Kynaston Baronets
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The Kynaston Baronetcy, of Hardwick and of Worthen in the County of Shropshire, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 3 October 1818 for John Kynaston Powell, of Hardwick, Shropshire
, with remainder in failure of male issue of his own to his brother Edward Kynaston and the male issue of his body. He was born John Kynaston at Hordley
, Shropshire, a descendant of the 12th century Barons of Powys, whose family settled in Shropshire in the 14th century. He was Member of Parliament
for Shropshire
1784-1822. He changed his name in 1797 on inheriting an estate at Worthen from a maternal relative. He was succeeded according to the special remainder by his brother, the second Baronet. The title became extinct on the death of the latter's son, the third Baronet, in 1866
Shropshire
Shropshire is a county in the West Midlands region of England. For Eurostat purposes, the county is a NUTS 3 region and is one of four counties or unitary districts that comprise the "Shropshire and Staffordshire" NUTS 2 region. It borders Wales to the west...
, with remainder in failure of male issue of his own to his brother Edward Kynaston and the male issue of his body. He was born John Kynaston at Hordley
Hordley
Hordley is a small and rural village and civil parish in North Shropshire, Shropshire, England.It lies a few miles south of Ellesmere.Hordley takes its name from the Hoord Family of whom Henry de Hoord is the first recorded....
, Shropshire, a descendant of the 12th century Barons of Powys, whose family settled in Shropshire in the 14th century. He was Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Shropshire
Shropshire (UK Parliament constituency)
Shropshire is a former United Kingdom Parliamentary constituency. It was a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of England, then of the Parliament of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1801 to 1832. It was represented by two Knights...
1784-1822. He changed his name in 1797 on inheriting an estate at Worthen from a maternal relative. He was succeeded according to the special remainder by his brother, the second Baronet. The title became extinct on the death of the latter's son, the third Baronet, in 1866
Kynaston Baronets, of Hardwick and Worthen (1818)
- Sir John Kynaston Powell, 1st Baronet (1753–1822)
- Sir Edward Kynaston, 2nd Baronet (1758–1839)
- Sir John Roger Kynaston, 3rd Baronet (1797–1866)
Other members of the family
- Francis KynastonFrancis KynastonSir Francis Kynaston or Kinaston was an English courtier and poet, noted for his translation of Geoffrey Chaucer's Troilus and Criseyde into Latin verse ; he also made a Latin translation of Henryson's The Testament of Cresseid.-Life:He was born at Oteley, near Ellesmere, Shropshire, eldest son...
(1587–1642), courtier, poet and scholar. - Sir Roger KynastonSir Roger KynastonSir Roger Kynaston Kt. of Myddle and Hordleyc.1433 - 1495, was a Knight of the Realm and English nobleman. He was a member of the Kynaston family, of North Shropshire and the Welsh Marches-Early Life:...
, Kt (1433–1495). High Sheriff of ShropshireHigh Sheriff of ShropshireThe 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...
. Knighted after the Battle of TewkesburyBattle of TewkesburyThe Battle of Tewkesbury, which took place on 4 May 1471, was one of the decisive battles of the Wars of the Roses. The forces loyal to the House of Lancaster were completely defeated by those of the rival House of York under their monarch, King Edward IV...
during the War of the Roses. - Humphrey KynastonHumphrey KynastonHumphrey Kynaston , aka Wild Humphrey Kynaston, was an English highwayman who operated in the Shropshire area. The son of the High Sheriff of Shropshire, he was convicted for murder in 1491. After being outlawed, he moved into a cave in the area and lived a lifestyle compared to Robin Hood.-Early...
(1468–1534), An outlaw in 1491. - Edward Kynaston, Member of Parliament for Shropshire 1685-1698.
- John Kynaston, Member of Parliament for Shropshire 1710-1715.