Abercrombie, Sir Patrick
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Agassiz, Louis
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Allen, Richard Clifford, Lord
Altrincham, Edward Grigg, Lord
American Pony Express Racing Association
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Appleton, Jimmy
Argyll, Margaret Whigham, Duchess of
Arnold, Matthew
Arthur of Connaught, Prince
Asquith, Cynthia
Asquith, H. H.
Asquith, Margot Tennant
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Astor, Ava
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Astor, Bridget
Astor, Bronwen
Astor, Caroline Schermerhorn (Mrs.William Astor)
Astor, Chiquita Carcano
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Astor, John Jacob, III
Astor, John Jacob, IV
Astor, John Jacob, V
Astor, John Jacob, VII (Jakie) (Nancys son)
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Astor, Mary
Astor, Michael (Nancys son)
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