Gethin baronets

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The Gethin Baronetcy, of Gethinsgrott in Cork, is a title in the Baronetage of Ireland. It was created on 1 August 1665 for Richard Gethin, who represented Clonmel and Newtown Limavady in the Irish House of Commons. [1] The eighth Baronet was a Colonel in the British Army. Later generations added the name St. Lawrence, to indicate their connection to the Earl of Howth.

Grace, Lady Gethin, first wife of the second Baronet and a noted essayist Lady Grace Gethin.jpg
Grace, Lady Gethin, first wife of the second Baronet and a noted essayist

Grace Norton, Lady Gethin, the first wife of the second Baronet, was an essayist and woman of learning. She died when she was only 21.

Gethin baronets, of Gethinsgrott (1665)

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cokayne, George Edward (1904). Complete Baronetage. Vol. IV. W. Pollard & Co., Ltd. pp. 201–202.
  2. "Gethin, Sir Richard Charles Percy" . Who's Who . A & C Black.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. "Gethin, Col Sir Richard Walter St Lawrence" . Who's Who . A & C Black.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. "Gethin, Lt-Col (retd) Sir Richard Patrick St Lawrence" . Who's Who . A & C Black.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. "Gethin, Sir Richard (Joseph St Lawrence)" . Who's Who . A & C Black.(Subscription or UK public library membership required.)

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