Harry Waechter
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Sir Harry Waechter, 1st Baronet DL (June 6, 1871 – May 20, 1929) was the only son of Sir Max Waechter
. He was a businessman and philanthropist, who started developing the garden, now called "Ramster
" near Chiddingfold
in Surrey, which he purchased at some time between 1890 and 1900. He also had property in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now called Harare, Zimbabwe).
He was educated at Clifton College
and Trinity College, Cambridge
. He was made a partner in Bessler, Waechter & Co. in 1901.
He was raised to the Baronetage in the New Years Honours, January 1911. He is described in The Times article as "Henry Waechter, Esq, Managing Director of the firm of Bessler, Waechter and Co. Limited, Shippers and Ship owners of which Sir Max Waechter is Chairman. Has given generous support to the Territorial Force and Cadet Corps in Surrey. High Sheriff of Surrey
in 1910 and Master of the Chiddingfold Foxhounds. "
In 1907, he instituted a Band Competition, held at Ramster.
In 1912, he gave land in Woodbridge Road
, Guildford to Guildford Borough Council, in trust, with cricket included in the objects of the Trust. This land is now the home of Guildford Cricket Club.
He married Evelyn Mary Josephine d'Arcy in 1911. They had two sons and a daughter. She divorced him 15 December 1923.
He served in World War I
(1914–1918) in France and in Italy he received the Croix de Guerre
. He was awarded the C.M.G.
He died in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia May 20, 1929, and was succeeded as Baronet by his son, Harry Leonard d'Arcy Waechter, born May 22, 1912 who died in 1985, extinguishing the title.
Max Waechter
Sir Max Waechter was a businessman, art collector, philanthropist and advocate of a federal Europe.Waechter was born in Stettin, then in Germany. He went to England in 1859 and was naturalised in 1865....
. He was a businessman and philanthropist, who started developing the garden, now called "Ramster
Ramster
Ramster Garden is an open garden, near Chiddingfold, Surrey, covering over . First landscaped and laid out in the 1890s by Gauntlett Nurseries and Sir Harry Waechter....
" near Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold
Chiddingfold is a village and civil parish in the heart of The Weald in the Waverley district of Surrey, England. It lies on the A283 between Milford and Petworth...
in Surrey, which he purchased at some time between 1890 and 1900. He also had property in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia (now called Harare, Zimbabwe).
He was educated at Clifton College
Clifton College
Clifton College is a co-educational independent school in Clifton, Bristol, England, founded in 1862. In its early years it was notable for emphasising science in the curriculum, and for being less concerned with social elitism, e.g. by admitting day-boys on equal terms and providing a dedicated...
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...
. He was made a partner in Bessler, Waechter & Co. in 1901.
He was raised to the Baronetage in the New Years Honours, January 1911. He is described in The Times article as "Henry Waechter, Esq, Managing Director of the firm of Bessler, Waechter and Co. Limited, Shippers and Ship owners of which Sir Max Waechter is Chairman. Has given generous support to the Territorial Force and Cadet Corps in Surrey. High Sheriff of Surrey
High 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 1910 and Master of the Chiddingfold Foxhounds. "
In 1907, he instituted a Band Competition, held at Ramster.
In 1912, he gave land in Woodbridge Road
Woodbridge Road
The Sports Ground, Woodbridge Road is a cricket ground in Guildford, Surrey. The ground was given to the town in trust in 1911 by Sir Harry Waechter, Bart. Guildford Cricket Club play their home matches on the ground. Surrey CCC play one County Championship match and one List A one-day match there...
, Guildford to Guildford Borough Council, in trust, with cricket included in the objects of the Trust. This land is now the home of Guildford Cricket Club.
He married Evelyn Mary Josephine d'Arcy in 1911. They had two sons and a daughter. She divorced him 15 December 1923.
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...
(1914–1918) in France and in Italy he received the Croix de Guerre
Croix de guerre
The Croix de guerre is a military decoration of France. It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins. The decoration was awarded during World War I, again in World War II, and in other conflicts...
. He was awarded the C.M.G.
Order of St Michael and St George
The Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George is an order of chivalry founded on 28 April 1818 by George, Prince Regent, later George IV of the United Kingdom, while he was acting as Prince Regent for his father, George III....
He died in Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia May 20, 1929, and was succeeded as Baronet by his son, Harry Leonard d'Arcy Waechter, born May 22, 1912 who died in 1985, extinguishing the title.