Young baronets facts for kids

A baronetcy is a special title given by the British King or Queen. It's like being a knight, but the title can be passed down through the family, usually from father to eldest son. People with this title are called "Baronets" (for men) or "Baronetesses" (for women).

There have been five different baronet titles created for families named Young. One was created in England, one in Great Britain, and three in the United Kingdom. As of 2014, four of these titles still exist today.

The Young Baronetcy, of London, was created on March 10, 1628. The first Baronet was Richard Young. He was a Member of Parliament for Dover, meaning he was chosen to represent that area in the British government. This title ended when he died in 1651.

The Young Baronetcy, of Dominica, was created on May 2, 1769. The first Baronet was William Young. He was the Lieutenant-Governor of Dominica, which means he helped govern the island.

The second Baronet became the Governor of Tobago, another important role in governing a British territory. The fourth Baronet was a Member of Parliament for Buckinghamshire. Sadly, the fifth Baronet was killed in a battle called the Battle of Alma during the Crimean War. His younger brother, the sixth Baronet, also died during the same war at the Siege of Sevastopol. The ninth Baronet was a diplomat, serving as an "Envoy Extraordinary" (like an ambassador) to countries like Guatemala and Yugoslavia.

The Young Baronetcy, of Formosa Place in Berkshire, was created on November 24, 1813. The first Baronet was Samuel Young. He was the eldest son of a famous naval officer, Admiral of the White Sir George Young. As of 2014, the current holder of this title is Sir George Young. He is a politician from the Conservative Party and was appointed Chief Whip in October 2012. A Chief Whip is an important role in Parliament, making sure party members vote together.

The Young Baronetcy, of Bailieborough Castle in County of Cavan, was created on August 28, 1821. The first Baronet was William Young. He was a Director of the East India Company, which was a very powerful trading company. The second Baronet, Sir John Young, became the Governor General of Canada from 1869 to 1872. He was also given another special title, Baron Lisgar, in 1870. However, this "Baron" title ended when he died in 1876. His nephew then inherited the Baronetcy.

The Young Baronetcy, of Partick in the City of Glasgow, was created on September 7, 1945. The first Baronet was Arthur Young. He was a Conservative Member of Parliament for areas in Glasgow. The title is currently held by Sir Stephen Young QC. He is a "Sheriff Principal," which is a senior judge in Scotland.

Young Baronets, of London (1628)

• Sir Richard Young, 1st Baronet (died around 1651)

Young Baronets, of Dominica (1769)

Arms of the Young Baronets of Dominica

• Sir William Young, 1st Baronet (1725–1788)
• Sir William Young, 2nd Baronet (born around 1750–1815)
• Sir William Lawrence Young, 3rd Baronet (around 1778–1824)
• Sir William Lawrence Young, 4th Baronet (1806–1842)
• Sir William Norris Young, 5th Baronet (1833–1854)
• Sir George John Young, 6th Baronet (1835–1854)
• Sir Charles Lawrence Young, 7th Baronet (1839–1887), a lawyer and writer who wrote plays.
• Sir William Lawrence Young, 8th Baronet (1864–1921)
• Sir (Charles) Alban Young, 9th Baronet (1865–1944)
• Sir William Neil Young, 10th Baronet (born 1941)

The next person in line to inherit the title is the current Baronet's son, William Lawrence Elliot Young (born 1970). The next person in line after him is his son, Leon Elliot Young (born 2002).

Young Baronets, of Formosa Place (1813)

Arms of the Young Baronets of Formosa Place

• Sir Samuel Young, 1st Baronet (1766–1826)
• Sir George Young, 2nd Baronet (1797–1848)
• Sir George Young, 3rd Baronet (1837–1930)
• Sir George Young, 4th Baronet (1872–1952)
• Sir George Peregrine Young, 5th Baronet (1908–1960)
• George Samuel Knatchbull Young, Baron Young of Cookham, 6th Baronet (born 1941)

The next person in line to inherit the title is the current Baronet's son, the Hon. George "Gerry" Horatio Young (born 1966).

The next person in line after him is his son, George Young (born 2003).

Young Baronets, of Bailieborough Castle (1821)

Shield of the Young Baronets of Bailieborough Castle

• Sir William Young, 1st Baronet (died 1848)
• Sir John Young, 2nd Baronet (1807–1876) (who was also made Baron Lisgar in 1870)

Barons Lisgar (1870)

• John Young, 1st Baron Lisgar (1807–1876)

Young Baronets, of Bailieborough Castle (1821; continued)

• Sir William Muston Need Young, 3rd Baronet (1847–1934)
  • Captain John Edgar Harington Young (1871–1902)
  • John Ferrers Harington Young (1897–1916)
• Sir Cyril Roe Muston Young, 4th Baronet (1881–1955)
• Sir John William Roe Young, 5th Baronet (1913–1981)
• Sir John Kenyon Roe Young, 6th Baronet (born 1947)

The next person in line to inherit the title is the current Baronet's son, Richard Christopher Roe Young (born 1983).

Young Baronets, of Partick (1945)

Arms of the Young Baronets of Partick

• Sir Arthur Stewart Leslie Young, 1st Baronet (1889–1950)
• Sir Alastair Spencer Templeton Young, 2nd Baronet (1918–1963)
• Sir Stephen Stewart Templeton Young, 3rd Baronet (born 1947)

The next person in line to inherit the title is the current Baronet's son, Charles Alastair Stephen Young (born 1979).

See also

• Baron Kennet