Leith Baronets

Leith Baronets

The Baronetcy of Leith of Newcastle on Tyne was created on 12 September 1919 for Lt. Col. Alexander Leith MC, but was extinct on his death on 9 November 1956.

He was the son of Walter Leith of Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire and Walmer Court, Kent and was educated at Harrow School and Brasenose College, Oxford. He served in World War I and was awarded the Military Cross.

He served as High Sheriff of Northumberland in 1923 and later as Deputy Lieutenant of that county. His seat was at Greycourt, near Riding Hall, Hexham.

He presented the "Gosforth Cup" to Newcastle Racecourse in 1951.

Leith of Newcastle on Tyne (1919)

* Sir Alexander Leith, 1st Baronet (1869-1956) "Extinct on his death"

References

* "Archaeologia Aeliana, or Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to Antiquity" Ed CH Hunter Blair. Society of Antiquarians Newcastle on Tyne 1943 p 64
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