Ancestral Trails Genealogy ~ Life in the Past Lane

An ongoing family history research project by David A. Walker

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Alva Erskine Smith1

F, #118751
Last Edited 2 November 2024 16:50:09

Child with William Kissam Vanderbilt

DaughterConsuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough+ b. 2 March 1877, d. 6 December 1964

Citations

  1. [S19417] "Consuelo Vanderbilt", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consuelo_Vanderbilt. Hereinafter cited as "Consuelo Vanderbilt".

Lt.Col. Jacques Balsan1

M, #118752, d. 1956
Last Edited 2 November 2024 18:25:58
OccupationLt.Col. Jacques Balsan was a French aviator.1

MarriageHe married Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough, daughter of William Kissam Vanderbilt and Alva Erskine Smith, on 4 July 1921.1
DeathLt.Col. Jacques Balsan died in 1956.1

Partner with Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough b. 2 March 1877, d. 6 December 1964

Citations

  1. [S19417] "Consuelo Vanderbilt", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consuelo_Vanderbilt. Hereinafter cited as "Consuelo Vanderbilt".

John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough1

M, #118753, b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972
John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough. Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

FatherLieutenant-Colonel Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough b. 13 November 1871, d. 30 June 1934
MotherConsuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough b. 2 March 1877, d. 6 December 1964
Relationships20th cousin 2 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 5 January 2025 18:01:14
OccupationJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, was a British military officer and peer.

BirthHe was born on 18 September 1897, in London, EnglandG.1
MarriageHe married Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan daughter of Henry Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea,, on 17 February 1920, in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, EnglandG. Their wedding was attended by King George V and Queen Mary.1
MarriageJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, married Frances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough, daughter of Captain the Hon. Guy Lawrence Charteris and Frances Lucy Tennant, on 26 January 1972.1
DeathJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, died on 11 March 1972 in London, EnglandG.1
BurialHe was buried in the churchyard of St Martin's Church, Bladon, near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, EnglandG. He was buried with his first wife.1

Partner with Frances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough b. 10 August 1915, d. 19 February 1990

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan1,2

F, #118754, b. 1900, d. 1961

Parents

Last Edited 4 November 2024 17:02:54
BirthHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan was born in 1900.1
MarriageShe married John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, and Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough,, on 17 February 1920, in St. Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, EnglandG. Their wedding was attended by King George V and Queen Mary.1
DeathHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan died in 1961.1
InterredShe was buried in the plot of John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, in the churchyard of St Martin's Church, Bladon, near Woodstock, Oxfordshire, EnglandG. He was buried with his first wife.1

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".
  2. [S19419] "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_11th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough".

Frances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough1,2

F, #118755, b. 10 August 1915, d. 19 February 1990

Parents

Last Edited 5 January 2025 18:17:55
NameFrances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough, was also known as Viscountess Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough.3
OccupationShe was a British noblewoman and socialite.2

BirthShe was born on 10 August 1915, in London, EnglandG.2,1,4
MarriageShe married first Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long, on 14 November 1933 in St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London, EnglandG.2
DivorceShe and Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long, later divorced in 1942.2
MarriageShe married second William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley, son of William Ward, 2nd Earl of Dudley, and Rachel Gurney, on 25 February 1943.3
DivorceFrances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough, and William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley, later divorced in 1954.3
MarriageShe married third Michael Temple Canfield on 13 June 1960.2
MarriageShe married fourth John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, son of Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, and Consuelo Vanderbilt, Duchess of Marlborough,, on 26 January 1972.1
DeathFrances Laura Charteris, Duchess of Marlborough, died on 19 February 1990 in Portman Towers, Marlebone, London, EnglandG.2,1

Partner with Walter Francis David Long, 2nd Viscount Long b. 14 September 1911, d. 23 September 1944

Partner with William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley b. 30 January 1894, d. 26 December 1969

Partner with Michael Temple Canfield d. 1969

Partner with John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".
  2. [S19426] "Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Spencer-Churchill,_Duchess_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough".
  3. [S19679] "William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Ward,_3rd_Earl_of_Dudley. Hereinafter cited as "William Ward, 3rd Earl of Dudley".
  4. [S19680] "Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laura_Spencer-Churchill,_Duchess_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "Laura Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough".

Henry Cadogan, Viscount Chelsea1

M, #118756
Last Edited 2 November 2024 18:47:14

Child

DaughterHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan+ b. 1900, d. 1961

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Lady Sarah Consuelo Spencer-Churchill1

F, #118757, b. 1921, d. 2000

Parents

FatherJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972
MotherHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan b. 1900, d. 1961
Relationships21st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 3 November 2024 15:03:45
BirthLady Sarah Consuelo Spencer-Churchill was born in 1921.1
MarriageShe married Edwin Fariman Russell in 1943, in Westminster, London, EnglandG.1
DivorceShe and Edwin Fariman Russell later divorced in 1966. in Reno, Nevada, USAG.1
DeathShe died in 2000.1

Partner with Edwin Fariman Russell b. 1914, d. 2001

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Edwin Fariman Russell1

M, #118758, b. 1914, d. 2001
Last Edited 3 November 2024 14:59:32
BirthEdwin Fariman Russell was born in 1914.1
MarriageHe married Lady Sarah Consuelo Spencer-Churchill daughter of John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, and Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan, in 1943, in Westminster, London, EnglandG.1
DivorceEdwin Fariman Russell and Lady Sarah Consuelo Spencer-Churchill later divorced in 1966. in Reno, Nevada, USAG.1
DeathHe died in 2001.1

Partner with Lady Sarah Consuelo Spencer-Churchill b. 1921, d. 2000

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Lady Caroline Spencer-Churchill1

F, #118761, b. 1923, d. 1992

Parents

FatherJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972
MotherHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan b. 1900, d. 1961
Relationships21st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 3 November 2024 15:18:38
BirthLady Caroline Spencer-Churchill was born in 1923.1
MarriageShe married Major Charles Huguenot Waterhouse, of Middleton Hall, Middleton-by-Youlgreave in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, in 1946.1
DeathShe died in 1992.1

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Major Charles Huguenot Waterhouse, of Middleton Hall, Middleton-by-Youlgreave in Woodstock, Oxfordshire1

M, #118762, b. 1918, d. 2007
Last Edited 3 November 2024 15:20:14
BirthMajor Charles Huguenot Waterhouse, of Middleton Hall, Middleton-by-Youlgreave in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, was born in 1918.1
MarriageHe married Lady Caroline Spencer-Churchill daughter of John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, and Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan, in 1946.1
DeathMajor Charles Huguenot Waterhouse, of Middleton Hall, Middleton-by-Youlgreave in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, died in 2007.1

Partner with Lady Caroline Spencer-Churchill b. 1923, d. 1992

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough1,2,3

M, #118763, b. 13 April 1926, d. 16 October 2014
Coat of arms of the 11th Duke of Marlborough. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
John George Vanderbilt Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough. Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

FatherJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972
MotherHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan b. 1900, d. 1961
Relationships21st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 8 November 2024 14:38:41
OccupationJohn George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, was a British peer.

TitleHe had the title 'Earl of Sunderland' Between 1926 and 1934.3
BirthHe was born on 13 April 1926, in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.1,2,3
TitleHe had the title 'Marquess of Blandford' Between 1934 and 1972.3
MarriageHe married first Susan Mary Hornby on 19 October 1951.3
DivorceHe and Susan Mary Hornby later divorced in 1961.3
MarriageHe married second Athina Mary Livanos on 23 October 1961.3
DivorceHe and Athina Mary Livanos later divorced in March 1971. They had no children.3
TitleHe had the title 'His Grace The Duke of Marlborough' Between 1972 and 2014.3
DeathHe died on 16 October 2014 in Woodstock, Oxfordshire, EnglandG.2,3

Child with Susan Mary Hornby b. 1929, d. 2005

SonJohn David Ivor Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland b. 17 November 1952, d. 14 May 1955

Partner with Athina Mary Livanos b. 19 March 1929, d. 10 October 1974

Child

SonLord Richard Spencer-Churchill b. 1973, d. 1973

Citations

  1. [S2280] Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th Edition, 3 volumes (Stokesley, North Yorkshire, England: Burke's Peerage & Gentry LLC, 2003), Volume II, Page 2620. Hereinafter cited as Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage, 107th Edition.
  2. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".
  3. [S19419] "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_11th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough".

Charles Robert Muir1

M, #118765, d. 1972
Last Edited 3 November 2024 15:29:57
DeathCharles Robert Muir died in 1972.1

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Charles George William Colin Spencer-Churchill1

M, #118766, b. 1940, d. 2016

Parents

FatherJohn Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough b. 18 September 1897, d. 11 March 1972
MotherHon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan b. 1900, d. 1961
Relationships21st cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 3 November 2024 17:59:24
BirthCharles George William Colin Spencer-Churchill was born in 1940.1
DeathHe died in 2016.1

Citations

  1. [S19418] "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_10th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough".

Susan Mary Hornby1

F, #118784, b. 1929, d. 2005
Last Edited 4 November 2024 17:17:08
BirthSusan Mary Hornby was born in 1929.1
MarriageShe married John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, son of John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, and Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan, on 19 October 1951.1
DivorceSusan Mary Hornby and John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, later divorced in 1961.1
DeathShe died in 2005.1

Child with John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough b. 13 April 1926, d. 16 October 2014

SonJohn David Ivor Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland b. 17 November 1952, d. 14 May 1955

Citations

  1. [S19419] "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_11th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough".

Athina Mary Livanos1

F, #118785, b. 19 March 1929, d. 10 October 1974
Tina Onassis (born Athina Mary Livanos). Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Last Edited 4 November 2024 18:32:52
NameAthina Mary Livanos was also known as Tina Onassis, Marchioness of Blandford.2
BirthShe was born on 19 March 1929, in Kensington, London, EnglandG.1
DivorceShe and Aristotle Onassis later divorced when she learned that he was having an affair with opera singer Maria Callas. in 1960. when she learned that he was having an affair with opera singer Maria Callas.1,3
MarriageShe married John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, son of John Albert Edward William Spencer-Churchill, 10th Duke of Marlborough, and Hon. Alexandra Mary Hilda Cadogan, on 23 October 1961.2
DivorceAthina Mary Livanos and John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough, later divorced in March 1971. They had no children.2
DeathShe died on 10 October 1974 in Hôtel de Chanaleilles, Paris, FranceG.1
BurialShe was buried in Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery, Lausanne, SwitzerlandG.1

Children with Aristotle Onassis b. 20 January 1906, d. 15 March 1975

SonAlexander Onassis b. 1948, d. 23 January 1973
DaughterChristina Onassis b. 1950, d. 1988

Partner with Stavros Niarchos b. 3 July 1909, d. 15 April 1996

Partner with John George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough b. 13 April 1926, d. 16 October 2014

Citations

  1. [S19422] "Tina Onassis Niarchos", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tina_Onassis_Niarchos. Hereinafter cited as "Tina Onassis Niarchos".
  2. [S19419] "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_11th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough".
  3. [S19423] "Aristotle Onassis", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aristotle_Onassis. Hereinafter cited as "Aristotle Onassis".

John David Ivor Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland1

M, #118790, b. 17 November 1952, d. 14 May 1955

Parents

FatherJohn George Vanderbilt Henry Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough b. 13 April 1926, d. 16 October 2014
MotherSusan Mary Hornby b. 1929, d. 2005
Relationships22nd cousin of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited 4 November 2024 17:19:32
Note.1
BirthJohn David Ivor Spencer-Churchill, Earl of Sunderland, was born on 17 November 1952.1
DeathHe died on 14 May 1955.1

Citations

  1. [S19419] "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Spencer-Churchill,_11th_Duke_of_Marlborough. Hereinafter cited as "John Spencer-Churchill, 11th Duke of Marlborough".