Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire facts for kids

The Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire is the King's special representative in the county of Lincolnshire. Think of them as the King's eyes and ears in the area!

Long ago, the Lord-Lieutenant had a very important job: they were in charge of getting the county's local army, called the militia, ready for action. This meant they could even ask able-bodied men to fight if needed. However, this military role changed over time. By 1871, they were no longer responsible for the militia. Then, in 1921, they officially lost the power to call people to fight.

Today, the Lord-Lieutenant's job is mostly honorary. This means it's a position of great respect, usually given to a well-known person in the county who has retired. Until 1975, this role was often given to a peer (someone with a noble title) who had connections to Lincolnshire. Since 1660, all Lord-Lieutenants have also held another important title: Custos Rotulorum of Lincolnshire, which means "Keeper of the Rolls" – they are in charge of the county's historical records.

The Lord-Lieutenants of Lincolnshire

Many important people have served as the Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire over the centuries. This role has been held by various individuals, from noble families to respected community leaders.

A Look at Past Lord-Lieutenants

The position of Lord-Lieutenant has a long history, going back to the 1500s. Here are a few examples of people who have held this special role:

Portrait	Name	Term of office	Monarch
	Edward Clinton 1st Earl of Lincoln	1550/1552 – date unknown	Edward VI (1547–1553)
	Henry Manners 2nd Earl of Rutland	1551 – c.1563
			Mary I (1553–1558)
			Elizabeth I (1558–1603)
Some records from this time are missing.
	Edward Manners 3rd Earl of Rutland	1582/1585 – 14 April 1587
	William Cecil 1st Baron Burghley	November 1587 – 4 August 1598
Some records from this time are missing.
			James I (1603–1625)
	Roger Manners 5th Earl of Rutland	20 September 1603 – 26 June 1612
	Francis Manners 6th Earl of Rutland	15 July 1612 – 23 January 1629
			Charles I (1635–1649)
	Robert Bertie 1st Earl of Lindsey (Supported the King)	3 January 1629 – 1642
	Francis Willoughby 5th Baron Willoughby of Parham (Supported Parliament)	c.1643 – c.1649
During the time when England had no King (Interregnum).
	Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl of Lindsey	13 July 1660 – 25 July 1666	Charles II (1660–1685)
	Robert Bertie 3rd Earl of Lindsey	9 August 1666 – 6 April 1700
			James II & VII 1685–1689
			William III & II and Mary II 1689–1694
			William III & II 1694–1702
	Robert Bertie 1st Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven	6 April 1700 – 26 July 1723
			Anne 1702–1714
			George I 1714–1727
	Peregrine Bertie 2nd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven PC	20 February 1724 – 1 January 1742
			George II 1727–1760
	General Peregrine Bertie 3rd Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven	12 March 1742 – 12 August 1778
			George III 1760–1820
	Robert Bertie 4th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven	14 January 1779 – 8 July 1779
	Brownlow Bertie 5th Duke of Ancaster and Kesteven	9 August 1779 – 8 February 1809
	John Cust 1st Earl Brownlow	25 February 1809 – 20 August 1852
			George IV 1820–1830
			William IV 1830–1837
			Victoria 1837–1901
	Charles Manners Marquess of Granby	20 August 1852 – 13 February 1857
	Charles Anderson-Pelham 2nd Earl of Yarborough	13 February 1857 – 7 January 1862
	Gilbert Heathcote 1st Baron Aveland	21 February 1862 – 6 September 1867
	Adelbert Brownlow-Cust 3rd Earl Brownlow	4 December 1867 – 17 March 1921
			Edward VII 1901–1910
			George V 1910–1936
	Charles Anderson-Pelham 4th Earl of Yarborough	16 April 1921 – 12 July 1936
			Edward VIII 1936
	Peregrine Cust 6th Baron Brownlow	14 August 1936 – 1 May 1950
			George VI 1936–1952
	James Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby 3rd Earl of Ancaster	1 May 1950 – 17 November 1975
			Elizabeth II 1952–2023
	Sir Henry Nevile	17 November 1975 – 31 March 1995
	Bridget Cracroft-Eley	31 March 1995 – 29 August 2008
	Anthony Worth	30 August 2008 – 22 February 2015
	Toby Dennis	23 February 2015 – present
			Charles III

The Vice Lord-Lieutenant

The Lord-Lieutenant chooses one person from their team of deputy lieutenants to be the Vice Lord-Lieutenant. This person helps the Lord-Lieutenant and steps in if they are unavailable. The current Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire is Andrew Clark.

Deputy Lieutenants: Supporting the County

A deputy lieutenant of Lincolnshire is a person chosen by the Lord-Lieutenant to help with their duties. There can be many deputy lieutenants at one time, depending on how many people live in the county. They usually retire when they turn 75.

Here are some of the current Deputy Lieutenants for Lincolnshire:

• J M Ashton
• A E Baxter
• Lady Benton Jones
• N D S Brown
• J B Burke
• C E Carlbom Flinn
• D C Chambers
• A S Clark
• A C Coltman
• R J Douglas
• H C Drake
• F J F M Dymoke
• Colonel D K Harris
• J G A M Hughes
• P G Keeling
• U F R Lidbetter
• J W Lockwood
• B Marsh
• N E McCorquodale
• R M Parker
• Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach
• V M Pettifer
• C A Pinchbeck
• S A L Price
• H M L Reeve
• Professor M A Robinson
• S E Robinson
• C G Rowles Nicholson
• Sir Reginald Sheffield
• Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt
• A L Ward
• W S Webb
• C W H Welby