Edward Ponsonby, 8th Earl of Bessborough Irish noble (1851-1920) (1851–1920) Parents Lady Louisa Eliot Walter Ponsonby, 7th Earl of Bessborough Children Vere Ponsonby, 9th Earl of Bessborough Myles Ponsonby Lady Gweneth Ponsonby Bertie Ponsonby Olwen Ponsonby Lady Helena Ponsonby Siblings Lady Ethel Ponsonby Arthur Ponsonby Lady Maria Ponsonby Walter Ponsonby Granville Ponsonby Lady Sara Ponsonby Cyril Ponsonby Partners Blanche Vere Guest