Obituary to Colonel Samuel Ruggles-Brice (d.1899). (Extract)

On May 4th, 1847, Mr. Samuel Ruggles-Brise married Marianne Weyland, fourth and
youngest daughter of Sir Edward Bowyer-Smyth, of Hill Hall, Theydon Mount, who survives
him, with their family of eleven sons and daughters. The eldest son, Mr. A. W. Ruggles-
Brise, who has lately resided with his parents at Spains Hall [Finchingfield], and as ‘ the
young squire ’ has become very popular among his tenants and neighbours, in whose
welfare he takes a practical and personal interest, is well-known throughout the county in
connection with church and political matters. Mr. Evelyn Ruggles-Brise, C.B., the second
son, is chairman of Her Majesty’s Prison Commissioners. The hearty and joyous golden
wedding celebration of the late Colonel and his esteemed wife are still within the memory of
many.