Thomas Holte

He was born the son of Edward Holte of the Manor House, Duddeston, Warwickshire by his wife Dorothy Ferrars.

Sir Thomas now outranked all the local families and felt a grander home should be built to reflect both his wealth and status.

In December 1643, during the English Civil War, Sir Thomas requested the Hall be garrisoned by troops from Dudley Castle.

He married twice: During his last days, he was finally persuaded to bequeath Aston Hall and all his estates to his grandson Robert Holte, Edwards's son, who inherited the baronetcy.

Sir Thomas was buried in Aston Church, survived only by his wife Anne Littleton and his daughter Grace.