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     Florence Grosvenor Rowley was the daughter of Major George Rowley and Emily Isabella Honner.² She married, firstly, Captain Hon. John Cranch Walker Vivian, son of Richard Hussey Vivian, 1st Baron Vivian of Glynn and of Truro and Eliza Champion de Crespigny, on 18 June 1861.¹ She married, secondly, John Henry de la Poer Beresford, 5th Marquess of Waterford, son of John de la Poer Beresford, 4th Marquess of Waterford and Christiana Leslie, on 9 August 1872.¹ She died on 4 April 1873, without issue.¹
     From 18 June 1861, her married name became Vivian. From 9 August 1872, her married name became Beresford. After her marriage, Florence Grosvenor Rowley was styled as Marchioness of Waterford on 9 August 1872.

     Major George Rowley was born on 25 February 1805.¹ He was the son of Admiral Sir Charles Rowley, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth King.² He married Emily Isabella Honner, daughter of Lt.-Col. Robert Honner, on 13 April 1830.¹ He died on 13 April 1848 at age 43.¹
     He gained the rank of Major in the 2nd Bombay Cavalry.¹

     Vice-Admiral David Leslie-Melville, 10th Earl of Leven was born on 22 June 1785.¹ He was the son of Alexander Leslie-Melville, 9th Earl of Leven and Jane Thornton.¹ He married Elizabeth Anne Campbell, daughter of Sir Archibald Campbell of Succoth, 2nd Bt. and Elizabeth Balfour, on 21 June 1824.² He died on 8 October 1860 at age 75.¹
     He succeeded as the 7th Viscount of Kirkcaldy [S., 1690] on 22 February 1820.¹ He succeeded as the 7th Lord Raith, Monymaill and Balwearie [S., 1690] on 22 February 1820.¹ He succeeded as the 10th Lord Melville of Monymaill [S., 1616] on 22 February 1820.¹ He succeeded as the 10th Earl of Leven [S., 1641] on 22 February 1820.¹ He succeeded as the 7th Earl of Melville [S., 1690] on 22 February 1820.¹ He succeeded as the 10th Lord Balgonie [S., 1641] on 22 February 1820.¹ He held the office of Representative Peer [Scotland] between 1831 and 1860.¹ He gained the rank of Vice-Admiral in 1858.¹

     Henry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford was born on 26 April 1811.¹ He was the son of Henry de la Poer Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford and Lady Susanna Carpenter.^2,1 He married Hon. Louisa Stuart, daughter of Charles Stuart, 1st and last Baron Stuart de Rothesay and Lady Elizabeth Margaret Yorke, on 8 June 1842.² He died on 29 March 1859 at age 47 at Corbally, County Galway, Ireland^G, killed by a fall from his horse.¹
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England.¹ He succeeded as the 4th Earl of Tyrone [I., 1746] on 16 July 1826.¹ He succeeded as the 3rd Baron Tyrone, of Haverfordwest, co. Pembroke [G.B., 1786] on 16 July 1826.¹ He succeeded as the 7th Baronet Beresford, of Coleraine, co. Londonderry [I., 1665] on 16 July 1826.¹ He succeeded as the 3rd Marquess of Waterford [I., 1786] on 16 July 1826.¹ He succeeded as the 4th Viscount Tyrone [I., 1720] on 16 July 1826.¹ He succeeded as the 4th Baron Beresford, of Beresford, co. Cavan [I., 1720] on 16 July 1826.¹ He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.¹ He was appointed Knight, Order of St. Patrick (K.P.) in 1845.¹

     Hon. Louisa Stuart was the daughter of Charles Stuart, 1st and last Baron Stuart de Rothesay and Lady Elizabeth Margaret Yorke. She married Henry de la Poer Beresford, 3rd Marquess of Waterford, son of Henry de la Poer Beresford, 2nd Marquess of Waterford and Lady Susanna Carpenter, on 8 June 1842.¹ She died on 12 May 1891, without issue.³
     After her marriage, Hon. Louisa Stuart was styled as Marchioness of Waterford on 8 June 1842. From 8 June 1842, her married name became Beresford.

     Charles Stuart, 1st and last Baron Stuart de Rothesay was born on 2 January 1779.¹ He was the son of Lt.-Gen. Hon. Sir Charles Stuart and Louisa Bertie.¹ He married Lady Elizabeth Margaret Yorke, daughter of Philip Yorke, 3rd Earl of Hardwicke and Lady Elizabeth Scot Lindsay, on 6 February 1816.³ He died on 6 November 1845 at age 66.¹
     He was educated at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England^G.¹ He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England^G.¹ He was with the Diplomatic Service between 1801 and 1844.⁴ He was appointed Knight, Order of the Bath (K.B.) in 1812.¹ He was appointed Privy Counsellor (P.C.) in 1814.¹ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Bath (G.C.B.) in 1815.¹ He held the office of Ambassador to France between 1815 and 1824.⁴ He held the office of Ambassador to Holland between February 1815 and May 1815.¹ He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Order of the Tower and Sword.⁴ He was created Marquez d'Angara [Portugal].⁴ He was created Conde de Machico [Portugal].⁴ He held the office of Ambassador to Portugal and Brazil between 1825 and 1826.⁴ He held the office of Ambassador to France between 1828 and 1831.⁴ He was created 1st Baron Stuart de Rothesay, of the Isle of Bute [U.K.] on 22 January 1828.¹ He held the office of Ambassador to Russia between 1841 and 1844.⁴

     Fergus Graham was born in 1652.¹ He was the son of Sir George Graham, 2nd Bt. and Lady Mary Johnstone.¹ He died, without issue.¹

     Very Rev. William Graham was the son of Sir George Graham, 2nd Bt. and Lady Mary Johnstone.¹ He married, secondly, Alicia (?)¹ He died on 9 February 1712/13.¹
     He graduated with a Doctor of Divinity (D.D.)¹ He was Clerk of the Closet and Chaplain to Queen Anne.¹ He held the office of Dean of Carlisle and Wells.¹

     Francis Sandys is the son of unknown Sandys.¹
     He lived at Conishead, Lancashire, England^G.¹