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Evening Post, Volume CXIV, Issue 130, 29 November 1932, Page 3

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LATE LORD STAFFORD

Lord Stafford,; of Swynnerton Hall, Stone, Staffs, died at his home a few weeks ago, aged 73, after a short illness. Ho was the twelfth baron, and succeeded his uncle nineteen years ago.

The barony of.Stafford is one of the oldest in England. After the Norman Conquest the founder of the family received estates extending into seven counties, and became known as Robert de Stafford, says a London paper.

A descendant, Ralph de Stafford, was created Earl of Stafford in 1351 in rocognition of his brilliant services against the French u-rmy; of Crecy and elsewhere. The- third earl married thn daughter and heiress of the Duke of Buckingham in 1392, and tho titles afterwards became combined.

In 1521" tho third duke was accused of treason and-beheaded after a nominal trial. His son was restored on Edward Vl's accession, and declared Lord Stafford as a how creation. His second surviving son attempted to become Lord High Protector of the youthful King Edward VI, but was oxecnted on a charge of high treason. The barony was dormant for one period of 60 years, but in 1824 it was awarded to Sir. W. Stafford-Jernyng-ham. The late baron is succeeded by Ids brother, Admiral Sir Edward JPitzherbert. ;.'■•'■■