John Fellowes Wallop (1859-1925) - Find a Grave Memorial

John Fellowes Wallop

Birth

27 Dec 1859

Eggesford, Mid Devon District, Devon, England

Death

7 Sep 1925 (aged 65)

Westminster, City of Westminster, Greater London, England

Burial

St. Mary's Churchyard

Morchard Bishop, Mid Devon District, Devon, England Show Map

Plot

Grave in churchyard and a tablet on the wall of the church.

Memorial ID

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John Fellowes Wallop, 7th Earl of Portsmouth

Born on 27 December 1859. He was the son of Isaac Newton Wallop, 5th Earl of Portsmouth and Lady Eveline Alicia Juliana Herbert. He was educated at Eton College and graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) He succeeded to the titles of 7th Earl of Portsmouth, 7th Viscount Lymington and 7th Baron Wallop, of Farley Wallop on 4 December 1917 upon the death of his brother, Newton Wallop (1856–1917). Upon succeeding to the Earldom he lived at Barton House, Morchard Bishop, Devon. He held the offices of Justice of the Peace (J.P.) and Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Devon and served as Chairman of the County Main Roads Committee. He was also Private Secretary to the Governor of Tasmania between 1884-1886. He passed away on the 7 September, 1925 at age 65, unmarried, and was succeeded in his titles by his brother, Oliver Henry Wallop (1861–1943)

Inscription

Gravestone Inscription

In affectionate remembrance of
John Fellowes Wallop
7th Earl of Portsmouth
Born 27 Dec. 1859
Died 7 Sept. 1925
He that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast

Tablet Inscription

In affectionate memory of
John Fellowes Wallop,
7th Earl of Portsmouth,
Viscount Lymington,
Baron Wallop of Farley Wallop,
who - conspicuous for his
kindly humour, courtesy,
unselfishness, usefulness,
energy, and courage -
devoted the best years of
his life to the service of
the County of Devon.
Born 27 Dec. 1859
Died 7 Sept. 1925