Edward Barrington de Fonblanque, a British historian of English, Irish and Huguenot stock, was said to have inherited the humour and wit of his maternal grandfather, Sir Jonah Barrington.
Edward Barrington de Fonblanque (baptised London 18 January 1821  14 June 1895) was a British historian of English, Irish and Huguenot stock. His maternal grandfather was Sir Jonah Barrington, a judge known for his popular and amusing memoirs. Edward was said to have inherited his humour and wit. 
