Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley1 ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
M, #58521, b. 29 June 1909, d. 28 February 1999
Last Edited=16 May 2015
Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley was born on 29 June 1909.2 He was the son of James Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley and Mary Lilian Holmes.1 He married Lady Hélène Candida Hay, daughter of William George Montagu Hay, 11th Marquess of Tweeddale and Marguerite Christine Ralli, on 21 June 1933.2 He died on 28 February 1999 at age 89.2
Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley usually went by his middle name of Lionel.1 He was educated at Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 He was director and chairman of Kemsley Newspapers Ltd between 1938 and 1959.2 He gained the rank of Captain in 1940 in the Grenadier Guards.2 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1942, where he was invalided.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservatiev) for Buckingham between 1943 and 1945.2 He held the office of Member of the Northamptonshire County Council in 1964.2 He held the office of High Sheriff of Leicestershire in 1967.2 He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.)2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.)2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baron Kemsley, of Farnham Royal, co. Buckingham [U.K., 1936] on 6 February 1968.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Viscount Kemsley, of Dropmore, co. Buckingham [U.K., 1945] on 6 February 1968.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Berry [U.K., 1928] on 6 February 1968.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Leicestershire in 1972.2
Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley usually went by his middle name of Lionel.1 He was educated at Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire, EnglandG.2 He was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.2 He was director and chairman of Kemsley Newspapers Ltd between 1938 and 1959.2 He gained the rank of Captain in 1940 in the Grenadier Guards.2 He fought in the Second World War between 1940 and 1942, where he was invalided.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservatiev) for Buckingham between 1943 and 1945.2 He held the office of Member of the Northamptonshire County Council in 1964.2 He held the office of High Sheriff of Leicestershire in 1967.2 He was appointed Knight, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.St.J.)2 He was appointed Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.)2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baron Kemsley, of Farnham Royal, co. Buckingham [U.K., 1936] on 6 February 1968.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Viscount Kemsley, of Dropmore, co. Buckingham [U.K., 1945] on 6 February 1968.2 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Berry [U.K., 1928] on 6 February 1968.2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Leicestershire in 1972.2
Children of Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley and Lady Hélène Candida Hay
- Hon. Mary Anne Berry+2 b. 30 Apr 1934
- Hon. Pamela Jane Marguerite Berry+2 b. 27 May 1937, d. 13 Dec 2013
- Hon. Caroline Helen Berry+2 b. 8 Sep 1942
- Hon. Catherine Frances Lilian Berry+2 b. 9 Jun 1944, d. 27 Sep 2017
Horace George Holmes1 ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
M, #58522, d. before 1963
Last Edited=11 May 2013
Horace George Holmes died before 1963.
He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.)1 He lived at Brondesbury Park, London, EnglandG.1
He held the office of Justice of the Peace (J.P.)1 He lived at Brondesbury Park, London, EnglandG.1
Child of Horace George Holmes
- Mary Lilian Holmes+2 d. 1 Feb 1928
Lady Hélène Candida Hay1 ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
F, #58523, b. 5 September 1913, d. 4 January 2011
Last Edited=13 Jul 2020
Lady Hélène Candida Hay was born on 5 September 1913.1 She was the daughter of William George Montagu Hay, 11th Marquess of Tweeddale and Marguerite Christine Ralli.1 She married Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley, son of James Gomer Berry, 1st Viscount Kemsley and Mary Lilian Holmes, on 21 June 1933.1 She died on 4 January 2011 at age 97.2
Her married name became Berry. After her marriage, Lady Hélène Candida Hay was styled as Viscountess Kemsley on 6 February 1968. She was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (D.St.J.)1 She lived in 2003 at Field House, Thorpe Lubenham, Leicestershire, EnglandG.3
Her married name became Berry. After her marriage, Lady Hélène Candida Hay was styled as Viscountess Kemsley on 6 February 1968. She was appointed Dame of Grace, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (D.St.J.)1 She lived in 2003 at Field House, Thorpe Lubenham, Leicestershire, EnglandG.3
Children of Lady Hélène Candida Hay and Geoffrey Lionel Berry, 2nd Viscount Kemsley
- Hon. Mary Anne Berry+3 b. 30 Apr 1934
- Hon. Pamela Jane Marguerite Berry+3 b. 27 May 1937, d. 13 Dec 2013
- Hon. Caroline Helen Berry+3 b. 8 Sep 1942
- Hon. Catherine Frances Lilian Berry+3 b. 9 Jun 1944, d. 27 Sep 2017
Marjorie Helen Wagg1 ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
F, #58524, d. 24 November 1977
Last Edited=24 Nov 2010
Marjorie Helen Wagg was the daughter of Henry John Wagg.1 She married, firstly, Lt.-Col. Joseph Henry Nettlefold before 1945.1 She married, secondly, William George Montagu Hay, 11th Marquess of Tweeddale, son of William Montagu Hay, 10th Marquess of Tweeddale and Candida Louise Bartolucci, on 24 March 1945.2 She died on 24 November 1977.1
From before 1945, her married name became Nettlefold.1 From 24 March 1945, her married name became Hay. After her marriage, Marjorie Helen Wagg was styled as Marchioness of Tweeddale on 24 March 1945.
From before 1945, her married name became Nettlefold.1 From 24 March 1945, her married name became Hay. After her marriage, Marjorie Helen Wagg was styled as Marchioness of Tweeddale on 24 March 1945.
Kenneth Anthony1
M, #58525
Last Edited=31 Dec 2003
Child of Kenneth Anthony
Citations
- [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 151. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]
Frances West ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
F, #58526
Last Edited=1 Jun 2008
Frances West was the daughter of Colonel John West. She married Hon. Charles Berkeley, son of William Berkeley, 4th Baron Berkeley of Stratton and Frances Temple, in 1745.
Her married name became Berkeley.
Her married name became Berkeley.
Child of Frances West and Hon. Charles Berkeley
- Sophia Berkeley+ d. 16 Apr 1825
Alexa Angelica Harvey Brand1 ![](http://www.thepeerage.com/livingn.gif)
F, #58528, d. 8 December 1893
Last Edited=12 Jun 2011
Alexa Angelica Harvey Brand was the daughter of James Brand.1 She married Colonel William Gordon-Cumming, son of Sir William Gordon Gordon-Cumming of Altyre, 2nd Bt. and Eliza Maria Campbell, on 18 June 1867.1 She died on 8 December 1893, without issue.1
Her married name became Gordon-Cumming.
Her married name became Gordon-Cumming.
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 1591. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
Major Ludovick Stewart
M, #58529
Last Edited=11 Jun 2011
Major Ludovick Stewart gained the rank of Major in the 24th Regiment.1 He lived at Pittyvaich, Duftown, ScotlandG.2
Child of Major Ludovick Stewart
- Elizabeth Newton Stewart+2 d. 8 Jan 1905
Richard Reid Ingrams1
M, #58530, b. 19 August 1937
Last Edited=9 Apr 2016
Richard Reid Ingrams was born on 19 August 1937.1 He is the son of Leonard St. Clare Ingrams and Victoria Susan Beatrice Reid.2 He married Mary Joan Morgan on 24 November 1962.1 He and Mary Joan Morgan were divorced in 1993.1
He was educated at Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 He was educated at University College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 He was editor of Private Eye between 1963 and 1986.3 He was editor of The Oldie in 1992.1 He lived in 2003 at Forge House, Aldworth, Reading, Berkshire, England.1
He was educated at Shrewsbury School, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England.1 He was educated at University College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.1 He was editor of Private Eye between 1963 and 1986.3 He was editor of The Oldie in 1992.1 He lived in 2003 at Forge House, Aldworth, Reading, Berkshire, England.1
Children of Richard Reid Ingrams and Mary Joan Morgan
- Fred Valentine Ingrams+1 b. 14 Feb 1964
- Margaret Ingrams1 b. 4 May 1965, d. 12 May 2004
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 3, page 3312. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S2771] Paul Ingrams, "re: Ingrams Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 17 April 2008. Hereinafter cited as "re: Ingrams Family."
- [S466] Notices, The Telegraph, London, UK, 4 August 2005. Hereinafter cited as The Telegraph.