Baron Clitheroe

Baron Clitheroe, of Downham in the County of Lancaster, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1955 for the Conservative politician Ralph Assheton, who had previously served as Financial Secretary to the Treasury. He was the son of Ralph Assheton, for many years a member of the Lancashire County Council, who had been created a Baronet, of Downham in the County of Lancaster, on 4 September 1945. Three months after being raised to the peerage Lord Clitheroe succeeded his father in the baronetcy. As of 2007 the titles are held by the first Baron's son, the second Baron, who succeeded in 1984.

Assheton Baronets, of Downham (1945)

*Sir Ralph Cockayne Assheton, 1st Baronet (1860-1955)
*Sir Ralph Assheton, 2nd Baronet (1901-1984) (had been created Baron Clitheroe in 1955)

Barons Clitheroe (1955)

*Ralph Assheton, 1st Baron Clitheroe (1901-1984)
*Ralph John Assheton, 2nd Baron Clitheroe (b. 1929)

The Heir Apparent is the present holder's son Hon. Ralph Christopher Assheton (b. 19 March 1962)

References

*Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). "Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage" (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990.
* [http://www.angeltowns.com/town/peerage/ Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page]