- GB-2014-WSA-05826
- Person
- ca. 1736-1763
DAVERS, SIR ROBERT, BART., eldest legitimate son of Sir Jermyn Davers, Bart., M. P., and Margaretta, eldest dau. of Rev. Edward Green, Rector of Drinkstone, Suffolk; b.; succ. as 5th baronet 20 Feb 1742/3; adm. (aged 9) Jun 1745 (Preston's); left 1751; Trinity Coll. Cambridge, adm. nob. 24 Jan 1752, matr. 1752; Grand Tour (Italy) 1756; was in North America 1761-3; killed in a boat by Indians on or near Lake Huron Jun 1763 (and allegedly later eaten by them); unm.