward Robert), and appoints their father, Major-General F L, as executor. Edward Robert Lascelles was he obtained his first commission in the Army in 1805. He married Anne Taylor after 29 June 1808 at Lambeth; Edward Robert Lascelles bachelor of St Mary's parish and Anne Taylor of Camberwell, Surrey, spinster, both upwards of 21. The licence was issued on 29 June 1808. Edward Robert Lascelles left a will on 18 June 1810 at Denmark Hill, Surrey; Capt. L. of the Coldstream Guards appointed Herbert Jenner of Grosvenor Place as sole executor, and gave everything to his wife Anne. He died on 30 September 1815 at Barrington Park; "Capt Edward L., Coldstream Guards, 4th [sic] son of the late General L.", according to the Gentlemen's Magazine. "At Barrington Park in this County, Captain Edward Lascelles of the Coldstream Guards, aged 77 [sic]", according to the Bath & Cheltenham Gazette - may be a misprint for "37." His estate was probated on 8 November 1815; Herbert Jenner of Grosvenor Place, barrister, as executor proved the will of Capt. L, late of Grosvenor St. West.

     Gladys Gusta Griese was Still (1998) Living In Pembroke, Can. She was born on 3 February 1920 at Deacon. She married (Albert) Stephen Gateley, son of Francis Joseph Gateley and Hilda Alice Hefford, in September 1941 at Killaloe, Ontario. Gladys Gusta Griese died on 27 December 1976 at age 56.

     Mary Holme Wiggin was born on 11 July 1894. She was the daughter of Francis Holme Wiggin and Margaret Carey. Mary Holme Wiggin was christened on 5 August 1894 at Hampnett, Gloucs.. She married Brigadier George Hew Fanshawe CBE on 25 July 1926 at Sialkot, India; or in "Srinigar, Kashmir", according to The Times Online. Her married name was Fanshawe. Mary Holme Wiggin died on 14 May 1969 at Oxford at age 74.

     Peter Douglas Fanshawe DFC AM was born on 28 February 1930 at 3, Wilbram Pl., Chelsea, London. He was the son of Brigadier George Hew Fanshawe CBE and Mary Holme Wiggin. Peter Douglas Fanshawe DFC AM married Clemency Mary Marcia Elwes on 18 June 1955 at the Chapel at Elsham Hall, nr. Brigg, Lincolnshire. Peter Douglas Fanshawe DFC AM died on 13 January 2008 at St Minver, Cornwall, at age 77. He was buried on 1 February 2008 at St Symphorian's, Forrabury, Cornwall.

     John Holme JP was the son of William Holme and Elizabeth Chetham. John Holme JP married an unknown person. He married Elizabeth Bowker. John Holme JP died on 5 August 1836 at Stockport.

     William Holme was born on 2 December 1708 at Mellor, Shropshire. He was the son of Edward Holme and Jane Hastings. William Holme married Elizabeth Chetham on 4 March 1730 at Mellor, Derby.

     Edward Holme lived at Up Holland House, Lancashire. He was born on 4 June 1683. He married Jane Hastings, daughter of Walter Hastings, in 1706.

     Jane Hastings was the daughter of Walter Hastings. As of before 4 June 1683,her married name was Holme. Jane Hastings married Edward Holme in 1706. Jane Hastings died in June 1716.

     Walter Hastings lived at Rempston, Nottinghamshire. He was baptized on 12 May 1644 at Humberston. He was the son of Henry Hastings.

     Henry Hastings was the son of Sir Henry Hastings. Henry Hastings was buried on 23 February 1654/55 at Humberston.

     Sir Henry Hastings died in 1629.

     Francis Hastings 2nd E was Master Of The Hart Hounds 1560. He married The Hon. Catherine Pole, daughter of Henry Pole Lord Montagu and Jane Neville. Francis Hastings 2nd E was born in 1514. He was the son of George Hastings 1st. E Huntingdo. Francis Hastings 2nd E died on 20 June 1560.

     The Hon. Catherine Pole was the daughter of Henry Pole Lord Montagu and Jane Neville. The Hon. Catherine Pole married Francis Hastings 2nd E, son of George Hastings 1st. E Huntingdo. The Hon. Catherine Pole died on 26 September 1576.