Eden Papers 1265-1938: predominantly 18th-19th century

Durham cathedral

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Eden family, baronets of West Auckland.

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Eden family of Co. Durham

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The Eden family, baronets of West Auckland (created 1672) held estates in Co. Durham mainly in the area to the south-east of Bishop Auckland. As well as taking an active role in military and political life, they were engaged in farming and coal mining interests in the area. The Eden family had links by marriage with other important Durham landowners, notably the Shafto and Davison families. Sir Robert Eden (1741-1784), second son of the third baronet, was the last Govern...