Smythe baronets facts for kids

A baronet is a special title in the United Kingdom. It is like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family. The Smythe family had one of these titles created for them. It was called the Smythe Baronetcy of Eshe Hall. This happened in England on February 23, 1661, for Edward Smythe.

The Smythe family were Roman Catholics. They came from William Smythe of Nunstainton in Durham. He married Margaret Eshe, who owned Eshe Hall. The family was known for being involved in the Rising of the North in 1569.

During the English Civil War, the Smythes were very loyal to the King. They supported the Royalists, who were called Cavaliers. Because of this, their lands were taken away in 1644. This happened when England was ruled by Parliament, without a king.

When King Charles II returned to the throne, it was called the English Restoration. Edward Smythe was given the baronet title. This was a reward for his family's strong loyalty to the King.

The Smythe Baronets

The first baronet, Sir Edward Smythe, married Mary Lee. She was the owner of Acton Burnell Castle in Shropshire. This castle then became the main home for the Smythe family.

Later, the sixth baronet, Sir Edward Joseph Smythe, held an important local job. He was the High Sheriff of Shropshire in 1831. The seventh baronet, Sir Charles Frederick Joseph Smythe, was also High Sheriff in 1867.

Important Family Connections

A very famous person, Mrs. Fitzherbert, was connected to this family. She was the wife of King George IV. Mrs. Fitzherbert was the oldest child of William Smythe and Mary Ann Errington. Her grandparents were Sir John Smythe, the 3rd Baronet, and Constantia Blount.

The Smythe Baronets List

Here are the people who held the title of Smythe Baronet of Eshe Hall:

• Sir Edward Smythe, 1st Baronet (died October 12, 1714)
• Sir Richard Smythe, 2nd Baronet (died December 1736)
• Sir John Smythe, 3rd Baronet (died September 17, 1737)
• Sir Edward Smythe, 4th Baronet (October 21, 1719 – November 2, 1784)
• Sir Edward Smythe, 5th Baronet (May 21, 1758 – April 11, 1811)
• Sir Edward Joseph Smythe, 6th Baronet (August 3, 1787 – March 11, 1856)
• Sir Charles Frederick Joseph Smythe, 7th Baronet (March 16, 1819 – November 14, 1897)
• Sir John Walter Smythe, 8th Baronet (November 7, 1827 – March 5, 1919)
• Sir Edward Walter Joseph Patrick Herbert Smythe, 9th Baronet (March 20, 1869 – March 9, 1942)

The title became extinct when the 9th Baronet died. This means there was no one left to inherit the title.

See also

• Smyth baronets
• Smith baronets