George John Milles, 4th Baron Sondes (20 January 1794 – 17 December 1874), styled Hon. George Watson until 1820 and Hon. George Milles from 1820 to 1836, was an English peer.
The Baron Sondes | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | John George Watson |
| Born | 20 January 1794 |
| Died | 17 December 1874 (aged 80) Norfolk |
| Buried | North Elmham, Norfolk |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1812–1816 1826–1838 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Royal Horse Guards Norfolk Yeomanry |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Military General Service Medal |
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George was the second son of Lewis Watson, 2nd Baron Sondes, and his wife Mary Milles. On 17 October 1811, he matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford. He purchased a cornetcy in the Royal Horse Guards on 15 December 1812.[1] He purchased a lieutenancy on 24 March 1814,[2] and fought at the Battle of Waterloo.[3] He retired from the army in May 1816.[4] George changed his surname to Milles, that of his mother's family, on 27 December 1820, in accordance with the will of his grandfather Richard Milles.[5][6] He inherited Milles' estate at North Elmham in Norfolk. He married Eleanor Knatchbull, 5th daughter of Sir Edward Knatchbull, 8th Baronet.[7]
He was commissioned a captain in the 2nd Regiment of Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry on 27 June 1826.[8] In 1830, he served as High Sheriff of Norfolk.[9] On 31 March 1831, he was promoted to major in the Norfolk Yeomanry.[10]
He succeeded his brother in the peerage on 14 March 1836. On 20 September 1836, he was commissioned a captain in the East Kent Regiment of Yeomanry Cavalry,[11] and resigned his commission in the Norfolk Yeomanry in April 1838.[12] He was present to give homage in person at the coronation of Queen Victoria in June 1838.[13]
Sondes was a shareholder in the Faversham Public Rooms Company, which was wound up in 1871.[14] He died on 17 December 1874 and was succeeded by his eldest son George Milles, 1st Earl Sondes.
References
edit- ^ "No. 16680". The London Gazette. 15 December 1812. p. 2499.
- ^ "No. 16875". The London Gazette. 29 March 1814. p. 678.
- ^ Jones, George (1817). The Battle of Waterloo. Vol. II. London: John Booth. p. 4.
- ^ "No. 17137". The London Gazette. 18 May 1816. p. 932.
- ^ "No. 17665". The London Gazette. 2 January 1821. p. 8.
- ^ Foster, Joseph (1888–1892). . Alumni Oxonienses: the Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886. Oxford: Parker and Co – via Wikisource.
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- ^ "No. 18266". The London Gazette. 7 July 1826. p. 1686.
- ^ "No. 18652". The London Gazette. 2 February 1830. p. 257.
- ^ "No. 18792". The London Gazette. 12 April 1831. p. 692.
- ^ "No. 19423". The London Gazette. 27 September 1836. p. 1677.
- ^ "No. 19611". The London Gazette. 27 April 1838. p. 977.
- ^ "No. 19632". The London Gazette. 4 July 1838. p. 1522.
- ^ "No. 23737". The London Gazette. 16 May 1871. p. 2365.