Earl of Carhampton
Last week we mentioned that the late Dr. LUTTRELL had become entitled to a Peerage, with a fortune of £14,000 per annum. - This we understand is in consequence of the death of the late Lord CARHAMPTON, who died some three or four years ago ; but as the heirship of Dr. Luttrell does not appear to have been then known, the title has been considered extinct till lately. - Dr. Luttrell having died since Lord Carhampton, Mrs. Luttrell must be entitled to all the arrears of the fortune, accumulated between the periods of the death of his Lordship and that of the Doctor ; besides being in possession, unknowingly, of the title of a Countess. The title and fortune now descend, as we understand, to the Doctor's eldest son, Mr. Alfred Luttrell, of the Black Brush ; who we believe is in consequence about to proceed to England, in order to settle his affairs ; but, like a true Colonist, has expressed his determination to return, title, fortune and all, to his family and adopted land -- Tasmania.
Source: Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (Hobart, Tas.), Fri 27 Apr 1827, Page 2.
THE CARHAMPTON FAMIILY. - Some time since we noticed, that Mr ALFRED LUTTRELL, the eldest son of the late Dr. EDWARD LUTTRELL, Colonial Surgeon of this Colony, had succeeded to the titles and estate of the Earl of CARHAMPTON. - Some doubts having been expressed in the Colony, as to the identity of Mr. Luttrell, by persons who supposed Van Diemen's Land could not possess a Lord, we extract the following, verbatim, from the Literary Journal of 1821 :- "Died on the 25th ult. in Bruton-street, the Right Hon. Henry Lawes Luttrell, Earl of Carhampton, Viscount Carhampton, and Baron Irnham, Governor of Dublin, a General in the army, and Colonel of the 6th regiment of dragoon guards. He married Jane, daughter of George Boyd, Esq. of Dublin, one of the most beautiful, as well as the most amiable, women of her day, who survives him, and by whom he has had no issue. His lordship was brother to the beautiful Miss Luttrell, who married the late Duke of Cumberland, uncle of his present Majesty. He was distinguished in early life as Colonel Luttrell. He fought some political battles, and was the opponent of the celebrated Mr. Wilkes, in the memorable contest for Middlesex, when the latter was expelled the House of Commons by a vote of the house. - He also figured in the Letters of the renowned Junius, among the political dependents of the Duke of Grafton. The late Earl was appointed a general in 1798, and stood third on the list, those preceding him being the Marquis of Drogheda and Earl Harcourt. - He is succeeded in his titles by his only brother, John Luttrell Olmius. His Lordship came to his titles on the death of his father, in 1787. Creations of the first nobleman, the father of the deceased : - Baron, 1768 ; Viscount, 1781; Earl, 1785."
It appears that the before-named John Luttrell Olmius (who was cousin to Dr. Edward Luttrell), died in 1825, aged 84, leaving issue only a daughter, who, with the mother, Lady Olmius, are still alive. Mr. Alfred Luttrell goes home by the Admiral Cockburn, for the purpose of arranging his affairs. - His title seems very clear, there being only a younger brother of his father's, who can possibly set up a claim.
Source: Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (Hobart, Tas.), Fri 10 Aug 1827, Page 2.
Mr. ALFRED LUTTRELL, who went home to claim some property which he was entitled to by inheritance, in the CARHAMPTON family, has returned from London, and has left his claims in the hands of the Messrs. ROTHSCHILDS, whom he has appointed his agents for the recovery of his property, which it seems is likely to be strictly litigated. Mr. LUTTRELL was very kindly received by Lord CARHAMPTON.
Source: Colonial Times and Tasmanian Advertiser (Hobart, Tas.), Fri 29 May 1829, Page 2.