Baron Ashton of Hyde
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Baron Ashton of Hyde, in the County of Chester, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It created in 1911 for the industrialist and Liberal politician Thomas Gair Ashton. He had earlier represented Hyde and Luton in the House of Commons. As of 2007 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded his father in 1983.
[edit] Barons Ashton of Hyde (1911)
- Thomas Gair Ashton, 1st Baron Ashton of Hyde (1855-1933)
- Thomas Henry Raymond Ashton, 2nd Baron Ashton of Hyde (1901-1983)
- Thomas John Ashton, 3rd Baron Ashton of Hyde (b. 1926)
The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Thomas Henry Ashton (b. 18 Jul 1958)
[edit] References
- Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
