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St. James's, August 9 [1764].
The King has been pleased to grant unto George Amyand (age 43), of the City of London, Merchant, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The King has been pleased to grant unto William Duncan, of Mary le Bone, in the County of Middlesex, Doctor of Physick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain.
The King has been pleased to grant unto Sir Samuel Gordon, of Newark upon Trent, in the County of Nottingham, Knight, and. the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of a Balonet of the Kingdom of Great Britain
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Whitehall, October 31 [1765]
The King has been pleased to grant unto Benjamin Newcombe, Doctor of Divinity, the place and dignity of Dean of the Cathedral Church of Rochester, void by the resgination of Dr. William Markham.
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St James's. 19 May 1770.
The King has been pleased to order Letters Patent, containing a Grant unto Bernard Ward (age 50), Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, of the Dignity of Baron of the said Kingdom, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Bangor of Castle Ward in the County of Downe. [Ann Bligh Viscountess Bangor by marriage Baroness Bangor of Castle Ward in County Downe.]
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St. James's, July 20 [1771]
The King has been pleased to constitute and appoint Charles Proby, Esq; to be Comptroller of the Victuallers Accounts of his Majesty's Navy, in the room of Robert Osborn, Esq; deceased.
His Majesty has been pleased to grant to Sir George Amyand, Bart His full Power, Licence, and Authority to assume and use the Surname of Cornewall, and also to bear the Arms of Cornewall.
His Majesty has been pleased to grant His Royal Licence and Authority to Thomas Evans, Esq; and his Issue, to assume and take the Surname of Durell only, in Pursuance of the Will of Solomon Durell, Esq; deceased.
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Petersburg, July 9 [1773]. The King of Great Britain having been graciously pleased to nominate Robert Gunning (age 42), Esq;; His Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at this Court, to be a Knight Companion of the most Honourable Order of the Bath, and His Majesty being desirous that he should be knighted and invested with the Ensigns of the said Order in the most Honourable and most distinguished Manner, Mr. Gunning applied to her Imperial Majesty the Empress of Russia, by Order of the King His Master, to desire she would be pleased to represent His Majesty on this Occasion; to which her Imperial Majesty very readily consented, expressing in the strongest Terms her Sentiments of Friendship and Affection towards His Britannick Majesty, and was at the same Time pleased to appoint this Day, (being the Anniversary Festival of her Imperial Majesty's Accession to the Throne) for the Performance of the Cerempny, which was as follows:
Mr Gunning having, between Four and Five o'Clock in the Afternoon repaired to the Palace, according to Appointment, he was there received by the Grand Master of the Ceremonies, who conducted him through manv of the Royal Apartments, where a great Number of the Nobility and Persons of Distinction were assembled in Honour of the Day, and proceeded to the Apartment destined for the Performance of the Ceremony, where her Imperial Majesety was attended by her Serene Highness the Landgravine of Hesse Darmstadt, and the three Princesses her Daughters, Prince Orlow, Count Panin, Count Zachar Czernicbew, and all the Great Officers of State and of the Household. Mr. Gunning being introduced by the Grand Master of the Ceremonies, made a low Reverence on his Entrance, a Second in the Middle of the Room, and a Third on his approaching her Imperial Majesty; and Mr. Gunning then kneeling, the Empress took from a Table a curious Gold-hilted Sword richly ornamented with Diamonds, and touched his left Shoulder three Times with it, pronouncing these Words, Soyez, Bon & Honorable Chevalier au Nom de Dieu, and laid the Sword upon the Table. Then the Vice-Chancellor Prince Gallitzin presented to her Imperial Majesty the Ribbon of the Order, which the Empress put over the Knight's right Shoulder; and receiving the Star likewise from the Vice-Chancellor, her Imperial Majesty delivered it to Sir Robert Gunning: After which the Empress again took the Sword from the Table, and, delivering the fame to Sir Robert Gunning, her Imperial Majesty most graciously condescended to do him the Honour of desiring him to wear the Sword with which he had been knighted. Sir Robert Gunning then rose up; and, after expressing to her Imperial Majesty how much he was penetrated by this most gracious and extraordinary Mark of Favour, which she had been pleased to add to that of investing him with the Order, he withdrew, observing the same Ceremony as at his Entrance.
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St. James's. May 3. [1774]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain, unto the following Gentlemen, viz.
Richard Clayton, of Adlington, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, Esq; and, in Default of Issue Male, to the Heirs Male of John Clayton, Esq; his late Father, deceased, and their Heirs Male;
Archibald Edmonstone (age 56), of Duntreatb, in the Coonty of Stirling, North Britain, Esq;
Walden Hanmer, of Hanmer, in the County of Flint, Esq;
Richard Symons, of the Meend, in the County of Hereford, Esq;
William Lemon, of Carelew, in the County of Cornwall, Efqj
Francis Blake, of Twisel Castle, in the County Palatine of Durham, Esq;
Martin Folkes (age 24), of Hillington Hall, in the County of Norfolk, Esq;
William Jones, of Ramsbury Manor, in the County os Wilts* Esq;
William Montgomery, of Macbiehill, in the Shire of Tweedale, North Britain, Esq;
Philip Gibbes, of Spring Head, in the Island of Barbadoes, Esq;
Charles Raymond, of Valentine House, in the County of Essex, Esq; and, in Default of Issue Male, to William Burrell, of Beckenham, in the County of Kent, Esq; and his Heirs Male by Sophia his Wife, Daughter of the said Charles Raymond. And,
John Smith, of Sydling Saint Nicholas, in the County of Dorset, Esq;
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War-Office, May 2 [1775].
1st Troop of Horse Grenadier Guards, Thomas Ryves, Gent, is appointed to be Sub-Lieutenant, vice Thomas Staunton; by Purchase.
Ditto, Francis Drouly, Gent, to be Adjutant.
2nd Troop of Horse Grenadier Guards, Adjutant and Sub-Lieutenant Charles Walton to be Sub-Lientenant.
Ditto, Serjeant William Skyring to be Adjutant, vice Charles Walton.
1st Regiment of Dragoon Guards, Lieutenant Alexander Earl to be Captain of a Troop, vice Lord Thomas Pelham Clinton, preferred; by Purchase.
Ditto, Cornet Fewster Johnson to bie Lieutenant, vice Alexander Earl; by Purchase.
Ditto, Richard Burton, Gent, to be Cornet, vice Fewster Johnson; by Purchase.
Ditto, Cornet John Trotter to be Lieutenant, vice Philip Anstruther; by Purchase.,
Ditto, Banestier Tarleton, Gent, to be Cornet, vice John Trotter; by Purchase.
10th Regiment of Dragoons, Cornet Thomas Philip Dayrolles to be Lieutenant, vice Robert Fulke Greville, preferred; by Purchase.
Ditto, Charles Gounter Legge, Gent to be Cornet, vice Thomas Philip Dayrolles; by Purchase.
11th Regiment of Dragoons, Major-General James Johnson, of the 1st Regiment of Horse, to be Colonel, vice the Marquis of Lothian, deceased.
1st Regiment of Foot Guards, Ensign James Duffe to be Lieutenant, vice William Irby; by Purchase.
Ditto, Thomas Townshend, Gent, to be Ensign, vice James Duffe; by Purchase.
3d Regiment of Foot Guards, Ensign Charles Rooke to be Adjutant, vice Thomas Burge, deceased.
8th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant Robert Mathews to be Adjutant, vice James Webb, preferred.
18th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant William Richardson to be Captain, vice Benjamin Johnson; by Purchase.
Ditto, Ensign Nicholas Trist to be Lieutenant, vice William Richardson; by Purchase.
Ditto, Thomas Serle, Gent, to be Ensign, vice Nicholas Trist; by Purchase.
23d Regiment of Foot, Second Lieutenant Benjamin Bernard to be First Lieutenant, vice Robert Douglas, preferred; by Purchase.
Ditto, John Wilkinson, Gent, to be Second Lieutenant, vice Benjamin Bernard; by Purchase.
29th Regiment of Foot, John Enys, Gent, to be Ensign, vice Thomas Milborne West; by Purchase.
30th Regiment of Foot, Ensign William Wilkinson to be Lieutenant, vice Lewis Lewis; by Purchase.
Ditto, Robert Hazard, Gent, to be Ensign, vice William Wilkinson; by Purchase.
47th Regiment of Foot, Captain Paulus Æmilius Irving to be Major, vice Hugh Carncross; by Purchase.
Ditto, First Lieutenant Robert Douglas, of the 23d Regiment, to be Captain, vice Paulus Æmilius Irving; by Purchase.
50th Regiment of Foot, Ensign William Walsh to be Lieutenant, vice George Seton; by Purchase.
Ditto, James Shalto Douglas, Gent, to be Ensign, vice William Walsh; by Purchase.
52nd Regiment of Foot, Ensign Thomas Randall to be Lieutenant, vice Thomas Holland, deceased.
Ditto, Elias Terrott, Gent, to be Ensign, vice Thomas Randall.
Adjutant James Webb, of the 8th Regiment of Foot, to be Deputy Commissary of the Musters in North America, vice James Stewart, superseded.
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St. James's, September 20 [1775]. The King has been pleased to appoint Robert Ainslie (age 45), Esq; to be His Majesty's Ambassador to the Ottoman Porte, in the Room of John Murray, Esq; deceased; and His Majesty was pleased this Day to confer upon him the Honour of Knighthood; upon which Occasions he had the Honour to kiss His Majesty's Hand.
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St. James's, May 14 [1776]. The King (age 37) has been pleased to order a Writ to be issued under the Great Seal of Great Britain for summoning Francis Osborne, Esq; commonly called Marquess of Carmarthen, up to the House of Peers, by the Stile and Title of Baron Olborne of Kiveton in the County of York.
The King has been pleased to grant unto her Grace the Dutchess of Argyll (age 42) the Dignity of a Baroness of the Kingdom of Great Britain, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baroness Hamilton, of Hameldon in the County of Leicester; and the Dignity of a Baron to her Heirs Male.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto the following Gentlemen, and their Heirs Male; viz.
Alexander Hume Campbell,.Esq; commonly called Lord Polwarth, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hume of Berwick.
John Stuart, Esq; commonly called Lord Mount Stuart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Cardiff of Cardiff Castle in the County of Glamorgan.
The Right Honorable Sir Edward Hawke, Knight of the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Hawke of Towton in the County of York.
The Right Honorable George Onslow, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Cranley of Imber Court in the County of Surrey.
The Right Honorable Sir Jeffery Amherst, Knight os the Bath, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Amherst of Holmesdale in the County of Kent.
Sir Brownlow Cust (age 31), Bart, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Brownlow of Belton in the County of Lincoln. [Frances Bankes Baroness Brownlow by marriage Baroness Brownlow of Belton in Lincolnshire.]
George Pitt (age 55), Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Rivers of Stratfieldsay in the County of Southampton.
Nathaniel Ryder (age 40), Esq; by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Harrowby of Harrowby in the County of Lincoln. [Elizabeth Terrick Baroness Harrowby by marriage Baroness Harrowby of Harrowby in Lincolnshire.]
Thomas Foley (age 59), Esq; of Great Witley in the County of Worcester, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Foley of Kidderminster in the County of Worcester. [Grace Granville Baroness Foley by marriage Baroness Foley of Kidderminster in Worcestershire.]
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St. James's, August 24. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain, to them and their Heirs Male, unto
George Winn, of Little Warley in the County of Essex, Esq; and late one of the Barons of His Majesty's Court of Exchequer in Scotland.
Herbert Mackworth, of the Gnoll in the County of Glamorgan, Esq;
James Laroche, of Over in the Parish of Aldmondsbury in the County of Gloucester, Esq;
Henry Peyton, of Doddington in the Isle of Ely, Esq;
George Baker (age 54), Doctor in Physick, and Physician in Ordinary to Her Majesty; [Baronet Baker of Loventor in Totnes in Devon].
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St James's, Jul 25.
The King (age 40) has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto the following Gentlemen, and to their Heirs Male, viz.
The Right Honourable Richard Heron (age 52), youngest Son of Robert Heron, of Newark upon Trent in the County of Nottingham, Esq; and in Default, of Issue to Thomas Heron (age 48) of Chilham Castle in the County of Kent, Esq; eldest surviving Son and Heir Male of the said Robert Heron, and to his Heirs Male.
George Wombwell (age 44), of Wombwell in the County of York, Esq;
William James (age 56), of Park Farm Place, Eltham, in the County of Kent, Esq;
Edward Lloyd (age 68), of Pengwern in the County of Flint, Esq; and in Default of Issue to Bell Lloyd of Bodfack in the County of Montgomery, Esq) and to his Heirs Male.
John Coghill (age 46), of Coghill Hall in the West Riding of the Couhty of York, Esq;
John Taylor (age 33), of Lysson Hall in the island of Jamaica, Esq;
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St. James's, October 27 [1778]. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain unto Sir Robert Gunning (age 47), of Eltham in the County of Kent, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and to his Issue,
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War-Office, August 22, 1780.
19th Regiment of Light Dragoons, Cornet John Bailey to be Lieutenant, vice William Wells.
31st Regiment of Fcot, Alexander Giddes, Gent, to be Ensign in one of the Additional Companies, vice Ersktine Hope.
72nd Regiment of Foot, Captain John Hamiiton, of the Huntingdonshire Militia, to be Ensign in one of the Additional Companies, vice Gilbert Hillock.
72nd Regiment of Foot, Serjeant-Major Henry Andrews to be Quarter-Master, vice John Allen.
Southern Regiment of Fencible Men, Alexander Smollet, Gent, to be Ensign, vice Charles Anderson.
To be Majors in the Army.
Captain Banastre Tarleton (age 26), of 79th Foot.
Captain Archibald Robertson, of the Corps of Engineers.
Captain John Graves Simcoe, of 40th Foot.
Captain John Andre, of 54th Foot.
Lieutenant Ewen Cameron, from Half Pay in the late 78th Regiment, to be Lieutenant in Captain Thomas Cochran's Independent Company of Invalids, vice John George Hobson.
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St. James's, 23 Dec 1780. The King has been pleased to order Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the Kingdom of Ireland, containing His Majesty's Grants of the Dignity of a Baron of the said Kingdom unto the following Gentlemen, and their Heirs Male, of the Names, Stiles and Titles as undermentioned viz.
James Dennis, Esq; Chief Baron of His Majesty's Court of Exchequer in Ireland, Baron Tracton, of Tracton Abbey, in the County of Cork.
Sir Robert Tilson Deane, Bart. Baron Muskery, in the County of Cork.
Armar Lowry Corry (age 40), Esq; Baron Belmore, of Castlecoole, in the County of Fermanagh.
Thomas Knox, Esq; Baron Welles, of Dungannon, in the County of Tyrone.
John Baker Holroyd (age 45), Esq; Baron Sheffield, of Dunamore, in the County of Meath.
23 Dec 1780. Also like Letters Patent, containing His Majesty's Grants of the Dignity of a Viscount of the said Kingdom unto the following Noblemen, and their Heirs Male, by the Names, Stiles and Titles as undermentioned, viz.
James Baron Lifford, His Majesty's Chancellor of Ireland, Viscount Lifford, of Lifford, in the County of Donegall.
Otway Lord Desart, Viscount Desart, of Desert, in the County of Kilkenny.
John Baron Erne, Viscount Erne, of Crum Castle, in the County of Fermanagh.
Barry Lord Farnham, Viscount Farnham, of Farnham, in the County of Cavan.
Simon Lord Irnham (age 67), Viscount Carhampton, of Castlehaven, in the County of Cork.
Bernard Lord Bangor (age 61), Viscoount Bangor, of Castleward, in the County of Downe. [Ann Bligh Viscountess Bangor by marriage Viscountess Bangor of Castleward in County Downe.]
Penyston Lord Melbourne (age 35), Viscount Melbourne, of Kilmore, in the County of Cavan. [Elizabeth Milbanke Viscountess Melbourne (age 29) by marriage Viscountess Melbourne of Kilmore in County Cavan.]
James Lord Clifden (age 46), Viscount Clifden, of Gowran, in the County of Kilkenny.
John Lord Naas (age 80), Viscount Mayo, of Monecrouer.
23 Dec 1780. Also like Letters Patent, containing His Majesty's Grant of the Dignities of Baron and Earl of the said kingdom unto Henry Lord Viscount Conyngham, and his Heirs Male, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron and Eail Conyngham, of Mount Charles, in the County of Donegal, with Remainder of the Barony to his Nephew Francis Pierpoint Burton, Esq. and his heirs male.
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War Office, June 26, 1781.
4th Regiment of Dragoons, Ensigh Henry Torré, of 29th Foot, is appointed to be Cornet vice George Drake.
Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, Ensign John Edwards Fremantle (age 20) to be Lieutenant, vice William Langley.
12th Regiment of Foot, Philip Dormer Stanhope (age 29), Gent. to be Ensign, vice Alexander Munro.
13th Regiment of Foot, Ensign William Young, of 60th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice James Johnston.
Ditto, Daniel Jones, Gent, to be Ensign, vice — Stratton.
18th Regiment of Foot, John De Lancey, Gent, to be Ensign, vice John Townson.
20th Regiment of Foot, John Eccles, Gent. to be Ensign in One of the Additional Companies, vice Samuel Savory.
21st Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant Robert Mackay, of the North Fencible Regiment, to be Second Lieutenant in One of the Additional Companies, vice Honourable Charles Lindsay.
25th Regiment of Foot, Francis Snaill Mytton, Gent. to be Ensign, vice Thomas Patrickson.
27th Regiment of Foot, Ensign Andrew Bernard, of 69th Foot; to be Lieutenant, vice Minchin.
333 Regiment of Foot, William Lockhart, Gent. to be Ensign in One of the Additional Companies, vice Robert Halliday.
40th Regiment of Foot, Ensign Joseph Thompson, of 46th Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice John Cater.
42nd Regiment of Foor, Richard Brown, Gent. to be Ensign, vice Joseph Thomspon
52nd Regiment of Foor, Ensign William Irvine to be Lieutenant, vice William Fowke.
58th Regiment of Foot, Levett Ibbetson, Gent. to be Ensign, vice Robert Tarrant.
60th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Captain Samuel Kemthorne; from the Dutch Service, to be Ensign, vice George Rose.
66th Reginment, 2d Battalioin, Volunteer John Campbell to be Ensign, vice William Young
Ditto, Wiiliam Mackinnen, Gent, to be Ensign, vice Irving.
69th Regiment of Foot, Volunteer Richard Dougharty to be Ensign, vice Andrew Bernard
78th Regiment of Foot, Ensign George Sempill to be Lieutenant, vice Kenneth Mackenzie.
Ditto, Lieuenant William Donkin, of Captain Ashe's Independent Company, to be Lieutenant, vice James Gallie.
82nd Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant-Colonel John Gunning to be Colonel, vice Francis McLean.
83d Regiment of Foot, Kenneth McKenzie, Gent. to be Ensign, vice David Robertson.
86th Regiment of Foot; Volunteer Thomas Lloyd to be Ensign, vice Daniel Sanxay.
88th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant Alexander Stewart, from the Dutch Service, to be Ensign, vice Robert Halliday.
96th Regiment of Foot, Ensign Claus Pell to be Lieutenant; vice Charles Lade.
98th Regiment of Foot, Ensign Alexander Livingstone to be Lieutenant, vice Charles Griffin.
Ditto, Adjutant Peter Smith to be Ensign, vice Alexander Livingstone.
Ditto, Volunteer Hugh Moore to be Ensign, vice Richard Morris.
100th Regiment of Foot, Lieutenant John Aspinall to be Captain of a Company.
Ditto, Ensign John Baxter to be Lieutenant, vice John Aspinall.
Ditto, Volunteer Thomas Grant to be Enfign, vice John Baxter.
Ditto, Captain-Lieutenant Patrick Haggart to be Captain, vice Thomas Cranfurd.
Ditto, Lieutenant John George Hobson to be Captain Lieutenant, vice Patrick Haggart.
Ditto, Ensign James Arthur to be Lieutenant, vice John George Hobson.
Ditto, Volunteer William Mackenzie Stuart to be Ensign, vice James Arthur.
Ditto, Ensign James Gordon to be Lieutenant, vice Donald McDonald.
Ditto, Volunteer Walter Prosser to be Ensign, vice James Gordon.
Southern Regiment of Fencible Men, William Livingstone, Gent, to be Ensign, vice J. Dunsmore.
Ditto, John Corse, Gent, to be Ensign, vice William Inglis.
Major Banastre Tarleton (age 26), of 79th Foot, to be Lieutenant Colonel in the Army, by Brevet.
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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.]
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Whitehall, September 20 [1783]
The King has been pleased to order Letters Patent to be passed under the Great Seal of the Kingdom of Ireland, containing His Majesty's Grant ot the Dignity of a Baron of that Kingdom ro tht Right Honourable John Lord Sheffield, and the Heirs Male ofhis Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Sheffield of Roscommon, in the County of Roscommon, in the said Kingdom; with Remainders severally to his eldest Daughter the Honourable Maria Holroyd, and to his youngest Daughter the Honourable Louisa Holroyd, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten.
The King has been pleased to order like Letters Patent to be passed, containing His Majesty's several Grants of the like Dignity of Baron of the said Kingdom of Ireland to the following Gentlemen, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles, and Titles under-mentioned, viz
Arthur Pomroy, of Newbery in the County of Kildare, Esq; Baron Harberton of Carbery, in the said County.
Robert Clements, Esq; Baron Leitrim, of Manor Hamilton, in the County of Leitrim.
Francis Mathew, Esq; Baron Landaff, of Thomastown, in the County of Tipperary; and
William Tonson, Esq; Baron Riversdale, of Rathcormuck, in the County of Cork.
Also like Letters Patent for granting the Dignity of a Baroness of the said Kingdom to Mrs. Christian Hely Hutchinson, Wife of the Right Honourable John Hely Hutchinson, One of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council in Ireland, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baroness Donoghmore of Knocklofty, in the County of Tipperary; and the Dignity of a Baron of the said Kingdom to the Heirs Male of her Body, lawfully begotten by the said John Hely Hutchinson.
Also like Letters Patent for granting the Dignity of a Baron of the said Kingdom to Sir John Hussey Delaval (age 55), Bart, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stiile, and Title of Baron Delaval of Redford, in the County of Wicklow. [Susanna Robinson Baroness Delaval (age 53) by marriage Baroness Delaval of Redford in County Wicklow; she died eleven days later.]
And the like Dignity of a Baron of the said Kingdom to John Pennington (age 43), Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title of Baron Muncaster; with Remainder to his Brother Lieutenant-Colonel Lowther Pennington (age 38), Captain in Hrs Majesty's Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten. [Penelope Compton Baroness Muncaster by marriage Baroness Muncaster.]
And the like Dignity of a Baron of the said Kingdom to Richard Pennant, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile, and Title, of Baron Penryhn, in the County of Lowth.
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Whitehall, August 8 [1786]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of a Baron and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace John Murray, Duke of Atholl, and the Heirs Male ofhis Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Murray, of Stanley in the County of Gloucester, and Earl Strange.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Viscount of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable James Earl of Abercorn, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Viscount Hamilton, of Hamilton in the County of Leicester; with Remainder to John James Hamilton, Esq; Son os the Honourable John Hamilton, deceased, late Brother to the said James Earl of Abercorn, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace George Montagu, Duke of Montagu, Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, for and during his natural Life, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Montagu, of Boughton in the County of Northampton; with Remainder to the Right Honourable Henry James Montagu (commonly called Lord Henry James Montagu) Second Son of his Grace Henry Duke of Buccleugh, Knight of the Most Ancient Order of the Thistle, and of Elizabeth Dutchess of Buccleugh his Wife, Daughter of the said George Duke of Montagu, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; and with Remainder to the Third and other after-born Sons of the said Dutchess successively in Tail Male.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to his Grace William Douglas, Duke of Queensberry, Knight of the Most Ancient Order pf the Thistle, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Douglas, Baron Douglas, of Amesbury in the County of Wilts.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable George de la Poer, Earl of Tyrone, of the Kingdom, of Ireland, Knight of the illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and. the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten; by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron. Tyrone of Haverfordwest in the County of Pembroke.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Richard Boyle, Earl of Shannon, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Knight of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Carleton, of Carleton in the County of York.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable John Hussey (age 58), Baron Delaval, of the Kingdom of Ireland and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Delaval, Baron of Delaval, in the County of Northumberland.
The King has also been pleased to grant the like Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the several Gentlemen following, and the Heirs Male of their respective Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles under-mentioned, viz.
The Right Honourable Charles Jenkinson, Lord Hawkesbury, Baron of Hawkesbury, in the County of Gloucester.
Sir Harbord Harbord, Bart; Lord Suffield, Baron of Suffield, in the County of Norfolk: And
Sir Guy Carleton, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Lord Dorchester, Baron of Dorchester, in the County of Oxford.
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Whitehall, August 30 [1788]. THE King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable John Griffin (age 69), Lord Howard of Walden, Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Braybrooke, Baron of Braybrooke, in the County of Northampton; with Remainder to Richard Aldworth Neville (age 70), of Billingbear, in the County of Berks, Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
The King has also been pleased to grant the like Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Jeffery Lord Amherst (age 71), Knight of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and to the Heirs Male of His Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of 1st Baron Amherst, of Montreal in the County of Kent; with Remainder to his Nephew William Pitt Amherst (age 15), Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten. [Note. This was the second time Jeffrey Amherst had been created Baron Amherst. The first creation had no special remainder and would become extinct on his death since he had no children. This second creation had a special remainder to his nephew William Pitt Amherst to ensure the Barony would continue; William Pitt Amherst would subsequently be created Earl Amherst. Mary Cary Baroness Amherst by marriage Baroness Amherst of Montreal in Kent.]
August 30 [1788]. The King has been pleased to present the Reverend John Fernie to the Church and Parish of Dumfermline, in the Presbitery of Dumfermline; vacant by the Death of the Reverend Thomas Fernie.
The King has also been pleased to present the Reverend Archibald Robertson to the Church and Pariih of Kildalton, in the Presbitery of Kintyre and island of Islay, vacant by the Death of the Reverend John Woodrow.
The King has been pleased to grant to Samuel Tate, of Manchester, in the County of Lancaster, Gentleman, and his Issue, His Royal Licence and Authority to take and use the Surname of Finney only, in Compliance, with the Request of his Uncle Samuel Finney,^-of Fulfliaw, iri the County of Ches ter, Esq;
The King has also been pleased to grant to Joseph Lockall, of Lamb's Conduit Street, in the Parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, and of Gray's Inn, in. the County of Middlesex, Gentleman, and his Issue, His Royal Licence and Authority to assume and use the Surname of Egerton only, in Compliance with the Request of Basil Egerton, of Liverpool, in the County Palatine of Lancaster, Esq;
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Whitehall, August 18 [1789].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Marquess of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable James Earl of Salisbury (age 40), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Marquess of Salisbury, in the County of Wilts. [Mary Amelia Hill Marchioness Salisbury (age 39) by marriage Marchioness Salisbury in Wiltshire.]
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Marquess of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Thomas Viscount Weymouth (age 54), Knight of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, and the Heirs Male of his body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Marquess of Bath, in the County of Somerset. [Elizabeth Bentinck Marchioness Bath (age 54) by marriage Marchioness of Bath.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of an Earl of this Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable George Viscount Mount-Edgcumbe and Valletort (age 69), and the Heirs Male of liis Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Earl of Mount-Edgcumbe. [Emma Gilbert Countess Mount Edgcumbe by marriage Countess of Mount Edgcumbe.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Viscount and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Hugh Lord Fortescue (age 36), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of 1stViscount Ebrington, of Ebrington in the County of Gloucester, and Earl Fortescue. [Hester Granville Countess Fortescue (age 23) by marriage Countess Fortescue.]
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Dublin Castle, September 9, 1789.
His Majesty's Royal Letters have been received, granting the Dignity of a Baron of this Kingdom to the following Gentlemen, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stiles and Titles undermentioned; and Letters Patent are preparing to be passed under the Great Seal of this Kingdom accordingly, viz.
The Right Honourable Hugh Carleton (age 49), Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, was Baron Carleton, of Anner, in the County of Tipperary.
The Right Honourable William Eden (age 44) Baron Auckland.
The Right Honourable Luke Gardiner, Baron Mountjoy, of Mountjoy, in the County of Tyrone.
The Right Honourable Robert Stewart, Baron Londonderry.
Sir John Browne, Baronet, Baron Kilmaine, of the Neale, in the County of Mayo.
Sir Nicholas Lawlese (age 53), Baronet, Baron of Cloncurry, in the County of Kildare. Note. Margaret Browne Baroness Cloncurry (age 53) by marriage Baroness Cloncurry of Cloncurry in Limerick.
Henry Gore, Esq; Baron Annaly, of Tenelick, in the County of Longford.
Sir Sampson Eardley, Baronet, Baron Eardley, of Spalding.
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07 Dec 1789. Dublin-Castle; December 7, 1789.
His Majesty's Royal Letters are received for advancing the following Noblemen respectively to the Dignity of a Viscount of this Kingdom, and Letters Patent are preparing to be pasted under the Great Seal accordingly, viz.
Armor Lowry, Lord Belmore (age 49), to be Viscount Belmore, of the County of Fermanagh.
Francis Pierpoint, Lord Conyngham (age 22), [Note. This appears to be a mistake for Henry?] to be Viscount Conyngham, of Slane in the County of Meath.
And Charles, Lord Loftus (age 51), to be Viscount Loftus, of Ely.
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13 Sep 1788.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir Joseph Yorke (age 64), Knight of the Bath, and General of His Majesty's Forces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Dover, Baron of the Town and Port of Dover, in the County of Kent.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honourable Sir James Harris (age 42), Knight of the Bath, His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the States General of the United Provinces, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Lord Malmesbury, Baron of Malmesbury, in the County of Wilts.
The King has been pleased to appoint Charles Whitworth (age 36), Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extradinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Petersburgh.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Robert Liston, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Stockholm.
The King has also been pleased to appoint Daniel Hailes, Esq; to be His Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary to the Court of Warsaw.
The King has been pleased to approve of Thomas Gavino, Esq; to be Consul for the States General of the United Provinces at Gibraltar.
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Whitehall, February 12 [1791].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Charles Warre Malet (age 38), Esq; [Baronet Malet of Wilbury in Wiltshire]. Resident at Poonah, in the East Indies, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
The King has also been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to John Kennaway (age 32)was created, Esq; Captain of Infantry in the Service of the East India Company, and Resident at Hydrabad, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten.
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From Tuesday 31 Dec 1793 to Saturday 04 Jan 1794.
To the Right Honorable Arthur Viscount Valentia (age 49), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfuily begotten, the Dignity of Earl Mountnorris, of Mountnorris Castle, in the County of Armagh.
To the Right Honorable Andrew Thomas Lord Castlestewart (age 68), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Viscount Castiestewart, in the County of Tyrone.
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29 Apr 1794. South Regiment. The Hon. Coulson Wallop (age 19) to be Captain of a Volunteer Company. Dated April 29, 1794.
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04 Apr 1795. South-Hants. George Frederick, Esq; to be Captain, vice Sir Simeon Stuart.
The Hon. Colson Wallop (age 20) to be Captain, vice Peter Serle, Esq;
Noble Spring, Esq; to be Lieutenant.
Edmund Wagg, Esq; to be Ensign.
31 Mar 1795. Dublin Castle, March 31 1795.
The Earl Camden (age 36), who embarked on Board His Majesty's, Yacht the Dorset at Holyhead about Five o'Clock Yesterday Evening, arrived in this Harbour at Three o'Clock this Evening, His Lordship, on his Arrival in Dublin, was received by the Lord Mayor, Aldermen, Sheriffs and Commons, of the City of Dublin. The Infantry in the Garrison lined the Streets through which his Lordship, attended by a Squadron of Dragoon Guards, proceeded to the Castle, and upon his Arrival there, at Six o'Clock. he was introduced in. Form to the Lords Justices, who received him under the Canopy of State in the Presence Chamber, from whence a Procession was made in the usual State to the Council Chamber. The Council sitting, his Lordship's Commission was read, and the Oaths being administered to him, his Excellency was invested with the Collar of the Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and received the Sword from the Lords Justices. The Great Guns in His Majesty's Phœnix Park were then fired, and answered by Vollies from the Regiments on Duty. His Excellency afterwards repaired to the Presence Chamber, and received the Compliments of the Nobiility and other Persons of Distinction upon his safe Arrival, and taking upon him the Government of this Kingdom.
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Whitehall, April 11 [1795]. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the following Gentlemen, and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten, viz.
Sir George Chetwynd (age 56) of Brocton Hall in the County of Stafford, Knt.
Sir John Dryden (age 42), of Canons Ashby in the County of Northampton, Knt.
Robert Salusbury (age 38), of Llanwern in the County of Monmouth, Esq;
Richard Gamon, of Minchenden House in the County of Middlesex, Esq; with Remainder to Richard Grace, of Rahin in the Queen's County and Kingdom of Ireland, Esq; and his Issue Male.
Lionel Darell, of Richmond Hill in the County of Surry, Esq;
Richard Neave, of Dognam Park in the County Essex, Esq;
Henry Hawley (age 49), of Leybourne Grange in the County of Kent, Esq;
John Pollen, of Redenham in the County of Southampton, Esq;
John Wentworth, Esq; Lieutenant-Governor of the Province of Nova-Scotia in America.
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Whitehall, June 23 [1795].
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the following Gentlemen and the respective Heirs Male of their Bodies lawfully begotten, viz.
John Murray, of Lanrick in the-County of Perth, Esq; Colonel and Military Auditor-General in Bengal.
William Peirce Ashe a Court, of Heytesbury in the County of Wilts, Esq;
Richard Bempde Johnstone, of Hackness Hall in the North Riding of the County of York, Esq; with Remainder to his Brother Cnarles Johnstone, of Haverfordwest, Esq; and his Issue Male.
James Hamlyn, of Clovelly Court in the County of Devon, and of Edwinsford in the County of Carmarthen, Esq;
John Methuen Poore (age 50), of Rushall in the County of Wilts, Esq; with Remainder to his Brother Edward Poore (age 52), of Wedhampton in the said County, Esq; and his Issue Male.
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Whitehall, February 20 [1796]. The King has been pleased to grant thc Dignities of Viscount, Earl and Marquis of the Kingdom of Great Britain to the Right Honorable John Earl of Bute (age 51), His Majesty's Ambassador Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of Spain, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Stile and Titles of Viscount Mountjoy, of the Isle of Wight, Earl of Windsor, and Marquis of the Isle of Bute. [Charlotte Jane Windsor Marchioness Bute (age 50) by marriage Marchioness of the Isle of Bute.]
Whitehall, February 20 [1796]. The King has been pleased to confer the Dignity of a Baronet of the Kingdom of Great Britain upon Walter Farquhar (age 57), Esq; of London, Doctor in Physic, and to the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten [Baronet Farquhar of Cadogan House].
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Whitehall, May 27, 1797. The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Earl of the Kingdom of Great Britain to Sir John Jervis (age 62), KB Admiral of the Blue, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Stile and Title of Baron Jervis, of Medsord in the County of Stafford, and Earl of St Vincent.
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06 Nov 1797. Dublin Castle, November 6, 1797.
His Majesty's (age 59) Royal Letters being received, granting the following Dignities, Letters Patent are preparing to be passed under the Great Seal of this Kingdom accordingly, viz.
To Armor Lowry, Viscount Belmore, and the Heirs Male ofhis Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Earl Belmore in the County of Fermanagh.
To Henry Viscount Conyngham (age 30), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignities of Viscount Mount-Charles, of Mount-Charles in the County of Donegal, and Earl Conyngham, of Mount-Charles aforesaid.
To Francis Viscount Llandaff (age 59) and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Earl Landaff, of Thomastown in the County of Tipperary.
To Richard Hely, Lord Donoughmore (age 41), and the Heirs Male of his Body, lawfully begotten, the Dignity of Viscount Donoughmore of Knocklofty in the County of Tipperary; and in Default of such Issue, to the Heirs Male of the Body of Christian Hely, Baroness Donoughmore, deceased, (Mother of the said Richard Hely, Lord Donoughmore) by John Hely Hutchinson, His Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Ireland, and Keeper of His Majesty's Signet or Privy Seal in that Kingdom, also deceased, and their Heirs Male lawfully begotten.
To Hugh, Baron Carleton (age 58), Chief Justice of His Majesty's Court of Common Pleas, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully, begotten, the Dignity of Viscount Carleton, of Clare in the County of Tipperary.