Baron Sandford
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Baron Sandford is a title that has been created twice, both times in the Peerage of the United Kingdom
. The first creation came in 1891 when Sir Francis Sandford, a civil servant who played an important role in the implementation of the Elementary Education Act of 1870
, was made Baron Sandford, of Sandford in the County of Shropshire. The title became extinct on his death in 1893. The second creation came in 1945 when the Conservative
politician Sir James Edmondson was created Baron Sandford, of Banbury in the County of Oxford. Lord Sandford was son of James Edmondson who amassed a fortune building new communities in the London commuter belt
. The family had originally been farmers in Cumbria. Lord Sandford had previously represented Banbury
in the House of Commons
and served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
from 1939 to 1942 and as Treasurer of the Household
from 1942 to 1945. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baron. He at first served in the Royal Navy
but later became a priest. Lord Sandford also served in minor positions in the Conservative government
of Edward Heath
. the title is held by the latter's son, the third Baron, who succeeded in 2009.
The heir apparent
is the present holder's son the Hon. Devon John Edmondson (b. 1986)
Peerage of the United Kingdom
The Peerage of the United Kingdom comprises most peerages created in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland after the Act of Union in 1801, when it replaced the Peerage of Great Britain...
. The first creation came in 1891 when Sir Francis Sandford, a civil servant who played an important role in the implementation of the Elementary Education Act of 1870
Elementary Education Act 1870
The Elementary Education Act 1870, commonly known as Forster's Education Act, set the framework for schooling of all children between ages 5 and 12 in England and Wales...
, was made Baron Sandford, of Sandford in the County of Shropshire. The title became extinct on his death in 1893. The second creation came in 1945 when the Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
politician Sir James Edmondson was created Baron Sandford, of Banbury in the County of Oxford. Lord Sandford was son of James Edmondson who amassed a fortune building new communities in the London commuter belt
London commuter belt
The London commuter belt is the metropolitan area surrounding London, England from which it is practical to commute to work in the capital. It is alternatively known as the Greater South East, the London metropolitan area or the Southeast metropolitan area...
. The family had originally been farmers in Cumbria. Lord Sandford had previously represented Banbury
Banbury (UK Parliament constituency)
Banbury is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is a strongly Conservative seat.The constituency was created January 26, 1554 through the efforts of Henry Stafford and Thomas Denton...
in the House of Commons
British House of Commons
The House of Commons is the lower house of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, which also comprises the Sovereign and the House of Lords . Both Commons and Lords meet in the Palace of Westminster. The Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 650 members , who are known as Members...
and served as Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
Vice-Chamberlain of the Household
The Vice-Chamberlain of the Household is usually a junior government whip in the British House of Commons and is an officer of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. He or she is the Deputy to the Lord Chamberlain of the Household. The Vice-Chamberlain's main role is to compile...
from 1939 to 1942 and as Treasurer of the Household
Treasurer of the Household
The position of Treasurer of the Household is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under control of the Lord Steward's Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy Chief Whips in the House of Commons...
from 1942 to 1945. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baron. He at first served in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
but later became a priest. Lord Sandford also served in minor positions in the Conservative government
Conservative Government 1970-1974
Members of the Cabinet are in bold face.incompleteSource: D. Butler and G. Butler, Twentieth Century British Political Facts 1900-2000...
of Edward Heath
Edward Heath
Sir Edward Richard George "Ted" Heath, KG, MBE, PC was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and as Leader of the Conservative Party ....
. the title is held by the latter's son, the third Baron, who succeeded in 2009.
Barons Sandford, First Creation (1891)
- Francis Richard John Sandford, 1st Baron Sandford (1824–1893)
Barons Sandford, Second Creation (1945)
- (Albert) James Edmondson, 1st Baron Sandford (1886–1959)
- John Cyril Edmondson, 2nd Baron SandfordJohn Edmondson, 2nd Baron SandfordCommander John Cyril Edmondson, 2nd Baron Sandford, DSC was a decorated Royal Navy officer, Church of England clergyman, conservationist and Conservative politician...
(1920–2009) - James John Mowbray Edmondson, 3rd Baron Sandford (b. 1949)
The heir apparent
Heir apparent
An heir apparent or heiress apparent is a person who is first in line of succession and cannot be displaced from inheriting, except by a change in the rules of succession....
is the present holder's son the Hon. Devon John Edmondson (b. 1986)