Her second husband Thomas Egerton, Lord Ellesmere, an eminent lawyer and Lord Chancellor of England, had died in 1617.

Lord Ellesmere supported the Royal Prerogative, but was concerned to define it, and ensure it was never confused with the ordinary legal processes.

The Lord Chancellor, Lord Ellesmere, issued a common injunction out of the Chancery prohibiting the enforcement of the common law order.

Lord Ellesmere was a munificent and yet discriminating patron of artists.

Lord Ellesmere started an arboretum in the grounds in 1845, while Lady Ellesmere laid out the gardens.

At the same time as remodelling the main house, Lord Ellesmere also gave land and funds to build a small church, St. Matthews, on his estate.

Rutherford sold her for 1,100 guineas to Lord Ellesmere who sent the filly into training with Fred Darling.

"William, Lord Ellesmere."

May I present my stepson, Lord Ellesmere?

The Commission was headed by Lord Ellesmere.