There are two William Ramsays who have born titles.

The first was William Ramsay who was created Earl of Dalhousie in 1633, and who died in 1672.

The second was Sir William Ramsay, Baronet of Bamff, who died 1807.

Sir Titus Salt was not knighted, but was a Baronet. A Baronet addressed as "Sir" similar to a knight but they rank above knights. Sir Salt was made a Baronet in 1869.

Sir Robert Peel's parents were William Peel and Ellen Yates. William Peel was a wealthy textile manufacturer and Member of Parliament.

William Strickland - conductor - died in 1991.