Stuart-Menteth baronets facts for kids
The Stuart-Menteth Baronetcy is a special title given by the King or Queen of the United Kingdom. It's like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family. This particular title was created on August 11, 1838, for a person named Charles Stuart-Menteth. The family lived in places called Closeburn in Dumfries and Mansfield in Ayr.
The Menteth family has a very old history! They are connected to the ancient Earls of Menteith. An Earl was a powerful leader in old Scotland. The family name "Stuart" was added later, in 1770. This happened when the first baronet's father, Rev. James Menteth, took on the Stuart name and family crest from his cousin, Charles Stuart. This allowed him to inherit his cousin's lands and wealth.
What is a Baronetcy?
A baronetcy is a special rank in the British system of honors. It's a bit like a knight, but it's also a bit like a noble title. The main difference is that a baronet's title can be passed down from father to son. This means it stays in the family for generations. A person with this title is called a Baronet (if male) or a Baronetess (if female). They use "Sir" before their name, like "Sir Charles."
Who Were the Stuart-Menteth Baronets?
Here is a list of the people who have held the Stuart-Menteth baronet title:
- Sir Charles Granvill Stuart-Menteth, 1st Baronet (1769–1847) - He was the very first one!
- Sir James Stuart-Menteth, 2nd Baronet (1792–1870)
- Sir James Stuart-Menteth, 3rd Baronet (1841–1918) - He became an American citizen later in his life.
- Sir James Frederick Stuart-Menteth, 4th Baronet (1846–1926)
- Sir William Frederick Stuart-Menteth, 5th Baronet (1874–1952)
- Sir James Wallace Stuart-Menteth, 6th Baronet (1922–2008)
- Sir Charles Greaves Stuart-Menteth, 7th Baronet (born 1950) - He is the current holder of the title.
The next person in line to inherit the title is the current baronet's brother, William Jeremy Stuart-Menteth (born in 1953). After him, the title would go to William's son, James William Stuart-Menteth (born in 1987).
See also
- Clan Stewart - Learn more about the wider Stewart family.
- Earl of Menteith - Discover the history of the ancient Earls connected to this family.
