Dukinfield baronets

Colonel Robert Dukinfield served in the army of the Commonwealth of England during the English Civil War and was high sheriff of Cheshire in 1625 and 1648 and Governor of Chester in 1650.

Despite his father's loyalties, his son Robert was raised to the Baronetcy following the English Restoration and served as High Sheriff of Cheshire in 1675.

His son the 2nd Baronet married the niece of Sir Samuel Daniel who bequeathed his estate at Over Tabley, Cheshire to William, 3rd Baronet, who by Act of Parliament changed his name to Dukinfield-Daniel.

On his death the 3rd Baronet left all his estates to his daughter, through whom they passed to John Astley (1724–1787).

Latterley the seat of the Baronetcy was at Stanlake House, Berkshire.

Escutcheon of the Dukinfield baronets
Portrait of Sir William Dukinfield-Daniell, 3rd Baronet of Dukinfield (1725-1758), circa 1745
The grave of the Rev Sir Henry Robert Dukinfield, Kensal Green Cemetery