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William Marling

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

Early life

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

Marriage

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

Succession

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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.[4]

County office

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Marling was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1888.[5]

References

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  1. ^ 'Sir William Marling' The Times (London, England), October 21, 1919, Issue 42236, p.15.
  2. ^ National Archives
  3. ^ 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, John Venn/John Archibald Venn Cambridge University Press > (10 volumes 1922 to 1953) Part II. 1209-1751 Vol. iv. Kahlenberg – Oyler, (1947) p364 > (10 volumes 1922 to 1953) Part I. 1209-1751 Vol. iii. Kaile – Ryves, (1924) p320]
  4. ^ "Marling, William Henry". Who's Who & Who Was Who. Vol. 1897–1919 (April 2014 online ed.). A & C Black. Retrieved 24 March 2019. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. ^ THE SHERIFFS FOR 1888.The Morning Post (London, England), Monday, March 19, 1888; pg. 3; Issue 36115
Honorary titles
Preceded by High Sheriff of Gloucestershire
1888
Succeeded by
Baronetage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by Baronet
(of Stanley Park and Sedbury Hall)
1883–1919
Succeeded by