It was created on 22 May 1882 for the cloth manufacturer and Liberal politician Samuel Marling.
The second Baronet served as high sheriff of Gloucester in 1888.
[1] The third Baronet was a Colonel in the Army and was awarded the Victoria Cross.
Folk musician Laura Marling is the third and youngest daughter of the fifth Baronet.
The 5th baronet and his wife have issue, but only a daughter (the singer-songwriter Laura Marling).