Background
MASSEREENE and FERRARD, Algernon William Clotworthy J ohn FosterSkeffinerton was born on November 28, 1873. Son of 11th Viscount and Florence, only child of Major George John Whyte-Melville, 1905.
MASSEREENE and FERRARD, Algernon William Clotworthy J ohn FosterSkeffinerton was born on November 28, 1873. Son of 11th Viscount and Florence, only child of Major George John Whyte-Melville, 1905.
Winchester; R. M. C. Sandhurst.
Entered army 1895; Captain, 1900. Adjutant, 1900; served South Africa 1900-1902 (wounded, despatches twice, Brevet-Major, Queen’s medal, 4 clasps, King’s medal, 2 clasps, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order). Retired 1907. Owns about 16,000 acres.
Picture of Lord Oriel, the last Speaker of Irish House of Commons, by Sir Thomas Lawrence. Also Solid Silver-gilt Mace and Speaker’s chair. Several pictures by Lely, Godfrey, Kneller, Gainsborough, etc. Major Algernon William Clotworthy J ohn FosterSkeffinerton, Companion of the Distinguished Service Order 1900; late 17th Lancers; Baron of Loughneagh, 1660; Baron Oriel, 1790; Viscount Ferrard, 1797; Baron Oriel (U.K), 1821.
Clubs: Carlton, Cavalry.
Spouse 1905, Jean Barbara, daughter of J. Stirling Ainsworth, M.P. Heir: (to Viscounty of Massereene).