Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronets
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The Payne, later Payne-Gallwey, later Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronetcy, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 December 1812 for General William Payne
, Governor of the Leeward Islands. Payne-Gallwey (as he became) was the half-brother of Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
, who also served as Governor of the Leeward Islands.
The second Baronet was a Magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant
for the North Riding of Yorkshire
. He was also a Conservative
Member of Parliament
for Thirsk
, (where he resided, at Thirkleby Park), for many years. He married in 1847 Emily Anne, daughter and co-heir of Sir Robert Frankland-Russell, 7th Baronet. They had four sons and three daughters. He was succeeded by the eldest son, Ralph.
The third Baronet, was a Magistrate for the North Riding of Yorkshire
, having been educated at Eton
. He married on April 25, 1877, Edith Alice (d. November 12, 1953 aged 98), youngest daughter of Thomas Masters Usborne, J.P.
, of Blackrock, county Cork
, and assumed by Royal License, on April 4, 1914, the additional surname and Arms
of Frankland. They had one son, William (killed in action September 14, 1914), and four daughters. He was succeeded by his nephew, John.
The fourth Baronet was the eldest son of Captain Edwin John Payne-Gallwey, and nephew of the third Baronet. He served throughout World War I
firstly as Major in the 24th Battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers, then as Lieutenant-Colonel (1915) of the Royal Engineers
and was recalled in 1940 commanding the Royal Engineers at Aldershot
. He was a Magistrate (1922) for the North Riding of Yorkshire
. He assumed by Royal License on October 25, 1919, the additional surname of Frankland. He married on September 19, 1915, Evelyn Florence, younger daughter of James Lee, from Northampton
, but they had no issue. His heir was his cousin, Reginald.
The fifth Baronet, a Companion I.E.E., was the son of Wyndham Harry Payne-Gallwey (d. 1916 - 4th son of the 2nd Bt.) and was educated at Lancing
and St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. He served in World War I
in the London Electrical Engineers. He married twice: (1) June 17, 1912, Rosetta, daughter of Henry Durdie, from Reading, Berkshire
, (she divorced him in 1956), with one daughter, Joan (b. January 29, 1914). (2) March 28, 1956, Dorothy Gertrude, widow of Stanley Bathurst and daughter of Bertram Henry Madge, from London, where the fifth Baronet resided. His heir was his cousin, Philip.
The sixth Baronet, the son of Lieutenant Colonel
Lowry Philip Payne-Gallwey, OBE, MC, by his spouse Janet (d. 1996), daughter of Albert Philip Payne-Gallwey, succeeded his cousin. He was educated at Eton
and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and in 1957 joined the 11th Hussars
as a Lieutenant
. He was authorised to take the surname of Frankland in addition to and before those of Payne and Gallwey, and to bear the arms
of Frankland quartered with those of Payne and Gallwey, by Royal Licence dated July 18, 1967. The following year he became a director of the British Bloodstock Agency plc, in London's Pall Mall
, retiring in 1997. On his death, unmarried, on February 3, 2008, the Baronetcy expired.
Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet
General Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet was a British soldier and Governor of the Leeward Islands.He was the youngest son of Ralph Payne by his second spouse Margaret née Gallwey, of St. Kitts, West Indies. He had served as a Lieutenant General in India, and was at one point...
, Governor of the Leeward Islands. Payne-Gallwey (as he became) was the half-brother of Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington KB PC was a British politician and Governor of the Leeward Islands.-Early life and education:...
, who also served as Governor of the Leeward Islands.
The second Baronet was a Magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
for the North Riding of Yorkshire
North Riding of Yorkshire
The North Riding of Yorkshire was one of the three historic subdivisions of the English county of Yorkshire, alongside the East and West Ridings. From the Restoration it was used as a Lieutenancy area. The three ridings were treated as three counties for many purposes, such as having separate...
. He was also a Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
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Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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for Thirsk
Thirsk (UK Parliament constituency)
Thirsk was a parliamentary borough in Yorkshire, represented in the English and later British House of Commons in 1295, and again from 1547. It was represented by two Members of Parliament until 1832, and by one member from 1832 to 1885, when the constituency was abolished and absorbed into the new...
, (where he resided, at Thirkleby Park), for many years. He married in 1847 Emily Anne, daughter and co-heir of Sir Robert Frankland-Russell, 7th Baronet. They had four sons and three daughters. He was succeeded by the eldest son, Ralph.
The third Baronet, was a Magistrate for the North Riding of Yorkshire
North Riding of Yorkshire
The North Riding of Yorkshire was one of the three historic subdivisions of the English county of Yorkshire, alongside the East and West Ridings. From the Restoration it was used as a Lieutenancy area. The three ridings were treated as three counties for many purposes, such as having separate...
, having been educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
. He married on April 25, 1877, Edith Alice (d. November 12, 1953 aged 98), youngest daughter of Thomas Masters Usborne, J.P.
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...
, of Blackrock, county Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
, and assumed by Royal License, on April 4, 1914, the additional surname and Arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
of Frankland. They had one son, William (killed in action September 14, 1914), and four daughters. He was succeeded by his nephew, John.
The fourth Baronet was the eldest son of Captain Edwin John Payne-Gallwey, and nephew of the third Baronet. He served throughout World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
firstly as Major in the 24th Battalion of Northumberland Fusiliers, then as Lieutenant-Colonel (1915) of the Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers
The Corps of Royal Engineers, usually just called the Royal Engineers , and commonly known as the Sappers, is one of the corps of the British Army....
and was recalled in 1940 commanding the Royal Engineers at Aldershot
Aldershot
Aldershot is a town in the English county of Hampshire, located on heathland about southwest of London. The town is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council...
. He was a Magistrate (1922) for the North Riding of Yorkshire
North Riding of Yorkshire
The North Riding of Yorkshire was one of the three historic subdivisions of the English county of Yorkshire, alongside the East and West Ridings. From the Restoration it was used as a Lieutenancy area. The three ridings were treated as three counties for many purposes, such as having separate...
. He assumed by Royal License on October 25, 1919, the additional surname of Frankland. He married on September 19, 1915, Evelyn Florence, younger daughter of James Lee, from Northampton
Northampton
Northampton is a large market town and local government district in the East Midlands region of England. Situated about north-west of London and around south-east of Birmingham, Northampton lies on the River Nene and is the county town of Northamptonshire. The demonym of Northampton is...
, but they had no issue. His heir was his cousin, Reginald.
The fifth Baronet, a Companion I.E.E., was the son of Wyndham Harry Payne-Gallwey (d. 1916 - 4th son of the 2nd Bt.) and was educated at Lancing
Lancing College
Lancing College is a co-educational English independent school in the British public school tradition, founded in 1848 by Nathaniel Woodard. Woodard's aim was to provide education "based on sound principle and sound knowledge, firmly grounded in the Christian faith." Lancing was the first of a...
and St. Edmund Hall, Oxford. He served in World War I
World War I
World War I , which was predominantly called the World War or the Great War from its occurrence until 1939, and the First World War or World War I thereafter, was a major war centred in Europe that began on 28 July 1914 and lasted until 11 November 1918...
in the London Electrical Engineers. He married twice: (1) June 17, 1912, Rosetta, daughter of Henry Durdie, from Reading, Berkshire
Reading, Berkshire
Reading is a large town and unitary authority area in England. It is located in the Thames Valley at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, and on both the Great Western Main Line railway and the M4 motorway, some west of London....
, (she divorced him in 1956), with one daughter, Joan (b. January 29, 1914). (2) March 28, 1956, Dorothy Gertrude, widow of Stanley Bathurst and daughter of Bertram Henry Madge, from London, where the fifth Baronet resided. His heir was his cousin, Philip.
The sixth Baronet, the son of Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant colonel
Lieutenant colonel is a rank of commissioned officer in the armies and most marine forces and some air forces of the world, typically ranking above a major and below a colonel. The rank of lieutenant colonel is often shortened to simply "colonel" in conversation and in unofficial correspondence...
Lowry Philip Payne-Gallwey, OBE, MC, by his spouse Janet (d. 1996), daughter of Albert Philip Payne-Gallwey, succeeded his cousin. He was educated at Eton
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
and the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst, and in 1957 joined the 11th Hussars
11th Hussars
The 11th Hussars was a cavalry regiment of the British Army.-History:The regiment was founded in 1715 as Colonel Philip Honeywood's Regiment of Dragoons and was known by the name of its Colonel until 1751 when it became the 11th Regiment of Dragoons...
as a Lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
. He was authorised to take the surname of Frankland in addition to and before those of Payne and Gallwey, and to bear the arms
Coat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
of Frankland quartered with those of Payne and Gallwey, by Royal Licence dated July 18, 1967. The following year he became a director of the British Bloodstock Agency plc, in London's Pall Mall
Pall Mall, London
Pall Mall is a street in the City of Westminster, London, and parallel to The Mall, from St. James's Street across Waterloo Place to the Haymarket; while Pall Mall East continues into Trafalgar Square. The street is a major thoroughfare in the St James's area of London, and a section of the...
, retiring in 1997. On his death, unmarried, on February 3, 2008, the Baronetcy expired.
Payne, later Payne-Gallwey, later Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronets (1812)
- Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st BaronetSir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st BaronetGeneral Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet was a British soldier and Governor of the Leeward Islands.He was the youngest son of Ralph Payne by his second spouse Margaret née Gallwey, of St. Kitts, West Indies. He had served as a Lieutenant General in India, and was at one point...
(1759 – 1831) - Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 2nd BaronetSir William Payne-Gallwey, 2nd BaronetSir William Payne-Gallwey, 2nd Baronet was an English Conservative Party politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1851 to 1880....
(1807 – December 19, 1881) - Sir Ralph William Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 3rd BaronetSir Ralph Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 3rd BaronetSir Ralph William Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 3rd Baronet was an accomplished engineer, historian, ballistics expert, and artist.He authored several books on military and sporting history, theory, and practice. He wrote The Crossbow, which was re-published in 2007 by Skyhorse Publishing. He was the...
(August 19, 1848 – November 24, 1916) - Sir John Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 4th Baronet (December 23, 1889 – February 13, 1955)
- Sir Reginald Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 5th Baronet (April 15, 1889 – January 12, 1964)
- Sir Philip Frankland-Payne-Gallwey, 6th Baronet (March 15, 1935 – February 3, 2008)