Marquessate of Raulings
| Marquessate of Raulings | |
| Creation Date | March 2, 1746 |
|---|---|
| Created by | George II |
| Peerage | Great Britain |
| First Holder | Julian Grafton |
| Current Holder | Thomas Grafton |
| Heir Apparent | William Grafton |
| Subsidiary Titles | Earl of Bridgeton, Viscount Grafton |
| Country Seat | Raulings Park |
| Associated County | Leicestershire |
The Marquessate of Raulings is a hereditary title in the Peerage of Great Britain. The first holder of the title was Julian Grafton, 5th Earl of Bridgeton.
History
The first Grafton was mentioned in 1130 as William Graftun, though the exact relationship to the current marquess and William Graftun is unknown. Charles Grafton was made Earl of Bridgeton in 1622 by James I, with their heirs being known as Viscount Grafton. The family received a large home in their home county of Leicestershire. In 1746, George II made Julian Grafton, 5th Earl of Bridgeton, the first Marquess of Raulings (making him a Marquess of Great Britain). Thomas Grafton is the 2nd Marquess of Raulings, (6th) Earl of Bridgeton, and (6th) Viscount Grafton.
List of the Marquesses of Raulings (1746)
- Julian Grafton, 1st Marquess of Raulings (1722-1793)
- Thomas Grafton, 2nd Marquess of Raulings (born 1753)
The heir apparent is the present holder's son, William Grafton, Earl of Bridgeton.
Properties of the Grafton Family
- Staff include:
- Staff include: Attley (butler), Bess (Lady Julianne's maid), Jane (housemaid)
Family Portrait
The portrait at left, commemorating the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Marquessate, was painted in 1766. The gentlemen at the table in the back are architects responsible for improvements to Raulings Park.
From left to right: The marquess' mother; Thomas Grafton, Earl of Bridgeton; Lady Francesca Grafton; Lady Miranda Grafton; Lady Annabella Grafton; Julian Grafton, Marquess of Raulings; Caroline Grafton (née Hissop), Marchioness of Raulings; Lady Dorothea Freye (née Grafton); Sir James Freye; and Charles Hissop, Duke of Pennington (Lady Raulings' brother).