VANE (afterwards POWLETT), Hon. William John Frederick (1792-1864), of Langton Grange, co. Dur. and Somerby, Leics.

b. 3 Apr. 1792, 2nd s. of William Harry Vane, 3rd Earl of Darlington, by 1st w., and bro. of Henry Vane, Visct. Barnard. educ. Brasenose, Oxf. 1809. m. 3 July 1815, Lady Grace Caroline Lowther, da. of William Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale, s.p. Styled Lord William John Frederick Powlett 1827-64; took name of Powlett by royal lic. 20 Apr. 1813 in compliance with will of mat. gdmo. Katherine, Dowager Duchess of Bolton (d. 21 Mar. 1809); suc. bro. as 3rd Duke of Cleveland 18 Jan. 1864 and resumed name of Vane by royal lic. 4 Mar. 1864.