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The Smith, later Bromley, later Pauncefote-Bromley, later Bromley-Wilson, later Bromley Baronetcy, of East Stoke in the County of Nottingham, is a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 31 October 1757 for George Smith, High Sheriff
of Nottinghamshire
from 1757 to 1759. He was the eldest son of Abel Smith (1686-1757) and Jane Beaumont (d. 1743) and grandson of Thomas Smith (1631-1699), the founder of the bank in Nottingham. He was brother of Abel Smith, father of Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington
, of John Smith, great-grandfather of Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester
(see Baron Carrington
and Baron Bicester
for more information on these branches of the family) and Thomas Smith, grandfather of Julian Pauncefote, 1st Baron Pauncefote
. The first Baronet married Mary, daughter of Major William Howe and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of William Pauncefote. Major William Howe was the son of Lieutenant-General Emanuel Scrope Howe
and his wife Ruperta, daughter of Prince Rupert of the Rhine
. The first Baronet was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He was High Sheriff
of Gloucestershire
in 1775. In 1778 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Bromley in lieu of his patronymic. In 1803 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Pauncefote in addition to that of Bromley.
He was succeeded by his son, the third Baronet, who used the surname of Bromley only. He was an Admiral in the Royal Navy
and served as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire from 1816 to 1817. On his death the title passed to his eldest son, the fourth Baronet. His grandson, the sixth Baronet (who succeeded his father), was Administrator of St Kitts and Nevis from 1904 to 1906. He had no sons and on his early death the title passed to his younger brother, the seventh Baronet. He was High Sheriff of Westmorland
in 1901 and also served as a Deputy Lieutenant
of the county. In 1897 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Wilson. He was succeeded by his younger brother, the eighth Baronet. He was a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy
and also served as a Gentleman Usher
from 1927 to 1961 to successively George V
, Edward VIII
, George VI
and Elizabeth II
. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the tenth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 1966.
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...
of Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire is a county in the East Midlands of England, bordering South Yorkshire to the north-west, Lincolnshire to the east, Leicestershire to the south, and Derbyshire to the west...
from 1757 to 1759. He was the eldest son of Abel Smith (1686-1757) and Jane Beaumont (d. 1743) and grandson of Thomas Smith (1631-1699), the founder of the bank in Nottingham. He was brother of Abel Smith, father of Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington
Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington
Robert Smith, 1st Baron Carrington FRS was a British Member of Parliament and banker.Smith was the third son of Abel Smith and his wife Mary . His grandfather Abel Smith was the third son of Thomas Smith, the founder of Smith's Bank of Nottingham. Smith was elected to the House of Commons for...
, of John Smith, great-grandfather of Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester
Vivian Smith, 1st Baron Bicester
Vivian Hugh Smith, 1st Baron Bicester was a British merchant banker.Smith was the son of Hugh Colin Smith and Constance Maria Josepha , and grandson of John Abel Smith. He was educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Cambridge...
(see Baron Carrington
Baron Carrington
Baron Carrington is a title that has been created three times, once in the Peerage of England, once in the Peerage of Ireland and once in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first creation came in the Peerage of England in 1643 in favour of Sir Charles Smyth. Only a few days later he was created...
and Baron Bicester
Baron Bicester
Baron Bicester, of Tusmore in the County of Oxford, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 29 June 1938 for the businessman Vivian Smith. the title is held by his grandson, the third Baron, who succeeded his uncle in 1968....
for more information on these branches of the family) and Thomas Smith, grandfather of Julian Pauncefote, 1st Baron Pauncefote
Julian Pauncefote, 1st Baron Pauncefote
Julian Pauncefote, 1st Baron Pauncefote GCB, GCMG, PC , known as Sir Julian Pauncefote between 1874 and 1899, was a British barrister, judge and diplomat...
. The first Baronet married Mary, daughter of Major William Howe and his wife Elizabeth, daughter of William Pauncefote. Major William Howe was the son of Lieutenant-General Emanuel Scrope Howe
Emanuel Scrope Howe
Lieutenant-General Emanuel Scrope Howe , of The Great Lodge, Alice Holt Forest, Hampshire, was an English diplomat, army officer and Member of Parliament.-Life:...
and his wife Ruperta, daughter of Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Prince Rupert of the Rhine
Rupert, Count Palatine of the Rhine, Duke of Bavaria, 1st Duke of Cumberland, 1st Earl of Holderness , commonly called Prince Rupert of the Rhine, KG, FRS was a noted soldier, admiral, scientist, sportsman, colonial governor and amateur artist during the 17th century...
. The first Baronet was succeeded by his son, the second Baronet. He was 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...
of Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fertile valley of the River Severn, and the entire Forest of Dean....
in 1775. In 1778 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Bromley in lieu of his patronymic. In 1803 he assumed by Royal license the surname of Pauncefote in addition to that of Bromley.
He was succeeded by his son, the third Baronet, who used the surname of Bromley only. He was an Admiral in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
and served as High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire from 1816 to 1817. On his death the title passed to his eldest son, the fourth Baronet. His grandson, the sixth Baronet (who succeeded his father), was Administrator of St Kitts and Nevis from 1904 to 1906. He had no sons and on his early death the title passed to his younger brother, the seventh Baronet. He was High Sheriff of Westmorland
Westmorland
Westmorland is an area of North West England and one of the 39 historic counties of England. It formed an administrative county from 1889 to 1974, after which the entirety of the county was absorbed into the new county of Cumbria.-Early history:...
in 1901 and also served as a Deputy Lieutenant
Deputy Lieutenant
In the United Kingdom, a Deputy Lieutenant is one of several deputies to the Lord Lieutenant of a lieutenancy area; an English ceremonial county, Welsh preserved county, Scottish lieutenancy area, or Northern Irish county borough or county....
of the county. In 1897 he assumed by Royal license the additional surname of Wilson. He was succeeded by his younger brother, the eighth Baronet. He was a Rear-Admiral in the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
and also served as a Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher
Gentleman Usher is a title for some officers of the Royal Household of the United Kingdom. See List of Gentlemen Ushers for a list of office-holders.-Historical:...
from 1927 to 1961 to successively George V
George V of the United Kingdom
George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 through the First World War until his death in 1936....
, Edward VIII
Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
Edward VIII was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth, and Emperor of India, from 20 January to 11 December 1936.Before his accession to the throne, Edward was Prince of Wales and Duke of Cornwall and Rothesay...
, George VI
George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death...
and Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom
Elizabeth II is the constitutional monarch of 16 sovereign states known as the Commonwealth realms: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize,...
. As of 2010 the title is held by his grandson, the tenth Baronet, who succeeded his father in 1966.
Smith, later Bromley, later Pauncefote-Bromley, later Bromley-Wilson, later Bromley Baronets, of East Stoke (1757)
- Sir George Smith, 1st Baronet (c. 1714-1769)
- Sir George Pauncefote-Bromley, 2nd Baronet (1753-1808)
- Sir Robert Howe Bromley, 3rd Baronet (1778-1857)
- Sir Henry Bromley, 4th Baronet (1816-1895)
- Sir Henry Bromley, 5th Baronet (1849-1905)
- Sir Robert Bromley, 6th Baronet (1874-1906)
- Sir Maurice Bromley-Wilson, 7th Baronet (1875-1957)
- Sir Arthur Bromley, 8th Baronet (1876-1961)
- Sir Rupert Howe Bromley, 9th Baronet (1910-1966)
- Sir Rupert Charles Bromley, 10th Baronet (b. 1936)