Sir Henry Pelly, 3rd Baronet

1844–1877 (age 33)

Biography

Sir Henry Pelly, 3rd Baronet, combined the responsibilities of his title with active participation in public affairs, listening to constituents and striving for sensible reforms during a spirited era in Holme.

He balanced conservative prudence with an openness to new ideas, believing that dignified leadership could uplift the rural communities whose trust he cherished, and he now rests in the quiet churchyard at Holme.