The Evans-Bevan Baronetcy, of Cadoxton-juxta-Neath in the County of Glamorgan, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 9 July 1958 for the Welsh businessman David Evans-Bevan. [1] As of 2024 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded his father in that year.
The heir apparent is the present holder's son Patric David Evans-Bevan (born 1994).
In the courtyard of the London House of Goodenough College, a commemorative plaque mentions the building's history. Nidianus refers to Neath, the place in Wales from which the family came; close by was the Roman fort Nidum. [3]
Earl of Stradbroke, in the County of Suffolk, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1821 for John Rous, 1st Baron Rous, who had earlier represented Suffolk in the House of Commons.
Baron Carbery, of Carbery in the County of Cork, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It was created in 1715 for George Evans, with remainder to the heirs male of his father and namesake George Evans, a supporter of William and Mary during the Glorious Revolution, who had earlier declined the offer of a peerage. After his elevation to the peerage, Lord Carbery represented Westbury in the House of Commons. He was succeeded by his eldest son, the second Baron. He also sat as Member of Parliament for Westbury. His grandson, the fourth Baron, briefly represented Rutland in Parliament. He was succeeded by his uncle, the fifth Baron. On his death, the line of the eldest son of the first Baron failed. He was succeeded by his first cousin once removed, the sixth Baron, who had previously succeeded his father as second Baronet, of Castle Freke. Lord Carbery sat in the House of Lords as an Irish representative peer from 1824 to 1845. His nephew, the eighth Baron, was an Irish Representative Peer from 1891 to 1894. As of 2014 the titles are held by the latter's great-great-grandson, the twelfth Baron, who succeeded his father in 2012.
Baron Wakehurst, of Ardingly in the County of Sussex, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1934 for the Conservative politician Gerald Loder, fifth son of Sir Robert Loder, 1st Baronet. He had previously represented Brighton in the House of Commons and was the creator of Wakehurst Place Gardens in Ardingly, West Sussex. His only son, the second Baron, was also a Conservative politician and served as Governor of New South Wales and later as Governor of Northern Ireland. The third baron, who was known by his middle name Christopher, was a barrister and businessman. As of 2024 the title is held by the latter's nephew Jan, the fifth Baron, who succeeded his cousin in that year.
Sir David Martyn Evans-Bevan was a wealthy industrialist from south Wales. He was the owner of the Vale of Neath Brewery, and purchased Margam Castle from the Talbot family.
The Conant Baronetcy, of Lyndon in the County of Rutland, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 30 June 1954 for the Conservative Party politician Roger Conant. The second Baronet was High Sheriff of Rutland in 1960.
There have been four Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Harris, two in the Baronetage of England and two in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2010.
There have been three baronetcies created for persons with the surname Chapman, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain, one in the Baronetage of Ireland and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Two of the creations are extinct while one is extant.
There have been two baronetcies created for persons with the surname Platt, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extinct while one is still extant.
The Dunnington-Jefferson Baronetcy, of Thorganby Hall in the East Riding of the County of York, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 7 July 1958 for Lieutenant-Colonel John Dunnington-Jefferson. As of 2014 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded in that year.
There have been twenty one baronetcies created for persons with the surname Williams, eight in the Baronetage of England, three in the Baronetage of Great Britain and ten in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Only six of the creations are extant as of 2017.
There have been eight baronetcies created for persons with the surname Wilson, one in the Baronetage of Ireland and six in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Gwynne-Evans, later Evans-Tipping Baronetcy, of Oaklands Park in Awre in the County of Gloucester, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 17 June 1913 for William Gwynne-Evans. He received Royal licence to continue the use of the additional surname of Gwynne in 1913. The second Baronet served as high sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1943. The fourth Baronet assumed by deed poll the names of Francis Loring Gwynne Evans-Tipping in lieu of those of Francis Loring Gwynne-Evans in 1943 but resumed his patronymic of Gwynne-Evans by deed poll in 1958. The fifth Baronet used the surname Evans-Tipping. However, he did not use his title.
There have been six baronetcies created for persons with the surname Thomas, three in the Baronetage of England, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and two in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Two of the creations are extant as of 2016.
There have been five baronetcies created for persons with the surname Evans, one in the Baronetage of Ireland and four in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. All of the baronetcies are now extinct.
The Dillwyn-Llewelyn, later Dillwyn-Venables-Llewelyn Baronetcy, of Penllergare in Llangyfelach and of Ynis-y-gerwn in Cadoxton juxta Neath both in the County of Glamorgan, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 20 March 1890 for John Dillwyn-Llewelyn. The son of pioneer photographer John Dillwyn Llewelyn, he was Mayor of Swansea in 1891 and Conservative Member of Parliament for Swansea from 1895 to 1900. The second Baronet briefly represented Radnorshire in the House of Commons as a Conservative and served as Lord-Lieutenant of Radnorshire. He assumed the additional surname of Venables. The third Baronet was also Lord-Lieutenant of Radnorshire.
The Murray, later MacGregor of MacGregor Baronetcy, of Lanrick in the County of Perth, is a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 3 July 1795 for John Murray. He was a member of the Scottish MacGregor clan. This branch of the family had been forbidden to bear their own surname by King James VI, the only instance of this in British history. The ban was revoked in 1661 by King Charles II but restored during the reign of William and Mary. It was finally repealed in 1774. However, it was not until 1822 that the family obtained Royal licence to use the family surname. The second Baronet was a colonial administrator and served as Governor of Dominica, Antigua, Barbados and Trinidad. Sir Evan MacGregor, third son of the second Baronet, was Permanent Secretary to the Admiralty. The sixth Baronet was a Brigadier in the Scots Guards. The MacGregors of MacGregor are also the Chiefs of Clan Gregor.
There have been two baronetcies created for persons with the surname Mackworth, one in the Baronetage of England and one in the Baronetage of Great Britain. One creation is extant as of 2008.
There have been two baronetcies created for persons with the surname Hughes, one in the Baronetage of Great Britain and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. One creation is extant as of 2008.
This page is a list of High Sheriffs of Glamorgan. Sheriffs of Glamorgan served under and were answerable to the independent Lords of Glamorgan until that lordship was merged into the crown. This is in contrast to sheriffs of the English shires who were from the earliest times officers of the crown. Sheriffs in the modern sense, appointed and answerable to the crown, were instituted in the county of Glamorgan in 1541.
Earl of Arran is a title in the Peerage of Ireland. It is not to be confused with the title Earl of Arran in the Peerage of Scotland. The two titles refer to different places: the Aran Islands in Ireland, and the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The Irish earldom is held by the Gore family. The Scottish earldom is a separate title, held as a subsidiary title of the Duke of Hamilton.