A History of The Baronetage - Hardcover

by Francis W. Pixley F. S. a. (Author)

First published in 1900. A detailed history of the baronetage.Francis William Pixley was an English accountant, barrister and author. Pixley was instrumental in the efforts made to form a Roll of Baronets, which is now kept at the Home Office, and was Registrar of the Standing Council of the Baronetage. He was at one-time lieutenant-colonel commanding the 1st Cadet Battalion of the King's Royal Rifle Corps. He was a Knight of Justice and Receiver-General of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England, a member of the City Lieutenancy, and Deputy Lieutenant and J.P. for Buckinghamshire. The book is part of The Armorial Register's Classic Heraldry and History Series, this book is part of The Armorial Register's Classic Heraldry and History Series..