Greenwell Baronets
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The Greenwell Baronetcy, of Marden Park in Godstone
in the County of Surrey
and Greenwell in Wolsingham
in the County of Durham
, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1906 in the King's Birthday Honours
for the stockbroker Walpole Greenwell. The Greenwell family still owns the land in Durham originally awarded them by William the Conqueror and from which they take their surname, as well as land in Suffolk
and Inverness-shire
.
in 1903 (having been first nominated in 1900) and His Majesty's Lieutenant of the City of London. Walpole Greenwell, who fought in the First Boer War
, became a member of the London Stock Exchange
at age 21 and founded W. Greenwell & Co., which would become one of the wealthiest and most prominent stockbroking firms in the City of London
. He was a keen agriculturist, a prominent breeder of pedigree stock, particularly Shorthorn
cattle and Shire horses
, for which he was awarded numerous championships, and was President of the Royal Shire Horse Society. His Shire horse stud was considered the finest in the country. He was a trustee of the Whiteley Homes Trust
, the Holloway Sanatorium
, and a member of the governing body of Royal Holloway College
.
, who also succeeded him as senior partner in the family stockbroking firm. Bernard Greenwell had been educated at Harrow
and Trinity College, Cambridge
, before serving in the Second Boer War
where he earned the Queen's South Africa Medal
with four clasps. In 1932 he took over as chairman of the County of London Electric Supply Company
and expanded it to become the largest electric supply company in the country. Electricity distribution had been largely confined to urban areas, but under Greenwell's chairmanship supplies were extended in Essex
, Kent
and Dorset
, and he was keen to see electrical supplies provided for agricultural concerns. Like his father, he also bred stock, and in 1938 he purchased the entire herd of Shorthorn cattle reared by William Duthie at Collynie in Aberdeenshire
, considered one of the best in the country. He farmed two large country estates, Marden Park and Butley Abbey Farm near Woodbridge
, Suffolk. He was married to Anna Elizabeth McClintock, daughter of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
KCB
.
Godstone
Godstone is a village in the county of Surrey, England. It is located approximately six miles east of Reigate at the junction of the A22 and A25 major roads, and near the M25 motorway.-History:...
in the County of Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
and Greenwell in Wolsingham
Wolsingham
Wolsingham is a small market town in Weardale, County Durham, England. It is situated by the River Wear, between Crook and Stanhope in North West Durham.-History:Wolsingham sits at the confluence of the River Wear and Waskerley Beck...
in the County of Durham
County Durham
County Durham is a ceremonial county and unitary district in north east England. The county town is Durham. The largest settlement in the ceremonial county is the town of Darlington...
, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1906 in the King's Birthday Honours
Queen's Birthday Honours
The Queen's Birthday Honours is a part of the British honours system, being a civic occasion on the celebration of the Queen's Official Birthday in which new members of most Commonwealth Realms honours are named. The awards are presented by the reigning monarch or head of state, currently Queen...
for the stockbroker Walpole Greenwell. The Greenwell family still owns the land in Durham originally awarded them by William the Conqueror and from which they take their surname, as well as land in Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
and Inverness-shire
Inverness-shire
The County of Inverness or Inverness-shire was a general purpose county of Scotland, with the burgh of Inverness as the county town, until 1975, when, under the Local Government Act 1973, the county area was divided between the two-tier Highland region and the unitary Western Isles. The Highland...
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Greenwell Baronets, of Marden Park and Greenwell (1906)
- Sir Walpole Lloyd Greenwell, 1st Baronet (9 June 1847–25 October 1919)
- Sir Bernard Eyre Greenwell, 2nd Baronet (29 May 1874–28 November 1939)
- Sir Peter McClintock Greenwell, 3rd Baronet (1914–1978)
- Sir Edward Bernard Greenwell, 4th Baronet (b. 1948)
Sir Walpole Lloyd Greenwell, Bt.
The first Baronet had also been High Sheriff of SurreyHigh Sheriff of Surrey
-List of High Sheriffs of Surrey:The list of known High Sheriffs of Surrey extends back to 1066 At various times the High Sheriff of Surrey was also High Sheriff of Sussex -1066-1228:...
in 1903 (having been first nominated in 1900) and His Majesty's Lieutenant of the City of London. Walpole Greenwell, who fought in the First Boer War
First Boer War
The First Boer War also known as the First Anglo-Boer War or the Transvaal War, was fought from 16 December 1880 until 23 March 1881-1877 annexation:...
, became a member of the London Stock Exchange
London Stock Exchange
The London Stock Exchange is a stock exchange located in the City of London within the United Kingdom. , the Exchange had a market capitalisation of US$3.7495 trillion, making it the fourth-largest stock exchange in the world by this measurement...
at age 21 and founded W. Greenwell & Co., which would become one of the wealthiest and most prominent stockbroking firms in the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. He was a keen agriculturist, a prominent breeder of pedigree stock, particularly Shorthorn
Shorthorn
The Shorthorn breed of cattle originated in the North East of England in the late 18th century. The breed was developed as dual purpose, suitable for both dairy and beef production; however there were always certain blood lines within the breed which emphasised one quality or the other...
cattle and Shire horses
Shire horse
The Shire horse is a breed of draught horse or draft horse . The breed comes in many colours, including black, bay and grey. They are a tall breed, with mares standing and over and stallions standing and over. The breed has an enormous capacity for weight pulling, and Shires have held the world...
, for which he was awarded numerous championships, and was President of the Royal Shire Horse Society. His Shire horse stud was considered the finest in the country. He was a trustee of the Whiteley Homes Trust
Whiteley Village
Whiteley Village, in Hersham, Surrey, England, provides homes for needy elderly people. It was formed as the result of a bequest of £1,000,000 in 1907 upon the death, by murder, of William Whiteley...
, the Holloway Sanatorium
Holloway Sanatorium
Holloway Sanatorium was an institution for the treatment of the insane, located on of parkland near the town of Virginia Water, Surrey, within the boundary of the Greater London Urban Area, about south-west of Charing Cross....
, and a member of the governing body of Royal Holloway College
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries...
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Sir Bernard Eyre Greenwell, Bt.
Walpole Greenwell was succeeded by his son Major Bernard Greenwell MBEOrder of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, who also succeeded him as senior partner in the family stockbroking firm. Bernard Greenwell had been educated at Harrow
Harrow School
Harrow School, commonly known simply as "Harrow", is an English independent school for boys situated in the town of Harrow, in north-west London.. The school is of worldwide renown. There is some evidence that there has been a school on the site since 1243 but the Harrow School we know today was...
and Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College, Cambridge
Trinity College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge. Trinity has more members than any other college in Cambridge or Oxford, with around 700 undergraduates, 430 graduates, and over 170 Fellows...
, before serving in the Second Boer War
Second Boer War
The Second Boer War was fought from 11 October 1899 until 31 May 1902 between the British Empire and the Afrikaans-speaking Dutch settlers of two independent Boer republics, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State...
where he earned the Queen's South Africa Medal
Queen's South Africa Medal
The Queen's South Africa Medal was awarded to military personnel who served in the Boer War in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902. Units from the British Army, Royal Navy, colonial forces who took part , civilians employed in official capacity and war correspondents...
with four clasps. In 1932 he took over as chairman of the County of London Electric Supply Company
London Electricity Board
The London Electricity Board was the public sector utility company responsible for electricity generation and electrical infrastructure maintenance in London prior to 1990. It was shortened to LEB in its green and blue logo, consisting of the three letters...
and expanded it to become the largest electric supply company in the country. Electricity distribution had been largely confined to urban areas, but under Greenwell's chairmanship supplies were extended in Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, Kent
Kent
Kent is a county in southeast England, and is one of the home counties. It borders East Sussex, Surrey and Greater London and has a defined boundary with Essex in the middle of the Thames Estuary. The ceremonial county boundaries of Kent include the shire county of Kent and the unitary borough of...
and Dorset
Dorset
Dorset , is a county in South West England on the English Channel coast. The county town is Dorchester which is situated in the south. The Hampshire towns of Bournemouth and Christchurch joined the county with the reorganisation of local government in 1974...
, and he was keen to see electrical supplies provided for agricultural concerns. Like his father, he also bred stock, and in 1938 he purchased the entire herd of Shorthorn cattle reared by William Duthie at Collynie in Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeenshire is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland and a lieutenancy area.The present day Aberdeenshire council area does not include the City of Aberdeen, now a separate council area, from which its name derives. Together, the modern council area and the city formed historic...
, considered one of the best in the country. He farmed two large country estates, Marden Park and Butley Abbey Farm near Woodbridge
Woodbridge, Suffolk
Woodbridge is a town in Suffolk, East Anglia, England. It is in the East of England, not far from the coast. It lies along the River Deben, with a population of about 7,480. The town is served by Woodbridge railway station on the Ipswich-Lowestoft East Suffolk Line. Woodbridge is twinned with...
, Suffolk. He was married to Anna Elizabeth McClintock, daughter of Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock
Francis Leopold McClintock
Admiral Sir Francis Leopold McClintock or Francis Leopold M'Clintock KCB, FRS was an Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy who is known for his discoveries in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago.-Biography:...
KCB
Order of the Bath
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by George I on 18 May 1725. The name derives from the elaborate mediæval ceremony for creating a knight, which involved bathing as one of its elements. The knights so created were known as Knights of the Bath...
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Further reading
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Article on Woldingham, Surrey