Background
CONGREVE, John was born in 1872. Son of late Ambrose Congreve and Honourable Alice Elizabeth Dillon, 6th daughter of 3rd Lord Clonbrock.
CONGREVE, John was born in 1872. Son of late Ambrose Congreve and Honourable Alice Elizabeth Dillon, 6th daughter of 3rd Lord Clonbrock.
Eton.
Joined Cumberland Militia, 1890. Served as Captain in Border Regiment in South African War, 1899 - 1901. Justice of the Peace, Doctorate.L.
Club: Wellington.
Spouse 1904, Irene, 2nddaughter of 8th Earl of Bessborough.