Grosvenor of Eaton who acquired Aldford in the early eighteenth century after the complicated Fitton-Gerard-Mohun succession. His acquisition established the manor's later connection with the Eaton estate.

The cited account gives the purchaser and approximate period but not the precise sale date.

Research sources:
- Craig Thornber, A Scrapbook of Cheshire Antiquities: Aldford; Brunning and Price, The Grosvenor Arms and Aldford; Chester Cause Papers, Aldford directory entry. — https://www.thornber.net/cheshire/htmlfiles/aldford.html