Sir Frederick Graham, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Frederick Ulric Graham, 3rd Baronet DL JP (born April 2, 1820 – died March 8, 1888) was an important British landowner, diplomat, and traveler. He held the title of the 3rd Baronet of Netherby. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) and a Justice of the Peace (JP), which meant he helped with local government and law enforcement in his area.

Early Life of Frederick Graham

Frederick Ulric Graham was born on April 2, 1820. He came from a very old family in Cumbria, a region in England. He was the oldest son of Fanny Callander and Sir James Graham, 2nd Baronet. His father was a famous British politician. He served as the Home Secretary, a top government job, and also as the First Lord of the Admiralty, which meant he was in charge of the navy.

Frederick had several brothers and sisters. These included Constance Helena Graham, Mabel Violet, Rev. Reginald Malise Graham, Helen Graham, and James Stanley Graham.

His grandparents on his father's side were Sir James Graham, 1st Baronet and Lady Catherine Stewart. His grandparents on his mother's side were Colonel James Campbell and Lady Elizabeth Helena McDonnell.

Sir Frederick's Career and Public Service

Netherby Hall, the family home of the Grahams.

Sir Frederick started his career in the military. He was a Cornet in the 1st Life Guards, which was a cavalry regiment. He also became a Captain in the Westmorland Yeomanry Cavalry.

In 1842, he worked as an attaché in Vienna. An attaché is a diplomat who helps with foreign relations. This happened while his father was the Home Secretary. In 1847, Frederick went on an adventure. He traveled with a fur brigade across the Canadian west. This was a group involved in the fur trade.

When his father passed away on October 25, 1861, Frederick became the 3rd Baronet Graham. This meant he inherited his father's title and estate at Netherby, Cumberland.

He also took on important public roles. In 1861, he became a magistrate for Cumberland. A magistrate is like a local judge who handles minor legal cases. He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant and a Justice of the Peace for Cumberland. In 1866, he was the High Sheriff of Cumberland. This was a ceremonial role, but it was also important for keeping law and order in the county.

Frederick Graham's Family Life

Sir Frederick Graham married Lady Jane Hermione Seymour. Her father was Edward Seymour, 12th Duke of Somerset. Her mother was Jane Georgiana Sheridan. Together, Frederick and Jane had several children:

• Margaret Frances Graham (1857–1927): She married Alexander Æneas Mackintosh. Later, she married James Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam.
• Violet Hermione Graham, Duchess of Montrose (1854–1940): She married Douglas Graham, 5th Duke of Montrose.
• Sibyl Marcia Graham (1857–1887): She married Robert Crewe-Milnes, 2nd Baron Houghton.
• Sir Richard James Graham, 4th Baronet (1859–1932): He married Olivia Baring. After her death, he married Lady Mabel Cynthia Duncombe. After her death, he married Florence Rose Wood.
• Hugh Graham (1860–1921): He married Jessie Low, an American heiress.
• James Reginald Graham (1864–1910): He married Florence Rose Wood.
• Hilda Georgina Graham (died 1946): She married George Faber, 1st Baron Wittenham.

Sir Frederick Graham passed away at his home in London on March 8, 1888. Lady Jane, his wife, died on April 4, 1909.

Frederick Graham's Descendants

Through his oldest daughter, Margaret, he was the grandfather of Eva Hermione Mackintosh. She married Sir Godfrey Baring, 1st Baronet.

Through his son Hugh, he was the grandfather of Alastair Hugh Graham (1904–1982). Alastair was a friend of the famous writer Evelyn Waugh. He is thought to have inspired a character named Sebastian Flyte in Waugh's book Brideshead Revisited.