This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1816 Excerpt: ...4. Leicester, b. in 1784; 5. Fitzroy, in holy orders, rector of Catton, co. York, 6. in 1788, m. Oct. 8, 1808, miss Caroline Wyndham; 6. Francis Charles, b. in 1789, m. Haunah, daughter of Wilson, of College Green, Dublin, esq. and has issue, Frances; 7. Henry, b. in 1790; 8. Caroline, b. in 1791; 9. Charlotte-Augnsta, ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1816 Excerpt: ...4. Leicester, b. in 1784; 5. Fitzroy, in holy orders, rector of Catton, co. York, 6. in 1788, m. Oct. 8, 1808, miss Caroline Wyndham; 6. Francis Charles, b. in 1789, m. Haunah, daughter of Wilson, of College Green, Dublin, esq. and has issue, Frances; 7. Henry, b. in 1790; 8. Caroline, b. in 1791; 9. Charlotte-Augnsta, b. in 1792; 10. Augnstns, b. in 1794. Willinm Stanhope, 1st earl of Harrington, was descended from sir John Stanhope, of Elvaston, younger brother of Philip, 1st earl of Chesterfield; the earl was, in May, 1730, appointed secretary of state, and in Sept, 1747, lord-lieutenant of Ireland; a brigadier-general in the army, and amhassador to the king of Spain: king George II. in consideration of his great services at the negotiations at Seville, was pleased to advance him, Nov. 20, 1729, to the title of haron Harrington; and, on Feb. 9, 1742, to the dignity of viscount Petersham and earl of Ilanington; m. Aune, daughter and heiress.of Edward Griffith, esq. and by her (wlio d. in childbed, Dec. 18, 1719, ) had 2 sons, William, 2d earl, and Thomas, twins; the latter d. Ifltm. in 1742; and their father dying Dec. 8,1756, was succeeded by his son, William, 2d earl of Harrington, a general in the army, and colonel of the 2d troop of horse grenadier guards, 6. Dec. 18,1719, m. Augnst 11, 1746, Caroline Fitzroy, eldest daughter of Charles, 2d duke of Grafton, by whom (who d. June 26, 1784, ) he had issue, 1. Caroline, 6. March 11, 1747, m. Oct. 7,1765, Kenneth Mackenzie, late earl of Seaforth in Ireland, and by her (who d. March 24,1767, ) had a daughter, Caroline; 2. Isabella, b. April 4,1748, m. Nov. 27, 1768, Charles, 1st earl of Sefton, by whom she had issue; 3. Amelia, b. May 24, 1749, m." April 16, 1767, Richard Barry, 6th earl of Barrymore, and ...
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