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     Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Sheridan was born on 22 March 1808 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Sheridan and Caroline Henrietta Callander.² She married George Chapple Norton, son of Hon Fletcher Norton and Caroline Elizabeth Balmain, on 30 July 1827 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by CB Sheridan, Georgina Callendae, Douglas Kinward, Caroline Sheridan, JG Sheridan, HJ Blackwood and many others.³ Caroline Norton is primarily remembered today for her work in repealing the divorce and child custody laws of the Victorian period. The granddaughter of Richard Brinsley Sheridan, the famous Restoration playwright, Norton, herself a prolific and widely read poet and novelist. Her marriage to George Chapple Norton was a notoriously unhappy one that culminated in separation in 1836, when her husband brought suit of adultery against Lord Melbourne. The suit failed, but, in accordance with the matrimonial laws of the time, her husband retained custody of their children. Norton immediately began a long fight for custody. Because the laws of the time denied married women most rights of property and even juridical status, the popular press was the arena for her struggle; in 1839 she published A Plain Letter to the Lord Chancellor on the Infant Custody Bill under the pseudonym Pearce Stevenson. When her youngest son died in 1842, largely due to neglect on the part of her husband, he relented and granted her custody of their two surviving children.

Between 1827 and 1842, despite the difficulties of what was rapidly becoming a very public private life and the demands of her writing to reform child custody laws, Norton published a book of verse, The Sorrows of Rosalie (1829), a long poem, The Undying One (1830), her first novel, The Wife and Woman's Reward (1835), and her important factory reform poem, A Voice from the Factories (1836). In 1853, she was sued for debt by her husband, who upon the death of Norton's mother had been cut short of allowance and seized her copyright interests. In response to this lawsuit, Norton once again pamphleteered for her cause, this time in support of the Divorce Bill. Her open Letter to the Queen on this topic was published in 1855. Although she was still active as a writer, she was nearing the end of her literary career. She had published a novel, Stuart of Dunleath, in 1851, but her last long poem, The Lady of La GarayeCaroline Norton is primarily remembered today for her work in repealing the divorce and child custody laws of the Victorian period.¹ She was listed as head of household in the 1841 census in 24 Bolton Street, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Caroline is living with her brother Charles Sheridan.⁴ She was listed as head of household in the 1851 census in 3 Chesterfield Street, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Caroline was living with her son Fletcher descibed as a Diplomatist and six servants.⁵ She was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in 3 Chesterfield Street, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Caroline was living with four servant.⁶ Her husband George died on 24 February 1875 in Wonersh Mansion, Wonersh, Surrey, England.^2,7 She married William Stirling-Maxwell on 1 March 1877 Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, a historical writer and politician, with whom Caroline had been good friends for nearly 25 years. Unlike her first husband, Sir William offered her love, security and comfort.^8,1 She died on 15 June 1877 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, at age 69 of jaundice and peritonitis.^7,9 Sir William, Carlotta, Richard ad Caroline's brother Brinsley escorted her body to Scotland for the funeral and interment in the vault at Lecropt at Keir. Her son Brin was too ill to attend. He died six weeks later.⁷ Her estate was probated on 26 July 1877 Administration papers were issued in the Principal Registry to her husband Sir William Stirling-Maxwell of 10 Upper Grosvenor Street. Her effects were valued at under £7,000.¹⁰

     William Stirling-Maxwell was born on 8 March 1818 in Kenmure, Lanarkshire, Scotland, he was the only son of Archibald Stirling and Elizabeth Maxwell.¹ He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Perthshire between 1852 and 1868. He held the office of Vice-Lord-Lieutenant of Renfrewshire. He succeeded to the title of 9th Baronet Maxwell, of Auldhouse [N.S., 1682] on 6 June 1865.2 He graduated with a Doctor of Law (LL.D.) He graduated with a Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) (Conservative) for Perthshire between 1874 and 1878. He was invested as a Knight, Order of the Thistle (K.T.) He held the office of Rector of Edinburgh University. He married Anna Maria Leslie Melville on 26 April 1865 in Paris, France, Anna was the third daughter of Davis Leslie Melville.^2,1 He married Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Norton, daughter of Thomas Sheridan and Caroline Henrietta Callander, on 1 March 1877 Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, a historical writer and politician, with whom Caroline had been good friends for nearly 25 years. Unlike her first husband, Sir William offered her love, security and comfort.^1,3 He received the probate of the estate of Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Sheridan on 26 July 1877 Administration papers were issued in the Principal Registry to her husband Sir William Stirling-Maxwell of 10 Upper Grosvenor Street. Her effects were valued at under £7,000.⁴ He died on 15 January 1878 at age 59 from a fever in Venice on his way home from Capri.^4,1,3 His estate was probated on 30 March 1878 at the Principal Registry by Wiliam Stuart Stirling Crawford of 88 Eaton Square as one of the Executors. His personal estate was valued at under £20,000 in England and resworn in May 1878 as under £25,000. A further grant was issued on 5 June 1878 in the Principal Registry by Thomas Leslie Melville Cartwright of 10 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, John Glenairn Carter Hamilton of 54 Eaton Place, Ronald Leslie Melville of 41 Lombard Street and Sir Michael Robert Shaw Stewart of 11 Grosvenor Place in Grosvenor Square. His personal estate was valued at under £25,000 in England.⁴

     John Stirling-Maxwell was born on 6 June 1866. He was the son of William Stirling-Maxwell and Anna Maria Leslie Melville. He died on 30 May 1956 at age 89.

     Archibald Stirling-Maxwell was born on 14 September 1867. He was the son of William Stirling-Maxwell and Anna Maria Leslie Melville. He died on 18 February 1931 at age 63.

     Thomas Brinsley Norton was born on 4 November 1831 in Westminster, London, England.¹ He was the son of George Chapple Norton and Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Sheridan. He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire and then at University College, Oxford University, Oxford.¹ Thomas sustained a serious head injury in 1851 as a result of falling from his horse while hunting in Yorkshire and was sent to Italy to convalesce, he was never to fully recover.¹ He married Maria Chiara Elisa Federigo on 1 August 1854 in Florence, Italy, they met in Naples. Maria was the daughter of a local lawyer.¹ He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Hampton Court Green, Hampton Court, Surrey, England. Thomas was described as a fundholder living with his wife, two children and two servants.² He succeeded to the title of 4th Lord Grantley, Baron of Markenfield, County York [G.B., 1782] on 28 August 1875. He died on 24 July 1877 in Capri, Italy, at age 45.¹ He was buried in Capri, Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy.³

     Maria Chiara Elisa Federigo was born in 1834 in Capri, Italy. She married Thomas Brinsley Norton, son of George Chapple Norton and Caroline Elizabeth Sarah Sheridan, on 1 August 1854 in Florence, Italy, they met in Naples. Maria was the daughter of a local lawyer.¹ She was the wife of Thomas Brinsley Norton in the 1861 census in Hampton Court Green, Hampton Court, Surrey, England. Thomas was described as a fundholder living with his wife, two children and two servants.² She witnessed the death of Thomas who died on 24 July 1877 in Capri, Italy.¹ She died on 1 February 1892 in Casa Federigo, Capri, Italy. She was buried in Roman Catholic Cemetery, Capri, Italy.

     Carlotta Chiara Mary Norton was born on 26 August 1854 in Florence, Tuscany, Italy.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Brinsley Norton and Maria Chiara Elisa Federigo. She was the daughter of Thomas Brinsley Norton and Maria Chiara Elisa Norton in the 1861 census in Hampton Court Green, Hampton Court, Surrey, England.² She appeared in the household as a lodger in the 1881 census in 16 Alfred Place, Brompton, London, England. She was lodging with Victoria Evry and her son Edward.³ She was listed in the household in the 1891 census as a visitor in 35 Eaton Square, St George Hanover Square, London, England. Carlotta was visiting Helena C Sheridan.⁴ She appeared in the household in the 1901 census in Conference Hall, Deaconess House, Islington, London, England. She was boarding with Harriet A Hogg who was described as Directress of Deaconess House. Carlotta and all the other female single boarders were described as Deaconesses.⁵ She appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1911 census in St Judes, 72 Mildmay Park, Islington, London, England. She was described as a Mildmay Deaconesss along with other boarding there.⁶ She died on 21 March 1931 in St Catherine, Deaconess House, 90 Grosvenor Road, Highbury, London, England, at age 76 she was unmarried.^7,8 She was buried in Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy.¹ Her estate was probated on 4 May 1932 in London to Richard Henry Brinsley Norton. Her effects were valued at £11,470 7s.⁸

     John Richard Brinsley Norton was born on 1 October 1855 in Florence, Italy, He was given the name of Giovannia Richard Brinsley Norton at birth. He was the son of Thomas Brinsley Norton and Maria Chiara Elisa Federigo. He was the son of Thomas Brinsley Norton and Maria Chiara Elisa Norton in the 1861 census in Hampton Court Green, Hampton Court, Surrey, England.¹ He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Middlesex Yeomanry cavalry. He succeeded to the title of 5th Lord Grantley, Baron of Markenfield, co. York [G.B., 1782] on 24 July 1877. He was a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Yorkshire. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Yorkshire.² John invited his cousin Charles Grantley Norton and his wife Katharine to lunch shortly after he gained the title of Lord Grantley. A few hours later Lord Grantley had eloped with his cousin's wife and they were aboard his yacht 'Polly' en route for the Greek Islands. When they returned they set up home in Wonersh Park. Naturally divorce for Charles and Katherine ensued.² Charles filed for a divorce on 11 October 1878 on the grounds of adultery of his wife Katherine with his 1st cousin once removed John Richard Brinsley Norton.^2,3 He married Katherine Buckner Norton on 5 November 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the next day they discovered that Katherine's divorce absolute had not been decreed. So this being completed they married again in Caxton Hall.^4,5,3 Lewis and Lewis of 10 Ely Place filed of John Richard Brinsley Baron Grantley swore on 13 December 1879 and filed on 23 December 1879 that he is the lawful father and Guardian of Joan Mary Conyers Norton.⁶ By 1884, the Settled Land Acts having come into force, John decided to sell all his Surrey properties. The sales were spread over three years, from 1885 - 1888.² His wife Katherine died on 17 February 1897 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁷ He died on 5 August 1943 in Pancras, London, England, at age 87.⁸ He was buried in Città Metropolitana di Napoli, Campania, Italy.⁹

     Katherine Buckner McVickar was born circa 1849 in USA she was the daughter of Commodore William Henry McVickar.¹ She married Charles Grantley Campbell Norton, son of Charles Francis Norton and Maria Louisa Campbell, on 22 June 1870. John invited his cousin Charles Grantley Norton and his wife Katharine to lunch shortly after he gained the title of Lord Grantley. A few hours later Lord Grantley had eloped with his cousin's wife and they were aboard his yacht 'Polly' en route for the Greek Islands. When they returned they set up home in Wonersh Park. Naturally divorce for Charles and Katherine ensued.¹ She and Charles Grantley Campbell Norton were divorced on 11 October 1878.^1,2 She married John Richard Brinsley Norton, son of Thomas Brinsley Norton and Maria Chiara Elisa Federigo, on 5 November 1879 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the next day they discovered that Katherine's divorce absolute had not been decreed. So this being completed they married again in Caxton Hall.^3,4,2 She died on 17 February 1897 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.⁵

     Charles Grantley Campbell Norton was born on 23 May 1835.¹ He was the son of Charles Francis Norton and Maria Louisa Campbell. He married Katherine Buckner McVickar on 22 June 1870. John invited his cousin Charles Grantley Norton and his wife Katharine to lunch shortly after he gained the title of Lord Grantley. A few hours later Lord Grantley had eloped with his cousin's wife and they were aboard his yacht 'Polly' en route for the Greek Islands. When they returned they set up home in Wonersh Park. Naturally divorce for Charles and Katherine ensued.¹ He and Katherine Buckner Norton were divorced on 11 October 1878.^1,2 He married Mary Elizabeth Mina Smith on 6 September 1886.¹ He gained the rank of Major in the service of the 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers, raising to a Colonel in the service of the Imperial Ottoman Gendarmerie and was decorated with the award of the Military Knight of Windsor.¹ He died on 10 April 1921 at age 85 aged 85.¹

     Maria Louisa Campbell married Charles Francis Norton, son of Hon Fletcher Norton and Caroline Elizabeth Balmain, on 29 December 1831. She married Edmund Phipps on 15 May 1838. She died in 1888.

     Edmund Phipps married Maria Louisa Campbell on 15 May 1838.

     Caroline Helen Jocelyn Norton was the daughter of Charles Francis Norton and Maria Louisa Campbell. She died in 1914.

     Constantine Edmund Henry Phipps was born on 23 May 1840. He was the son of Edmund Phipps and Maria Louisa Campbell. He died on 15 March 1911 at age 70.

     Winifred Chapple Norton was born in 1881 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, Winifred was the twin of Eleanor.¹ She was the daughter of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar. She was baptised on 23 July 1881 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her twin.² She married ... ... in 1907 in Kensington, London, England, possibly William Galbraith Tennant.³ She died on 11 July 1914.

     Eleanor Trehane Norton was born in 1881 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, Eleanor was the twin of Winifred.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar. She was baptised on 23 July 1881 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, with her twin.³ Eleanor was a poetess.¹ She died on 16 March 1951 in Eton, Berkshire, England.⁴ She was buried in St Giles Churchyard, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ Eleanor and Katherine were buried under the same gravestone.¹

     Katharine Edith Carlotta Norton was born on 18 December 1883 in Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was the twin sister of Eleanor.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar. She was baptised on 19 January 1884 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She died on 9 February 1961 in Westminster, London, England, at age 77.⁴ She was buried in St Giles Churchyard, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ Eleanor and Katherine were buried under the same gravestone.¹

     Joan Mary Conyers Norton was born on 10 November 1879 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, five days after her parents wedding.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar. Lewis and Lewis of 10 Ely Place filed of John Richard Brinsley Baron Grantley swore on 13 December 1879 and filed on 23 December 1879 that he is the lawful father and Guardian of Joan Mary Conyers Norton.³ She married Edmund Henry Bevan on 11 February 1903.² She died on 22 July 1942 in Pancras, London, England, at age 62.⁴

     unnamed Norton died on 25 January 1889. He was born on 25 January 1889 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar.

     Richard Henry Brinsley Norton was born on 2 April 1892 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar. Richard fought in the First World War, where he was wounded. He was Staff Captain, War Office in 1915 gaining the rank of Captain in the service of the Scots Guards SR. He married Jean Mary Kinloch on 3 April 1919. Richard and Jean sailed on SS Aquitania leaving Southampton on 28 January 1922 bound for New York. Richard was listed as a banker and gave his father Lord Grantley of Winchester as his next of kin.³ Richard succeeded to the title of 6th Lord Grantley, Baron of Markenfield, Co. York [G.B., 1782] on 5 August 1943. His wife Jean died on 16 January 1945 in Wellbottom Cottage, Leatherhead, Surrey, England.^4,5 He received the probate of the estate of Jean Mary Norton on 26 May 1945 in Llandudno. Administration papers were issued to her husband and daughter. Her effects were valued at £12,656 18s 10d.⁵ He died on 16 July 1954 in London, England, at age 62.¹ He was buried in St Giles Churchyard, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England.¹

     Jean Mary Kinloch was born in 1898 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, she was the daughter of Brig.-Gen. Sir David Alexander Kinloch of Gilmerton, 11th Battalion and Elinor Lucy Davenport.^1,2 She married Richard Henry Brinsley Norton, son of John Richard Brinsley Norton and Katherine Buckner McVickar, on 3 April 1919. Richard and Jean sailed on SS Aquitania leaving Southampton on 28 January 1922 bound for New York. Richard was listed as a banker and gave his father Lord Grantley of Winchester as his next of kin.³ She died on 16 January 1945 in Wellbottom Cottage, Leatherhead, Surrey, England, her death is registered under the surname of Grantley.^4,5 Her estate was probated on 26 May 1945 in Llandudno. Administration papers were issued to her husband and daughter. Her effects were valued at £12,656 18s 10d.⁵ She was buried in St Giles Churchyard, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ Her husband Richard died on 16 July 1954 in London, England.¹

     Sarah Katherine Elinor Norton was born on 20 January 1920 in Paddington, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Henry Brinsley Norton and Jean Mary Kinloch. She received the probate of the estate of Jean Mary Norton on 26 May 1945 in Llandudno. Administration papers were issued to her husband and daughter. Her effects were valued at £12,656 18s 10d.² She married William Waldorf Astor on 14 June 1945 in Westminster, London, England.³ Sarah and her father in law Waldorf Astor of Clivedon, Taplow in Buckinghamshire arrived in Southampton on board HMS Queen Mary on 19 May 1946 from New York. She gave her address as 45 Upper Gosvenor Square, Mayfair in London.⁴ She and William Waldorf Astor were divorced in 1953. She married Thomas Michael Baring on 17 April 1953 in Marylebone, London, England.⁵ Thomas and Sarah disembarked on 13 September 1855 the Ile de France in Plymouth. Thomas gave his occupation as a publisher and they gave their address as 16 Clareville Street in Kensington, London.⁴ Thomas and Sarah arrived in Southampton on board Queen Mary on 4 December 1957 from New York. Thomas was a publisher and they gave their address as The Manor House, Pilton in Somerset.⁴ She and Thomas Michael Baring were divorced in 1965. Sarah was living alone in 2003 in 42 Melton Court, Old Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, England. She died on 4 February 2013 at age 93. She was buried in St Peter and St Paul, Belton, Lincolnshire, England.⁶

     John Richard Brinsley Norton was born on 30 July 1923 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of Richard Henry Brinsley Norton and Jean Mary Kinloch. He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire and later New College, Oxford University, Oxford. He gained the rank of Captain in the service of the Grenadier Guards. He fought in the Second World War and was decorated with the award of Military Cross (M.C.) for his leadership, courage ad tenacity in operationsat the Anzio beachhead in 1944.^2,3 John flew using his passport number 780026 on Pam Am 57 from London to New York he was bound to stay in New Weston Hotel 50th Street New York.⁴ He succeeded to the title of 7th Lord Grantley, Baron of Markenfield, Co York on 17 July 1954.² He married Deirdre Elizabeth Mary Freda Hare on 18 January 1955 in Marylebone, London, England.⁵ John arrived in New York on 12 November 1957 on board Queen Elizabeth . He is listed as John Grantley born 30.7.1923 and gave his address as 53 Lower Belgrave Street in London.⁶ He died in June 1995 in Claro, Yorkshire, England, at age 71.⁷ He was buried in St Giles Churchyard, Stoke Poges, Buckinghamshire, England.²

     William Waldorf Astor was born on 13 August 1907 in Eton, Berkshire, England.^1,2 He married Sarah Katherine Elinor Norton, daughter of Richard Henry Brinsley Norton and Jean Mary Kinloch, on 14 June 1945 in Westminster, London, England.³ He and Sarah Katherine Elinor Astor were divorced in 1953. He died on 7 March 1966 in Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau, Bahamas, at age 58 The Third Viscount Astor had homes in Clivedon in Taplow in Buckinghamshire and 45 Upper Grosvenor Street in London.^1,4 He was buried in Clivedon Chapel, Taplow, Buckinghamshire, England.⁵ His estate was probated on 22 April 1966 in London to Lazard brothers and Company Ltd and the honerable Gavin Astor a company director. His effects were valued at £661,672.⁴