Francis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby
"Francis Willey" redirects here. For his son, Francis Vernon Willey, see Vernon Willey, 2nd Baron Barnby.
Francis Willey, 1st Baron Barnby (27 February 1841 – 16 February 1929) was an English wool merchant.
Willey was born in Bradford and joined his father's wool business, which later became Francis Willey & Co Ltd and had agencies all over the Dominions and the United States. Willey was also a great horseman, huntsman and racehorse owner. He was created Baron Barnby in the 1922 New Year Honours.[1]
Willey was commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the 2nd West Riding of Yorkshire Artillery Volunteers in December 1874.[2] He was promoted Major in May 1888[3] and resigned in April 1891.[4]
His seat was Blyth Hall, Nottinghamshire. He was appointed High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire for 1908. He was succeeded in the barony by his only son, Vernon.
Footnotes
- ↑ The London Gazette: (Supplement) no. 32563. p. 10709. 30 December 1921.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 24162. p. 6227. 15 December 1874.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 25812. p. 2471. 1 May 1888.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 26153. p. 2119. 17 April 1891.
References
- Obituary, The Times, 18 February 1929
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
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| Preceded by New Creation |
Baron Barnby 1922–1929 |
Succeeded by Vernon Willey |
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