Edmund Heathcote THRUSTON

Background

THRUSTON, Edmund Heathcote was born on December 10, 1803. Son of Clement Arthur Thruston of Pennal Towers, Merionethshire, and Constance S. M., daughter of General Russell, Companion of the Bath of Ashford Hall, Ludlow.

Education

Midshipman, Royal Navy. Jesus College, Cambridge. Qualified for diplomacy.

Career

Travelled in many remote countries. Nine years (Captain) 3rd Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers. Saw active service in the South Sea Islands while in the Navy. D.L. and Justice of the Peace Merionethshire; Landowner.

Membership

Club: St. James’s.

Interests

• Yachting, travel, and literature.

Connections

Spouse 1896, Lucy, 3rddaughter of Sir Wilfrid Lawson, 2nd Bart, of Brayton, Cumberland.

Father:

Clement Arthur Thruston

Mother:

Constance S. M.

Spouse:

Lucy