Newson-Smith baronets

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The Newson-Smith Baronetcy, of Totteridge in the County of Hertford, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 1 December 1944 for Frank Newson-Smith, Lord Mayor of London from 1943 to 1944. He was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He was a deputy lieutenant for the City of London. As of 2014 the title is held by the latter's son, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 1997.

Newson-Smith baronets, of Totteridge (1944)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Oliver Nicholas Peter Newson-Smith (born 1975).

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