Born in London on the 6th of September 1832, the son of Major Henry Bingham Baring, of the Manor House, Hambledon, near Marlow, Buckinghamshire (M.P. for Callington in Cornwall, 1830-31, and for Marlborough, 1832-68, sometime Lord of the Treasury and J.P.), and his wife Augusta, daughter of Thomas Brudenell (the 6th Earl of Cardigan, uncle of James Thomas Brudenell, the 7th Earl of Cardigan, who commanded the Light Cavalry Brigade in the Crimea.
Educated at Eton College.
Cornet William Curzon, also 17th Lancers, was his brother-in-law.
His father had served in the 1st Life Guards.
Of his brothers, Charles became a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Coldstream Guards (retiring as a Lieutenant-General in 1881), and Francis a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Scots Fusilier Guards, and later Adjutant of the Yeoman of the Guard.
Both served in the Crimea, both were wounded (Charles Baring losing an arm by amputation after the battle of the Alma), both were awarded the 5th Class Order of the Medjidie, and both were made Knights of the Legion of Honour.
Cornet in the 10th Hussars: 10th of June 1853.
"[To] Cornet Baring, 10th Hussars, 237 Eaton Square, SW. Horse Guards.
12th December 1854.
Sir, — I have laid before the General Commanding-in-Chief your letter of the 12th inst., and am directed to acquaint you that his Lordship is pleased to approve of your delaying your embarkation until you see the reply to an application which you have made to the Military Secretary relative to your removal to a regiment serving in the Crimea.
I am, &c. &c.,
James Simpson,
AAG."
Lieutenant in the 17th Lancers. 29th of December 1854.
"[To] Officer Commanding Cavalry Depot, Brighton.
Horse Guards,
9th July 1855.
Sir, — I have the honour, by direction of the General Commanding-in-Chief to acquaint you that his Lordship has approved of Lieutenant Baring, 17th Lancers, joining the Service Troops and passage has been ordered for that officer, his soldier servant and two horses in the "City of Aberdeen" steamer which is now at Deptford and will be ready to embark troops on the 13th inst.
I am,&c. &c.,
G.A. Weatherall, DAG."
Captain, 17th Lancers: 17th of September 1857.
Retired, by the sale of his commission, on the 21st of April 1859.
Lieutenant Baring served the Eastern campaign from the 8th of May 1855, including the Siege and fall of Sebastopol (Medal and Clasp.). Returned to England on the 18th of August 1855 aboard the "City of Aberdeen".
Entitled to the Crimean medal with clasp for Sebastopol and the Turkish Medal.
1861 Census
Mitre Hotel, Maidstone.
Henry Baring, visitor, unmarried, Retired Capt of Cavalry, born London. [Age 29?]
Marriage registered [1st wife]
Henry Baring to Emily Clara Compton, March Quarter 1862, Kensington.
Birth registered
Harriett Emily Cubitt [future 2nd wife], June Quarter 1863, Tunstead.
1871 Census
Kingmead House, Oldbury on the Hill, Gloucestershire.
Henry Baring, aged 39, Captain & Adjutant of Royal [?] Hussars Yeomanry Cavalry, born London.
Emily Clara Baring, 39, born London.
Two servants are also shown.
On the 22nd of March 1888, he married Henrietta Emily Cubitt. She was the daughter of Edward George Cubitt, of Honing Hall, Norfolk, and Emma, daughter of the Reverend Benjamin Cubitt.
He had been married before, as the 1881 Census shows:
1881 Census
23, Homefield Road, Wimbledon.
Henry Baring, 49, captain, late 17th Lancers, born London.
Emily C Baring, 50, born London.
Two Servants are also shown.
Deaths registered
Emily Clara Baring [1st wife], 59, June Quarter 1887, Tunbridge [Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells?]
Marriage registered
Henry Baring to Harriett [sic] Emily Cubitt [2nd wife], March Quarter 1888, Christchurch.
Births registered [four children from his second marriage]
Augusta Baring, June Quarter 1889, born Tunbridge.
Charles Brudenell Baring*, March Quarter 1891, Tunbridge.
Francis Guy Baring June Quarter 1893, Tunbridge [twin].
Henry Baring, June Quarter 1893, Tunbridge [twin].
1891 Census
2, Mt Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells.
Henry Baring, visitor, 59, Captain, late 17th Lancers, born Belgravia, London.
He was visiting the Rector Herbert H Dibben and his family at Church Hill Rectory, Kingswynford.
Henrietta Emily Baring, 28, Living on own means, born Honing, Norfolk.
Augusta Baring, 1.
Charles Brudenell Baring, 2 months.
A sister in law is shown.
Five servants are also shown, and a "trained sick nurse " [presumably for Charles Brudenell, who died later in the year].
Death registered
Charles Brudenell Baring, 10 months, December Quarter 1891, Tunbridge.
1901 Census
5, Clanricarde Gardens, Tunbridge Wells.
Henry Baring, 69, living on own means, born London.
Harriett E Baring, 38, born Honing, Norfolk.
Augusta Baring, 11, born Tunbridge Wells.
Henry Baring, 7, born Tunbridge Wells.
Francis G Baring, 7, born Tunbridge Wells.
Five Servants are also shown.
1911 Census
5, Somerville Gardens, Tunbridge Wells.
Henry Baring, 79, retired Cavalry Officer, Private Means, born West London.
Harriett Emily Baring, 48, born Honing, Norfolk.
Augusta Baring, 21, born Tunbridge Wells.
Henry Baring 17 ] twins, born Tunbridge Wells.
Francis Guy 17 ] twins, born Tunbridge Wells.
Three Servants are also shown.
Marriage registered
Augusta Baring [daughter] to Walter F Scott, March Quarter 1917, Tonbridge.
He died at 5 Somerville Gardens, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, on the 13th of April 1929, in his 98th year, and was buried in the Borough Cemetery at Tunbridge Wells on the 16th of April. One of his sons was an officiating priest at the funeral.
Death registered
Henry Baring, 97, Tonbridge June Quarter 1929.
Extract from the "Tunbridge Wells Advertiser" for the 19th of April 1929:
"Death of Captain H. Baring — A Crimean Veteran."
"It is with deep regret that his many friends learnt of the death of Captain Henry Baring, which occurred on Saturday last.
The deceased, who lived at No. 5 Somerville Gardens, had devoted the greater part of his life to church work and during the 50 years he resided at Tunbridge Wells he had distributed pamphlets to passers-by, some of which were his own writings and although during the past ten years he had become an invalid he still continued his work and became a familiar figure on Mount Ephraim, where he would sit in his bath chair. He was a regular member of the congregation of the Holy Trinity Church.
The son of the late Augusta Baring, daughter of the Earl of Cardigan, his father was the late Mr. Henry Bingham Baring, the M.P. for Marlborough. He now leaves a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn his loss.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, the first part of the service taking place in Holy Trinity Church, where there were a large number of friends present."
He was buried in Plot No. A9-105 in the Tunbridge Wells Borough Cemetery. This is a kerbed family plot and the larger stone bears the inscriptions:
"In memory of Captain Henry Baring, late 17th Lancers. Died April 13th 1929, aged 97 years. 'When the even was come he saith, let us pass over unto the other side.'
Also in memory of his son, Captain Henry Baring, Royal West Kent Regiment and the R.A.F., who died at Shanghai, September 14th 1930, aged 37 years. 'Rich in good works — Greatly beloved.'
Also in everlasting memory of Harriette [sic] Emily Baring, widow of Captain Henry Baring, late 17th Lancers. Died August 12th 1950, aged 87 years. 'Death is swallowed up in victory.'"
To the left is a smaller stone which has the inscription:
"In memory of Charles Brudenell Baring. Died December 21st 1891, aged 10 months. 'Jesus called a little child unto him. He shall hold the lambs in his arms and carry them in his bosom.'
Also Augusta Scott, died May 4th 1941, greatly beloved daughter of the late Captain Henry Baring of the 17th Lancers and Mrs. Henry Baring. Widow of the late Revd. Walter E. Scott. R.N. 'Redeemed with the precious blood of Christ. Peter, Chapter 1. Verse 18/19.'"
Deaths registered
Augusta Scott [daughter], 51, June Quarter 1941, Tonbridge.
Henrietta E Baring [wife], 87, September Quarter 1950, Tonbridge.
Numerous additional marriage, birth and death registrations, and Census information for 1861-1911, kindly provided by Chris Poole.