Claim: 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.
Evidence: 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.