Williams-Wynn, Watkin, 1820-1885
- GB-2014-WSA-18308
- Person
- 1820-1885
WILLIAMS-WYNN, SIR WATKIN, BART., eldest son of Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn, Bart. (adm. 1784, qv); b. 22 May 1820; adm. 18 Jun 1832 (Benthall's); Christ Church, Oxford, matr. 11 May 1837; Cornet, 1st Life Guards 19 Jul 1839; Lieut., 27 Sep 1842; retd. 7 Jul 1843; succ. father as 6th Baronet 6 Jan 1840; MP (Cons) Denbighshire from 1841; ADC (Volunteers) to Queen Victoria 1881; member, Society of Dilettanti 1883; Busby Trustee 20 May 1879; used to come to the School on St. David’s Day until the last year of his life to ask for an “Early Play” and to tip all the Welsh boys (and “Monos”) a sovereign each; m. 28 Apr 1852 his cousin Mary Emily, youngest dau. of Right Hon. Sir Henry Watkin Williams-Wynn PC KCB GCH, diplomat; d. 9 May 1885.