William Marling Explained

Sir William Henry Marling, 2nd Baronet, JP, DL (1 July 1835 – 19 October 1919)[1] was an English baronet.

Early life

Marling was born in Stroud to Sir Samuel Marling.[2] He was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge.[3]

Marriage

Marling married Mary Abraham in 1860: they had four sons.

Succession

Marling succeeded his father as second baronet of Stanley Park and Sedbury Park in the County of Gloucester in 1883. He was succeeded by his son in 1919.

County office

Marling was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1888.[4]

Notes and References

  1. 'Sir William Marling' The Times (London, England), October 21, 1919, Issue 42236, p.15.
  2. https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/a324c074-0013-4ff7-b8ee-9a870bc25354 National Archives
  3. [Alumni Cantabrigienses|Alumni Cantabrigienses: A Biographical List of All Known Students, Graduates and Holders of Office at the University of Cambridge, from the Earliest Times to 1900]
  4. THE SHERIFFS FOR 1888.The Morning Post (London, England), Monday, March 19, 1888; pg. 3; Issue 36115

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