Marquess of Waterford

Marquessate of Waterford
Arms: Quarterly, 1st and 4th, Argent crusilly fitchce, three Fleurs- de-lis within a bordure engrailed Sable (Beresford); 2nd and 3rd, Argent a Chief indented Sable, (La Poer). Crest: A Dragon's Head erased Azure, pierced through the neck with a broken Spear Or, the broken point Argent, thrust through he upper jaw. Supporters: On either side an Angel proper, vested Argent, crined and winged Or, holding in the exterior hand a Sword erect proper.
Creation date19 August 1789
Created byGeorge III
PeeragePeerage of Ireland
First holderGeorge Beresford, 2nd Earl of Tyrone
Present holderHenry Beresford, 9th Marquess of Waterford
Heir apparentRichard John de la Poer Beresford, Earl of Tyrone
Remainder toThe 1st Marquess' heirs male of the body lawfully begotten
Subsidiary titlesEarl of Tyrone
Viscount Tyrone
Viscount Decies
Baron La Poer
Baron Beresford
Baron Tyrone of Haverfordwest
Baronet 'of Coleraine'
StatusExtant
Seat(s)Curraghmore
Glenbride Lodge
Former seat(s)Ford Castle
Tyrone House
Castle Gurteen de la Poer
Highcliffe Castle
MottoNIL NISI CRUCE
(Nothing unless by the Cross)

Marquess of Waterford is a title in the Peerage of Ireland and the premier marquessate in that peerage. It was created in 1789 for the Anglo-Irish politician George Beresford, 2nd Earl of Tyrone. The title is presently held by Henry Beresford, 9th Marquess of Waterford.