William Cornwallis-West
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William Cornwallis Cornwallis-West VD
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(20 March 1835 – 4 July 1917), was a British politician.
Born William Cornwallis West, he was the son of Frederick Richard West, son of the Hon. Frederick West, younger son of John West, 2nd Earl De La Warr
. His mother was Theresa, daughter of John Whitby. He was called to the Bar
, Lincoln's Inn
, in 1862.
Cornwallis-West was High Sheriff of Denbighshire
in 1872, Lord-Lieutenant of Denbighshire from 1872 to 1917, a Justice of the Peace
for Hampshire
and Denbighshire and an Honorary Colonel in the 4th Battalion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers
. In 1885 he was returned to Parliament for Denbighshire West
, a seat he held until 1892. In 1895 he assumed by deed poll
the surname of Cornwallis-West. He lived at Ruthin Castle
, Denbighshire, and at Newlands Manor, Milford
, Hampshire.
Cornwallis-West married Mary ("Patsy"), daughter of Reverend Frederick Fitzpatrick, in 1872. She was known as a great beauty and leading socialite. One of their daughters was Daisy, Princess of Pless
; another daughter, Constance Edwina, married Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster
. Cornwallis-West's son, George Cornwallis-West
, was the second husband of Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill
. Cornwallis-West died in July 1917, aged 82. Mrs Cornwallis-West died in July 1920, shortly after returning from Monaco, in Arnewood House, a family property a few miles North of Newlands.
Volunteer Decoration
The Volunteer Officers' Decoration was created by Royal Warrant under command of Queen Victoria on 25 July 1892 to reward 'efficient and capable' officers of the Volunteer Force who had served for twenty years...
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Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
(20 March 1835 – 4 July 1917), was a British politician.
Born William Cornwallis West, he was the son of Frederick Richard West, son of the Hon. Frederick West, younger son of John West, 2nd Earl De La Warr
John West, 2nd Earl De La Warr
John West, 2nd Earl De La Warr was a British peer, politician and army officer.Born The Honourable John West, he was the son of John West, 6th Baron De La Warr and his first wife, the former Lady Charlotte McCarthy...
. His mother was Theresa, daughter of John Whitby. He was called to the Bar
Call to the bar
The Call to the Bar is a legal term of art in most common law jurisdictions where persons must be qualified to be allowed to argue in court on behalf of another party, and are then said to have been "called to the bar" or to have received a "call to the bar"...
, Lincoln's Inn
Lincoln's Inn
The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn is one of four Inns of Court in London to which barristers of England and Wales belong and where they are called to the Bar. The other three are Middle Temple, Inner Temple and Gray's Inn. Although Lincoln's Inn is able to trace its official records beyond...
, in 1862.
Cornwallis-West was High Sheriff of Denbighshire
High Sheriff of Denbighshire
The High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...
in 1872, Lord-Lieutenant of Denbighshire from 1872 to 1917, a Justice of the Peace
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
for Hampshire
Hampshire
Hampshire is a county on the southern coast of England in the United Kingdom. The county town of Hampshire is Winchester, a historic cathedral city that was once the capital of England. Hampshire is notable for housing the original birthplaces of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force...
and Denbighshire and an Honorary Colonel in the 4th Battalion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers
Royal Welch Fusiliers
The Royal Welch Fusiliers was an infantry regiment of the British Army, part of the Prince of Wales' Division. It was founded in 1689 to oppose James II and the imminent war with France...
. In 1885 he was returned to Parliament for Denbighshire West
West Denbighshire (UK Parliament constituency)
West Denbighshire, formally called the Western Division of Denbighshire, was a county constituency in Denbighshire, in North Wales. It returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, elected by the first past the post voting system.-History:The...
, a seat he held until 1892. In 1895 he assumed by deed poll
Deed poll
A deed poll is a legal document binding only to a single person or several persons acting jointly to express an active intention...
the surname of Cornwallis-West. He lived at Ruthin Castle
Ruthin Castle
Ruthin Castle is a medieval castle fortification in Wales, near the town of Ruthin in the Vale of Clwyd. It was constructed during the late 13th century by Dafydd, the brother of Prince Llywelyn II, on a red sandstone ridge overlooking the valley....
, Denbighshire, and at Newlands Manor, Milford
Milford on Sea
Milford on Sea is a large village and civil parish located on the south coast of England in the county of Hampshire. With a population of approximately 4500, Milford has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs in its high street, which borders the village green.-Overview:Milford on Sea is village...
, Hampshire.
Cornwallis-West married Mary ("Patsy"), daughter of Reverend Frederick Fitzpatrick, in 1872. She was known as a great beauty and leading socialite. One of their daughters was Daisy, Princess of Pless
Daisy, Princess of Pless
Daisy, Princess of Pless , was a noted society beauty in the Edwardian period.- Early life :...
; another daughter, Constance Edwina, married Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster
Hugh Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster
Hugh Richard Arthur Grosvenor, 2nd Duke of Westminster GCVO DSO was the son of Victor Alexander Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor and Lady Sibell Mary Lumley, the daughter of the 9th Earl of Scarborough...
. Cornwallis-West's son, George Cornwallis-West
George Cornwallis-West
George Frederick Myddleton Cornwallis-West was a British officer of the Scots Guards. He was the only son of Col. William Cornwallis-West and his wife Mary, née FitzPatrick . The family moved in aristocratic circles but did not have a great deal of wealth...
, was the second husband of Lady Randolph Churchill, mother of Winston Churchill
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a predominantly Conservative British politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century and served as Prime Minister twice...
. Cornwallis-West died in July 1917, aged 82. Mrs Cornwallis-West died in July 1920, shortly after returning from Monaco, in Arnewood House, a family property a few miles North of Newlands.