The Hon. William Leonard Holmes à Court, DL

William Leonard Holmes à Court (William Henry Ashe9 à Court, William8, William Peirce7 Ashe à Court, William6 à Court, Peirce5, John4, John3, William2, William1) was born in London 19/01/1835. William died 16/12/1885 in Clifton, Bristol, at 50 years of age. His body was interred December 1885 in Heytesbury, Wiltshire.

He married Isabella Sophia à Court Beadon in Cheddar, Somerset, 24/09/1861. Isabella was born in Merriott, Somerset 26/12/1836. Isabella was the daughter of Reverend Richard à Court Beadon and Isabella White. Isabella died 24/09/1908 in Hillside, Warminster, Wiltshire, at 71 years of age. Her body was interred 1908 in Heytesbury, Wiltshire. She was listed as a resident in the census report in The Vicarage, Cheddar, Somerset, 1841. She was listed as a resident in the census report in The Vicarage, Cheddar, Somerset, 30/03/1851. Isabella was visiting 1861 in Heytesbury House, Heytesbury, Wiltshire. Isabella signed a marriage settlement with William Leonard Holmes à Court 23/09/1861. She was listed as a resident in the census report in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1881. She was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in 24 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol. She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 13 Miles Road, Clifton, Bristol.

He was baptized in St. George's Hanover Square, 7/02/1835. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Westover House, Westover, Isle of Wight, 1841. William was a student 1851 in Eton College, Eton, Berkshire. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Heytesbury House, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1861. William signed a marriage settlement with Isabella Sophia à Court Beadon 23/09/1861. He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire. A Deputy Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight. Godfather Lord Heytesbury, and one other. Godmother Lady Worsley Holmes.

Inscription found in Heytesbury Church:

In Memory of William Leonard Holmes à Court eldest son of the 2nd Baron Heytesbury born 19th January 1835 died 16th December 1885 buried at Heytesbury. Also of Isabella Sophia his wife daughter of the Reverend Richard à Court Beadon born 26th December 1836 died 24th September 1908 buried at Heytesbury. Also of Emily Caroline their eldest daughter born 16th July 1864 died 11th August 1892 buried at Aix La Chapelle.

From Cambridge Alumni:

ST JOHN'S College, Cambridge Entered: Michs. 1853 More Information: Adm. pens. at ST JOHN'S, Oct. 12, 1853. School, Eton. Matric. Michs. 1853 (A'Court, W. L. Holmes); M.A. 1856. Assumed by Royal Licence the surname of Holmes-A'Court (in lieu of A'Court-Holmes) Aug. 9, 1860. [His son William Frederick, succeeded as 3rd Baron Heytesbury.] Died v.p. Dec. 16, 1885, aged 50. Brother of Herbert H. (1870). (G.E.C., ed. Gibbs.)

William Leonard Holmes à Court and Isabella Sophia à Court Beadon had the following children:

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William Frederick Holmes à Court

child + 64 i. William Frederick11 Holmes à Court 3rd Baron was born 25/06/1862.

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Leonard Holmes à Court

child + 65 ii. Leonard Holmes à Court 4th Baron was born 11/06/1863.

child 66 iii. Emily Caroline Holmes à Court was born in Upham, Hampshire 16/07/1864. Emily died 14/08/1892 in Aix La Chapelle, at 28 years of age. She was baptized in Upham Parish Church, Upham, 14/08/1864. She was listed as a resident in the census report in Codford St. Peters, Wiltshire, 1871. She was listed as a resident in the census report in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1881. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 24 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol, 1891. Inscription found in Heytesbury Church:

In Memory of William Leonard Holmes à Court eldest son of the 2nd Baron Heytesbury born 19th January 1835 died 16th December 1885 buried at Heytesbury. Also of Isabella Sophia his wife daughter of the Reverend Richard à Court Beadon born 26th December 1836 died 24th September 1908 buried at Heytesbury. Also of Emily Caroline their eldest daughter born 16th July 1864 died 11th August 1892 buried at Aix La Chapelle.

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Richard Holmes à Court, pictured top right, with his brothers. Back row l to r Henry and Leonard. Front row l to r Alfred, William, Herbert and Charles.

child 67 iv. Richard Henry Holmes à Court was born in Upham, Hampshire 23/01/1866. Richard died 26/12/1929 in Clifton Nursing Home, Clifton, Bristol, at 63 years of age. His body was interred 10/01/1930 in St. Peter & St. Paul Church, Heytesbury. He was christened in Upham Parish Church, Upham, 25/02/1866. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Codford St. Peters, Wiltshire, 1871. He was listed as a pupil in the census report in Kings School, Church Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, 1881. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Heytesbury House, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1901.

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Charles Holmes à Court

child + 68 v. Charles Holmes à Court was born 16/12/1867.

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Herbert Holmes à Court

child 69 vi. Herbert Edward Holmes à Court was born in Codford St. Peters, Wiltshire 16/02/1869. Herbert died 21/10/1934 in Leonard Stanley House, Gloucestershire, at 65 years of age. He married Lydia Gertrude Manning 1927. Lydia was born in Wing, Buckinghamshire December 1876. Lydia was the daughter of William Manning. Lydia died 19/11/1967 in Bath, Somerset, at 90 years of age. Her body was interred 24/11/1967 in Stone Parish Church, Gloucestershire. She was listed as a resident in the census report in West Park, Wing, Buckinghamshire, 1881. She was listed as a resident in the census report in West Park, Wing, Buckinghamshire, 1891.

He was baptized in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 17/03/1869. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Codford St. Peters, Wiltshire, 1871. He was listed as a resident in the census report in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1881. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 24 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol, 1891. He was listed as a resident in the census report in HMS Prince George, Bay of Gibraltar, 1901. He entered HMS Britannia as a cadet in July 1882. Captain in the Royal Navy, 1907; Rear-Admiral, 1919; Vice-Admiral, 1924 (retired). Club: Sesame Address: Leonard Stanley House, Glos.

Died without issue.

Article from the Times, June 29, 1927

A marriage has been arranged and will take place shortly (very quietly owing to illness) between Vice-Admiral (Retd.) the Hon. H.E. Holmes à Court and Lydia Gertrude, second surviving daughter of the late Mr. William Manning, of Wing, Bucks, and of Mrs. Manning, of Linslade, Bucks, and widow of the Hon. Charles Holmes à Court.

para_br eakArticle from the Times, October 27, 1934

May an old friend and shipmate of the late Admiral Herbert Holmes à Court pay a tribute to his memory? He was so unassuming and modest that many may have missed the absolute goodness and unselfishness of his character. I knew him from early days in the Britannia and have been shipmates with him for several years. In all that time I never knew him to harbour an unkind thought of others or to think of himself. He had great ability as an officer and seaman, and many a man will remember him for acts of kindness and help. It may not have been his fortune to take a prominent part in the late War, but where many others may have gained distinction he retained to the end the fair name of a great gentleman and a true frient.

Admiral Sir Reginal Hall.

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Alfred Holmes à Court, (bottom right) with his brothers, William and Leonard (top) and Richard (bottom left)

child + 70 vii. Alfred Holmes à Court was born 24/04/1870.

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Henry Holmes à Court pictured 3rd from the left with his brothers (l to r) Alfred, Herbert and William

child + 71 viii. Henry Worsley Holmes à Court was born 1/09/1871.

child 72 ix. Sophia Holmes à Court was born in Heytesbury, Wiltshire 14/11/1872. Sophia died 15/11/1872 in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, at less than one year of age. She was christened in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 14/11/1872.

child 73 x. Edith Mary Holmes à Court was born in Heytesbury, Wiltshire 24/04/1874. Edith died 15/09/1961 in Bristol, Somerset, at 87 years of age. She married Frederick John Press in Christ Church, Bath, 31/01/1907. Frederick was born in Ashley Down, Bristol 12/03/1871. Frederick was the son of John Latham Press. Frederick died 26/09/1944 in Bristol, Somerset, at 73 years of age. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 18 College Road, Clifton, Bristol, 1891. He was listed as a resident in the census report in 14 The Avenue, Bristol, 1901. (See Frederick John Press for the continuation of this line.)

She was baptized in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 26/05/1874. She was listed as a resident in the census report in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1881. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 24 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol, 1891. She was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 13 Miles Road, Clifton, Bristol. She and an unknown person honeymooned in Monte Carlo, 1/11/1908.

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Elizabeth Rogers

child 74 xi. Elizabeth Anne Holmes à Court was born in Heytesbury, Wiltshire 24/04/1878. Elizabeth died 10/11/1962 at 84 years of age. She married Arthur Stanley Rogers in St. Pauls, Knightsbridge, 12/07/1900. Arthur was born in Redland, Bristol c1867. Arthur was the son of William John Rogers. Arthur died 1916 at 49 years of age. He was listed as a resident in the census report in Glouthorne Villa, 159 White Ladies Road, Westbury on Trym, 1871. He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 8 Gloucester Row, Clifton, Bristol. (See Arthur Stanley Rogers for the continuation of this line.)

She was christened in Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 26/05/1878. She was listed as a resident in the census report in High Street, Heytesbury, Wiltshire, 1881. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 24 Apsley Road, Clifton, Bristol, 1891. She was listed as a resident in the census report in 8 Gloucester Row, Clifton, Bristol, 1901. Her funeral was held in Woking Crematorium, 16/11/1962.