George Onslow, 1st Earl of Onslow
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George Onslow, 1st Earl of Onslow PC (13 September 1731 – 17 May 1814), known as The Lord Onslow from 1776 until 1801, was a British peer and politician.
He was the only son of Arthur Onslow
, having no siblings but one sister, who died in 1751. He was said to be seriously lacking in his father's qualities.
On 26 June 1753, he married Henrietta Shelley (d. 1802), daughter of Sir John Shelley, 4th Baronet, by whom he had two children:
On 20 May 1776, he was created Baron Cranley. On 8 October 1776, he also succeeded his second cousin Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow
as Baron Onslow.
From 1765 to 1777, he was a junior Lord of the Treasury
. He then became successively Comptroller of the Household
and Treasurer of the Household
.
In 1778, Lord Onslow sold Imber Court in Thames Ditton
, and a large estate including farms and gardens, and the Imber Court Copper Mills. He was further ennobled on 17 June 1801 when he was created Earl of Onslow
and Viscount Cranley.
He was the only son of Arthur Onslow
Arthur Onslow
Arthur Onslow was an English politician. He set a record for length of service when repeatedly elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Commons, where he was known for his integrity.-Early life and education:...
, having no siblings but one sister, who died in 1751. He was said to be seriously lacking in his father's qualities.
On 26 June 1753, he married Henrietta Shelley (d. 1802), daughter of Sir John Shelley, 4th Baronet, by whom he had two children:
- Thomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of OnslowThomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of OnslowThomas Onslow, 2nd Earl of Onslow was an English nobleman and courtier who succeeded to his title in 1814. Originally the Honourable Tom Onslow, he was styled Viscount Cranley from 1801 to 1814...
(1754–1827) - Hon. Edward OnslowEdward OnslowEdward Onslow was a British nobleman, the younger son of George Onslow, 1st Earl of Onslow.Onslow was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, matriculating in 1774...
(9 April 1758 – 18 October 1829), married on 6 March 1783 Marie Rosalie de Bourdeille and had issue
On 20 May 1776, he was created Baron Cranley. On 8 October 1776, he also succeeded his second cousin Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow
Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow
Richard Onslow, 3rd Baron Onslow KB was a British peer and politician, styled Hon. Richard Onslow from 1717 to 1740.In 1734, Onslow was returned as Member of Parliament for Guildford, which he represented in 1740...
as Baron Onslow.
From 1765 to 1777, he was a junior Lord of the Treasury
Lord of the Treasury
In the United Kingdom, there are at least six Lords of the Treasury who serve concurrently. Traditionally, this board consists of the First Lord of the Treasury, the Second Lord of the Treasury, and four or more junior lords .Strictly they are commissioners for exercising the office of Lord...
. He then became successively Comptroller of the Household
Comptroller of the Household
The Comptroller of the Household is an ancient position in the English royal household, currently the second-ranking member of the Lord Steward's department, and often a cabinet member. He was an ex officio member of the Board of Green Cloth, until that body was abolished in the reform of the local...
and Treasurer of the Household
Treasurer of the Household
The position of Treasurer of the Household is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under control of the Lord Steward's Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy Chief Whips in the House of Commons...
.
In 1778, Lord Onslow sold Imber Court in Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is a village in Surrey, England, bordering Greater London. It is situated 12.2 miles south-west of Charing Cross between the towns of Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Esher and East Molesey...
, and a large estate including farms and gardens, and the Imber Court Copper Mills. He was further ennobled on 17 June 1801 when he was created Earl of Onslow
Earl of Onslow
Earl of Onslow, of Onslow in the County of Shropshire, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1801 for George Onslow, 4th Baron Onslow. The Onslow family descends from Arthur Onslow, who represented Bramber, Sussex and Guildford in the House of Commons...
and Viscount Cranley.