Sir Francis Dashwood, 1st Baronet
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Sir Francis Dashwood, 1st Baronet (c. 1658 – 4 November 1724) was a British merchant.
A son of Francis Dashwood, Alderman of London, he and his brother Samuel Dashwood early joined their father's business and became leading silk importers. They were also members of the British East India Company
and the Worshipful Company of Vintners
. They prospered despite the disruption in trade caused by the Anglo-Dutch Wars
, and sent a frigate
to trade in China
in 1700.
In 1698, Sir Samuel and Francis bought the estate of West Wycombe
from their brother-in-law Thomas Lewis, Francis eventually buying out his brothers' share. Francis was knighted in 1702, but a cooling of the relationship between the brothers had occurred, and they had ceased their joint business in 1704.
Sir Francis further improved his prospects by marriage, his first wife, Mary Jennings (m. c. 13 April 1683), having died in 1694, after bearing the following children:
On 30 May 1705, he married Lady Mary Fane (1676 - 19 August 1710), daughter of Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland
. By her he had two children:
Sir Francis was further honored with a baronetcy in the new Baronetage of Great Britain in 1707. After the death of Mary, he married Mary King (d. c. 1717) on 17 June 1712, by whom he had four children:
His fourth and final wife was Lady Elizabeth Windsor (d. 1736), daughter of Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth
, whom he married on 21 July 1720. They had no children before his death in 1724.
A son of Francis Dashwood, Alderman of London, he and his brother Samuel Dashwood early joined their father's business and became leading silk importers. They were also members of the British East India Company
British East India Company
The East India Company was an early English joint-stock company that was formed initially for pursuing trade with the East Indies, but that ended up trading mainly with the Indian subcontinent and China...
and the Worshipful Company of Vintners
Worshipful Company of Vintners
The Worshipful Company of Vintners is one of the Livery Companies of the City of London, England.- History and origins :It probably existed as early as the twelfth century, and it received a Royal Charter in 1364. Due to the Royal Charter, the Company gained a monopoly over wine imports from Gascony...
. They prospered despite the disruption in trade caused by the Anglo-Dutch Wars
Anglo-Dutch Wars
The Anglo–Dutch Wars were a series of wars fought between the English and the Dutch in the 17th and 18th centuries for control over the seas and trade routes. The first war took place during the English Interregnum, and was fought between the Commonwealth of England and the Dutch Republic...
, and sent a frigate
Frigate
A frigate is any of several types of warship, the term having been used for ships of various sizes and roles over the last few centuries.In the 17th century, the term was used for any warship built for speed and maneuverability, the description often used being "frigate-built"...
to trade in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
in 1700.
In 1698, Sir Samuel and Francis bought the estate of West Wycombe
West Wycombe
West Wycombe is a small village situated along the A40 road, due three miles west of High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.The historic village is largely a National Trust property and receives a large annual influx of tourists - being the site of West Wycombe Park, West Wycombe Caves and the...
from their brother-in-law Thomas Lewis, Francis eventually buying out his brothers' share. Francis was knighted in 1702, but a cooling of the relationship between the brothers had occurred, and they had ceased their joint business in 1704.
Sir Francis further improved his prospects by marriage, his first wife, Mary Jennings (m. c. 13 April 1683), having died in 1694, after bearing the following children:
- Mary Dashwood, married Sir Fulwar Skipwith, 2nd BaronetSkipwith BaronetsThere have been three Baronetcies created in the Baronetage of England for members of the ancient Skipwith family of Skipwith, Yorkshire, which relocated to Lincolnshire in the 14th century. They were a successful court family, with one member, Margaret Skipwith, seen as a possible queen of England...
in 1703 - Susanna Dashwood (c. 1685 – 4 September 1747), married Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd BaronetSir Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd BaronetSir Orlando Bridgeman, 2nd Baronet was a British baronet and Whig politician.-Background:He was the oldest son of Sir Orlando Bridgeman, 1st Baronet and his wife Mary Cave, daughter of Sir Thomas Cave, 1st Baronet. His sister Penelope was married to Thomas Newport, 1st Baron Torrington...
- two sons, died in infancy
On 30 May 1705, he married Lady Mary Fane (1676 - 19 August 1710), daughter of Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland
Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland
Vere Fane, 4th Earl of Westmorland KB , known as Sir Vere Fane from 1661 to 1691, was a British peer and Member of Parliament for Peterborough and Kent.He was Lord Lieutenant of Kent...
. By her he had two children:
- Rachel Dashwood (c. 1706 - 16 May 1788), married Sir Robert Austen, 4th BaronetSir Robert Austen, 4th BaronetSir Robert Austen, 4th Baronet of Bexley, Kent , was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1728 and 1741....
in 1738 - Francis Dashwood, 15th Baron le DespencerFrancis Dashwood, 15th Baron le DespencerFrancis Dashwood, 15th Baron le Despencer was an English rake and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer and founder of the Hellfire Club.-Early life:...
, married Lady Sarah Ellys, died without issue
Sir Francis was further honored with a baronetcy in the new Baronetage of Great Britain in 1707. After the death of Mary, he married Mary King (d. c. 1717) on 17 June 1712, by whom he had four children:
- Henrietta Dashwood, died unmarried
- Mary Dashwood, married John Walcott in 1732
- Sir John Dashwood-King, 3rd BaronetSir John Dashwood-King, 3rd BaronetSir John Dashwood-King, 3rd Baronet was an English country gentleman. Born John Dashwood, he adopted the additional surname of King by the terms of his uncle Dr. John King's will....
- Charles Dashwood (b. 4 November 1717), died unmarried
His fourth and final wife was Lady Elizabeth Windsor (d. 1736), daughter of Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth
Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth
Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth, PC succeeded to his family's estate around Hewell Grange near Redditch in 1645, the same year he distinguished himself in the Battle of Naseby...
, whom he married on 21 July 1720. They had no children before his death in 1724.