Constable Maxwell-Scott Baronets
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There have been two Baronetcies created for members of the Haggerston, later Constable Maxwell-Scott family, one in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Only one creation is extant as of 2008. The Haggerston, later Constable Maxwell-Scott Baronetcy, of Haggerston in the County of Northumberland, was created in the Baronetage of England on 15 August 1642 for Thomas Haggerston, of Haggerton Castle, Northumberland
, a loyal Royalist
who served as a Colonel in the army of King Charles I
(for information on the early history of the Haggerston family see Haggerston Castle
). The Haggerston were recusant in the 17th century and the estates were sequestered
and forfeit to the Commonwealth of England
in 1649 but were repurchased by the first Baronet in 1653. The line of the fourth Baronet failed on the death of the twelfth Baronet in 1972. The title reverted to the line of William Haggerston, second son of the third Baronet and younger brother of the fourth Baronet. In 1746 he inherited estates in Yorkshire from his great-uncle Sir Marmaduke Francis Constable, 4th and last Baronet, of Everingham (see Constable Baronets
), and assumed the surname of Constable in lieu of his patronymic. In 1758 he married Winifred, daughter of Robert Maxwell, titular sixth Earl of Nithsdale
, and assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Maxwell. Winifred was considered to be the heiress to the Scottish lordship of Herries of Terregles
held (de jure) by her father. Constable-Maxwell built a new house at Everingham Park on the Constable estate in Yorkshire.
His grandson, William Constable-Maxwell, managed to claim the lordship in 1848, when the descendants of the fifth Earl of Nithsdale (who had been attainted) were restored in blood by Act of Parliament. His eldest son, the eleventh Lord, died without male issue and was succeeded in the lordship by his eldest daughter (see the Lord Herries of Terregles for further history of this title). In 1874 the tenth Lord's third son the Hon. Joseph married Monica, daughter of J. Robert Hope Scott by his wife Charlotte Lockhart, granddaughter and heiress of Sir Walter Scott
, the great author (see Scott Baronets
). Joseph's eldest son was created a Baronet in his own right in 1932 (see below). His third son Malcolm Joseph Raphael Constable Maxwell-Scott was a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy
. He was the father of Michael Fergus Constable Maxwell-Scott, who succeeded his kinsman as thirteenth Baronet in 1972. The present Baronet is also in remainder to the lordship of Herries of Terregles, a title held by his kinswoman Anne Elizabeth Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles.
The Constable-Maxwell-Scott Baronetcy, of Abbotsford in Melrose in the County of Roxburgh, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 23 June 1932 for Major-General Walter Joseph Constable Maxwell-Scott (see above for his family background). The territorial designation
was a revival of the title held by his ancestor Sir Walter Scott
. Constable-Maxwell-Scott had no sons and on his death in 1954 the baronetcy became extinct.
Northumberland
Northumberland is the northernmost ceremonial county and a unitary district in North East England. For Eurostat purposes Northumberland is a NUTS 3 region and is one of three boroughs or unitary districts that comprise the "Northumberland and Tyne and Wear" NUTS 2 region...
, a loyal Royalist
Cavalier
Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and the Restoration...
who served as a Colonel in the army of King Charles I
Charles I of England
Charles I was King of England, King of Scotland, and King of Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649. Charles engaged in a struggle for power with the Parliament of England, attempting to obtain royal revenue whilst Parliament sought to curb his Royal prerogative which Charles...
(for information on the early history of the Haggerston family see Haggerston Castle
Haggerston Castle
Haggerston Castle was a castle located in the county of Northumberland, England at Haggerston about south of Berwick-upon-Tweed. Only the tower and the rotunda remain...
). The Haggerston were recusant in the 17th century and the estates were sequestered
Sequestration (law)
Sequestration is the act of removing, separating, or seizing anything from the possession of its owner under process of law for the benefit of creditors or the state.-Etymology:...
and forfeit to the Commonwealth of England
Commonwealth of England
The Commonwealth of England was the republic which ruled first England, and then Ireland and Scotland from 1649 to 1660. Between 1653–1659 it was known as the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland...
in 1649 but were repurchased by the first Baronet in 1653. The line of the fourth Baronet failed on the death of the twelfth Baronet in 1972. The title reverted to the line of William Haggerston, second son of the third Baronet and younger brother of the fourth Baronet. In 1746 he inherited estates in Yorkshire from his great-uncle Sir Marmaduke Francis Constable, 4th and last Baronet, of Everingham (see Constable Baronets
Constable Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Constable, both in the Baronetage of England. Both titles are extinct....
), and assumed the surname of Constable in lieu of his patronymic. In 1758 he married Winifred, daughter of Robert Maxwell, titular sixth Earl of Nithsdale
Earl of Nithsdale
Earl of Nithsdale was a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1620 for Robert Maxwell, 9th Lord Maxwell, with remainder to heirs male. He was made Lord Maxwell, Eskdale and Carlyle at the same time...
, and assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Maxwell. Winifred was considered to be the heiress to the Scottish lordship of Herries of Terregles
Lord Herries of Terregles
Lord Herries of Terregles is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1490 for Herbert Herries. On the death of his grandson, the third Lord, the male line failed. He was succeeded by his daughter Agnes. She married Sir John Maxwell, second son of Robert Maxwell, 5th Lord Maxwell...
held (de jure) by her father. Constable-Maxwell built a new house at Everingham Park on the Constable estate in Yorkshire.
His grandson, William Constable-Maxwell, managed to claim the lordship in 1848, when the descendants of the fifth Earl of Nithsdale (who had been attainted) were restored in blood by Act of Parliament. His eldest son, the eleventh Lord, died without male issue and was succeeded in the lordship by his eldest daughter (see the Lord Herries of Terregles for further history of this title). In 1874 the tenth Lord's third son the Hon. Joseph married Monica, daughter of J. Robert Hope Scott by his wife Charlotte Lockhart, granddaughter and heiress of Sir Walter Scott
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....
, the great author (see Scott Baronets
Scott Baronets
There have been twelve Baronetcies created for people with the surname Scott, one in the Baronetage of England, two in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and nine in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
). Joseph's eldest son was created a Baronet in his own right in 1932 (see below). His third son Malcolm Joseph Raphael Constable Maxwell-Scott was a Rear-Admiral 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...
. He was the father of Michael Fergus Constable Maxwell-Scott, who succeeded his kinsman as thirteenth Baronet in 1972. The present Baronet is also in remainder to the lordship of Herries of Terregles, a title held by his kinswoman Anne Elizabeth Cowdrey, 14th Lady Herries of Terregles.
The Constable-Maxwell-Scott Baronetcy, of Abbotsford in Melrose in the County of Roxburgh, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 23 June 1932 for Major-General Walter Joseph Constable Maxwell-Scott (see above for his family background). The territorial designation
Territorial designation
A territorial designation follows modern peerage titles, linking them to a specific place or places. It is also an integral part of all baronetcies...
was a revival of the title held by his ancestor Sir Walter Scott
Walter Scott
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout much of the world during his time....
. Constable-Maxwell-Scott had no sons and on his death in 1954 the baronetcy became extinct.
Haggerston, later Constable Maxwell-Scott Baronets, of Haggerston (1642)
- Sir Thomas Haggerston, 1st Baronet (d. 1673)
- Sir Thomas Haggerston, 2nd Baronet (d. 1710)
- Sir Carnaby Haggerston, 3rd Baronet (1700-1756)
- Sir Thomas Haggerston, 4th Baronet (1722-1777)
- Sir Carnaby Haggerston, 5th Baronet (1756-1831)
- Sir Thomas Haggerston, 6th Baronet (1785-1842)
- Sir Edward Haggerston, 7th Baronet (1797-1857)
- Sir John Haggerston, 8th Baronet (1798-1858)
- Sir John de Marie Haggerston, 9th Baronet (1852-1918)
- Sir Edward Charlton de Marie Haggerston, 10th Baronet (1857-1925)
- Sir Hugh Carnaby de Marie Haggerston, 11th Baronet (1906-1971)
- Sir Ralph (Raphael) Stanley de Marie Haggerston, 12th Baronet (1912-1972)
- Sir Michael Fergus Constable Maxwell-Scott, 13th Baronet (1921-1989)
- Sir Dominic James Constable Maxwell-Scott, 14th Baronet (b. 1968)
Constable-Maxwell-Scott Baronets, of Abbotsford (1932)
- Sir Walter Joseph Constable Maxwell-Scott, 1st Baronet (1875-1954)
See also
- Constable BaronetsConstable BaronetsThere have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Constable, both in the Baronetage of England. Both titles are extinct....
- Scott BaronetsScott BaronetsThere have been twelve Baronetcies created for people with the surname Scott, one in the Baronetage of England, two in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and nine in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom....
- Lord Herries of TerreglesLord Herries of TerreglesLord Herries of Terregles is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1490 for Herbert Herries. On the death of his grandson, the third Lord, the male line failed. He was succeeded by his daughter Agnes. She married Sir John Maxwell, second son of Robert Maxwell, 5th Lord Maxwell...
- Earl of NithsdaleEarl of NithsdaleEarl of Nithsdale was a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1620 for Robert Maxwell, 9th Lord Maxwell, with remainder to heirs male. He was made Lord Maxwell, Eskdale and Carlyle at the same time...
- Stirling-Maxwell BaronetsStirling-Maxwell BaronetsThe Maxwell, later Stirling-Maxwell Baronetcy, of Pollock in the County of Renfrew, is a title in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia. It was created on 12 April 1682 for John Maxwell, with remainder to the heirs of the body. In 1707 he was given a new patent extending the remainder to heirs of entail in...