George Coventry, 9th Earl of Coventry
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George William Coventry, 9th Earl of Coventry, PC (9 May 1838–13 March 1930) married Lady Blanche Craven, a daughter of the 2nd Earl of Craven on 25 January 1865 and they had nine children:
- George William, Viscount Deerhurst (1865-1928), soldier.
- Hon. Charles John (1867-1929), soldier and cricketer.
- Hon. Henry Thomas (1868-1934)
- Hon. Reginald William (1869-1940), barrister.
- Lady Barbara Elizabeth (1870-1946)
- Lady Dorothy (1872-1965)
- Lady Anne Blanche Alice (1874-1956)
- Hon. William Francis (1875-1937)
- Hon. Thomas George (1885-1972), soldier.
His racing colours were brown with blue cap and were carried to victory in consecutive Grand Nationals by the half sisters Emblem 1863 & Emblematic 1864
| Honorary Titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl of Shrewsbury |
Captain of the Gentlemen-at-Arms 1877–1880 |
Succeeded by The Earl Fife |
| Preceded by The Earl Beauchamp |
Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire 1891–1923 |
Succeeded by The Viscount Cobham |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Suffield |
Master of the Buckhounds 1886–1892 |
Succeeded by The Lord Ribblesdale |
| Preceded by The Lord Ribblesdale |
Master of the Buckhounds 1895–1901 |
Succeeded by The Lord Chesham |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by George Coventry |
Earl of Coventry 1843–1930 |
Succeeded by George Coventry |
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