Biography of Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk 1847-1917
Paternal Family Tree: Howard
On 19 Jun 1839 [his father] Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk (age 24) and [his mother] Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk (age 17) were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. He the son of Henry Charles Howard 13th Duke of Norfolk (age 47) and Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Norfolk (age 51).
On 27 Dec 1847 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk was born to Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk (age 32) and Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk (age 26).
On 18 Feb 1856 [his grandfather] Henry Charles Howard 13th Duke of Norfolk (age 64) died. His son [his father] Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk (age 41) succeeded 14th Duke Norfolk, 32nd Earl Arundel Sussex, 15th Earl Surrey, 12th Earl Norfolk, 22nd Baron Maltravers, 22nd Baron Arundel.
In 1860 [his father] Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk (age 45) died. His son Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 12) succeeded 15th Duke Norfolk, 33rd Earl Arundel Sussex, 16th Earl Surrey, 13th Earl Norfolk, 23rd Baron Maltravers, 23rd Baron Arundel.
In 1877 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 29) and Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk (age 22) were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. She the daughter of Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington (age 54) and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon. He the son of Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk and Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk (age 55).
On 04 Feb 1880 [his brother-in-law] Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings (age 23) and Maud Grimston (age 23) were married. She the daughter of James Walter Grimston 2nd Earl Verulam (age 70) and Elizabeth Joanna Weyland Countess Verulam (age 55). He the son of Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington (age 57) and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon.
In 1886 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 38) was appointed 789th Knight of the Garter by Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom (age 66).
On 22 Mar 1886 [his mother] Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk (age 64) died at Norfolk House, St James' Square. She was buried at the Fitzalan Chapel, Arundel Castle [Map].
On 11 Apr 1887 [his wife] Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk (age 33) died.
On 05 Feb 1904 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 56) and Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 27) were married. She by marriage Duchess Norfolk. The difference in their ages was 29 years. He the son of Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk and Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk. They were first cousin once removed.
In 1905 [his son] Mary or Rachel Fitzalan was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 57) and [his wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 27). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
On 19 Oct 1907 [his former brother-in-law] Major Paulyn Abney-Hastings (age 50) died.
On 30 May 1908 [his son] Bernard Fitzalan 16th Duke of Norfolk was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 60) and [his wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 31). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
On 05 Oct 1908 [his father-in-law] Marmaduke Constable-Maxwell 11th Lord Herries (age 71) died. His daughter [his wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 31) succeeded 12th Lord Herries of Terregles.
In 1912 [his daughter] Katherine Mary Fitzalan was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 64) and [his wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 34). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
In 1914 [his daughter] Winefride Alice Fitzalan was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 66) and [his wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 36). Coefficient of inbreeding 3.13%.
29 Oct 1915. Coalville Times. Memorial Service at Ashby Church [Map].
At the Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon, a memorial service was held for the late Capt. Paulyn Charles James Reginald Rawdon-Hastings (deceased), and 2nd Lieut. Edward Hugh Hastings Rawdon-Hastings (deceased), only sons of Lady Maude Hastings (age 58) and the late Hon. Paulyn Hastings of the Manor House, Ashby, who have fallen in the defence of their country. Capt. Hastings (deceased) was in the 5th Battalion Leicestershire Territorial Regiment, commanding A (Coalville and Ashby) Co. and was killed in the great battle about the middle of this month when the Leicestershire Territorials assisted in the capture of two lines of German trenches. His brother, Lieut. Hastings (deceased), was in the 2nd Black Watch, and had gone to the front, but about six weeks ago contracted enteric and died in a military hospital in France.
There was a crowded congregation at the memorial service, many being unable to find seats. The members of the family present included Lady Maude Hastings (age 58) (mother), the Misses Hastings (four sisters) [Note. Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 12th Countess Loudon (age 32), Elizabeth Frances Abney-Hastings Viscountess St Davids (age 31), Flore Anne Rawdon-Hastings (age 30) and Isabel Jacqueline Rawdon-Hastings (age 28)], [his former brother-in-law] Earl of Loudoun (age 60) (uncle), the Duke (age 67) and [his former wife] Duchess of Norfolk, (uncle and aunt), Earl (age 63) and Countess Verulam (age 62), and Lady Jane Joddrell (age 66). Also present were Mr J. G. Shields, J.P., of Isley Walton (agent for the Donington estate to which the late Capt. Hastings was the heir), Lady Beaumont, Mr R. Lawton, J.P., whose son, a brother officer of Captain Hastings was mortally wounded about the same time), members of the Ashby Urban Council and practically all the leading residents of the neighbourhood.
All the clergy holding benefices in the Hastings family were invited to attend. They were the Rev. J. Hewitson (Measham), the Rev. E. Finch (Breedon-on-the-Hill), the Rev. G. Moore (Packington), and the Rev. B. Kenyon (Blackfordby). Others invited and present included the Rev. H. E. Worthington, R. D. (Netherseal), the Rev. D. W. Lloyd (Ticknall), the Rev. C. T. Moore (Appleby), and the Rev. A. Phillemore (Willesley).
Several military officers in uniform were present, including Col. German, Capt. Stevenson, Staff-Capt. Hassall and Lieut. Faulkner, also a contingent of the 2/5th Leicesters, a number of wounded soldiers from the Ashby Cottage Hospital and all the members of the Ashby Grammar School Cadet Corps in khaki, under command of Lieut. C. Elliott.
The service was conducted by the Rev. H. R. Sawyer (vicar), assisted by the Rev. F. E. Hobbs (curate) and the Rev. W. Fowley (Vicar of Holy Trinity, Ashby), the latter reading the lesson 1 Cor: 15c from v20 to end. The hymns sung were, "Now the labourer's task is over," "Peace, perfect peace," and "On the resurrection morning." Mr Underwood, one of the Grammar School masters, officiated at the organ - the regular organist, Mr Walter Handford, being at the front - and after the singing of the National Anthem, played the Dead March. At the conclusion, buglers of the 2/5th Leicesters, under Sergt.-Drummer Crossley, outside the church sounded "The Last Post."
The service was very impressive and many of the congregation were in tears. Both the deceased officers were very popular in the town and district of Ashby and the greatest public sympathy is felt for Lady Maude Hastings and the family in their terrible loss.
As Lady Maude Hastings passed with other mourners into her home, nearby the buglers were called to "Attention." The Earl of Loudoun (age 60) in highland dress saluted, and the Duke of Norfolk (age 67) took off his hat and conversed with the sergeant in charge. His Grace and the Duchess, who have been staying with Lady Hastings, left the Manor House yesterday afternoon.
A touching incident was noticed at the memorial service for Capt. and Lieut. Hastings at Ashby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon. In the congregation, seated throughout the service was a wounded soldier from the Cottage Hospital whose foot and leg were heavily bandaged and who could only get along with the aid of crutches and assistance. By his side sat a nurse, and despite her kindly remonstrance's, the gallant soldier at the close of the service, persisted in standing whilst the National Anthem was sung. It was obviously an effort for him to do so, notwithstanding which he remained standing on one leg while the congregation sung all three verses.
On 11 Feb 1917 Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 69) died. His son [his son] Bernard Fitzalan 16th Duke of Norfolk (age 8) succeeded 16th Duke Norfolk, 34th Earl Arundel Sussex, 17th Earl Surrey, 14th Earl Norfolk, 24th Baron Maltravers, 24th Baron Arundel.
On 28 Aug 1945 [his former wife] Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk (age 68) died.
[his son] Philip Joseph Mary Fitzalan was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk and Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk.
Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of Robert "The Bruce" I King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 20 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Bernard Howard 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Bernard Howard 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Tattershall
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Howard 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Christopher Roper 5th Baron Teynham 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Roper 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Browne Baroness Teynham 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: Bernard Howard 12th Duke of Norfolk 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Molyneux 4th Baron Teverall 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Molyneux 6th Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Julia Molyneux 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Henry Charles Howard 13th Duke of Norfolk 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Belasyse 3rd Viscount Fauconberg 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Belasyse 1st Earl Fauconberg 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridget Gage Viscountess Fauconberg 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Belasyse 2nd Earl Fauconberg 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Belasyse Duchess Norfolk 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Matthew Lamb of Southwell in Nottinghamshire
Great x 3 Grandfather: Matthew Lamb 1st Baronet
Great x 2 Grandmother: Charlotte Lamb Countess Fauconberg
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Coke
Great x 3 Grandmother: Charlotte Coke
Father: Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Leveson-Gower 1st Baron Gower
Great x 3 Grandfather: John Leveson-Gower 1st Earl Gower 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Manners Baroness Gower 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Marquess Stafford 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Evelyn Pierrepont Baroness Gower 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Fielding Countess Kingston upon Hull 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: George Granville Leveson-Gower 1st Duke Sutherland 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: John Egerton 3rd Earl Bridgewater 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Scroop Egerton 1st Duke Bridgewater 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Jane Paulet Countess Bridgewater 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Louisa Egerton Countess Gower 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Wriothesley Russell 2nd Duke Bedford 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry IV of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Rachel Russell Duchess Bridgewater 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry IV of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Howland Duchess Bedford
GrandMother: Charlotte Sophia Leveson-Gower Duchess Norfolk 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: William Gordon aka Sutherland 7 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sutherland 17th Earl Sutherland 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: William Sutherland 18th Earl Sutherland 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: David Wemyss 4th Earl Wemyss 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Wemyss Countess Sutherland 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth St Clair
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Sutherland Duchess Sutherland 19th Countess Sutherland 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
GrandFather: Edmund Lyons 1st Baron Lyons
Mother: Augusta Mary Minna Catherine Lyons Duchess Norfolk