Touche baronets explained

There have been baronetcies created for members of the Touche family from Surrey, both in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. Both creations are extant as of 2010.

The Touche Baronetcy, of Westcott in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 5 July 1920 for the accountant and Conservative politician George Touche. The third Baronet was Deputy Chairman of National Westminster Bank between 1977 and 1987.

The Touche Baronetcy, of Dorking in the County of Surrey, was created in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom on 3 July 1962 for the Conservative politician Gordon Touche. He was Chairman of Ways and Means between 1960 and 1962. Touche was the third son of the first Baronet of the 1920 creation. As of 2017 the title is held by his grandson, the third Baronet, who succeeded in 2017.

Touche baronets, of Westcott (1920)

The heir apparent is the present holder's son Harry George Touche (born 1992).

Touche baronets, of Dorking (1962)

The heir apparent is Braden Stringer Touche (born 1990), only son of the 3rd Baronet.

Escutcheon:Vert a lion rampant Argent holding between the forepaws a portcullis chained Or between two fleurs-de-lis one in sinister chief the other in dexter base Argent.
Crest:Between two fleurs-de-lis Or a Dorking cock Proper.
Motto:Vigilate (Be Watchful)[1]

References

Notes and References

  1. Book: Debrett's Peerage . 2000.