Waterlow baronets explained

There have been two baronetcies created for members of the Waterlow family, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Both titles are extant as of 2010.

The Waterlow Baronetcy, of London, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 4 August 1873 for the printer, philanthropist and Liberal politician Sydney Waterlow. The second Baronet was Chairman of Waterlow and Sons, Ltd. Sir Sydney Waterlow, son of George Sydney Waterlow, fourth son of the first Baronet, was Ambassador to Greece from 1933 to 1939.

The Waterlow Baronetcy, of Harrow Weald in the County of Middlesex, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 28 October 1930 for William Waterlow, Managing Director of Waterlow Bros & Layton, Chairman of Waterlow and Sons Ltd and Lord Mayor of London between 1929 and 1930.[1] He was the grandson of Alfred James Waterlow, elder brother of the first Baronet of the 1873 creation.

Waterlow baronets, of London (1873)

The current heir presumptive is Antony Waterlow

Waterlow baronets, of Harrow Weald (1930)

The heir presumptive is the present holder's first cousin Rufus Dudley Waterlow (born 1976).

Escutcheon:Argent a lion rampant within a bordure nebuly Azure on a chief Sable two shinbones saltirewise the dexter surmounted by the sinister Or.
Crest:A demi-lion guardant Azure in the mouth a shin-bone in bend and holding between the paws a human skull Or.
Motto:Per Mortem Vinco[3]

References

Notes and References

  1. News: Death of Sir William Waterlow. The Herald. Glasgow. 7 July 1931.
  2. Web site: Sir Philip Hickson Waterlow, 2nd Bt. npg.org.uk. 2 March 2017.
  3. Book: Debrett's Peerage . 2020 . 1882.