John Beresford, 4th Marquess of Waterford
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Reverend John de la Poer Beresford, 4th Marquess of Waterford (27 April 1814 – 6 November 1866) was an Irish peer
and Church of Ireland
minister.
Beresford was the third son of the Henry Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford
and his wife, Susanna. He was educated at Eton
and Trinity College, Cambridge
, later entered the ministry and was the incumbent of Mullaghbrack
, County Armagh
and a Prebendary
of St Patrick's Cathedral
, serving under his uncle, Lord John.
On 20 February 1843, he married Christiana Leslie (a relative of the Leslie Baronets
) and they had five sons:
Beresford inherited the marquessate from his childless brother in 1859 and on his own death in 1866, the title passed to his eldest son, John.
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
and Church of Ireland
Church of Ireland
The Church of Ireland is an autonomous province of the Anglican Communion. The church operates in all parts of Ireland and is the second largest religious body on the island after the Roman Catholic Church...
minister.
Beresford was the third son of the Henry Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford
Henry Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford
Henry de La Poer Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford KP, PC styled Lord Le Poer from 1783 until 1789 and Earl of Tyrone from 1789 to 1800, was an Irish peer....
and his wife, Susanna. 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 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...
, later entered the ministry and was the incumbent of Mullaghbrack
Mullaghbrack
Mullaghbrack or Mullaghbrac is a small village and townland in County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It is on the road between Markethill and Hamiltonsbawn, just north of Gosford Forest Park. In the 2001 Census it had a population of 75.-History:...
, County Armagh
County Armagh
-History:Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch, whose capital was Emain Macha near Armagh. The site, and subsequently the city, were named after the goddess Macha...
and a Prebendary
Prebendary
A prebendary is a post connected to an Anglican or Catholic cathedral or collegiate church and is a type of canon. Prebendaries have a role in the administration of the cathedral...
of St Patrick's Cathedral
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh (Church of Ireland)
St. Patrick's Cathedral, Armagh is the seat of the Archbishop of Armagh in the Church of Ireland. It is found in Armagh, Northern Ireland.-History:...
, serving under his uncle, Lord John.
On 20 February 1843, he married Christiana Leslie (a relative of the Leslie Baronets
Leslie Baronets
There have been four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Leslie, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia, one in the Baronetage of Ireland, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom...
) and they had five sons:
- John Henry de la Poer, Earl of Tyrone, later 5th Marquess of WaterfordJohn Beresford, 5th Marquess of WaterfordJohn Henry de la Poer Beresford, 5th Marquess of Waterford KP, PC , styled Earl of Tyrone from 1859 to 1866, was an Irish peer and Conservative politician...
(1844–1895) - Lord Charles William de la PoerLord Charles BeresfordCharles William de la Poer Beresford, 1st Baron Beresford GCB GCVO , styled Lord Charles Beresford between 1859 and 1916, was a British Admiral and Member of Parliament....
(1846–1919), later created Baron BeresfordBaron BeresfordBaron Beresford is a title that was created three times, one in the Peerage of Ireland and later also two in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. In all instances it was created for men who were eminent politicians or soldiers...
, naval commander. - Lord William Leslie de la PoerLord William BeresfordLieutenant-Colonel Lord William Leslie de la Poer Beresford VC KCIE born Mullaghbrack, County Armagh, Ireland was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.The son...
(1847–1900), soldier. - Lord Marcus Talbot de la PoerLord Marcus BeresfordLord Marcus Talbot de la Poer Beresford, KCVO was an equerry and racing manager.The son the 4th Marquess of Waterford, he ran the stables of Albert, Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, from 1890 to 1910 and of George V from 1910 to 1922.On 28 August 1895, Beresford married Louisa Catherine Ridley,...
(1848–1922), equerry. - Lord Delaval James de la Poer (1862–1906), soldier.
Beresford inherited the marquessate from his childless brother in 1859 and on his own death in 1866, the title passed to his eldest son, John.