Newcastle Daily Chronicle 19/09/1917 reads:-
The death is announced from wounds, of Lieut. James Hope-Wallace, N.F., of Featherstone Castle, Northumberland.
Lieut. Hope-Wallace was the eldest son of the late Mr James Hope-Wallace of Featherstone Castle near Halwhistle, whom he succeeded. The Featherstone estate comprises a large number of farms and covers a wide area. Lieut. Hope-Wallace always took a keen interest in the management of the estate and was greatly beloved amongst the Tenantry and employees. He was married about eight years ago and leaves a widow and two young daughters. He was a magistrate for the Haltwhistle Petty Sessional Division and had held the office of churchwarden at Haltwhistle Parish Church, at which he was a regular worshipper and generous supporter. He took an active interest in the South Tyne Agricultural Society and held the office of president.
Soon after the outbreak of war he volunteered for service and received a commission in the Northumberland fusiliers, with whom he went to France about a year ago. As an officer he was held in high esteem by all ranks. Lieut. Hope-Wallace who was home on furlough at the beginning of August and attended the memorial service to the late Capt. Clive M. Joicey at Greenhead Parish Church.
James married the Hon. Ursula Addington, daughter of the fourth Viscount Sidmouth. He was 45 years old when he died in 1917.
James Hope-Wallace is remembered at Featherstone on F12.01, at Haltwhistle on H5.01 and H5.06 and at Knarsdale on K17.01
