Barons Stafford, Fifth Creation (1640) and Viscount Stafford (1640)
- William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford, 1st Baron Stafford (1614–1680) (attainted 7 December 1680)
- Mary Howard, Baroness Stafford (created baroness for life) (1619–1694), daughter of Henry Stafford, 5th Baron Stafford and wife of 1st Viscount
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