Keppel, William Coutts, Viscount Bury, 7th Earl of Albemarle

William Keppel was a politician, rather than a soldier as the rest of his family. He served as a member of parliament for many years and held the office of Under Secretary for War in 1878. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Canada, 1854-1856, in combination with office of Civil Secretary. Member of British House of Commons, 1857-65 and 1868-74. Styled as "Viscount Bury" from 1851-91, when he succeeded to the title of 7th Earl of Albemarle. Author of " Exodus of the Western Nations," 1865.