Baron Ashton of Hyde
| Barony Ashton of Hyde | |
|---|---|
heirs male of the body lawfully begotten.[2] | |
| Motto | Fide et virtute ("With faith and valour")[1] |
Baron Ashton of Hyde, of Hyde in the
House of Commons.[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)
- Thomas Gair Ashton, 1st Baron Ashton of Hyde (1855–1933)
- Thomas Henry Raymond Ashton, 2nd Baron Ashton of Hyde (1901–1983)
- Thomas John Ashton, 3rd Baron Ashton of Hyde (1926–2008)
- (Thomas) Henry Ashton, 4th Baron Ashton of Hyde (born 1958)
The heir presumptive is the present holder's brother, the Hon. John Edward Ashton (born 1966).[1]
At this time, there are no further heirs to the barony.
See also
- Baron Ashton
References
- ^ ISBN 0-9711966-2-1.
- ^ "No. 28512". The London Gazette. 11 July 1911. p. 5169.
- ^ "Lord Ashton of Hyde". The Daily Telegraph. 27 August 2008. Retrieved 1 July 2017.
- Hesilrige, Arthur G. M. (1921). Debrett's Peerage and Titles of courtesy. London: London: Dean & son, limited. p. 66.
