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The Threepwood Family

Many of Lord Emsworth's relatives are mentioned but only some play a major part in the stories. This page covers the whole Threepwood family as known, past and present. (Excluding the incomplete Sunset at Blandings.)

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Clarence, Lord Emsworth
9th Earl and head of the family.
Lord Bosham
George, the elder son of Lord Emsworth and his heir. Married to Cecily with sons, James and George. A slow thinker, 'the most solid person who ever said "Yoicks" to a fox-hound', he once bought a gold brick from a man in the street. (Uncle Fred in the Springtime)
James Threepwood
Eldest son of Lord Bosham, grandson of Lord Emsworth.
George Threepwood
Second son of Lord Bosham, grandson of Lord Emsworth. Has ginger hair and freckles; not to be trusted with gun or camera. (The Crime Wave at Blandings and Service with a Smile)
The Honourable Frederick Threepwood
Younger son of Lord Emsworth.
The Honourable Galahad Threepwood
Younger brother of Lord Emsworth.
Lady Ann Warblington
Sister of Lord Emsworth, a widow, lived at Blandings Castle since her husband died. Spends most of her time writing letters and suffering from 'sick headaches'. (Something Fresh)
Lady Charlotte
Sister to Lord Emsworth and mother of Jane. (The Crime Wave at Blandings)
Lady Constance Keeble/Schoonmaker
Sister of Lord Emsworth.
Lady Dora Garland
Sister to Lord Emsworth and mother of Prudence.
Georgiana, Lady Alcester
Sister to Lord Emsworth, mother of Gertrude. (Married name not stated.)
Lady Hermione Wedge
Sister to Lord Emsworth, wife to Egbert and mother of Veronica.
Lady Julia Fish
Sister to Lord Emsworth and mother of Ronnie.
Lady Mildred Mant
Daughter of Lord Emsworth and married to Col. Horace Mant. (Something Fresh)

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Wilfred Allsop
A cousin of Veronica Wedge, so possibly a nephew of Lord Emsworth.
Angela
Niece of Lord Emsworth and daughter of Jane. (Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey!)
George Fish
Cousin to Ronnie Fish, so a nephew of Lady Julia. His father is a Bishop, probably the B. of Godalming [there aren't that many Bishops around, even in PG's world]. (Heavy Weather)
Ronnie Fish
Nephew of Lord Emsworth and son of Lady Julia Fish.
Prudence Garland
Niece of Lord Emsworth and daughter of Lady Dora Garland.
Gertrude
Niece of Lord Emsworth and daughter of Lady Alcester.
Harold
Uncle to Clarence and Galahad. (Full Moon)
Jane
Niece to Lord Emsworth, daughter of Charlotte, she is the third prettiest girl in Shropshire. (The Crime Wave at Blandings)
Percy, Lord Stockheath
Nephew of Lord Emsworth. Lost a breach of promise action. (Something Fresh)
Aggie Threepwood
Née Donaldson, Freddie's wife.
Millicent Threepwood
Niece of Lord Emsworth, daughter of Lancelot. Engaged to Hugo Carmody.(Summer Lightning)
Veronica Wedge
Niece of Lord Emsworth, daughter of Lady Hermione.
Algernon Wooster
A cousin of Lord Stockheath (so possibly a nephew of Lord Emsworth). (Something Fresh)

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The Bishop of Godalming
A relative of Lord Emsworth (relationship not specified). (Something Fresh)
Mrs Jack Hale
From a collateral branch of the family. (Something Fresh)
Joseph Keeble
First husband of Lady Constance. Has a step-daughter from a previous marriage, Phyllis. (Leave it to Psmith)
Colonel Horace Mant
Husband to Lady Mildred and son-in-law of Lord Emsworth. (Something Fresh)
James Schoonmaker
Second husband of Lady Constance.
Lady Cecily Threepwood
Wife of Lord Bosham. (Uncle Fred in the Springtime)
Colonel Egbert Wedge
Husband of Lady Hermione Wedge.
Rupert Wilberforce
A 'sort of second cousin' to Lady Constance. (Pigs Have Wings)

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IN MEMORIAM.

The 8th Earl of Emsworth
Clarence's father, killed at 75 in the hunting field. (Company for Gertrude)
Alistair
Uncle to Lord Emsworth, on his mother's side. (Company for Gertrude)
Claude
Cousin to Lord Emsworth, broke his neck aged 84 while trying to jump a five-barred gate. (Company for Gertrude)
Emilia Jane
The fourth Countess (1747-1815). (Heavy Weather)
Jane
Sister of Lord Emsworth, mother to Angela. (Married name not stated). (The Crime Wave at Blandings)
Lancelot Threepwood
Brother of Lord Emsworth, father of Millicent. (Summer Lightning)
Sir Miles Fish, CBE
Husband of Lady Julia Fish and father of Ronnie. Was in the Brigade of Guards. (See Lady Julia)
Robert
Uncle to Lord Emsworth, died at nearly 90. (Company for Gertrude)

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Books/Stories

Something Fresh - novel
Leave it to Psmith - novel
The Custody of the Pumpkin - short story
Lord Emsworth Acts for the Best - short story
Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey! - short story
Company for Gertrude - short story
The Go-getter - short story
Lord Emsworth and the Girl Friend - short story
Summer Lightning - novel
Heavy Weather - novel
The Crime Wave at Blandings - short story
Uncle Fred in the Springtime - novel
Full Moon - novel
Birth of a Salesman - short story
Pigs Have Wings - novel
Service with a Smile - novel
Galahad at Blandings - novel
Sticky Wicket at Blandings - short story
Life with Freddie - short story
A Pelican at Blandings - novel

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