Baron Killearn

Lord Killearn's eldest son, the second Baron, succeeded his second cousin once removed as fourth Baronet in 1971.

On his death the titles passed to his half-brother, the third and (As of 2017[update]) present holder of the barony and baronetcy.

His grandson, the third Baronet, was an author, journalist and explorer, notably in Central and West Africa.

On his death in 1971 the title was inherited by his second cousin once removed, the aforementioned third Baron Killearn (see above).

The heir apparent is the present holder's eldest son, Hon.