Etherington baronets

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The Etherington Baronetcy, of Kingston-upon-Hull, was a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 22 November 1775 for Henry Etherington. [1] He was the son and namesake of Henry Etherington, a wealthy Kingston-upon-Hull merchant. The title was made hereditary from thereon.

Etherington baronets, of Kingston-upon-Hull (1775)

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References

  1. "No. 11612". The London Gazette . 7 November 1775. p. 5.