Barry Baronets
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There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Barry, one in the Baronetage of Ireland and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom.
The Barry Baronetcy, of the City of Dublin , was created in the Baronetage of Ireland on 1 August 1775 for the prominent Irish physician Edward Barry
. The title descended from father to son until the death of his grandson, the third Baronet. The late Baronet died unmarried and was succeeded by his younger brother, the fourth Baronet. He also died unmarried and was succeeded by his first cousin, the fifth Baronet. He was the son of Reverend John Barry, younger son of the first Baronet. Three of his sons succeeded to the title. The baronetcy became either extinct or dormant on the death of the youngest son, the eighth Baronet, in circa 1895.
The Barry Baronetcy, of St Leonard's Hill in Clewer in the County of Berkshire and Keiss Castle in the County of Caithness, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 22 February 1899 for the businessman and Conservative
politician Francis Barry. His great wealth derived from business interests in Portugal
, including the Sao Domingos Mine
in the Alentejo. He had already been created Baron de Barry by King Luís I of Portugal
in 1876. He represented Windsor
in the House of Commons
from 1890 to 1906 and was a great benefactor to the town. He was succeeded by his second but eldest surviving son, the second Baronet. He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Berkshire Yeomanry
and also served as High Sheriff
and Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Berkshire
. As of 2007 the title is held by his great-grandson (the title having descended from father to son), the fifth baronet, who succeeded in 1977.
The Barry Baronetcy, of the City of Dublin , was created in the Baronetage of Ireland on 1 August 1775 for the prominent Irish physician Edward Barry
Sir Edward Barry, 1st Baronet
Sir Edward Barry, 1st Baronet FRS was an Irish physician and politician.-Background and education:He was the son of Edward Barry and his wife Jane, and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. In 1717, Barry graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Subsequently he studied at the University of Leyden in...
. The title descended from father to son until the death of his grandson, the third Baronet. The late Baronet died unmarried and was succeeded by his younger brother, the fourth Baronet. He also died unmarried and was succeeded by his first cousin, the fifth Baronet. He was the son of Reverend John Barry, younger son of the first Baronet. Three of his sons succeeded to the title. The baronetcy became either extinct or dormant on the death of the youngest son, the eighth Baronet, in circa 1895.
The Barry Baronetcy, of St Leonard's Hill in Clewer in the County of Berkshire and Keiss Castle in the County of Caithness, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 22 February 1899 for the businessman and Conservative
Conservative Party (UK)
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politician Francis Barry. His great wealth derived from business interests in Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
, including the Sao Domingos Mine
Sao Domingos Mine
The São Domingos Mine is a deserted open-pit mine in São Domingos, Alentejo, Portugal. This site is one of the volcanogenic massive sulfide ore deposits in the Iberian Pyrite Belt, which extends from the southern Portugal into Spain. The Romans mined in the São Domingos area for gold and silver for...
in the Alentejo. He had already been created Baron de Barry by King Luís I of Portugal
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in 1876. He represented Windsor
Windsor (UK Parliament constituency)
Windsor is a county constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. In its modern form, it elects one Member of Parliament by the first-past-the-post system of election.-Boundaries:...
in the House of Commons
British House of Commons
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from 1890 to 1906 and was a great benefactor to the town. He was succeeded by his second but eldest surviving son, the second Baronet. He was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Berkshire Yeomanry
Berkshire Yeomanry
94 Signal Squadron forms part of 39 Signal Regiment. They are currently based in three locations in the Home Counties...
and also served as High Sheriff
High Sheriff
A high sheriff is, or was, a law enforcement officer in the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States.In England and Wales, the office is unpaid and partly ceremonial, appointed by the Crown through a warrant from the Privy Council. In Cornwall, the High Sheriff is appointed by the Duke of...
and Vice Lord-Lieutenant for Berkshire
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
. As of 2007 the title is held by his great-grandson (the title having descended from father to son), the fifth baronet, who succeeded in 1977.
Barry Baronets, of the City of Dublin (1775)
- Sir Edward Barry, 1st BaronetSir Edward Barry, 1st BaronetSir Edward Barry, 1st Baronet FRS was an Irish physician and politician.-Background and education:He was the son of Edward Barry and his wife Jane, and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. In 1717, Barry graduated with a Bachelor of Arts. Subsequently he studied at the University of Leyden in...
(1698-1776) - Sir Nathaniel Barry, 2nd Baronet (c. 1725-1785)
- Sir Nathaniel Barry, 3rd Baronet (c. 1725-1785)
- Sir Walter Barry, 4th Baronet (d. c. 1827)
- Sir Edward Barry, 5th Baronet (d. 1836
- Sir Edward Barry, 6th Baronet (d. c. 1845)
- Sir John Barry, 7th Baronet (d. 1891)
- Sir James Barry, 8th Baronet (d. c. 1895)
Barry Baronets, of St Leonard's Hill and Keiss Castle (1899)
- Sir Francis Tress Barry, 1st Baronet (1825-1907)
- Sir Edward Arthur Barry, 2nd Baronet (1858-1949)
- Sir Claud Francis Barry, 3rd Baronet (1883-1970)
- Sir Rupert Rodney Francis Tress Barry, 4th Baronet (1910-1977)
- Sir Lawrence Edward Anthony Tress Barry, 5th Baronet (b. 1939)