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]
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
References
- ^ a b c d Mosley, Charles, ed. (2003). Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knighthood (107 ed.). Burke's Peerage & Gentry. pp. 159–160. 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.
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