Carew baronets facts for kids

A baronetcy is a special title given by the King or Queen of England (and later Great Britain). It's like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family, usually from father to son. People with this title are called "Sir" before their name. The Carew family had three different baronetcy titles created for them over time.

Carew Baronets of Antony (1641-1799)

The first Carew baronetcy was created in 1641. This was during the time of King Charles I. He needed money, so he sold some of these titles. Richard Carew bought this title. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was part of the government.

His son, Sir Alexander, became the second baronet. Sadly, he faced serious consequences for his actions during a time of conflict and passed away in 1644. His son, Sir John Carew, 3rd Baronet, then took over the title. This baronetcy eventually ended in 1799 because there were no more male heirs to pass the title to.

• Sir Richard Carew, 1st Baronet (around 1580–1643)
• Sir Alexander Carew, 2nd Baronet (1609–1644)
• Sir John Carew, 3rd Baronet (1635–1692)
• Sir Alexander Carew, 8th Baronet (1715–1799)

Carew Baronets of Haccombe (1661-Present)

The second Carew baronetcy was created in 1661 for Thomas Carew. This title is from Haccombe in Devon, England, and it still exists today! Thomas Carew was also a Member of Parliament.

The Carew family of Haccombe has a very old family history. They say they are related to Walter FitzOther, who was an important castle keeper back in 1078.

An interesting fact about this family is that Charles Carew, a grandson of the sixth Baronet, also became a Member of Parliament. Later, Patrick Henry Curtis Carew, who was born in 1931, became a Brigadier-General in the Royal Canadian Dragoons, which is part of the Canadian army.

• Sir Thomas Carew, 1st Baronet (1632–1673)
• Sir Henry Carew, 2nd Baronet (around 1654–1695)
• Sir Walter Palk Carew, 8th Baronet (1807–1874)
• Sir Rivers Verain Carew, 11th Baronet (born 1935)

The person who is expected to inherit the title next is Gerald De Redvers Carew, who was born in 1975.

Carew Baronets of Beddington (1715-1762)

The third Carew baronetcy was created in 1715. This one was for Nicholas Carew of Beddington in Surrey. He was also a Member of Parliament.

This baronetcy did not last very long. It ended in 1762 when Nicholas Carew's son, the second Baronet, passed away without any male heirs to continue the title.

• Sir Nicholas Carew, 1st Baronet (1687–1727)
• Sir Nicholas Hacket Carew, 2nd Baronet (around 1716 – 1762)

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  The Carew family coat of arms. It shows three black lions on a gold background.