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Henry Chaplin A Memoir: Youth I. It must have been immediately after the marriage of Diana Chaplin (age 18), and probably in honour of that event, that a masquerade was held at Blankney Hall, of which a list of some of the principal guests and their impersonations has been preserved. Thomas Chaplin having died in 1747, his son John (age 28), who was not yet married, was presumably the host on this occasion. He chose for himself the character of Henry V Ill., and if he enjoyed the same splendid proportions as his descendant, the last Squire, his choice was justified. An old yellow torn sheet of paper has been preserved on which in faded ink is written:
A LIST OF THE COMPANY AS THEY DANCED AT THE MASQUERADE AT BLANKNEY, THE 9TH JANUARY 1749.
Lord George Manners (age 25)... A Spaniard
Mr. Glover... A Rich Vandyke
Mr. Chaplin.. King Harry the 8th
Mr. C. Chaplin (age 18)... A Huzsar
Mr. Amcotts... A Venetian Dancer
Mr. Nevill... Mercury
Sir Francis Dashwood (age 40)... Pluto (King of Hell with a Little infernal boy bearing up his train)
Mr. Pownall... A Vandyke
Mr. Thornton... A Dancer
Capt. Bell... A Chimney Sweeper (in black Satin)
Duke of Kingston (age 38)... In a Gold White Domino
Mr. Carter... A Priest
Major Gibbon... Queen Elizabeth's Porter
Mr. Dashwood (age 32), Bror to Sir Francis... A Russian
Mr. Stevens... A Black Domino
Mr. Porter... Mercury
Mr. Foster... A Domino
Mr. Willis... A Sailor
Mr. King... A Vandyke
Mr. Richd Welby... A Hungarian
Lady Vere Bertie.. A fair Maid of the Inn
Lady Tyrconnel... A Spanish Lady
Miss Wheat... Rubens' Wife
Miss Thornton... Flora
Miss Disney... Violette
Miss N. Amcotts... The Rising Morn
Miss Carter... Queen of the Scots as a widow
Lady Thorold... A Spanish Lady
Miss Mainwaring... Representing Night in a Black Gown with Stars
Miss Maddison... A Country Girl
Lady Dashwood... A Vandyke
Miss Bertie... A Dancer
Miss Bet Hales... An old-fashioned Lady
Mrs. Willie... A Country Girl
Miss I. Cust... Italian Dancer
Miss King... Aurette
Miss N. Welby... A Quaker
Mrs. Porter... A Turkish Lady
Miss Hales... A Country Girl
Miss Lucy Cust... An old Lady
COMPANY THAT SAT BY
Lady Vere Bertie... An Italian Peasant
Lord Tyrconnel... In a blue & silver Domino
Colonel Armiger...
Young Mr. Wills... Capt. Flask
Mr. Middlemore... In a Pink Domino
Mr. Villarial... Scaramouch
Mrs. Chaplin... An Old Woman
Lady George Manners (the Bride) [Diana Chaplin]... A Jardiniere
Mrs. Wills... Queen Elizabeth
Miss Truman... Columbine
Among all this motley crowd, not the least imposing figure was probably that of Sir Francis Dashwood, appropriate in the character chosen, since he was one of the most prominent supporters of the Hell Fire Club.1
Note 1. He was Chancellor of the Exchequer. Wilkes described him as one who from puzzling all his life at tavern bills was called by Lord Bute to administer the finances of the Kingdom which were 100 millions in debt He was the founder of the Society of the Franciscans at Medmenham Abbey, where the door was surmounted by the motto, "Fay ce que voudras" ["Do Whatever You Want"], and where he played the part of an immoral buffoon for the amusement of Privy Councillors and Members of Parliament.
Henry Chaplin A Memoir: Youth VI. Lord Henry Bentinck had died, I think, on the last day of 18701, and the Party Dinner was given quite early in the following year, 1871. As I was shown into the room, Mr. Disraeli said to me, "Both you and I have lost a great friend since we last parted." I replied, "Yes, Sir, I know that poor Lord Henry and you were great friends at one time, and he has often talked to me about you in those days." "Ah!" said Disraeli, "that is true, and I always wished it could have remained so." And then, after pausing a moment, he went on to say this, "I always said of Henry Bentinck that, taking him all round, I think he was probably the ablest man I ever knew, and with some eccentricities of character he combined the highest qualities of human nature in a greater degree than any I ever was acquainted with." This was a tribute, coming from a man such as Mr. Disraeli, which was indeed striking. It was as just in my opinion as it was striking, in view of the sacrifice which Lord Henry had made from regard for his brother's memory and aspirations, for a man with whom he was at that time not even on speaking terms.
Note 1. This is correct.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Brecknock Brecon
Miles Gloucester 1st Earl Hereford succeeded Lord Brecknock Brecon. Sibyl Neufmarché Countess Hereford by marriage Lord Brecknock Brecon.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Cardigan
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Clare
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
In 1217 Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford (age 64) died. His son Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 37) succeeded 5th Earl Gloucester, 4th Earl Hertford, 7th Lord Clare.
On 25 Oct 1230 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 50) died. His son Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 8) succeeded 6th Earl Gloucester, 5th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 2nd Lord Glamorgan.
On 14 Jul 1262 Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 39) died. His son Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 18) succeeded 7th Earl Gloucester, 6th Earl Hertford, 9th Lord Clare, 3rd Lord Glamorgan. Alice or Alix Lusignan Countess Gloucester and Hertford (age 26) by marriage Countess Gloucester, Countess Hertford.
On 07 Dec 1295 Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 52) died at Monmouth Castle [Map]. He buried at Tewkesbury Abbey [Map]. His son Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford (age 4) succeeded 8th Earl Gloucester, 7th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 4th Lord Glamorgan.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Deincourt
On 14 Oct 1257 John Deincourt 7th Lord Deincourt (age 32) died. His son Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 7) succeeded 8th Lord Deincourt.
Before 1265 Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 14) and Isabel Mohun Baroness Deincourt (age 21) were married. She by marriage Lord Deincourt. She a great x 5 granddaughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England.
On 06 Jan 1327 Edmund Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 77) died at Emley Wakefield. His nephew William Deincourt 1st Baron Deincourt (age 26) succeeded 9th Lord Deincourt. Millicent Zouche Baroness Deincourt by marriage Lord Deincourt. Baron Deincourt abeyant.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Flamstead
Around 1208 Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead (age 48) died at Flamstead, Hertfordshire. His son Ralph Tosny VI Lord Flamstead (age 18) succeeded VI Lord Flamstead.
Roger Tosny IV Lord Flamstead was appointed IV Lord Flamstead.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Glamorgan
In 1217 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 37) was created 1st Lord Glamorgan.
On 25 Oct 1230 Gilbert Clare 5th Earl Gloucester 4th Earl Hertford (age 50) died. His son Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 8) succeeded 6th Earl Gloucester, 5th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 2nd Lord Glamorgan.
On 14 Jul 1262 Richard de Clare 6th Earl Gloucester 5th Earl Hertford (age 39) died. His son Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 18) succeeded 7th Earl Gloucester, 6th Earl Hertford, 9th Lord Clare, 3rd Lord Glamorgan. Alice or Alix Lusignan Countess Gloucester and Hertford (age 26) by marriage Countess Gloucester, Countess Hertford.
On 07 Dec 1295 Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford (age 52) died at Monmouth Castle [Map]. He buried at Tewkesbury Abbey [Map]. His son Gilbert de Clare 8th Earl Gloucester 7th Earl Hertford (age 4) succeeded 8th Earl Gloucester, 7th Earl Hertford, 8th Lord Clare, 4th Lord Glamorgan.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Harewood
Around 1483 William Redman Lord Harewood died. He was buried at Levens, Heversham. His brother Edward Redman Lord Harewood (age 28) succeeded Lord Harewood. Elizabeth Huddlestone Baroness Harewood (age 33) by marriage Lord Harewood.
William Redman Lord Harewood succeeded Lord Harewood.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Lechalde
In 1197 Hugh Ferrers 6th Baron Burford (age 30) and Margaret Say 6th Baroness Burford (age 15) were married. She by marriage Lord Lechalde. He by marriage Baron Burford Feudal.
In 1201 Walchelin Ferrers (age 60) died. His son Hugh Ferrers 6th Baron Burford (age 34) succeeded Lord Lechalde.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Mann
In 1612 Elizabeth Vere Countess Derby (age 36) was created Lord Mann.
In 1627 James Stanley 7th Earl of Derby (age 19) was appointed Lord Mann.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Monmouth
In 1125 Baderon Monmouth Lord Monmouth (age 25) was appointed Lord Monmouth.
In 1176 Baderon Monmouth Lord Monmouth (age 76) died. His son Gilbert Monmouth Lord Monmouth succeeded Lord Monmouth.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Powers
Edward Powers Lord Powers was appointed Lord Powers.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Skipton
In 1391 Thomas Clifford 6th Baron Clifford (age 28) died. His son John Clifford 7th Baron Clifford (age 2) succeeded 7th Baron de Clifford, 7th Lord Skipton. However, given his young age his mother's brother William Ros 6th Baron Ros Helmsley (age 21) enjoyed the benefit of his wardship until he came of age around Sep 1411.
On 13 Mar 1422 John Clifford 7th Baron Clifford (age 33) died. On 13 Mar 1422 His son Thomas Clifford 8th Baron Clifford (age 7) succeeded 8th Baron de Clifford, 8th Lord Skipton.
On 22 May 1455 the Wars of the Roses commenced with the First Battle of St Albans. Richard Plantagenet 3rd Duke of York (age 43) commanded with Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 26), Richard Neville Earl Salisbury (age 55), Edward Brooke 6th Baron Cobham (age 40) and Walter Strickland (age 44).
The Lancastrians ...
Edmund Beaufort 1st or 2nd Duke of Somerset (age 49) was killed. His son Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset (age 19) succeeded 2nd Duke Somerset, 5th Earl Somerset. Note his father is frequently incorrectly referred to as the second Duke and Henry as the third Duke. His father's Dukedom, however, was a new creation.
Henry Percy 2nd Earl of Northumberland (age 62) was killed. His son Henry Percy 3rd Earl of Northumberland (age 33) succeeded 3rd Earl of Northumberland, 6th Baron Percy of Alnwick, 14th Baron Percy of Topcliffe. Eleanor Poynings Countess Northumberland (age 33) by marriage Countess of Northumberland.
Thomas Clifford 8th Baron Clifford (age 41) was killed. His son John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 20) succeeded 9th Baron de Clifford, 9th Lord Skipton. Margaret Bromflete Baroness Clifford (age 21) by marriage Baroness de Clifford.
William Cotton (age 45) and Richard Fortescue (age 41) were killed.
Humphrey Stafford 1st Duke of Buckingham (age 52) was wounded and captured.
King Henry VI of England and II of France (age 33), John Sutton 1st Baron Dudley (age 54) and Edmund Sutton (age 30) were captured.
Henry Beaufort 2nd or 3rd Duke of Somerset was wounded. James Butler 1st Earl Wiltshire 5th Earl Ormonde (age 34) and John Wenlock 1st Baron Wenlock (age 55) fought.
Richard Cotton of Hampstall Ridware (age 51) and his son William Cotton of Connington in Huntingdonshire (age 27) were killed.
On 27 Mar 1461 Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury (age 32) fought at Ferrybridge with John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter (age 35) capturing the bridge.
On 28 Mar 1461 a further skirmish occurred near Ferrybridge. Richard "Kingmaker" Neville Earl Warwick, 6th Earl Salisbury fought. John Radclyffe Baron Fitzwalter was killed. For Lancaster John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford (age 25) and John Neville 1st Baron Neville of Raby (age 51).
On 28 Mar 1461 John "Butcher" Clifford 9th Baron Clifford was killed at Dintingdale during a skirmish. William Neville 1st Earl Kent (age 56) fought for York. His son Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford (age 7) succeeded 10th Baron de Clifford, 10th Lord Skipton.
On 23 Apr 1523 Henry "Shepherd Lord" Clifford 10th Baron Clifford (age 69) died. His son Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland (age 30) succeeded 11th Baron de Clifford, 11th Lord Skipton and High Sheriff of Westmoreland.
On 22 Apr 1542 Henry Clifford 1st Earl of Cumberland (age 49) died. He was buried at Holy Trinity Church Skipton [Map]. His son Henry Clifford 2nd Earl of Cumberland (age 25) succeeded 2nd Earl of Cumberland, 12th Baron de Clifford, 12th Lord Skipton. Eleanor Brandon Countess Cumberland (age 23).
In Jan 1570 Henry Clifford 2nd Earl of Cumberland (age 53) died. His son George Clifford 3rd Earl of Cumberland (age 11) succeeded 3rd Earl of Cumberland, 13th Baron de Clifford, 13th Lord Skipton. Being underage his wardship went to Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland (age 36) who gave it to Francis Russell 2nd Earl Bedford (age 43) whose daughter George subsequently married.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Tonbridge
On 15 Apr 1136 Richard de Clare was killed. His son Gilbert de Clare 1st Earl Hertford (age 21) succeeded 4th Lord Tonbridge.
In 1173 Roger Clare 2nd Earl Hertford (age 57) died. His son Richard Clare 3rd Earl Hertford (age 20) succeeded 3rd Earl Hertford, 6th Lord Clare, 6th Lord Tonbridge, 5th Lord Cardigan.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Verdun
Around 12 Jun 1297 John Verdun (age 20) died. His brother Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 18) succeeded 2nd Lord Verdun.
On 29 Jul 1302 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 23) and Maud Mortimer Lady Verdun (age 16) were married at Wigmore, Herefordshire [Map]. She by marriage Lord Verdun. They were second cousins. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King John of England.
On 04 Feb 1316 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 37) and Elizabeth Clare Lady Verdun (age 20) were married. She by marriage Lord Verdun. She the daughter of Gilbert "Red Earl" Clare 7th Earl Gloucester 6th Earl Hertford and Joan of Acre Countess Gloucester and Hertford. They were third cousins. She a granddaughter of King Edward I of England.
On 27 Jul 1316 Theobald Verdun 2nd Lord Verdun (age 37) died at Alton Castle, Staffordshire. His son Theobald Verdun 3rd Lord Verdun (age 9) succeeded 3rd Lord Verdun.
Theobald Verdun 1st Lord Verdun was created 1st Lord Verdun. Margery Bohun Lady Verdun by marriage Lord Verdun.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord Westmoreland
Robert Vipont Lord Westmoreland was appointed Lord Westmoreland.
Culture, England, Commoners Titles, Lord, Seigneur of Sark
In 1580 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 28) and Rachel Paulet (age 16) were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Sark.
In 1584 Helier Carteret (age 51) died. His son Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 32) succeeded 2nd Seigneur of Sark.
In 1594 Philippe Carteret 2nd Seigneur Sark (age 42) died at Sark. His son Philippe Carteret 3rd Seigneur Sark (age 9) succeeded 3rd Seigneur of Sark.
In or before 1601 Philippe Carteret 3rd Seigneur Sark (age 16) and Anne Dowse were married. She by marriage Seigneur of Sark. They were half third cousin once removed.
On 22 Aug 1643 Philippe Carteret 3rd Seigneur Sark (age 59) died. His son Philippe Carteret 1st Baronet (age 23) succeeded 4th Seigneur of Sark.
In 1672 Philippe Carteret 1st Baronet (age 52) died. His son Philippe Carteret 2nd Baronet (age 21) succeeded 2nd Baronet Carteret of Saint Owen in Jersey, 5th Seigneur of Sark.
Helier Carteret was created 1st Seigneur of Sark. Margaret Carteret by marriage Seigneur of Sark.