Baker Wilbraham Baronets
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The Baker, later Rhodes, later Baker Wilbraham Baronetcy, of Loventor in the County of Devon, is a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 19 September 1776 for Sir George Baker
, Physician to George III
and President of the Royal College of Physicians
. His great-grandson, the fourth Baronet (the title having descended from father to son), assumed in 1878 by Royal license the surname of Rhodes in lieu of his patronymic. He never married and was succeeded by his younger brother, the fifth Baronet. He married Katharine Frances, daughter and heiress of General Sir Richard Wilbraham, nephew of Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale
. In 1900 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Wilbraham. His son, the sixth Baronet, served as First Church Estates Commissioner, as Chancellor of the Dioceses of York, Truro, Chelmsford and Durham and as Vicar-General of the Provinces of York and Canterbury. On his death the title passed to his son, the seventh Baronet. He was High Sheriff
of Cheshire
in 1963 and also a Deputy Lieutenant
of the county. As of 2008 the title is held by his son, the eighth Baronet, who succeeded in 1980. He was Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire in 1992.
The family surname is pronounced "Baker Wilbrum".
George Baker, 1st Baronet
Sir George Baker, Bt, MD, FRS, FSA was an English physician.He was born in Modbury, Devon, the son of George Baker, vicar of Modbury, and his wife Bridget Harris. He was educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge. In 1749 he went to Leyden University to study physic, becoming MD in 1756...
, Physician to George III
George III of the United Kingdom
George III was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until the union of these two countries on 1 January 1801, after which he was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death...
and President of the Royal College of Physicians
Royal College of Physicians
The Royal College of Physicians of London was founded in 1518 as the College of Physicians by royal charter of King Henry VIII in 1518 - the first medical institution in England to receive a royal charter...
. His great-grandson, the fourth Baronet (the title having descended from father to son), assumed in 1878 by Royal license the surname of Rhodes in lieu of his patronymic. He never married and was succeeded by his younger brother, the fifth Baronet. He married Katharine Frances, daughter and heiress of General Sir Richard Wilbraham, nephew of Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale
Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale
Edward Bootle-Wilbraham, 1st Baron Skelmersdale , was a British politician.Bootle-Wilbraham was the son of Richard Bootle-Wilbraham and his wife Mary, daughter of Robert Bootle...
. In 1900 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Wilbraham. His son, the sixth Baronet, served as First Church Estates Commissioner, as Chancellor of the Dioceses of York, Truro, Chelmsford and Durham and as Vicar-General of the Provinces of York and Canterbury. On his death the title passed to his son, the seventh Baronet. He was High Sheriff
High Sheriff
A high sheriff is, or was, a law enforcement officer in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.In England and Wales, the office is unpaid and partly ceremonial, appointed by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council. In Cornwall, the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of...
of Cheshire
Cheshire
Cheshire is a ceremonial county in North West England. Cheshire's county town is the city of Chester, although its largest town is Warrington. Other major towns include Widnes, Congleton, Crewe, Ellesmere Port, Runcorn, Macclesfield, Winsford, Northwich, and Wilmslow...
in 1963 and also a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
of the county. As of 2008 the title is held by his son, the eighth Baronet, who succeeded in 1980. He was Deputy Lieutenant of Cheshire in 1992.
The family surname is pronounced "Baker Wilbrum".
Baker, later Rhodes, later Baker Wilbraham Baronets, of Loventor (1776)
- Sir George Baker, 1st BaronetGeorge Baker, 1st BaronetSir George Baker, Bt, MD, FRS, FSA was an English physician.He was born in Modbury, Devon, the son of George Baker, vicar of Modbury, and his wife Bridget Harris. He was educated at Eton and King's College, Cambridge. In 1749 he went to Leyden University to study physic, becoming MD in 1756...
, (c. 1723-1809), Physician to George III - Sir Frederick Francis Baker, 2nd Baronet (1772-1830)
- Sir George Baker, 3rd Baronet (1816-1882)
- Sir Frederick Edward Rhodes, 4th Baronet (1843-1911)
- Sir George Barrington Baker Wilbraham, 5th Baronet (1845-1912)
- Sir Philip Wilbraham Baker Wilbraham, 6th Baronet (1875-1957)
- Sir Randle John Baker Wilbraham, 7th Baronet (1906-1980)
- Sir Richard Baker Wilbraham, 8th Baronet (b. 1934) High Sheriff of CheshireHigh Sheriff of CheshireThe High Sheriff is the oldest secular office under the Crown. Formerly the High Sheriff was the principal law enforcement officer in the county but over the centuries most of the responsibilities associated with the post have been transferred elsewhere or are now defunct, so that its functions...