William Spencer Flower, 7th Viscount Ashbrook was an Anglo-irish peer.[1]
The Right Honourable The Viscount Ashbrook | |
|---|---|
| 7th Viscount Ashbrook | |
| Predecessor | Henry Jeffrey Flower, 6th Viscount Ashbrook |
| Successor | William Spencer Flower, 7th Viscount Ashbrook |
| Born | William Spencer Flower 23 March 1830 |
| Died | 26 November 1906 (aged 76) |
| Nationality | Anglo-Irish |
| Spouse(s) | Augusta Madeline Henrietta Marton |
| Parents | Henry Jeffrey Flower, 5th Viscount Ashbrook, Frances Robinson |
He was born on the 23 March 1830, the second son of Henry Jeffrey Flower, 5th Viscount Ashbrook and Frances Robinson. Initially his surname was Walker, as his father had changed his name to secure an legacy.[2] On 15th July 1847 his surname was legally changed to Flower.
He succeeded to the title Viscount Ashbrook on the death of his brother on 14 December 1882.
He was an officer in the 52nd Foot Regiment
He was Deputy lieutenant for Queen's County.
Family
editHe married Augusta Madeline Henrietta Marton, daughter of George Marton of Capernwray Hall, Lancaster on 25 June 1861,[3] and they had two daughters, Lucy Adelaide Frances Flower and Adelaide Caroline Flower who both died as infants.
His sister, Caroline Gertrude Flower married Augusta's brother George Marton in 1866.[4]
Death and Succession
editHe died on 26th November 1906 at Castle Durrow. His two daughters had predeceased him so he was succeeded by his brother, Robert Thomas Flower.[5]
References
edit- ^ Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage. 1967. p. 109.
- ^ "ASHBROOK FAMILY OF WOODSTOCK AND IRELAND". Jisc Archives Hub. Jisc. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
- ^ "Obittuary". Manchester Courier: 20. 20 November 1906.
- ^ "Marriages". The Lancaster Guardian: 5. 5 May 1866.
- ^ "Death of Viscount Ashbrook". The Waterford Chronicle: 2. 28 November 1906.
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