Marie Josephine Edwards
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Marie Josephine Agnes Edwards (19 December 1882 - 15 February 1965) was the daughter of James Andrew Edwards and Kate Marion Agnes MacNamara.
Through her marriage to Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott
, Marie Josephine Agnes Montagu Douglas Scott (née Edwards) became a paternal Aunt to HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
, and thereby a maternal grandaunt to HRH Prince William of Gloucester
and HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
. She was the paternal great-grandmother of Sarah, Duchess of York
, and the maternal second great-grandmother of HRH Princess Beatrice of York
and HRH Princess Eugenie of York
.
, Essex
on Tuesday, 19 December 1882, to James Andrew Edwards and his wife, Kate Marion Agnes MacNamara.
On Wednesday, 26 April 1905 at St. George's, Hanover Square at the age of 22, she married Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott
, son of Sir William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry and Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton, VA
, Mistress of the Robes
to Queen Victoria
, and third daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn
. The couple bore three children:
, at the age of 82. At the time of her death, she was survived by all three of her children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandchild, John Andrew Ferguson (21 January 1929 - 1939), who died at the age of 10 with peritonitis
.
Through her marriage to Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott
Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, [K.St.J] DSO, CMG , was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry and Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton.Lord Herbert Andrew was a great-grandfather to Sarah, Duchess of...
, Marie Josephine Agnes Montagu Douglas Scott (née Edwards) became a paternal Aunt to HRH Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester was a member of the British Royal Family, the wife and then widow of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the third son of George V and Queen Mary.The daughter of the 7th Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry, Scotland’s largest landowner, her brothers Walter and...
, and thereby a maternal grandaunt to HRH Prince William of Gloucester
Prince William of Gloucester
Prince William of Gloucester was a member of the British Royal Family, a grandson of George V.-Early life:...
and HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester
Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester is a member of the British Royal Family. Prince Richard is the youngest grandchild of King George V and Queen Mary. He has been Duke of Gloucester since his father's death in 1974. He is currently 20th in the line of succession...
. She was the paternal great-grandmother of Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York
Sarah, Duchess of York is a British charity patron, spokesperson, writer, film producer, television personality and former member of the British Royal Family. She is the former wife of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, whom she married from 1986 to 1996...
, and the maternal second great-grandmother of HRH Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Beatrice of York
Princess Beatrice of York is the elder daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York...
and HRH Princess Eugenie of York
Princess Eugenie of York
Princess Eugenie of York Eugenie Victoria Helena; born 23 March 1990) is the younger daughter of Prince Andrew, Duke of York, and Sarah, Duchess of York...
.
Early Life, Marriage, & Family
Marie Josephine Agnes Edwards was born at DovercourtDovercourt
For the neighbourhood in Toronto see Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-JunctionDovercourt is a small seaside town in Essex, England. It is older than its smaller but better-known neighbour, the port of Harwich, and appears in the Domesday Book of 1086...
, 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...
on Tuesday, 19 December 1882, to James Andrew Edwards and his wife, Kate Marion Agnes MacNamara.
On Wednesday, 26 April 1905 at St. George's, Hanover Square at the age of 22, she married Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott
Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott
Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, [K.St.J] DSO, CMG , was the fifth child born to William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry and Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton.Lord Herbert Andrew was a great-grandfather to Sarah, Duchess of...
, son of Sir William Henry Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch & 8th Duke of Queensberry and Lady Louisa Jane Hamilton, VA
Royal Order of Victoria and Albert
The Royal Order of Victoria and Albert was a British Royal Family Order instituted in on 10 February 1862 by Queen Victoria, and enlarged on 10 October 1864; 15 November 1865; and 15 March 1880. No awards were made after the death of Queen Victoria....
, Mistress of the Robes
Mistress of the Robes
The Mistress of the Robes is the senior lady of the British Royal Household. Formerly responsible for the Queen's clothes and jewellery, the post now has the responsibility for arranging the rota of attendance of the Ladies in Waiting on the Queen, along with various duties at State ceremonies...
to Queen Victoria
Victoria of the United Kingdom
Victoria was the monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death. From 1 May 1876, she used the additional title of Empress of India....
, and third daughter of the 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Abercorn KG PC , styled Viscount Hamilton from 1814 to 1818 and the Marquess of Abercorn from 1818 to 1868, was a British Conservative politician and statesman who twice served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.In 1860, The Times noted that Hamilton was one of only three to...
. The couple bore three children:
- Colonel Claud Andrew Montagu Douglas ScottClaud Andrew Montagu Douglas ScottBrigadier Claud Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott, DSO was the first child and only son born to Lieutenant Colonel Lord Herbert Andrew Montagu Douglas Scott and Marie Josephine Edwards...
(13 July 1906 - 24 January 1971) - Marian Louisa Montagu Douglas ScottMarian Louisa Montagu Douglas ScottMarian Louisa Elmhirst, Lady Elmhirst was the first daughter born to Lord Herbert Montagu Douglas Scott and Marie Edwards...
(16 June 1908 - 11 December 1996) - Patricia Katherine Montagu Douglas Scott (9 October 1910)
Death
Marie Josephine Agnes Edwards died on Monday, 15 February 1965, at Chelsea, LondonChelsea, London
Chelsea is an area of West London, England, bounded to the south by the River Thames, where its frontage runs from Chelsea Bridge along the Chelsea Embankment, Cheyne Walk, Lots Road and Chelsea Harbour. Its eastern boundary was once defined by the River Westbourne, which is now in a pipe above...
, at the age of 82. At the time of her death, she was survived by all three of her children, nine grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by one grandchild, John Andrew Ferguson (21 January 1929 - 1939), who died at the age of 10 with peritonitis
Peritonitis
Peritonitis is an inflammation of the peritoneum, the serous membrane that lines part of the abdominal cavity and viscera. Peritonitis may be localised or generalised, and may result from infection or from a non-infectious process.-Abdominal pain and tenderness:The main manifestations of...
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