John Walsh, 1st Baron Ormathwaite

He was born at Warfield Park, near Bracknell in Berkshire, the only son of Sir John Walsh, 1st Baronet, and Margaret Benn.

[1] His mother and father were named Benn but had assumed the surname of Walsh in lieu of his patronymic in 1795, in accordance with the will of his wife's uncle Sir John Walsh (1726–1795), who left him a fortune made in India, including estates in Berkshire and Radnorshire, and also large holdings in Ireland, mainly in Cork and Kerry.

He also visited his Irish estates regularly over 40 years, and made great efforts to increase the profits.

[2] He issued numerous pamphlets, amongst which were: Lord Ormathwaite married Jane, daughter of George Grey, 6th Earl of Stamford, in 1825.

He died at Warfield in April 1881, aged 82, and was succeeded in his titles by his eldest son, Arthur.