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Hon. John Digby¹

M, #121301, b. About 1687, d. 18 March 1746

Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 10:49:21

Birth	Hon. John Digby was born About 1687.¹
Death	He died on 18 March 1746.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Robert Digby, 5th Baron Digby¹

M, #121302, b. About 1692, d. 19 August 1726

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 10:51:23

Birth	Hon. Robert Digby, 5th Baron Digby, was born About 1692.¹
Death	He died on 19 August 1726.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Edward Digby¹

M, #121303, b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 12:10:17

Birth	Hon. Edward Digby was born About 1693.^1,2
Marriage	Hon. Edward Digby married Charlotte Fox daughter of Sir Stephen Fox, on 10 July 1729. They had six sons and one daughter. . They had six sons and one daughter.²
Death	Hon. Edward Digby died on 2 October 1746.^1,2

Children with Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Daughter	Charlotte Digby d. 16 June 1753
Son	Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby b. 5 July 1730, d. 30 November 1757
Son	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby+ b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Son	Adm. Robert Digby b. 20 December 1732, d. 25 February 1815
Son	Rev. William Digby b. 21 January 1733, d. 18 September 1788
Son	Col. Stephen Digby b. 1742, d. 1800
Son	Rev. Charles Digby b. 1743, d. 1811

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".
[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Hon. Wriothesley Digby¹

M, #121304, d. 12 May 1767

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 10:57:15

Marriage	Hon. Wriothesley Digby married Mary Cotes, of Woodcote.¹
Death	He died on 12 May 1767.¹

Partner with Mary Cotes, of Woodcote

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Mary Cotes, of Woodcote¹

F, #121305

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Last Edited

30 April 2025 10:57:40

Marriage

Mary Cotes, of Woodcote, married Hon. Wriothesley Digby son of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby, and Lady Jane Noel.¹

Partner with Hon. Wriothesley Digby d. 12 May 1767

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Mary Digby¹

F, #121306, b. About 1689, d. 31 March 1729

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 10:59:35

Birth	Hon. Mary Digby was born About 1689.¹
Death	She died on 31 March 1729.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Elizabeth Digby¹

F, #121307, d. 1730

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:01:00

Marriage	Hon. Elizabeth Digby married Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet.¹
Death	She died in 1730.¹

Child with Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet

Son	Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet+ b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet¹

M, #121308

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Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:01:31

Marriage

Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet, married Hon. Elizabeth Digby daughter of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby, and Lady Jane Noel.¹

Child with Hon. Elizabeth Digby d. 1730

Son	Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet+ b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet¹

M, #121309, b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814

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Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet (1727-1814). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father	Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet
Mother	Hon. Elizabeth Digby d. 1730

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	13 October 2025 18:01:15

Occupation	Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, was an English Tory politician and abolitionist.²
Note	.¹
Birth	He was born on 12 January 1727, in Finedon, Northamptonshire, EnglandG.²
Marriage	He married first Judith English daughter of Somerset English, in 1748.²
Inherited	In 1756 Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, inherited the baronetcy upon the death of his father.²
Appointed	In 1760 Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, was appointed High Sheriff for Northamptonshire.²
Elected	He was elected in 1768.²
Marriage	He married second Charlotte Affleck in 1789.²
Death	He died on 20 March 1814 in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, EnglandG.²
Success2	In 1814 Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, was succeeded in the title and estates by John English Dolben, his son by his first marriage. in the title and estates by John English Dolben, his son by his first marriage.²
Burial	He was buried in Finedon church, Northamptonshire, EnglandG.²

Child with Judith English d. 1771

Child

John English Dolben

Partner with Charlotte Affleck

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".
[S20002] "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Dolben,_3rd_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet".

Hon. Rachel Digby¹

F, #121310

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:08:21

Died Young

Hon. Rachel Digby died young.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Jane Digby¹

F, #121311

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:08:52

Died Young

Jane Digby died young.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Juliana Digby¹

F, #121312

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:09:21

Marriage

Hon. Juliana Digby married Herbert Mackworth son of Sir Humphrey Mackworth, of Gnoll, Glamorganshire, Wales, and Mary Evans, on 24 April 1730.²

Children with Herbert Mackworth b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765

Daughter	Susanna Mackworth
Daughter	Frances Mackworth
Son	Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet+ b. 1 January 1737, d. 25 October 1791

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".
[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Herbert Mackworth¹

M, #121313, b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765

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Parents

Father	Sir Humphrey Mackworth, of Gnoll, Glamorganshire, Wales
Mother	Mary Evans

Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:33:12

Occupation	Herbert Mackworth was a Welsh landowner, coal owner and Tory politician.²
Birth	He was born on 7 September 1687.²
Marriage	He married Hon. Juliana Digby daughter of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby, and Lady Jane Noel, on 24 April 1730.²
Sat	Herbert Mackworth sat in the House of Commons From 1739 to 1765. in the House of Commons.²
Death	He died on 20 August 1765.²

Children with Hon. Juliana Digby

Daughter	Susanna Mackworth
Daughter	Frances Mackworth
Son	Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet+ b. 1 January 1737, d. 25 October 1791

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".
[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Hon. Catharine Digby¹

F, #121314, b. About 1702, d. 13 April 1745

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:21:16

Birth	Hon. Catharine Digby was born About 1702.¹
Death	She died on 13 April 1745.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Frances Digby¹

F, #121315, d. 19 September 1788

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:22:01

Marriage	Hon. Frances Digby married James Cotes, of Woodcote.¹
Death	She died on 19 September 1788.¹

Partner with James Cotes, of Woodcote

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

James Cotes, of Woodcote¹

M, #121316

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Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:22:21

Marriage

James Cotes, of Woodcote, married Hon. Frances Digby daughter of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby, and Lady Jane Noel.¹

Partner with Hon. Frances Digby d. 19 September 1788

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Hon. Jane Digby¹

F, #121317, b. About 1706, d. 1 October 1738

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Parents

Father	William Digby, 5th Baron Digby b. 20 February 1661, d. 27 November 1752
Mother	Lady Jane Noel b. About 1664, d. 10 September 1733

Relationships	12th cousin 10 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:23:10

Birth	Hon. Jane Digby was born About 1706.¹
Death	She died on 1 October 1738.¹

Citations

[S19996] "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby,_5th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "William Digby, 5th Baron Digby".

Sir Humphrey Mackworth, of Gnoll, Glamorganshire, Wales¹

M, #121318

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Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:34:50

Child with Mary Evans

Son	Herbert Mackworth+ b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Mary Evans¹

F, #121319

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Parents

Father

Sir Herbert Evans, of Gnoll

Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:35:09

Child with Sir Humphrey Mackworth, of Gnoll, Glamorganshire, Wales

Son	Herbert Mackworth+ b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Sir Herbert Evans, of Gnoll¹

M, #121320

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Last Edited

30 April 2025 11:35:27

Child

Daughter

Mary Evans+

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet^1,2

M, #121321, b. 1 January 1737, d. 25 October 1791

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Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet (1737-1791). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father	Herbert Mackworth b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765
Mother	Hon. Juliana Digby

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	1 May 2025 18:41:44

Occupation	Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet, was a British lawyer, landowner and politician.²
Birth	He was born on 1 January 1737.²
Sat	He sat in the House of Commons From 1766 to 1790.²
Create	He was created a baronet on 17 September 1776.²
Death	He died on 25 October 1791 in Gnoll Castle, WalesG.²

Child with Elizabeth Trefusis

Daughter

Elizabeth Anne Mackworth

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".
[S19999] "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Herbert_Mackworth,_1st_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet".

Susanna Mackworth¹

F, #121322

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Parents

Father	Herbert Mackworth b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765
Mother	Hon. Juliana Digby

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:38:35

Marriage

Susanna Mackworth married Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher, son of Sir Beaumont Hotham, 7th Baronet.¹

Partner with Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher b. 16 March 1734, d. 3 November 1795

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher^1,2

M, #121323, b. 16 March 1734, d. 3 November 1795

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John Notham, Bishop of Clogher (1734-1795). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father

Sir Beaumont Hotham, 7th Baronet

Last Edited

1 May 2025 15:28:02

Marriage	Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher, married Susanna Mackworth daughter of Herbert Mackworth and Hon. Juliana Digby.¹
Occupation	Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher, was an English baronet and Anglican clergyman.²
Birth	He was born on 16 March 1734.²
Served	From 1779 to 1782 Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher, served as the Bishop of Ossory in the Church of Ireland.²
Served	From 1782 to 1795 Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher, served as Bishop of Clogher.²
Death	He died on 3 November 1795 in Bath, Somerset, EnglandG.²
Burial	He was buried in South Dalton, East Riding of Yorkshire, EnglandG.²

Partner with Susanna Mackworth

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".
[S19998] "Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Hotham,_9th_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet".

Frances Mackworth¹

F, #121324

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Parents

Father	Herbert Mackworth b. 7 September 1687, d. 20 August 1765
Mother	Hon. Juliana Digby

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	30 April 2025 11:48:34

Citations

[S19997] "Herbert Mackworth", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Mackworth. Hereinafter cited as "Herbert Mackworth".

Sir Beaumont Hotham, 7th Baronet¹

M, #121328

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Last Edited

1 May 2025 15:26:42

Child

Son	Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet, Bishop of Clogher b. 16 March 1734, d. 3 November 1795

Citations

[S19998] "Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_John_Hotham,_9th_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir John Hotham, 9th Baronet".

Elizabeth Trefusis¹

F, #121334

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Parents

Father

Robert Cotton Trefusis, of Trefusis, Cornwall

Last Edited

1 May 2025 18:42:23

Child with Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet b. 1 January 1737, d. 25 October 1791

Daughter

Elizabeth Anne Mackworth

Citations

[S19999] "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Herbert_Mackworth,_1st_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet".

Robert Cotton Trefusis, of Trefusis, Cornwall

M, #121335

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1 May 2025 18:42:49

Child

Daughter

Elizabeth Trefusis+

Elizabeth Anne Mackworth¹

F, #121336

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Parents

Father	Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet b. 1 January 1737, d. 25 October 1791
Mother	Elizabeth Trefusis

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	1 May 2025 18:43:27

Marriage

Elizabeth Anne Mackworth married Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells, son of Rev. Francis Drake, on 19 February 1795.^1,1

Partner with Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells b. 1764, d. 1821

Citations

[S19999] "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Herbert_Mackworth,_1st_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet".

Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells

M, #121337, b. 1764, d. 1821

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Francis Drake (1764-1821). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father

Rev. Francis Drake

Last Edited

1 May 2025 18:53:37

Occupation	Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells, was a British diplomat.¹
Birth	He was born in 1764.¹
Marriage	He married Elizabeth Anne Mackworth daughter of Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet, and Elizabeth Trefusis, on 19 February 1795.^2,2
Death	Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells, died in 1821.¹

Partner with Elizabeth Anne Mackworth

Citations

[S20001] "Francis Drake (diplomat)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake_(diplomat). Hereinafter cited as "Francis Drake (diplomat)".
[S19999] "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Herbert_Mackworth,_1st_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir Herbert Mackworth, 1st Baronet".

Rev. Francis Drake¹

M, #121338

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1 May 2025 18:54:23

Occupation

Rev. Francis Drake was Vicar of Seton and Beer.¹

Child

Son	Francis Drake, of Yardbury and Wells b. 1764, d. 1821

Citations

[S20001] "Francis Drake (diplomat)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Drake_(diplomat). Hereinafter cited as "Francis Drake (diplomat)".

Judith English¹

F, #121339, d. 1771

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Parents

Father

Somerset English

Last Edited

2 May 2025 11:19:34

Marriage	Judith English married Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, son of Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet, and Hon. Elizabeth Digby, in 1748.¹
Death	Judith English died in 1771.¹

Child with Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814

Child

John English Dolben

Citations

[S20002] "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Dolben,_3rd_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet".

Somerset English¹

M, #121340

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Last Edited

2 May 2025 11:04:04

Child

Daughter

Judith English+ d. 1771

Citations

[S20002] "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Dolben,_3rd_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet".

Charlotte Affleck¹

F, #121341

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Last Edited

2 May 2025 11:20:10

Marriage

Charlotte Affleck married Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet, son of Sir John Dolben, 2nd Baronet, and Hon. Elizabeth Digby, in 1789.¹

Partner with Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814

Citations

[S20002] "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Dolben,_3rd_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet".

John English Dolben¹

U, #121342

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Parents

Father	Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet b. 12 January 1727, d. 20 March 1814
Mother	Judith English d. 1771

Relationships	14th cousin 8 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 11:57:44

Citations

[S20002] "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_William_Dolben,_3rd_Baronet. Hereinafter cited as "Sir William Dolben, 3rd Baronet".

Charlotte Fox¹

F, #121343, d. November 1778

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Parents

Father

Sir Stephen Fox

Last Edited

2 May 2025 12:11:06

Marriage	Charlotte Fox married Hon. Edward Digby son of William Digby, 5th Baron Digby, and Lady Jane Noel, on 10 July 1729. They had six sons and one daughter. . They had six sons and one daughter.¹
Death	Charlotte Fox died in November 1778.¹

Children with Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746

Daughter	Charlotte Digby d. 16 June 1753
Son	Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby b. 5 July 1730, d. 30 November 1757
Son	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby+ b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793
Son	Adm. Robert Digby b. 20 December 1732, d. 25 February 1815
Son	Rev. William Digby b. 21 January 1733, d. 18 September 1788
Son	Col. Stephen Digby b. 1742, d. 1800
Son	Rev. Charles Digby b. 1743, d. 1811

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Sir Stephen Fox¹

M, #121344

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Last Edited

2 May 2025 12:11:18

Child

Daughter

Charlotte Fox+ d. November 1778

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby¹

M, #121345, b. 5 July 1730, d. 30 November 1757

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Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 14:56:54

Occupation	Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.²
Birth	He was born on 5 July 1730.^1,2
Death	He died on 30 November 1757.^1,2

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".
[S20004] "Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby,_6th_Baron_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby, 6th Baron Digby".

Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby¹

M, #121346, b. 21 July 1731, d. 25 September 1793

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Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	3 May 2025 10:40:03

Occupation	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, was a British peer and Member of Parliament.²
Was	He was a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire From 1726 to 1746.²
Birth	He was born on 21 July 1731.^1,2
Was elected	In 1755 Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, was elected to the House of Commons for Ludgershall, which he held until 1761.²
Success1	In 1757 Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, succeeded his brother Edward as the 7th Baron Digby. This gave him ownership of the family seat of Sherborne Castle in Dorset, England. as the 7th Baron Digby. This gave him ownership of the family seat of Sherborne Castle in Dorset, England.² Sherborne Castle, Dorset. Courtesy of Wikipedia.
Was elected	Between 1761 and 1765 Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, was elected to represent Wells.²
Was	He was Lord of the Admiralty From 1763 to 1765.²
Marriage	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, married Elizabeth Feilding daughter of Hon. Charles Feilding and Anne Palmer, on 5 September 1763. They had one son. . They had one son.²
Marriage	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, married Mary Knowler daughter of John Knowler, on 10 November 1770. They had five children. . They had five children.²
Death	Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby, died on 25 September 1793.^1,2

Child with Elizabeth Feilding d. 1765

Son	Hon. Edward Digby

Children with Mary Knowler d. 1794

Daughter	Lady Charlotte Digby b. 1772, d. 1807
Son	Edward Digby, 2nd Earl Digby b. 6 January 1773, d. 12 May 1856
Son	Hon. Henry Digby b. 1774, d. 1776
Son	Hon. Rev. Robert Digby b. 1775, d. 1830
Son	Hon. Stephen Digby b. 1776, d. 1795

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".
[S20007] "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Digby,_1st_Earl_Digby. Hereinafter cited as "Henry Digby, 1st Earl Digby".

Adm. Robert Digby¹

M, #121347, b. 20 December 1732, d. 25 February 1815

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Robert Digby (1732-1815). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 17:31:39

Marriage	Adm. Robert Digby married Eleanor Elliot. They had no children. . They had no children.²
Occupation	He was a Royal Navy Officer.²
Note	.²
Birth	He was born on 20 December 1732.^1,2
Milit-Beg	He began military service About 1744 in the British Navy when he was twelve or thirteen. in the British Navy when he was twelve or thirteen.²
Became	He became Captain of HMS Solebay in 1755.²
Present	He was present at the Raid on Rochefort in 1757.²
Present	He was present at Raid on St. Malo in 1758.²
Present	He was present at the Battle of Quiberon Bay as Captain of HMS Dunkirk on 20 November 1759.
transferred	He was transferred to HMS Trident in March 1777.²
transferred	He was transferred to HMS Ramillies in April 1777.²
Promoted	In 1781 Adm. Robert Digby was promoted to Rear-Admiral.²
Biographical Note	In 1783 after the surrender of New York City he organized the evacuation of about 1,500 United Empire Loyalists to the small port of Conway in Nova Scotia. Conway transformed from a tiny village to a town. In 1787 it was renamed Digby. The town's museum was also renamed the Admiral Digby Museum in his honour. after the surrender of New York City he organized the evacuation of about 1,500 United Empire Loyalists to the small port of Conway in Nova Scotia. Conway transformed from a tiny village to a town. In 1787 it was renamed Digby. The town's museum was also renamed the Admiral Digby Museum in his honour.²
Promoted	In 1787 Adm. Robert Digby was promoted to Admiral.²
Retirement	He was retired from the navy in 1794. from the navy.²
Death	He died on 25 February 1815.^1,2

Partner with Eleanor Elliot

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".
[S20006] "Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Digby_(Royal_Navy_officer). Hereinafter cited as "Robert Digby (Royal Navy officer)".

Rev. William Digby¹

M, #121348, b. 21 January 1733, d. 18 September 1788

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The Reverend William Digby, L.L.D. (1733-1788). Courtesy of Wikipedia.

Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 15:12:23

Occupation	Rev. William Digby was an eighteenth century Anglican priest.²
Birth	He was born on 21 January 1733.^1,2
Death	He died on 18 September 1788.^1,2

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".
[S20005] "William Digby (priest)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Digby_(priest). Hereinafter cited as "William Digby (priest)".

Col. Stephen Digby¹

M, #121349, b. 1742, d. 1800

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Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 12:16:15

Birth	Col. Stephen Digby was born in 1742.¹
Death	He died in 1800.¹

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".

Rev. Charles Digby¹

M, #121350, b. 1743, d. 1811

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Parents

Father	Hon. Edward Digby b. About 1693, d. 2 October 1746
Mother	Charlotte Fox d. November 1778

Relationships	13th cousin 9 times removed of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited	2 May 2025 12:17:09

Occupation	Rev. Charles Digby was rector of Kilmington, Somerset.¹
Birth	He was born in 1743.¹
Marriage	He married Priscilla Melliar in 1775.¹
Death	He died in 1811.¹

Partner with Priscilla Melliar

Citations

[S20003] "Edward Digby (died 1746)", Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Digby_(died_1746). Hereinafter cited as "Edward Digby (died 1746)".