Thomas could not inherit the barony , since his father , while willing to name him as his heir , would not admit his legitimacy .
He had already in 1629 been created the first of the Esmonde Baronets .
Thomas could not inherit the barony , since his father , while willing to name him as his heir , would not admit his legitimacy , but he had already in 1629 been created the first of the Esmonde Baronets .