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     Sir John Slade ~ First Slade Baronet of Maunsel.¹

Sir John Slade was born on December 31, 1762.² He was the son of John Slade and Charlotte Portal.^3,4
     John married Anna Eliza Dawson on September 20, 1792 in Slindon, Sussex, England, St Mary Church^5,6,7, the daughter of James Dawson of Forkhill, County Armagh, Northern Ireland.⁸ John was widowed when his wife, Anna, died on December 24, 1819 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.⁹
     John married Matilda Ellen Dawson on June 17, 1822 in Abergele, Denbighshire, Wales.⁴ John died on August 13, 1859 in Norton Fitzwarren, Somerset, England, at age 96.¹⁰ He was buried in St. Michael's Churchyard, North Newton, Somerset, England.¹¹

General Sir John 'Black Jack' Slade served as a general officer in the British Army during the Peninsular War. However, he lacked talent as a combat leader. Though Slade was praised in official reports, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington criticised his actions privately and finally replaced him with a more efficient officer. Despite this, he attained high rank after the war, being made first Baronet Slade. A detailed account of his carear can be found in the publication: Gallantry and Discipline: The 12th Light Dragoons at War with Wellington
By Andrew Bamford. Also see the following web page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Slade,_1st_Baronet.^1,12

     Charlotte Susan Slade was born on July 20, 1795 in Westminster, London, Middlesex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Sir John Slade and Anna Eliza Dawson.² Charlotte Susan Slade was christened on August 13, 1795; At Saint Anne's Church, Soho.¹ She married Joseph Henri François Milliet on April 6, 1824 in Paris, France, at the British Embassy Chapel.² He was the son of Charles Joseph Joachim Milliet and Henriette Costa de Beauregard.² He was a Lt. General in the Sardinian Service and served as Governor of Nice.² Charlotte became a widow when her husband, Joseph, died Apr 2, 1839.² Charlotte died on November 17, 1878 in Naples, Italy, at age 83.²

     John Henry Slade was born on July 8, 1796.² He was the son of Sir John Slade and Anna Eliza Dawson.^3,2 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in the service of the 1st Royal Dragoon Guards and served in the 12th Light Dragoons (Lancers). He fought in the Battle of Waterloo on June 18, 1815. He gained the rank of Captain Feb 25, 1822 in the service of the 2nd Ceylon Regiment. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel in the service of the 1st Dragoon Guards.^2,3
     John married Eleanor Frances McVeagh on March 7, 1837 in Milstead, Kent, England, in The Church of St Mary & the Holy Cross.⁴ She was the daughter of Mary Uniacke & Henry Chapman McVeagh.² John died on August 30, 1843 in Barnes, Surrey, England, at age 47.^5,6 He was buried in St. Michael's Churchyard, North Newton, Somerset, England.⁷

     Louisa Slade was born on November 14, 1839 in Barnes, Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Slade and Eleanor Frances McVeagh.²
     Louisa married Alan Cameron Bruce on July 15, 1858 in Walcot, Somerset, England, at St. Swithin Church.² Louisa died on June 11, 1868 in Paddington, Kensington, London, England, at age 28.²

     Anna Eliza Slade was born on December 6, 1797 in Ireland.¹ She was the daughter of Sir John Slade and Anna Eliza Dawson.^2,1 Eliza married Wadham Wyndham on March 1, 1821 in St George Hanover Square, Middlesex.³ Wadham was born in Salisbury Oct 16, 1773, the son of Henry Penruddock Wyndham & Caroline Herst. He represented Salisbury in Parliament from 1818 until 1833, then again from 1835 until his death. He also served as Mayor of Wilton from 1825 to 1826. He died Oct 23, 1843 in Salisbury.⁴ Anna Eliza died on May 7, 1872 in Blean, Kent, England, at age 74.⁵

     Charles George Slade was born on September 30, 1799 in Dorset, England.² He was the son of Sir John Slade and Anna Eliza Dawson.^2,3 He was commissioned a Major on July 1, 1837 at Cawnpore, Bengal, India in The Queen's Own Light Dragoons.² Charles George Slade died on March 7, 1839 at age 39 at sea on board Northumberland on way home from India.⁴

     Sir Frederick William Slade: Second Slade Baronet,
          Queen's counsel and bencher of the Middle Temple.¹

Sir Frederick William Slade was born on January 21, 1801 in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.² He was the son of Sir John Slade and Anna Eliza Dawson.¹
     Frederick married Barbara Maria Mostyn on December 23, 1833.^3,4 The daughter of Charles Browne-Mostyn of Kiddington, Esq.⁵ Frederick died on August 8, 1863 at age 62.³ He was buried in St. Michael's Churchyard, North Newton, Somerset, England.⁶

     Harriette Georgiana Slade was born circa 1832 in London, England.² She was the daughter of Sir Frederick William Slade and Barbara Maria Mostyn.¹
     Harriette married John Staniforth on April 28, 1858 in Chelsea, London, England.² Harriette died on June 8, 1916 in St. George Hanover Square, Westminster, Middlesex, England.²

     Caroline Georgiana Slade was born circa 1833 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Sir Frederick William Slade and Barbara Maria Mostyn.¹
     Caroline married John Daniel King on September 27, 1859 in Chelsea, London, England.² Caroline died on February 1, 1894 in Kensington, London, England.²