- GB-2014-WSA-09145
- Person
- 1727-1778
HESKETH, SIR THOMAS, BART., son of Thomas Hesketh MP, Rufford, Lancs., and Martha, only dau. of James St. Amand, St. Paul’s, Covent Garden, apothecary; b. 21 Jan 1726/7; adm. Jan 1739/40 (Preston's); left 1743; Christ Church, Oxford, matr. 29 Oct 1743; created baronet 5 May 1761; travelling in Italy 1769-72; his wife was the first cousin and favourite correspondent of William Cowper (adm. 1742, qv); m. 5 Sep 1751 Harriet, dau. of Ashley Cowper, Clerk of the Parliaments; d. 4 Mar 1778.