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Mowbray Coat-of-Arms The Mowbrays' of Mortimer, Berkshire.
Primrose		 Mowbray Coat-of-Arms

I am indebted to Christopher and Christina Glennie for the transfer of their family related Primrose League items to my care.
This page contains illustrations of all these items, plus a brief history of the Mowbrays', their former owners.

In order to avoid confusion regarding the Cornish connection, the following should be noted:-
The College of Arms reports that in 1847 a pedigree was entered into their records showing that John Robert Cornish changed his name, by Royal Licence, to Mowbray on marrying a Miss Mowbray, her father's heiress. He also quartered the Arms of Cornish and Mowbray, again by Royal Licence.
Rt. Hon. Sir John Robert CORNISH First Baronet.(created 1880)
(03 Jun 1815 - 22 Apr 1899). Barrister at law I.T.(1841-). J.P. & D.L.at Durham. J.P.at Berkshire. M.P.also P.C. 1858; and Judge Advocate General 1858-9, 1866-8.at Durham division (1853-1868). Father of the House of Commons 1898. Preacher. Married 19 Aug 1847 to Elizabeth Gray MOWBRAY (01 Jan 1823 in Bishopwearmouth, Durham - 16 Feb 1899). Had issue 4 children:
A) Annie Maud MOWBRAY (c.1849) in Paddington, Middx
B)Sir Robert Gray Cornish MOWBRAY 2nd Baronet.
(21 May 1850 in London, Paddington - 23 Jul 1916). Unmarried. Barrister I.T.at Oxford Circuit, Oxon.(1876 - 1877) Secretary to Royal Commission on Stock Exchange at London (1877-1878) M.P. (Conservative) (also Priv. Sec. to Chancellor of Exchequer, 1887-92; Public Accounts Committee 1892-5; and Royal Commissions, Opium 1893-5) at Prestwich division of S.E. Lancs.(1886-1895). Indian Expenditure Committee at Westminster, London (1896-1896). M.P.(Conservative) at Brixton division of Lambeth (1900-1906). Estates Bursar at All Souls College, Oxford (1899-1910). Chairman 1913 & Alderman 1914-16 Berkshire County Council, 1914-16. Address: 10, Little Stanhope St. Mayfair. W. (recorded in 1914 as 90, Piccadilly, London.), Seat: Warennes Wood, Mortimer, Reading, Berkshire.
C)Reginald Ambrose MOWBRAY 3rd Baronet.
(23 Apr 1852 - 30 Dec 1916) unmarried.
D) Revd Edmund George Lionel MOWBRAY 4th Baronet.
(see bottom of page for link to a listing of Clerical placements)
(26 Jun 1859 - 2 Feb 1919). Married, c.1891 to Caroline ELWES (c.1860 -c.1941) who had issue 1 child::
A) Sir George Robert MOWBRAY 5th Baronet.
(15 Jul 1899 - 9 Nov 1969). K.B.E. 1957. Educ: Charterhouse; New College, Oxford. Served in the Great War in the R.F.A. as a 2 Lieut, 1918. J.P. 1925, High Sheriff of Berkshire, 1930. Alderman of Berkshire, 1938. Chairman of Berkshire County Council, 1944-1946. A.R.P. Controller for Berkshire, 1939-1945. Seat: Warennes Wood, Mortimer, Berks. Married. c.1927 to Diana Margaret HUGHES c.1905. (On the death of Sir George the Dowager Lady Mowbray moved to Starvehill House). Had issue 3 children:
A) Carolyn Mary Drake (nee MOWBRAY) (c.1930)
B) Sir John Robert MOWBRAY 6th Baronet.
(1 Mar 1932 - -) married, c.1957 to Lavinia Mary (c.1935), daughter of the late Lt-Col. Francis Edgar Hugonin OBE. of Stainton House, Stainton in Cleveland, Yorks. Had issue 3 daughters. Educ: Eton, New College Oxford. DL Suffolk 1993. Address: Hunts Park, Great Thurlow, Suffolk (-- 1989 --) then: The Hill House, Duffs Hill, Glemsford, Suffolk (-- 2004 - 2006 --).
C) Elizabeth Rose MOWBRAY (July 1936). Married Patrick H.R.GLENNIE September 1964. Had issue 3 children:
A) Sarah GLENNIE, b. Aug. 1965, married Robert Matthews April 1997. Had issue a daughter EMMA, b. May 2000.
B) Christopher GLENNIE, married Christina, née Steiner, 20 July 1991. Had issue 2 childern:
A) LUCINDA, b. 23 January 1998.
B) MAX, b. 7 January 2000.
C) Alexander GLENNIE, b. March 1970, married Stella, née Maine, June 2003.

The following Primrose League Badges/Bars were issued during the period 1885 - 1922 and were for use by either males or females, or both. To sort out who used what is an almost impossible task and one that will not be attempted. As the Dame President badge would appear to have been issued post 1920 (this dating from the makers mark on the suspension bar) it's most likely recipient was Diana Margaret, wife of the 5th Baron.
Click on the thumbnail to view full size. These badges will also be found in the relevant Badge/Jewel Sections, where the reverses will also be depicted.
Badge 1
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Badge 2.
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Badge 3.
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Badge 4.
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Badge 5.
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Badge 6.
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Badge 7.
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The following two photographs show a ceremonial wall hanging or table covering bearing the monogram of Sir Robert Gray Cornish Mowbray. The Primrose League connection is obvious and the two Heraldic Arms depicted form part of the Mowbray Coat-of-Arms. See the Mowbray entry from the 1949 issue of 'Burkes Peerage, Baronage & Knightage', as it illustrates the family Coat-of-Arms.
Covering Main
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Covering 2.
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A first edition of a book titled 'Biographical List of the Members of the Club of Nobody's Friends' by G. E. Cockayne, which contains a List of the Members since its Foundation on 21st June 1800 to 30 September 1885 has just been noted. This scarce book, printed for Private Circulation (London 1885), has an index and 254 pages, it contains a fine bookplate on the front endpaper of one of the members, the Right Hon. Sir John Robert Cornish Mowbray.
Most of the members were connected to the church. This organisation is still active today, in fact our Prime Minister (Tony Blair) applied to join (successful?).
Index Page  
Sir John R. Mowbray's memories of Little Thurlow.
   Starvehill Map
Starvehill Map.
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Rev Edmond G. L. Mowbray's Clerical Directory entries.
   Mowbray picture
Sir J.R.C.Mowbray.
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References:
Who's Who 1900, 1901, 1922, 1953, 1962, 1989, 2004 & 2006.
Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage. 1949.
Whitakers Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage & Companionage. 1911.
Kelly's Handbook to the Titled, Landed & Official Classes. 1923 & 1945.
Various Internet Documents.
Shaw & Son. The Local Government Manual. 1913.
Boyle's Court Guide. 1905.
© J.R.P.King. 14th July 2006.
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