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Cornewall, Velters, Sir, 4th Baronet (1824 -1868)

Sir Velters Cornewall 4th Baronet of Moccas Court Herefordshire was the eldest son of Sir George Cornewall 3rd Baronet, and Jane daughter of William Naper of Loughcrew in County Meath in Ireland. He was born 20 February 1824, succeeded his father in the baronetcy 27 December 1835. He was Sheriff of Herefordshire in 1847, and a Major in the local militia 1855-1859. He died unmarried 14 October 1868 and was succeeded by his brother The Rev. Sir George Henry Cornewall 5th Baronet.

Seat / Residence(s): Moccas Court, Herefordshire
Stamp(s) Stamp Information
Cornewall, Velters, Sir, 4th Baronet (1824 - 1868) (Stamp 1) Title: Cornewall, Velters, Sir, 4th Baronet (1824 - 1868) (Stamp 1)
Arms: A lion rampant crowned within a bordure engrailed sable bezanty in chief point the hand of Ulster
Dimensions (height x width): 32mm x 25mm
Heraldic Charges: bordure engrailed bezanty, Heraldic Charges: hand of Ulster, Heraldic Charges: lion rampant within
Cornewall, Velters, Sir, 4th Baronet (1824 - 1868) (Stamp 2) Title: Cornewall, Velters, Sir, 4th Baronet (1824 - 1868) (Stamp 2)
Crest: A demi lion rampant crowned
Dimensions (height x width): 27mm x 27mm
Heraldic Charges: lion, demi-