Sutton Baronets
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There have been four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Sutton, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and three in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2008.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Norwood Park in the County of Nottingham, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 14 October 1772 for the politician Richard Sutton
. He was the second surviving son of the distinguished diplomat Sir Robert Sutton
. The latter was the grandson of Henry Sutton, brother of Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton
(see Baron Lexinton for more information on this branch of the family). Hugh Clement Sutton (1867-1928), son of Henry George Sutton, sixth son of the second Baronet, was a Major-General in the British Army
. In the late 19th and early 20th century, the family seat was at Benham Place, however, the house was sold in 1982..
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Moulsey in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 5 March 1806 for Thomas Sutton. The title became extinct on his death in 1813.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Castle House in barnstead in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 30 May 1919 for George Sutton, Chairman of Amalgamated Press. The title became extinct on his death in 1947.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Beckenham in the County of Kent, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 24 June 1922 for George Sutton. The title became extinct on his death in 1934.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Norwood Park in the County of Nottingham, was created in the Baronetage of Great Britain on 14 October 1772 for the politician Richard Sutton
Sir Richard Sutton, 1st Baronet
Sir Richard Sutton, 1st Baronet , of Norwood Park in Nottinghamshire was an English Member of Parliament....
. He was the second surviving son of the distinguished diplomat Sir Robert Sutton
Robert Sutton (diplomat)
Sir Robert Sutton KB was an English diplomat and then politician.-Early life:He was the elder son of Robert Sutton of Averham, Nottinghamshire, and his wife, Katherine, the daughter of the Revd William Sherborne of Pembridge, Herefordshire...
. The latter was the grandson of Henry Sutton, brother of Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton
Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton
Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexinton was a Royalist MP in 1625 and 1640.-Family:He was the son of Sir William Sutton of Averham, Nottinghamshire,Lord Lexinton was thrice married....
(see Baron Lexinton for more information on this branch of the family). Hugh Clement Sutton (1867-1928), son of Henry George Sutton, sixth son of the second Baronet, was a Major-General in the British Army
British Army
The British Army is the land warfare branch of Her Majesty's Armed Forces in the United Kingdom. It came into being with the unification of the Kingdom of England and Scotland into the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. The new British Army incorporated Regiments that had already existed in England...
. In the late 19th and early 20th century, the family seat was at Benham Place, however, the house was sold in 1982..
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Moulsey in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 5 March 1806 for Thomas Sutton. The title became extinct on his death in 1813.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Castle House in barnstead in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 30 May 1919 for George Sutton, Chairman of Amalgamated Press. The title became extinct on his death in 1947.
The Sutton Baronetcy, of Beckenham in the County of Kent, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 24 June 1922 for George Sutton. The title became extinct on his death in 1934.
Sutton Baronets, of Norwood Park (1772)
- Sir Richard Sutton, 1st BaronetSir Richard Sutton, 1st BaronetSir Richard Sutton, 1st Baronet , of Norwood Park in Nottinghamshire was an English Member of Parliament....
(1733-1802)
- Sir Richard Sutton, 2nd Baronet (1798-1855)http://www.thepeerage.com/p5059.htm. Sutton succeeded his grandfather in 1802. He was known as a passionate hunter and was Master of the Quorn HuntQuorn HuntThe Quorn Hunt, usually called The Quorn, established 1696, is one of the world's oldest fox hunting packs and claims to be the United Kingdom's most famous hunt...
, 1847 to 1856.http://www.c19c.com/hounds.html Sutton married Mary Elizabeth Burton (2 November 1797-1 January 1842), elder daughter of Benjamin Burton, of Burton Hall, County CarlowCounty CarlowCounty Carlow is a county in Ireland. It is part of the South-East Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the town of Carlow, which lies on the River Barrow. Carlow County Council is the local authority for the county...
, Ireland (a second cousin patrilineally of the 2nd Marquess ConynghamMarquess ConynghamMarquess Conyngham, of the County of Donegal, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1816 for Henry Conyngham, 1st Earl Conyngham. He was the great-nephew of another Henry Conyngham, 1st Earl Conyngham, the member of a family of Scottish descent which had settled in County Donegal...
), in 1819. They had seven sons and four daughters.
- Sir John Sutton, 3rd Baronet (1820-1873). Sutton married Emma Helena Sherlock (d. January 1845), daughter of Colonel Francis Sherlock, KH, of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, in 1844. They had no children. He never remarried, and was succeeded by his next brother. He was High Sheriff of NottinghamshireHigh Sheriff of Nottinghamshire’The 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...
for 1867.
- Sir Richard Sutton, 4th Baronet (1821-2 October 1878). Sutton served with the Life GuardsLife Guards (British Army)The Life Guards is the senior regiment of the British Army and with the Blues and Royals, they make up the Household Cavalry.They originated in the four troops of Horse Guards raised by Charles II around the time of his restoration, plus two troops of Horse Grenadier Guards which were raised some...
. He married firstly Anna Houson (d. 8 July 1846)http://www.thepeerage.com/p3201.htm#i32003, daughter of Reverend H. Houson, of Brant Broughton, in 1845. He married secondly Harriet Anne Burtonhttp://www.thepeerage.com/p3201.htm#i32002 in 1851. They had several children.
- Sir Richard Francis Sutton, 5th Baronet (20 December 1853-25 February 1891). Sutton was the owner of the racing yacht Genesta with which he raced the PuritanPuritanThe Puritans were a significant grouping of English Protestants in the 16th and 17th centuries. Puritanism in this sense was founded by some Marian exiles from the clergy shortly after the accession of Elizabeth I of England in 1558, as an activist movement within the Church of England...
for the America's CupAmerica's CupThe America’s Cup is a trophy awarded to the winner of the America's Cup match races between two yachts. One yacht, known as the defender, represents the yacht club that currently holds the America's Cup and the second yacht, known as the challenger, represents the yacht club that is challenging...
in 1885. He was married to Constance Corbet, daughter of Sir Vincent Corbet, Bt., and had a son who succeeded him posthumously.. He was Sheriff of Berkshire in 1887.
- Sir Richard Vincent Sutton, 6th Baronet (26 April 1891-29 November 1918). Sutton fought as a Lieutenant in the First World War and was wounded in action in October 1914. He was one of the richest men in England, owning 13000 acres (52.6 km²) and part of the West End in London. His engagement was announced in 1916. He was succeeded by his uncle.
- Sir Arthur Edwin Sutton, 7th Baronet (1857-1948). Sutton bought Shanks in 1920, and held it as his seat until his death.. Sir Arthur was married to Cecil Blanche Dumbleton (d. 1948)http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/person.asp?search=ss&sText=Sutton&LinkID=mp66547, daughter of Walter Douglas Dumbleton.
- Sir Robert Lexington Sutton, 8th Baronet (1897-1981)
- Sir Richard Lexington Sutton, 9th Baronet (b. 27 April 1937).. The family trust Sir Richard Sutton's Settled Estates is still worth several millions, according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
Sutton Baronets, of Moulsey (1806)
- Sir Thomas Sutton, 1st Baronet (1755-1813), Member of Parliament who resided at Molesey in Surrey.
Sutton Baronets, of Castle House (1919)
- Sir George Augustus Sutton, 1st Baronet (1869-1947)