Frederick Noel Hamilton Wills

Frederick Noel Hamilton Wills (1887–1927) of Miserden House, Gloucestershire was the founder of Rendcomb College.

Early life and family Frederick, or Noel as he was known, was born in 1887 and was the youngest son of Sir Frederick Wills of Northmoor, Dulverton and Anne (née Hamilton) who had five other children including Gilbert Wills. His father was a director of W.D. & H.O. Wills, a member of parliament and a staunch Liberal.

He donated money to help build a new wing of Stroud Hospital.

Personal life Wills developed strong creative interests including painting, music (cellist and tenor), design, wood carving, writing and later in life, gem cutting. He also hunted, played polo, and fished.

In 1912, Noel Wills married Margery Hamilton Fraser, the eldest daughter of Sir Hugh Fraser of Stromeferry House, Ross-shire who was High Court of Justice judge.

Children Noel Wills had a son, MDH Wills who was a captain in the Coldstream Guards at the time he was reported missing in Africa in July 1943 and was later confirmed dead. He is remembered on the MEDJEZ-EL-BAB MEMORIAL in Tunisia.

Death Noel Wills died in Cheltenham in October 1927, aged 40, following an operation. His estate was valued at £5.053 million gross and £4.894 million net