Sir Frederick Staton, The 1st Duke of Springfield

Sir Frederick Staton was created the 1st Duke of Springfield by King Richard II of Wessex. Through his mother, Lady Reagan Staton, The Baroness of Springfield he is a direct female-line descendant of King Henry III of Wessex.

He served as a Lord of the Bedchamber and Lord Chamberlin of the Royal Household to King Rchard I of Wessex. He later served as the Master of the Duke of Lancaster's Household.

Frederick was born the eldest son of Sir _ Staton, The Baron of Springfield and his wife Lady Reagan Staton (nee. Worburn). Her mother was the daughter of a minor _, her mother was a descendant of King Henry III her marriage. He inherited his mother's family money, however small it was.

After the death of King Richard I of Wessex, he was created "The Duke of Springfield" on the ascension of Richard II. Frederick continued to serve as Lord Chamberlain of the Royal Household, but was soon dismissed _. He was created the Master of the Duke of Lancaster's Household and moved with the young Prince to Leeds Castle.

Marriage and Issue
Frederick married Frances Worsley, the second eldest daughter of Sir _ Worlsey, 1st Baronet Worsley. Together the couple had three sons:
 * 1) Sir Edward Staton, The 2nd Duke of Springfield; who married Lady Cecelia Grosvenor (the daughter of Sir George Grosvenor, 1st Marquees of New Bedford and The Lady Gabriella Sutherland, granddaughter of Sir Richard Beaumont, The 5th Duke of Chelsea) had issue.
 * 2) Sir Addison Staton, The 1st Duke of Qunicy
 * 3) Lord David Staton

Staton Fortune
Frederick and his wife Cecelia began the