John Ashburnham, 2nd Earl of Ashburnham
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John Ashburnham, 2nd Earl of Ashburnham, PC (30 October 1724 – 8 April 1812), styled Viscount St Asaph from 1730 to 1737, was a British peer
and courtier.
Ashburnham was the only son of John Ashburnham, 1st Earl of Ashburnham
, by his third wife, Jemima Grey, the daughter of the courtier Duke of Kent
. In 1737, he inherited his father's titles and became a Lord of the Bedchamber
in 1748.
On 25 June 1756, Ashburnham married Elizabeth Crawley (1727–1781), a daughter and co-heiress of Alderman John Crawley (or Crowley), of Barking
, a wealthy London merchant, and a son of Sir Ambrose Crowley. Her dowry was £200,000. Elizabeth's mother was Theodosia, daughter of Revd. Joseph Gascoygne. They had six children:
From 1753 to 1762, Ashburnham was Keeper of Hyde Park
and St. James's Park
and Lord Lieutenant of Sussex
from 1754 to 1757. In 1765, he was appointed Master of the Great Wardrobe, and Groom of the Stole
in 1775.
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Peerage
The Peerage is a legal system of largely hereditary titles in the United Kingdom, which constitute the ranks of British nobility and is part of the British honours system...
and courtier.
Ashburnham was the only son of John Ashburnham, 1st Earl of Ashburnham
John Ashburnham, 1st Earl of Ashburnham
John Ashburnham, 1st Earl of Ashburnham was a British peer.-Career:Ashburnham was the second son of John Ashburnham, 1st Baron Ashburnham and his wife, Bridget, daughter of Walter Vaughan from Brecon, south Wales, who had inherited Pembrey...
, by his third wife, Jemima Grey, the daughter of the courtier Duke of Kent
Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent
Henry Grey, 1st Duke of Kent KG PC was a British politician and courtier.-Family:He was a son of Anthony Grey, 11th Earl of Kent and Mary Grey, 1st Baroness Lucas of Crudwell...
. In 1737, he inherited his father's titles and became a Lord of the Bedchamber
Lord of the Bedchamber
A Lord of the Bedchamber, previously known as a Gentleman of the Bedchamber was a courtier in the Royal Household of the King of the United Kingdom and the Prince of Wales. A Lord of the Bedchamber's duties consisted of assisting the King with his dressing, waiting on him when he ate in private,...
in 1748.
On 25 June 1756, Ashburnham married Elizabeth Crawley (1727–1781), a daughter and co-heiress of Alderman John Crawley (or Crowley), of Barking
Barking
Barking is a suburban town in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, in East London, England. A retail and commercial centre situated in the west of the borough, it lies east of Charing Cross. Barking was in the historic county of Essex until it was absorbed by Greater London. The area is...
, a wealthy London merchant, and a son of Sir Ambrose Crowley. Her dowry was £200,000. Elizabeth's mother was Theodosia, daughter of Revd. Joseph Gascoygne. They had six children:
- Lady Henrietta Theodosia (1750–1847), died unmarried.
- George, styled Viscount St Asaph (1758–1758)
- George, styled Viscount St AsaphGeorge Ashburnham, 3rd Earl of AshburnhamGeorge Ashburnham, 3rd Earl of Ashburnham, KG, GCH, FSA was a British peer.He was the son of the 2nd Earl of Ashburnham and the former Elizabeth Crowley, being styled Viscount St Asaph from birth, and was baptised on 29 January 1761 at St George's, Hanover Square, London, with King George III, the...
(1760–1830), later 3rd Earl of Ashburnham - Lady Jemima Elizabeth (1762–1786), married James Graham, 3rd Duke of MontroseJames Graham, 3rd Duke of MontroseJames Graham, 3rd Duke of Montrose KG, KT, PC , styled Marquess of Graham until 1790, was a Scottish nobleman and statesman.-Background:...
. - Lady Elizabeth Frances (1763–1854), died unmarried.
- Lady Theodosia Maria (1765–1822), married Robert Vyner.
From 1753 to 1762, Ashburnham was Keeper of Hyde Park
Hyde Park, London
Hyde Park is one of the largest parks in central London, United Kingdom, and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner.The park is divided in two by the Serpentine...
and St. James's Park
St. James's Park
St. James's Park is a 23 hectare park in the City of Westminster, central London - the oldest of the Royal Parks of London. The park lies at the southernmost tip of the St. James's area, which was named after a leper hospital dedicated to St. James the Less.- Geographical location :St. James's...
and Lord Lieutenant of Sussex
Lord Lieutenant of Sussex
This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant of Sussex. From 1677 until 1974, all Lord Lieutenants were also Custos Rotulorum of Sussex.-Lord Lieutenants of Sussex to 1974:*Henry FitzAlan, 19th Earl of Arundel 1551–? jointly with...
from 1754 to 1757. In 1765, he was appointed Master of the Great Wardrobe, and Groom of the Stole
Groom of the Stole
Groom of the Stole in the British Royal Household is a position dating from the Stuart era but which evolved from the earlier Groom of the Stool, an office in existence until the accession of Elizabeth I. The original nomenclature derived from the chair used in the performance of the function...
in 1775.
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