Leslie baronets facts for kids
A baronetcy is a special title given by the British Crown. It's like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family, usually to the oldest son. It's a bit like a hereditary knighthood.
The Leslie family has had four different baronet titles created for them. These titles were created in different parts of the United Kingdom and its former territories:
- One in Baronetage of Nova Scotia (a former British colony in Canada)
- One in the Baronetage of Ireland
- One in the Baronetage of Great Britain
- One in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom
As of 2010, three of these Leslie baronet titles still exist.
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The Leslie Baronets of Wardis and Findrassie (1625)
This baronetcy was created on September 1, 1625. It was given to John Leslie, from Wardis and Findrassie in Moray, Scotland. This title was meant to be passed down to his male heirs.
John Leslie came from the Balquhain branch of the Leslie family. This family is also connected to the Leslie Counts of the Holy Roman Empire. You can learn more about their family history at Clan Leslie.
When the second Baronet died in 1645, the title was supposed to go to his uncle, William Leslie. However, William chose not to use the title. This was because he didn't also get the Wardis estate. His four sons all passed away without having children.
Around the year 1800, John Leslie, who was the fourth Baronet, took on the title. He was a descendant of Norman Leslie, who was the younger brother of the third Baronet.
The person who is thought to be the tenth Baronet has not officially proven his claim. Because of this, his name is not on the official list of Baronets.
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- Sir John Leslie, 1st Baronet (died 1640)
- Sir John Leslie, 2nd Baronet (died 1645)
- Sir William Leslie, 3rd Baronet (died around 1680) – He did not use the title, so it became inactive.
- Sir John Leslie, 4th Baronet (around 1750–1825) – He took on the title around 1800.
- Sir Charles Abraham Leslie, 5th Baronet (1796–1847)
- Sir Norman Robert Leslie, 6th Baronet (1822–1857)
- Sir Charles Henry Leslie, 7th Baronet (1848–1905)
- Sir Norman Roderick Alexander David Leslie, 8th Baronet (1889–1937)
- Sir (Henry John) Lindores Leslie, 9th Baronet (1920–1967)
* The title became inactive after his death.
The Leslie, later Pepys Baronets of Juniper Hill (1784)
This baronetcy was created on January 22, 1784. It was for the Leslie family, who later became known as Pepys. This title was from Juniper Hill in Surrey, England.
You can find more information about this specific title by looking up the Earl of Cottenham.
The Leslie Baronets of Tarbert (1787)
This baronetcy was created in Ireland on September 3, 1787. It was given to Edward Leslie from Tarbert in County Kerry.
When Sir Edward Leslie died in 1818, the title ended because there were no more heirs to pass it on to.
- Sir Edward Leslie, 1st Baronet (1744–1818)
The Leslie Baronets of Glaslough (1876)
This baronetcy was created in the United Kingdom on February 21, 1876. It was given to John Leslie from Glaslough in County Monaghan, Ireland.
Sir John Leslie was a Conservative Member of Parliament for Monaghan. A Member of Parliament (MP) is a person elected to represent a group of people in a national parliament.
He was a descendant of John Leslie, who was the Bishop of Clogher. This Bishop John Leslie was the son of George Leslie of Crichie. George Leslie was the second son of Walter Leslie of Wardis, and he was also the uncle of the first Baronet of the 1625 creation (mentioned above).
The third Baronet in this line was a diplomat and a writer. Lionel Alister David Leslie (1900–1987), who was the fourth son of the second Baronet, was a sculptor, author, and explorer.
Desmond Leslie, a younger son of the third Baronet, was a filmmaker, writer, and musician. Anita Leslie, who was the daughter of the third Baronet, was also a writer. One of her famous books is Lady Randolph Churchill: The Story of Jennie Jerome.
The Leslie Baronets of Glaslough could also potentially inherit the Leslie Baronetcy of Wardis and Findrassie.
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- Sir John Leslie, 1st Baronet (1822–1916)
- Sir John Leslie, 2nd Baronet (1857–1944)
- Sir John Randolph Leslie, 3rd Baronet (1885–1971)
- Sir John Norman Ide Leslie, 4th Baronet (1916–2016)
- Shaun Rudolf Christopher Leslie (born 1947) is expected to be recognized as the 5th Baronet. He needs to make an official request to be added to the Baronetage list. As of June 1, 2021, this Baronetcy is considered 'Dormant' (inactive).
Shaun Leslie is the nephew of the 4th Baronet, who did not have children.
The heir presumptive is the current holder's brother, (Christopher) Mark Leslie (born 1952). An heir presumptive is someone who will inherit a title if no one else with a stronger claim is born. The heir presumptive's heir apparent is his only son, Luke Daniel Leslie (born 1987). An heir apparent is the person who is certain to inherit a title, unless they die before the current holder.
