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The son of John Kennard and Harriet Elizabeth Peirse, he trained as a merchant in London.<ref name=Peerage/> Having invested in the [[Falkirk Iron Co]] in 1830,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Falkirk_Iron_Co|title=Falkirk Iron Co|publisher=GracesGuide.co.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> Kennard's consortia formed the [[Blaenavon Coal and Iron Company]] in 1836, which subsequently bought the [[Blaenavon Ironworks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/blaenavon/pages/ironworks.shtml|title=Blaenavon Ironworks|publisher=[[BBC Wales]]|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> There he employed his son, the noted civil engineer [[Thomas Kennard]], and his cousion and the later photographer [[George Swan Nottage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.photolondon.org.uk/pages/details.asp?pid=5707|title=George Swan Nottage|publisher=photolondon.org.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
The son of John Kennard and Harriet Elizabeth Peirse, he trained as a merchant in London.<ref name=Peerage/> Having invested in the [[Falkirk Iron Co]] in 1830,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Falkirk_Iron_Co|title=Falkirk Iron Co|publisher=GracesGuide.co.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> Kennard's consortia formed the [[Blaenavon Coal and Iron Company]] in 1836, which subsequently bought the [[Blaenavon Ironworks]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southeast/sites/blaenavon/pages/ironworks.shtml|title=Blaenavon Ironworks|publisher=[[BBC Wales]]|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> There he employed his son, the noted civil engineer [[Thomas Kennard]], and his cousion and the later photographer [[George Swan Nottage]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.photolondon.org.uk/pages/details.asp?pid=5707|title=George Swan Nottage|publisher=photolondon.org.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
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He held the office of [[Justice of the Peace]] for: [[Stirlingshire]]; [[Middlesex]]; and later [[Hertfordshire]]. He later held the office of [[Deputy Lieutenant]] of [[Monmouthshire]]. He was appointed [[Sheriff]] of London and Middlesex between 1846 and 1847.<ref name=Peerage/> He was decorated with the award of [[Chevalier, Order of Leopold of Belgium]].<ref name=Peerage/> |
He held the office of [[Justice of the Peace]] for: [[Stirlingshire]]; [[Middlesex]]; and later [[Hertfordshire]]. He later held the office of [[Deputy Lieutenant]] of [[Monmouthshire]]. He was appointed [[Sheriff]] of London and Middlesex between 1846 and 1847.<ref name=Peerage/> He was decorated with the award of [[Order of Leopold (Belgium)|Chevalier, Order of Leopold of Belgium]].<ref name=Peerage/> |
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Kennard was elected to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] as a [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] on the 11 February 1857, as the senior member for [[Newport (Isle of Wight) (UK Parliament constituency)|Newport (Isle of Wight) constituency]]. He left at the general election, on 11 November 1868.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/robert_kennard/newport_%28isle_of_wight%29|title=Robert William Kennard|publisher=TheyWorkForYou.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
Kennard was elected to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom|House of Commons]] as a [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] on the 11 February 1857, as the senior member for [[Newport (Isle of Wight) (UK Parliament constituency)|Newport (Isle of Wight) constituency]]. He left at the general election, on 11 November 1868.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theyworkforyou.com/mp/robert_kennard/newport_%28isle_of_wight%29|title=Robert William Kennard|publisher=TheyWorkForYou.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
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Kennard married Mary Ann Challis, daughter of Thomas Challis, on 23 May 1823. Living in [[Theobalds, Hertfordshire]], the couple had 10 children: Mary Jane Kennard; Charlotte Anne Kennard (died 24 Oct 1926); Ellen Kennard (died 5 Apr 1917); Reverend Robert Bruce Kennard (8 May 1824 - 10 Mar 1895); [[Thomas Kellard|Thomas William Kennard]] (29 Aug 1825 - 10 Sep 1893); Arthur Challis Kennard (born 17 Jun 1831); Henry Martyn Kennard (born 17 Feb 1833); John Kennard (13 Apr 1836 - 24 Nov 1925); Howard John Kennard (29 Nov 1839 - 8 Aug 1896); Edward Kennard (born 22 Apr 1842).<ref name=Peerage>{{cite web|url=http://thepeerage.com/p9480.htm#i94798|title=Robert William Kennard|publisher=thepeerage.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
Kennard married Mary Ann Challis, daughter of Thomas Challis, on 23 May 1823. Living in [[Theobalds, Hertfordshire]], the couple had 10 children: Mary Jane Kennard; Charlotte Anne Kennard (died 24 Oct 1926); Ellen Kennard (died 5 Apr 1917); Reverend Robert Bruce Kennard (8 May 1824 - 10 Mar 1895); [[Thomas Kellard|Thomas William Kennard]] (29 Aug 1825 - 10 Sep 1893); Arthur Challis Kennard (born 17 Jun 1831); Henry Martyn Kennard (born 17 Feb 1833); John Kennard (13 Apr 1836 - 24 Nov 1925); Howard John Kennard (29 Nov 1839 - 8 Aug 1896); Edward Kennard (born 22 Apr 1842).<ref name=Peerage>{{cite web|url=http://thepeerage.com/p9480.htm#i94798|title=Robert William Kennard|publisher=thepeerage.com|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
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He is interned in [[Kensal Green Cemetary]], in [[Listed building|Grade II listed]] [[portland stone]] with brone door [[mausoleum]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-487851-tomb-of-robert-kennard-kensington|title=Mausoleum of Robert Kennard|publisher=britishlistedbuildings.co.uk|accessdate=23 September 2011}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 20:02, 24 September 2011
Robert William Kennard JP DL (1800 - 1870) was a London-born merchant, financier, entrepreneur, JP and later Member of Parliament.
The son of John Kennard and Harriet Elizabeth Peirse, he trained as a merchant in London.[1] Having invested in the Falkirk Iron Co in 1830,[2] Kennard's consortia formed the Blaenavon Coal and Iron Company in 1836, which subsequently bought the Blaenavon Ironworks.[3] There he employed his son, the noted civil engineer Thomas Kennard, and his cousion and the later photographer George Swan Nottage.[4]
He held the office of Justice of the Peace for: Stirlingshire; Middlesex; and later Hertfordshire. He later held the office of Deputy Lieutenant of Monmouthshire. He was appointed Sheriff of London and Middlesex between 1846 and 1847.[1] He was decorated with the award of Chevalier, Order of Leopold of Belgium.[1]
Kennard was elected to the House of Commons as a Conservative on the 11 February 1857, as the senior member for Newport (Isle of Wight) constituency. He left at the general election, on 11 November 1868.[5]
Kennard married Mary Ann Challis, daughter of Thomas Challis, on 23 May 1823. Living in Theobalds, Hertfordshire, the couple had 10 children: Mary Jane Kennard; Charlotte Anne Kennard (died 24 Oct 1926); Ellen Kennard (died 5 Apr 1917); Reverend Robert Bruce Kennard (8 May 1824 - 10 Mar 1895); Thomas William Kennard (29 Aug 1825 - 10 Sep 1893); Arthur Challis Kennard (born 17 Jun 1831); Henry Martyn Kennard (born 17 Feb 1833); John Kennard (13 Apr 1836 - 24 Nov 1925); Howard John Kennard (29 Nov 1839 - 8 Aug 1896); Edward Kennard (born 22 Apr 1842).[1]
He is interned in Kensal Green Cemetary, in Grade II listed portland stone with brone door mausoleum.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d "Robert William Kennard". thepeerage.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Falkirk Iron Co". GracesGuide.co.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Blaenavon Ironworks". BBC Wales. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "George Swan Nottage". photolondon.org.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Robert William Kennard". TheyWorkForYou.com. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
- ^ "Mausoleum of Robert Kennard". britishlistedbuildings.co.uk. Retrieved 23 September 2011.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Robert Kennard
- Robert W. Kennard @ TheyWorkForYou.com
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