Background
DUDLEY, William Humble Ward was born on May 25, 1867. Son of 1st Earl and Georgiana, daughter of Sir Thomas Moncrieffe, 7th Baronet. Succeeded father 1885.
DUDLEY, William Humble Ward was born on May 25, 1867. Son of 1st Earl and Georgiana, daughter of Sir Thomas Moncrieffe, 7th Baronet. Succeeded father 1885.
Eton.
Travelled round the world. Visited South America, Colonies, et cetera Served in Yeomanry Cavalry, 1899-1900.
Assistant-Adjutant-General Imperial Yeomanry in South Africa, 1899-1900.
Parliamentary Secretary to Board of Trade, 1895- 1902. Lord Lieutenant, of Ireland, 1902-1906.
Chairman of Royal Commission on Congestion in Ireland, 1906-1908. Minerals in Staffordshire and Worcestershire.
Large iron works; patron of 13 Livings.
Estates in Jamaica. William Humble Ward; South. Baron Ward, 1604; Viscount Ednam, 1860.
Mayor of Dudley; Major, Worcestershire Yeomanry. Late. Governor-General of Australia since 1908.
Clubs: Carlton, Turf. Royal Yacht Squadron, Cowes.
Heir: Viscount Ednam.