Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #303661, b. 22 October 1874, d. 25 February 1951
Last Edited=13 May 2017
Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke was born on 22 October 1874.1 He was the son of John Reginald Yorke and Sophia Matilde Henriëtte Bilitonia Barones van Tuyll van Serooskerken.2 He married Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell, daughter of Farrar Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban and Agnes Adela Porcher, on 4 October 1906.1 He died on 25 February 1951 at age 76.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 11th Hussars.1 He gained the rank of Boer War in 1902.1 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.1 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1917.1 He was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus of Italy.1 He was awarded the Commander, Order of the Crown of Romania.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1919.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Gloucester Yeomanry.1 He gained the rank of Honorary Brigadier-General in 1921.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 11th Hussars.1 He gained the rank of Boer War in 1902.1 He fought in the First World War, where he was mentioned in despatches.1 He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.) in 1917.1 He was awarded the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus of Italy.1 He was awarded the Commander, Order of the Crown of Romania.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.) in 1919.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the Gloucester Yeomanry.1 He gained the rank of Honorary Brigadier-General in 1921.1
Children of Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke and Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell
- Adela Sophie Yorke2 b. 22 Jul 1907
- Daphne Elizabeth Yorke2 b. 21 Dec 1910
Farrar Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #303662, b. 2 November 1837, d. 1 March 1899
Last Edited=2 Oct 2013
Farrar Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban was born on 2 November 1837.2 He was the son of Reverend Ridley Henry Herschell and Helen Mowbray.2 He married Agnes Adela Porcher, daughter of Edward Leigh Kindersley Porcher, on 20 December 1876.2 He died on 1 March 1899 at age 61.2
He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1860 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1872.2 He held the office of Recorder of Carlisle between 1873 and 1880.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Duham between 1874 and 1885.2 He held the office of Solicitor-General between 1880 and 1885.2 He held the office of Lord Chancellor in 1886.2 He was created 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban [U.K.] on 8 February 1886.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.)2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Kent.2 He was appointed Queen's Counsel (Q.C.)2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.)2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of County Durham.2 He held the office of Lord Chancellor between 1892 and 1895.2 He held the office of Chancellor of London University in 1893.2 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1893.2
He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1860 entitled to practise as a barrister-at-law.2 He held the office of Bencher of Lincoln's Inn in 1872.2 He held the office of Recorder of Carlisle between 1873 and 1880.2 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Duham between 1874 and 1885.2 He held the office of Solicitor-General between 1880 and 1885.2 He held the office of Lord Chancellor in 1886.2 He was created 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban [U.K.] on 8 February 1886.2 He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.)2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Kent.2 He was appointed Queen's Counsel (Q.C.)2 He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.)2 He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of County Durham.2 He held the office of Lord Chancellor between 1892 and 1895.2 He held the office of Chancellor of London University in 1893.2 He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1893.2
Children of Farrar Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban and Agnes Adela Porcher
- Richard Farrer Herschell, 2nd Baron Herschell of the City of Durban+2 b. 22 May 1878, d. 14 Oct 1929
- Helen Mowbray Herschell2 b. 20 Jun 1879, d. 30 Nov 1879
- Hon. Agnes Freda Herschell2 b. 9 Oct 1881, d. 5 May 1942
- Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell+2 b. 4 Apr 1883, d. 26 Oct 1956
Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #303663, b. 4 April 1883, d. 26 October 1956
Last Edited=10 Mar 2012
Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell was born on 4 April 1883.2 She was the daughter of Farrar Herschell, 1st Baron Herschell of the City of Durban and Agnes Adela Porcher.2 She married Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke, son of John Reginald Yorke and Sophia Matilde Henriëtte Bilitonia Barones van Tuyll van Serooskerken, on 4 October 1906.1 She died on 26 October 1956 at age 73.1
From 4 October 1906, her married name became Yorke.
From 4 October 1906, her married name became Yorke.
Children of Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell and Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke
- Adela Sophie Yorke2 b. 22 Jul 1907
- Daphne Elizabeth Yorke2 b. 21 Dec 1910
Adela Sophie Yorke1
F, #303664, b. 22 July 1907
Last Edited=11 Aug 2008
Adela Sophie Yorke was born on 22 July 1907.1 She is the daughter of Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke and Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell.2
Daphne Elizabeth Yorke1
F, #303665, b. 21 December 1910
Last Edited=15 Aug 2008
Daphne Elizabeth Yorke was born on 21 December 1910.1 She is the daughter of Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke and Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell.2 She married David Alan Fullerton, son of Alan Weston Fullerton, on 24 April 1948.1
From 24 April 1948, her married name became Fullerton.
From 24 April 1948, her married name became Fullerton.
Alan Weston Fullerton1
M, #303666
Last Edited=15 Aug 2008
Child of Alan Weston Fullerton
- David Alan Fullerton2 d. 10 Apr 1965
David Alan Fullerton1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #303667, d. 10 April 1965
Last Edited=15 Aug 2008
David Alan Fullerton was the son of Alan Weston Fullerton.2 He married Daphne Elizabeth Yorke, daughter of Brig.-Gen. Ralph Maximilian Yorke and Hon. Muriel Fanny Herschell, on 24 April 1948.1 He died on 10 April 1965.1
Dorothy Constance Emily Yorke1 ![](livingn.gif)
F, #303668, b. 30 July 1879, d. 20 November 1946
Last Edited=15 Aug 2008
Dorothy Constance Emily Yorke was born on 30 July 1879.1 She was the daughter of John Reginald Yorke and Sophia Matilde Henriëtte Bilitonia Barones van Tuyll van Serooskerken.2 She died on 20 November 1946 at age 67, unmarried.1
She was Lady-in-Waiting to HRH Princess Patricia of Connaught and HRH The Princess Royal between 1919 and 1939.1 She was appointed Commander, Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) in 1937.1 She was Extra Lady-in-Waiting to HRH Princess Patricia of Connaught and HRH The Princess Royal between 1939 and 1946.1
She was Lady-in-Waiting to HRH Princess Patricia of Connaught and HRH The Princess Royal between 1919 and 1939.1 She was appointed Commander, Royal Victorian Order (C.V.O.) in 1937.1 She was Extra Lady-in-Waiting to HRH Princess Patricia of Connaught and HRH The Princess Royal between 1939 and 1946.1
James Charles Yorke1 ![](livingn.gif)
M, #303669, b. 6 February 1816, d. 5 January 1867
Last Edited=23 Sep 2012
Consanguinity Index=1.95%
James Charles Yorke was born on 6 February 1816.1 He was the son of Joseph Yorke and Catherine Cocks.2 He married Georgiana Augusta Hawkins, daughter of Reverend Charles Hawkins and Anna Augusta Cockburn, on 31 October 1839.1 He died on 5 January 1867 at age 50.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards.1
He gained the rank of Captain in the 5th Dragoon Guards.1
Children of James Charles Yorke and Georgiana Augusta Hawkins
- Jane Augusta Somers Yorke3 b. 1841
- Catherine Anna Cockburn Yorke2 b. c 1842, d. 24 Nov 1928
- Frances Annesley Yorke2 b. 1844, d. 12 Jul 1920
- Cecilia Emily Caroline Yorke4 b. 1845
- James Charles Yorke+2 b. 28 Oct 1847, d. 20 Jan 1932
- Augusta Mary Yorke4 b. 1849
- Georgina Emma Yorke2 b. c 1851, d. 29 Oct 1923
- Harriett Elizabeth Yorke+2 b. 1852, d. 18 May 1928
- Reginald Somers Yorke+2 b. 10 Jun 1854, d. 29 Jan 1916
- Algernon Joseph Yorke+2 b. 29 Jun 1856, d. 15 Jan 1932
- Dorothea Agnes Yorke2 b. c 1859, d. 1886
- Louisa Adelaide Yorke2 b. c 1861, d. 6 Sep 1925
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 1778. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]
- [S37] BP2003. [S37]
- [S3508] S. Thomson, "email: Kirwan Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger Lundy, 16 January 2009 - 12 February 2010, page 669. Hereinafter cited as "email: Kirwan Family."
- [S4567] Bill Norton, "re: Pitman Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 6 April 2010 and 19 April 2011. Hereinafter cited as "re: Pitman Family."
Oscar Faber1
M, #303670
Last Edited=9 Jan 2011
Oscar Faber lived at Chateley Dene, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, EnglandG.1 He was registered as a Member, Institution of Civil Engineers (M.I.C.E.)1 He graduated with a Doctor of Science (D.Sc.)1 He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.)1 He graduated with a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.)1
Child of Oscar Faber
Citations
- [S37] BP2003 volume 2, page 2394. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S37]