It was created on 30 September 1831 for William Anson. He was the third son of George Anson; his elder brothers were Thomas Anson, 1st Viscount Anson, and General Sir George Anson.
The creation on September 30, 1831, was made for William Anson, a member of the Anson family, with his elder brothers being Thomas Anson, 1st Viscount Anson, and General Sir George Anson.