Lady Gow, who died 1 December, 2024, aged 99, was the widow of General Sir (James) Michael Gow, GCB (1924-2013), and a scion of the Scott baronets of Beauclerc.
Lady Gow (née Scott), was born 12 March, 1925, as Jane Emily Scott, the eldest daughter of Capt Mason Hogarth Scott, RN (1900-1971), and his wife the Hon Irene Florence Seely (1902-1977), daughter of John Edward Bernard Seely, the 1st Baron Mottistone, CB, CMG, DSO, TD, PC, DL (1868-1947).
Her father was a paternal grandson of Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1826-1910), the building contractor and publisher. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Scott began his profession as a mason, before setting up his own building firm, completing many major architectural projects in the North East of England and notable railway stations in London. His publishing house, Walter Scott Publishing Co. brought classic literature to the masses for a low price.
Jane Scott married 3 Oct, 1946, James Michael Gow (born 3 June, 1924), son of J.C. Gow, of Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and a great-grandson of the artist James Gow. Her husband commanded the British Army of the Rhine, and served as equerry to Field Marshal HRH The Duke of Gloucester, which gave him the savoir faire of the Royal Household, a valuable asset for a Guards officer, he became regimental adjutant of the Scots Guards (1957-60), &c. Michael Gow died 26 March, 2013.
Lady Gow leaves issue, a son, Roderick, and four daughters, Susan, Anna, Belinda, and Clunie.
-=-
No comments:
Post a Comment