Baron Ashton of Hyde

Baron Ashton of Hyde, of Hyde in the County of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 28 June 1911 for the industrialist and Liberal politician Thomas Ashton. He had earlier represented Hyde and Luton in the House of Commons.[1]

Barony Ashton of Hyde

Sable on a pile between two crescents in base argent a mullet pierced of the first
Creation date28 June 1911[1]
MonarchKing George V
PeeragePeerage of the United Kingdom
First holderThomas Gair Ashton
Present holderThomas Ashton, 4th Baron
Heir apparentHon. Thomas Henry Ashton
Remainder to1st Baron's heirs male of the body lawfully begotten.[2]
MottoFide et virtute ("With faith and valour")[1]

Since 2008, the title has been held by his great-grandson, the fourth Baron,[3] who won a by-election to the House of Lords in July 2011 taking the Earl of Onslow's room. Ashton was appointed Chief Whip and Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen-at-Arms in July 2019.

Barons Ashton of Hyde (1911)

The heir presumptive is the present holder's brother Hon. John Edward Ashton (b. 1966).[1] At this time, there are no further heirs to the Barony.

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See also

  • Baron Ashton

References

  1. Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (107 ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. pp. 159–160. ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
  2. "No. 28512". The London Gazette. 11 July 1911. p. 5169.
  3. "Lord Ashton of Hyde". The Daily Telegraph. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2017.

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