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The eleventh earl's wife, the Countess of Allendale, was addressed as [[Lady Allendale]]. Their estate was [[Wollaton Hall]] in Nottinghamshire. | The eleventh earl's wife, the Countess of Allendale, was addressed as [[Lady Allendale]]. Their estate was [[Wollaton Hall]] in Nottinghamshire. | ||
− | Their eldest son and heir, | + | Their eldest son and heir, George, was married. It is not known whether he held a courtesy title such as Viscount. By late 1805 or early 1806, he had three sons and one daughter (the youngest child). In late 1807 or early 1808, he assumed the duties of his father, who was incapacitated by illness. |
Lord and Lady Allendale's second son entered the Church. Their third son, [[William Laurence]], was intended for this profession as well, but ran away to sea and joined the Royal Navy, reaching the rank of Captain in that service before unexpectedly harnessing [[Temeraire]] and transferring to the [[Aerial Corps]]. | Lord and Lady Allendale's second son entered the Church. Their third son, [[William Laurence]], was intended for this profession as well, but ran away to sea and joined the Royal Navy, reaching the rank of Captain in that service before unexpectedly harnessing [[Temeraire]] and transferring to the [[Aerial Corps]]. |