Mr. Herbert Henry Asquith was born on the 12th of September, 1852, in West Yorkshire, to Joseph Dixon Asquith and Emily, née Willans. Asquith also had three other siblings. As a child, he was educated at home until 1860, when his father passed away suddenly. After that his education transferred to a private route.

After his private education at a boarding school, Mr Asquith then joined the Royal Army Medical Corps to assist in the Military side of things and bring his family legacy to light.