The London Gazette 12400. 28 Dec 1782. Whitehall, 27 Dec [1782].

The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Vice-Admiral Sir Peter Parker (age 61), Knight, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten [Baronet Parker of Bassingbourn in Essex].

Also the like Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to John Whalley Gardiner (age 39), of Roch Court in the County of Hants, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; with Remainders severally to James Whalley (age 34), Esq; Son of Robert Whalley, late of the City of Oxford, Esq; and to Thomas William Whalley, Esq; also Son of the said -Robert Whalley, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten.

And the like Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to James Graham (age 21), of Netherby in the County of Cumberland, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten. [Note. Catherine Stewart Lady Graham (age 17) by marriage Lady Graham of Netherby in Cumberland.]