George, 8th Duke of Marlborough (1844-1892)

George Charles Spencer-Churchill, D.L., Lieutenant in the Royal Horse Guards

He died in rather extraordinary circumstances according to the New York Tribune. His death came about, “from the effects of chloroform fumes given off by liniment with which he was bathing the head of the Duchess (Lily).”

Parents (2)

John, 7th Duke of Marlborough

John Winston Spencer-Churchill, M.P., P.C., Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, etc.

1822-1883

Frances, Duchess of Marlborough

Lady Frances Anne Emily (Vane) Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duchess of Marlborough

1822-1899

Spouses (2)

Albertha, Duchess of Marlborough

Lady Albertha Frances Anne (Hamilton) Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough

1847-1932

Lady William Beresford

"Lily" Lilian Warren (Price) Mrs. Hamersley, Duchess of Marlborough, Lady Beresford

1854-1909

Children (2)

Lady Frances Gresley

Lady Frances Louisa (Spencer-Churchill) Gresley

1870-1954

Charles, 9th Duke of Marlborough

Lt.-Col. Charles Richard John Spencer-Churchill, Parliamentary Secretary etc.

1871-1934

Associated Houses (1)

Blenheim Palace

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