Thorold baronets facts for kids
A baronetcy is a special title given by the King or Queen. It's like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family, usually from father to son. The Thorold family from Lincolnshire had four of these special titles created for them over time. Two were created under the Baronetage of England, and two under the Baronetage of Great Britain. As of 2014, one of these titles is still active.
The first Thorold Baronetcy, from Marston in Lincolnshire, was created on August 24, 1642. The first person to hold this title was William Thorold. He was a supporter of the King during the English Civil War. After the King was restored to power, Sir William became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Grantham.
Many later Thorold baronets were also important. The fourth Baronet was an MP for Grantham and Lincolnshire. The ninth Baronet also served as an MP for Lincolnshire. The tenth Baronet was famous for collecting many books. The twelfth Baronet represented Grantham in Parliament. The fifteenth Baronet was a captain in the Royal Navy and led the Lincolnshire County Council.
Today, the current Baronet has not officially proven his right to the title. Because of this, the baronetcy has been considered inactive since 1999.
The Thorold family first came to Marston in the mid-1300s. This happened when Sir Richard Thorold married a woman from the de Marston family. A famous member of the family was Anthony Wilson Thorold. He was the great-grandson of the ninth Baronet. He became a Bishop of Rochester and later a Bishop of Winchester. The family's main home was Syston Park, near South Kesteven, in Lincolnshire.
The second Thorold Baronetcy, from Hough-on-the-Hill in Lincolnshire, was created on June 14, 1644. This title was given to Robert Thorold. This baronetcy ended when the third Baronet died in 1706, as there were no more heirs to pass it on to.
The third Thorold Baronetcy, from Harmston in Lincolnshire, was created on September 9, 1709. This title was given to George Thorold. This baronetcy also ended when the second Baronet died in 1738.
The fourth Thorold Baronetcy, also from Harmston in Lincolnshire, was created on March 14, 1740. This title was for Nathaniel Thorold. He was the nephew of the first Baronet from the 1709 creation. This baronetcy ended when he died in 1764.
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Thorold Baronets of Marston (1642)
Quick facts for kids Coat of arms of the Thorold baronets of Marston |
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| Crest | A roebuck passant Argent attired Or |
| Blazon | Sable three goats salient Argent |
| Motto | Cervus Non Servus (The Stag Is Not A Slave) |
- Sir William Thorold, 1st Baronet (about 1591–1678)
- Sir William Thorold, 2nd Baronet (about 1659 – about 1681)
- Sir Anthony Thorold, 3rd Baronet (about 1663 – 1685)
- Sir John Thorold, 4th Baronet (about 1664 – 1717)
- Sir William Thorold, 5th Baronet (died about 1720)
- Sir Anthony Thorold, 6th Baronet (about 1710 – 1721)
- Sir John Thorold, 7th Baronet (1675–1748)
- Sir John Thorold, 8th Baronet (1703–1775)
- Sir John Thorold, 9th Baronet (1734–1815)
- Sir John Hayford Thorold, 10th Baronet (1773–1831)
- Sir John Charles Thorold, 11th Baronet (1816–1866)
- Sir John Henry Thorold, 12th Baronet (1842–1922)
- Sir John George Thorold, 13th Baronet (1870–1951)
- Sir James Ernest Thorold, 14th Baronet (1877–1965)
- Sir Anthony Henry Thorold, 15th Baronet (1903–1999)
- Sir Anthony Oliver Thorold, 16th Baronet (born 1945)
The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Baronet's son, Henry Lowry Thorold (born 1981).
Thorold Baronets of Hough-on-the-Hill (1644)
- Sir Robert Thorold, 1st Baronet (died about 1660)
- Sir Robert Thorold, 2nd Baronet (died about 1695)
- Sir Robert Thorold, 3rd Baronet (died 1706)
Thorold Baronets of Harmston (1709)
- Sir George Thorold, 1st Baronet (about 1666 – 1722)
- Sir Samuel Thorold, 2nd Baronet (died 1738)
Thorold Baronets of Harmston (1740)
- Sir Nathaniel Thorold, 1st Baronet (died 1764)
