His father was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Monaghan from 1871 to 1880 .
His father was created a baronet in 1876 , and his mother was the daughter of Colonel George Lionel Dawson - Damer .
His father was the Conservative Member of Parliament for Monaghan from 1871 to 1880 and was created a baronet in 1876 , and his mother was the daughter of Colonel George Lionel Dawson - Damer .