Payne Baronets
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The Payne Baronetcy, of St Christopher's
in the West Indies, was a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 31 October 1737 for Charles Payne. According to some sources that title became extinct on the death of the second Baronet, Sir Gillis Payne, in 1801. Sir Gillis was in a relationship with a farmer's daughter, Maria Keeling. They apparently married in 1761 although several children had been born before this date. Peter Payne was the eldest son born after the marriage and would normally have succeeded in the title. However, he allowed his eldest brother John Payne to assume the title, although John was illegitimate. John died in 1803 when his son Charles assumed the title. However, in 1828 Peter Payne raised the question in the courts over who was the rightful baronet. The Court of Chancery declared that he was the rightful heir to his father, but this was overturned by the Lord Chancellor
in 1829. Nonetheless, during his lifetime Sir Peter was universally acknowledged as a baronet. Most reference books on the British nobility and baronetage include the title, although they describe it as being in dispute between rival branches of the family. Charles Robert Salusbury Payne, the supposed sixth Baronet, appears to have discontinued the claim around 1900.
Sir Peter Payne, who claimed to be the third Baronet, sat as Member of Parliament
for Bedfordshire
between 1831 and 1832. Abraham Payne, brother of the first Baronet, was the grandfather of Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet
(see Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronets
) and of Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
.
Saint Kitts
Saint Kitts Saint Kitts Saint Kitts (also known more formally as Saint Christopher Island (Saint-Christophe in French) is an island in the West Indies. The west side of the island borders the Caribbean Sea, and the eastern coast faces the Atlantic Ocean...
in the West Indies, was a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It was created on 31 October 1737 for Charles Payne. According to some sources that title became extinct on the death of the second Baronet, Sir Gillis Payne, in 1801. Sir Gillis was in a relationship with a farmer's daughter, Maria Keeling. They apparently married in 1761 although several children had been born before this date. Peter Payne was the eldest son born after the marriage and would normally have succeeded in the title. However, he allowed his eldest brother John Payne to assume the title, although John was illegitimate. John died in 1803 when his son Charles assumed the title. However, in 1828 Peter Payne raised the question in the courts over who was the rightful baronet. The Court of Chancery declared that he was the rightful heir to his father, but this was overturned by the Lord Chancellor
Lord Chancellor
The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain, or Lord Chancellor, is a senior and important functionary in the government of the United Kingdom. He is the second highest ranking of the Great Officers of State, ranking only after the Lord High Steward. The Lord Chancellor is appointed by the Sovereign...
in 1829. Nonetheless, during his lifetime Sir Peter was universally acknowledged as a baronet. Most reference books on the British nobility and baronetage include the title, although they describe it as being in dispute between rival branches of the family. Charles Robert Salusbury Payne, the supposed sixth Baronet, appears to have discontinued the claim around 1900.
Sir Peter Payne, who claimed to be the third Baronet, sat as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
A Member of Parliament is a representative of the voters to a :parliament. In many countries with bicameral parliaments, the term applies specifically to members of the lower house, as upper houses often have a different title, such as senate, and thus also have different titles for its members,...
for Bedfordshire
Bedfordshire (UK Parliament constituency)
Bedfordshire was a United Kingdom Parliamentary constituency, which elected two Members of Parliament from 1295 until 1885, when it was divided into two constituencies under the Redistribution of Seats Act 1885.-History:...
between 1831 and 1832. Abraham Payne, brother of the first Baronet, was the grandfather of Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet
Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet
General Sir William Payne-Gallwey, 1st Baronet was a British soldier and Governor of the Leeward Islands.He was the youngest son of Ralph Payne by his second spouse Margaret née Gallwey, of St. Kitts, West Indies. He had served as a Lieutenant General in India, and was at one point...
(see Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronets
Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronets
The Payne, later Payne-Gallwey, later Frankland-Payne-Gallwey Baronetcy, was a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 8 December 1812 for General William Payne, Governor of the Leeward Islands...
) and of Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington
Ralph Payne, 1st Baron Lavington KB PC was a British politician and Governor of the Leeward Islands.-Early life and education:...
.
Payne Baronets, of St Christopher's (1737)
- Sir Charles Payne, 1st Baronet (d. 1738)
- Sir Gillies Payne, 2nd Baronet (1720-1801) (possibly extinct on his death)
- Sir Peter Payne, 3rd Baronet (1762-1843)
- Sir Charles Gillies Payne, 4th Baronet (1793-1870)
- Sir Salusbury Gillies Payne, 5th Baronet (1829-1893)
- Sir Charles Robert Salusbury Payne, 6th Baronet (1859-1942) (appears to have discontinued claim to title circa 1900)