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Baron Granard of Castle Donnington in Leicestershire is in Baronies of England Alphabetically, Baronies of England Chronologically, Extant Baronies of England.
Summary
15th February 1806. George Forbes 6th Earl Granard created.
1837. Grandson George Arthur Hastings Forbes 7th Earl Granard succeeded.
25th August 1889. Son Bernard Forbes 8th Earl of Granard succeeded.
10th September 1948. Son Arthur Forbes 9th Earl of Granard succeeded.
21st November 1992. Nephew Peter Forbes 10th Earl of Granard succeeded.
The London Gazette 15889. Whitehall, February 15, 1806.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignities of Baron and Viscount of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Thomas Anson (age 39), Esq, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Names, Styles, and Titles of Baron Soberton, of Soberton, in the County of Southampton, and Viscount Anson, of Shugborough and Orgrave, in the County of Stafford. [Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson (age 27) by marriage Viscountess Anson of Shugborough and Orgrave in Staffordshire.]
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity ef a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Most Honorable John Denis Marquis of Sligo, Knight of the Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Monteagle, of Westport, in the County of Mayo.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable Hugh Earl of Eglinton, and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, arid Title of Baron Ardrossan, of Ardrossan, in the County of Ayr.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable James Earl of Lauderdale (age 47), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Lauderdale, of Thirlestane, in the County of Berwick.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Right Honorable George Earl of Granard (age 46), and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Granard, of Castle Donnington, in the County of Leicester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to John Crewe (age 63), Esq; and the Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Crewe, of Crewe, in the County-Palatine of Chester.
The King has been pleased to grant the Dignity of a Baron of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to William Lygon (age 58), Esq; and his Heirs Male of his Body lawfully begotten, by the Name, Style, and Title of Baron Beauchamp of Powyke, in the County of Worcester. [Catherine Denn by marriage Baroness Beauchamp Powick in Worcestershire.]
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In 1837 George Forbes 6th Earl Granard (age 77) died. His grandson George (age 3) succeeded 7th Earl Granard, 2nd Baron Granard of Castle Donnington in Leicestershire.
On 25th August 1889 George Arthur Hastings Forbes 7th Earl Granard (age 56) died. His son Bernard (age 14) succeeded 8th Earl Granard, 3rd Baron Granard of Castle Donnington in Leicestershire.
On 10th September 1948 Bernard Forbes 8th Earl of Granard (age 73) died. His son Arthur (age 33) succeeded 9th Earl Granard, 4th Baron Granard of Castle Donnington in Leicestershire.
On 21st November 1992 Arthur Forbes 9th Earl of Granard (age 77) died. His nephew Peter (age 35) succeeded 10th Earl Granard, 5th Baron Granard of Castle Donnington in Leicestershire.