On 30 Apr 1853 [her father] Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington (age 30) and [her mother] Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon (age 19) were married. She the daughter of George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings 2nd Marquess Hastings and (age 42).
On 13 Feb 1854 Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk was born to Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington (age 31) and Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon (age 20).
In 1860 Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk 1815-1860 (age 45) died. His son [her future husband] 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.
On 10 Nov 1868 [her uncle] Henry Weysford Charles Plantagenet Rawdon-Hastings 4th Marquess Hastings (age 26) died.
Marquess Hastings and Earl Moira extinct.
[her mother] Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon (age 34) succeeded 10th Countess Loudon.
Baron Botreaux, Baron Hungerford, Baron Hastings, Baron Moleyns and Baron Grey of Ruthyn abeyant.
On 23 Jan 1874 [her mother] Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon (age 40) died. Her son [her brother] Charles Rawdon-Hastings 11th Earl Loudon (age 19) succeeded 11th Earl Loudon, 22nd Baron Botreaux, 21st Baron Hungerford, 19th Baron Moleyns and 19th Baron Hastings. Alice Elizabeth Fitzalan Howard Countess Loudon -1915 by marriage Countess Loudon.
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 1815-1860 and (age 55).
On 05 Aug 1879 [her brother-in-law] Edmund Bernard Fitzalan Howard 1st Viscount Fitzalan Derwent Derby (age 24) and Mary Caroline Bertie Viscountess Fitzalan Derwent Derby (age 19) were married. She the daughter of Montagu Arthur Bertie 7th Earl of Abingdon 1836-1928 (age 43) and Caroline Theresa Towneley. He the son of Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk 1815-1860 and (age 58). They were half second cousin once removed.
On 05 Feb 1904 [her former husband] Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 56) and Gwendolen Constable-Maxwell Duchess Norfolk 1877-1945 (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 1815-1860 and .
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)], [her brother] Earl of Loudoun (age 60) (uncle), the [her former husband] Duke (age 67) and 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 [her former husband] Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk (age 69) died. 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.
[her son] Philip Joseph Mary Fitzalan was born to Henry Fitzalan Howard 15th Duke of Norfolk and Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk.
Ralph Drury Kerr and Anne Fitzalan were married. She the daughter of Henry Granville Fitzalan 14th Duke of Norfolk 1815-1860 and . He the son of John Kerr 7th Marquess Lothian 1794-1841 and Cecil Chetwynd-Talbot Marchioness Lothian 1808-1877.
Paternal Family Tree: Clifton of Buckenham
Maternal Family Tree: Barbara Yelverton Marchioness Hastings 1810-1858
Kings Wessex: Great x 24 Grand Daughter of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England
Kings Gwynedd: Great x 20 Grand Daughter of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd 1100-1170
Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 26 Grand Daughter of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth
Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys 1047-1132
Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Daughter of Robert "The Bruce" I King Scotland
Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Daughter of Louis VII King Franks
Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Daughter of Charles "Beloved Mad" VI King France
Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton of Fairsnape
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Molyneux 5th Viscount Molyneux 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Molyneux 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Mary Brudenell Viscountess Molyneux 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandfather: John Clifton 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: James Bertie 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Willoughby Bertie 3rd Earl of Abingdon 1692-1760 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Jane Bertie 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: Thomas Joseph Clifton 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Riddell 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Riddell 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Widdrington Riddell 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Widdrington of Felton
Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Horsley Widdrington 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Molyneux 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Margaret Widdrington 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England
Father: Charles Frederick Abney-Hastings 1st Baron Donington 14 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Flora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Clifton Duchess Norfolk 1854-1887 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: John Rawdon 1st Earl Moira
Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Rawdon-Hastings 1st Marquess Hastings 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Theophilus Hastings 7th Earl Huntingdon 5 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: Theophilus Hastings 9th Earl Huntingdon 6 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Hastings Countess Moira 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 4 Grandfather: Washington Shirley 2nd Earl Ferrers 1677-1729 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandmother: Selina Shirley Countess Huntingdon 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandFather: George Augustus Francis Rawdon-Hastings 2nd Marquess Hastings 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 3 Grandfather: James Campbell 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Montgomerie 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandfather: 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 1 Grandmother: 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Mother: Edith Maud Rawdon-Hastings 10th Countess Loudon 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry VII of England and Ireland
Great x 2 Grandfather: Colonel Edward Thoroton Gould
Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Gould Yelverton 19th Baron Grey Ruthyn 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandfather: Talbot Yelverton 1st Earl of Sussex 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Yelverton 3rd Earl of Sussex 1728-1799 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England
Great x 4 Grandmother: Lucy Pelham Countess Sussex 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
Great x 2 Grandmother: Barbara Yelverton 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England
GrandMother: 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England