Henry Marc Brunel (27 June 1842 – 7 October 1903) was the second son of the celebrated English engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and followed his father's footsteps in becoming a civil engineer.
Brunel attended King's College London from 1859–1861, and afterward attained experience in civil engineering through serving out various apprenticeships. He developed an interest in acting as a hobby, becoming a member of the Scientific and Amateur Dramatic Societies, and also contributed to his brother's biography of their father.
Henry is noted for a partnership from 1878 with Sir John Wolfe Barry, with whom he designed the Blackfriars Railway Bridge over the River Thames in central London. Their other works included the docks at Barry in south Wales and the Creagan Bridge, a railway bridge over the narrows of Loch Creran in Scotland (jointly credited to Wolfe Barry, Brunel and E.M. Crutwell). Sir Alexander Gibb was a pupil of Brunel and Wolfe Barry in 1895.
He also designed the SS Chauncy Maples, which was built in Glasgow in 1899 and transported overland to Lake Nyasa in Africa, where it served for more than one hundred years as a mission and hospital clinic.
Brunel is buried with his father, grandfather, and other family members at Kensal Green Cemetery in London.
Sir John Wolfe Barry KCB FRS (7 December 1836 – 22 January
1918), the youngest son of famous architect Sir Charles Barry, was an English civil engineer
of the late 19th and early 20th century. His most famous project is Tower Bridge over the River Thames in London which was constructed
1886–1894. After receiving a knighthood in 1897, he added "Wolfe" to
his inherited name in 1898 to become Sir John Wolfe Barry.
6.3.3 Henry Mark Brunel m Georgina Gells Dunbar Noble. She was the daughter of Lieut George Noble and Giels Moore Donald. She was the sister of Sir Andrew Noble.
6.3.4 Florence Mary Brunel m Arthur Coleridge James. He was Teacher Assistant Master Eton Coll And M A Rev. Edward [Christ Church, Oxford], Canon of Winchester B. at Alton, Hants. Matric. Michs. 1860; Bell Scholar, 1861; B.A. (4th Classic) 1864; M.A. 1867. Fellow, 1863-70. Assistant Master at Eton, 1864-99. Subsequently lived at Paignton. Skilled in wood-carving; some of his work is to be seen in Wortham church, Suffolk. Delighted in writing jeux d'esprit on every occasion. Author, Deucalionea or Autumn Episodes of Eton; Mammon made Righteous; Songs of Sixpenny. Twice married; his first wife (married 1870) was a daughter of I. K. Brunel, civil engineer. Died Aug. 4, 1921, aged 79, at Paignton
Their daughters were Cecilia Brunel James and Lilian Sarah James
6.3.4.1 Cecilia Brunel James married Sir Saxon William Armstrong Noble. They were cousins
Sir Andrew Noble's son, Sir Saxon William Armstrong Noble was her nephew.
Isambard Brunel's sister was Cecilia Florence James, and she married Sir Saxon William Armstrong Noble.
Cecilia and Saxon's children:,
6.3.2.1.1 Marjory Florence Noble 1896 - 1987 m Geoffrey Spencer Madan
6.3.4.1.2 Marc Andrew Noble 1897 - 1917 2nd Lieut Royal Field Artilley d Ypers
6.3.4.1.3 Cynthia Noble 1898 - 1990 m
6.3.4.1.4 Humphrey,Noble 1892 - 1968 m Celia Weigal
Saxon William Armstrong Noble was the son of:
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He worked with Sir Frederick Abel on improving the properties of black powder, making it burn more slowly to produce more gas and a more consistent pressure, with the result that he was able to increase muzzle velocities from 1600 to 2100 feet per second, while the energy developed increased by about 75%.
Noble's work also assisted Abel's further development of a new smokeless powder, cordite, in 1889. These developments required the re-design of both the guns and their mountings, manufactured by Armstrongs, which gave them a competitive advantage, ultimately helping the company expand into shipbuilding, locomotives, tanks and aircraft to become one of the world's largest armament firms by 1914. With Sir William Armstrong's effective retirement from active control in about 1890, Noble's primary role changed from scientist to businessman, formally becoming chairman in 1900, and he oversaw much of this growth of the company. Noble claimed that all the Japanese guns which sank the Russian fleet at the crucial battle of Tsushima in 1905, had been manufactured at Elswick.
In 1870, at the age of 38 he was recognised for his scientific work and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society. He was awarded the Society's Gold Medal in 1880. He was made a Companion of the order of the Bath in 1881 and knighted in 1893. He served as High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1896.
It was announced that he would receive a baronetcy in the 1902 Coronation Honours list published on 26 June 1902 for the (subsequently postponed) coronation of King Edward VII, and on 24 July 1902 he was created a Baronet, of Ardmore and Ardardan Noble, in the parish of Cardross, in the county of Dumbarton
6.3.2.1.1 Marjory Florence Noble m Geoffrey Spencer Madan.
Geoffrey Spencer Madan was born on 6 February 1895, in Oxford - the son of Falconer Madan, a Fellow of Brasenose College, Oxford and Bodley's Librarian, by Frances Jane Hayter. He had a sister.
He was educated at Summer Fields School, Oxford, Eton College (to which he won the top scholarship in 1907) and Balliol College, Oxford). While still at school he earned a day’s holiday for the whole school by the excellence of his account of Eton written in Herodotean Greek, and embarked on a correspondence and friendship with A. C. Benson. Madan went up to Balliol College in 1913. There he read Classics, and he made a number of lifelong friends, including Harold Macmillan, Cyril Asquith and Ronald Knox.
In 1914 Madan’s university career was interrupted by the First World War. He was commissioned in the King’s Own Royal Lancaster Regiment, and was wounded in the Mesopotamian campaign in 1916.
In 1919 Madan married Marjorie, the daughter of Sir Saxon Noble, Bart. Between 1920 and 1924 Madan was employed in the City of London; but in 1924 a severe attack of meningitis forced him to retire. A private income enabled him to devote the remainder of his life to his interests, which included wine, old silver and (above all) books. Madan died suddenly in London on 6 July 1947
6.3.2.1.1.1 Nichola Madan b 1920 married Gordon Campbell, later Lord Campbell of Croy.
Gordon Thomas Calthrop Campbell, Baron Campbell of Croy, MC, PC, DL (8 June 1921 – 26 April 2005) was a Scottish Conservative & Unionist politician.
He was born in Quetta, British India (now in Pakistan), the son of Major General James Alexander Campbell and was educated at Rockport School in Holywood, County Down, then at Wellington College before joining the Royal Artillery in 1939. He fought in the Second World War with the Royal Artillery from 1940, winning the Military Cross and Bar. Invalided out in 1947 with the honorary rank of major, he served the Foreign Office in New York and Vienna until 1957. Elected to parliament in 1959, he served as Member of Parliament for the constituency of Moray and Nairn until February 1974 when he was defeated by Winnie Ewing of the Scottish National Party. He served as a Government Whip, 1961–62; Lord Commissioner of the Treasury and Scottish Whip, 1962–63; Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, 1963-64. He was Opposition Spokesman on Defence, 1967–68 and a member of the Shadow Cabinet, 1969-70
6.3.4.1.4 Humphrey Noble m Cecilia Weigal Her father was a Captain in the Royal Navy.
Children
1. Marc Brunel Noble 1927 - 1991 m Jennifer Lorna Jane Mein-Austin
2. Peter Saxton Fitzjames Noble 1929 - 1998 m Helena Harris
3. Lilias Mulgrave Noble 1931 - 2005 m Captain Robin John Sheepshanks
6.3.4.1.4 Sir Humphrey Brunel Noble of Ardmore, 4th Bt. was born on 9 May 1892. He was the son of Sir Saxton William Armstrong Noble of Ardmore, 3rd Bt. and Celia Brunel James. He married CeliaWeigall, daughter of Captain Stewart Carnac Weigall, on 28 January 1926.
He died on 14 August 1968 at age 76. He lived Ardmore. He was Military Cross (M.C.). He gained the title of 4th Baronet Noble. He graduated in 1914 with a Eton and King's College Cambridge Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) , MA). He was Member, Order of the British Empire (M.B.E.) in 1946.
He was Major Northumberland Hussars WW I (despatches twice, Order Leopold Belgium, Croix de Guerre) and WW II, High Sheriff Northumberland , Fellow, Royal Society of Arts (F.R.S.A.) in 1956
6.3.4.1.4.1 Marc Brunel Nobel was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England. He gained the rank of officer in 1947 in the King's Dragoon Guards.1 He retired from the military in 1966, with the rank of Major, late of the Royal Dragoons. He succeeded as the 5th Baronet Noble, of Ardmore and Ardardan Noble, Cardross, co. Dunbarton [U.K., 1902] on 14 August 1968.
6.3.4.1.4.2 Peter Saxton Fitzjames Noble was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England. He was educated at Magdalene College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England. He was appointed Commander, Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.) in 1977. He lived in 2003 at Flax Cottage, Ham Common, Surrey, England.
6.3.4.1.4.3 Lilias Mulgrave Noble OBE married Capt Robin John Sheepshanks.
He was the son of Major Richard Hasell Sheepshanks and his wife Bridget Mary Thesiger
Major Richard Hasell Sheepshanks gained the rank of Major in the Indian Army. He was appointed Member, Royal Victorian Order (M.V.O.) He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O.)
Captain Sheepshanks, born in 1925, was a regular Army officer in the King's Dragoon Guards between 1943 and 1952. He retained a close affinity with the army right up until his death.
He retired from the forces to take up farming on land owned by his family on the Rendlesham Estate, near Eyke. He was a prominent figure in public life in Suffolk and was first elected a member of East Suffolk County Council in 1964 and became chairman of its planning committee in 1971.
He was also chairman of the Suffolk branch of the County Landowners' Association from 1969 until 1972.In April 1973, he was elected a member of the new Suffolk County Council and was appointed chairman of the authority's planning and transportation committee.
During the 1980s, he held a number of prestigious positions including High Sheriff of Suffolk, chairman of the Conservative-led county council, chairman of the East Anglia Consultative Committee, chairman of the Standing Conference of East Anglian Local Authorities and chairman of the Suffolk police committee.
In 1989 he was summoned to Buckingham Palace and awarded a CBE for services to local government, saying it has an honour not only for himself but for the county council he served.
As well as role in local politics he also held a number of other positions including vice-chairman of East Coast Cable Ltd, chairman of the Prince's Trust Suffolk committee and chairman of trustees of the Felix Thornley Cobbold Agricultural Trust. He was also chairman of governors at Farlingaye High School and was affiliated to St John Ambulance.
In 1991, during his time as Suffolk Police Authority chairman, Captain Sheepshanks set up the Sheepshanks trophy - an annual honour awarded to Suffolk police officers and staff for outstanding service to the community that is still run.
Although born in London, he spent virtually all of his life in Suffolk and built up the family farm with his wife over many years after moving there in 1951 and was known as a talented farmer.
Along with his wife, he established the charity ADFAM (Aid for Families Affected By Drugs And Aids).
His mother was Bridget Mary Thesiger.
She was the daughter of Frederick John Napier Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford. He was the Governor of Queensland 1905 - 1909
Frederick John Napier Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford was born on 12 August 1868 at 7 Eaton Square, London, England. He was the son of Frederick Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford and Adria Fanny Heath. He married Hon. Frances Charlotte Guest, daughter of Ivor Bertie Guest, 1st Baron Wimborne of Canford Magna and Lady Cornelia Henrietta Maria Spencer-Churchill, on 27 July 1894 at St. George's Church, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London, England. He was also reported to have been married on 27 January 1894. He died on 1 April 1933 at age 64.
He was educated in 1881 at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England. He was educated in 1887 at Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England He was a practising barrister in 1893. He gained the rank of Captain in the 4th Battalion, Dorset Regiment. He graduated from Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1904 with a Master of Arts (M.A.) He was member of the London City Council between 1904 and 1905. He held the office of Governor of Queensland between 1905 and 1909.
He succeeded as the 3rd Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford, co. Essex [U.K., 1858] on 9 April 1905. He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.) on 29 June 1906. He held the office of Governor of New South Wales between 1909 and 1913. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of St. Michael and St. George (G.C.M.G.) in 1912. He held the office of Chancellor of the Order of St. Michael and St. George between 1914 and 1916. He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1916.
He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Star of India (G.C.S.I.) in 1916. He was appointed Knight Grand Commander, Order of the Indian Empire (G.C.I.E.) in 1916. He held the office of Grand Master of the Order of the Indian Empire between 1916 and 1921. He held the office of Viceroy of India between 1916 and 1921. He held the office of Grand Master of the Order of the Star of India between 1916 and 1921. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the British Empire (G.B.E.) in 1917.
He was created 1st Viscount Chelmsford, of Chelmsford, co. Essex [U.K.] on 3 June 1921. He held the office of First Lord of the Admiralty between January 1924 and November 1924. He was Agent-General in London for New South Wales between 1926 and 1928. He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law (LL.D.) by Birmingham University, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, in 1927. He was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Civil Law (D.C.L.) by Magdalen College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, in 1929. He was appointed Knight of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.)
He was awarded the honorary degree of Knight of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.) by University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, in 1932. He was awarded the honorary degree of Knight of Justice, Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem (K.J.St.J.) by Sheffield University, Sheffield, Yorkshire, West Riding, England, in 1932.
and he was the son of Lord Chelmsford.
Frederick Augustus Thesiger, 2nd Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford was born on 31 May 1827. He was the son of Frederick Thesiger, 1st Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford and Anna Maria Tinling. He married Adria Fanny Heath, daughter of Maj.-Gen. John Coussamker Heath and Adria Emma Dun, on 1 January 1867 at Kurrachee, Scinde, India He died on 9 April 1905 at age 77 at United Services Club, Pall Mall, London, England, from an aneurism while playing billiards. He was buried on 13 April 1905 at Brompton Cemetery, Brompton, London, England.. His will was proven (by probate) on 24 May 1905, at over £68,000 gross and over £66,000
He was educated between 1840 and 1844 at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England. He was commissioned in 1844, in the service of the Army. He gained the rank of Captain in 1850 in the Grenadier Guards. He fought in the Crimean War in 1854. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in 1858 in the 95th Foot. He fought in the Indian Mutiny. He was Deputy Adjutant-General at Bombay in 1861. He gained the rank of Brevet Colonel in 1863. He fought in the Abyssinian War between 1867 and 1868. He was Aide-de-Camp to HM Queen Victoria between 1868 and 1877. He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.) on 14 August 1868.
He was Adjutant-General to the Bombay army between 1869 and 1874. He gained the rank of Major-General in 1877. He fought in the Kaffir Wars in 1878, in command of the British forces. He held the office of Lieutenant-Governor of the Cape of Good Hope between 1878 and 1879. He succeeded as the 2nd Baron Chelmsford of Chelmsford, co. Essex [U.K., 1858] on 5 October 1878. He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Bath (K.C.B.) on 11 November 1878. He fought in the Zulu War in 1879, in command of the British forces. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) on 19 August 1879.
He was Brigadier-General of the 1st Infantry Brigade. He held the office of Lieutenant of the Tower of London between 1884 and 1889. He was Colonel of the Sherwood Foresters (formerly 45th and 95th Foot) between 1898 and 1900. He was Colonel of the 2nd Life Guards between 1900 and 1905.
He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) on 9 November 1902
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