John Francis Fortescue Horner

Sir John Francis Fortescue Horner, KCVO (28 December 1842 – 21 March 1927) was a British barrister.

He and his family became associated with The Souls, a social group which included many of the most distinguished English politicians and intellectuals of the Victorian era.

Horner became Commissioner of Woods, Forests and Land Revenues and became a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order for his service.

Through her, he became associated with the social group known as The Souls, several of whom were frequent visitors to Mells, including the Liberal MP H. H. Asquith, who later became prime minister.

[7] Together, Frances and John were the parents of four children:[1] His son, Edward, and son-in-law, Raymond, who both died in World War I, are commemorated by memorials by Sir Edwin Lutyens in St Andrew's Church, Mells.