Biography of John Evelyn 2nd Baronet 1706-1767

Paternal Family Tree: Evelyn

Maternal Family Tree: Anne Fitzwilliam 1504-1588

On 18 Sep 1705 [his father] John Evelyn 1st Baronet (age 23) and [his mother] Anne Boscawen Lady Evelyn (age 30) were married. They had six sons and three daughters.

On 24 Aug 1706 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet was born to John Evelyn 1st Baronet (age 24) and Anne Boscawen Lady Evelyn (age 31) at Wotton House.

On 06 Aug 1713 [his father] John Evelyn 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Evelyn of Wotton in Surrey. [his mother] Anne Boscawen Lady Evelyn (age 38) by marriage Lady Evelyn of Wotton in Surrey.

On 28 May 1725 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 18) matriculated at Queen's College, Oxford University.

In 1726 Cecil Bisshopp 6th Baronet (age 25) and [his future sister-in-law] Anne Boscawen Lady Bisshopp (age 22) were married. She by marriage Lady Bisshopp of Parham in Sussex.

In 1727 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 20) was elected unopposed MP Helston.

In 1731 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 24) was appointed Equerry to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales (age 23).

On 17 Aug 1732 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 25) and Mary Boscawen (age 26) were married. They were first cousins.

In 1733 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 26) was appointed Groom of the Bedchamber to Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales (age 25).

In 1734 [his son] Frederick Evelyn 3rd Baronet was born to John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 27) and [his wife] Mary Boscawen (age 28). He was probably named after Frederick Louis Hanover Prince of Wales (age 26) for whom his father was, at the time, Groom of the Bedchamber. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.26%.

In 1734 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 27) was elected unopposed MP Helston.

On 25 Oct 1734 [his uncle] Hugh Boscawen 1st Viscount Falmouth (age 54) died suddenly in Trefusis, Cornwall. He was buried in St Michael Pentivel, Penkevile. His son [his brother-in-law] Hugh Boscawen 2nd Viscount Falmouth (age 30) succeeded 2nd Viscount Falmouth.

In 1739 [his sister-in-law] Anne Boscawen Lady Bisshopp (age 35) died.

In 1741 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 34) was elected unopposed MP Penryn.

In 1742 [his brother-in-law] Edward Boscawen (age 30) and Frances Evelyn Evelyn (age 22) were married.

In 1747 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 40) was elected MP Helston.

On 15 Sep 1749 [his wife] Mary Boscawen (age 43) died. She was buried at St John's Church, Wotton.

On 20 Jan 1752 [his mother] Anne Boscawen Lady Evelyn (age 77) died. She was buried at St John's Church, Wotton on 24 Jan 1752.

In 1754 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 47) was elected unopposed MP Helston.

In 1756 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 49) was appointed Clerk to the Household of George, Prince of Wales (age 17).

In 1760 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 53) was appointed Clerk of the Green Cloth to George, Prince of Wales (age 21).

In 1761 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 54) was elected unopposed MP Helston.

On 10 Jan 1761 [his former brother-in-law] Edward Boscawen (age 49) died.

On 15 or 18 Jul 1763 [his father] John Evelyn 1st Baronet (age 81) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Wotton on 22 Jul 1763. His son John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 56) succeeded 2nd Baronet Evelyn of Wotton in Surrey.

In 1767 [his former brother-in-law] John Boscawen (age 53) died.

On 11 Jun 1767 John Evelyn 2nd Baronet (age 60) died. He was buried at St John's Church, Wotton on 19 Jun 1767. His son [his son] Frederick Evelyn 3rd Baronet (age 33) succeeded 3rd Baronet Evelyn of Wotton in Surrey.

Royal Ancestors of John Evelyn 2nd Baronet 1706-1767

Kings Wessex: Great x 20 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 10 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 16 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 16 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 12 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France

Ancestors of John Evelyn 2nd Baronet 1706-1767

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Evelyn of Kingston

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Evelyn of Long Ditton

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Evelyn of Wotton

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Evelyn

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Stansfield

Great x 2 Grandmother: Eleanor Stansfield

Great x 3 Grandmother: Eleanor Comber

GrandFather: John The Younger Evelyn

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Browne Clerk

Great x 3 Grandfather: Christopher Browne of Sayes Court

Great x 2 Grandfather: Richard Browne 1st Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: Benjamin Gonson Surveyor of the Royal Navy

Great x 3 Grandmother: Thomasine Gonson

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ursula Hussey

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Browne

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Pretyman

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Prettyman

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Prettyman

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Bourchier

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Bourchier

Father: John Evelyn 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Richard Spencer

GrandMother: Martha Spencer

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Briggs Merchant of St. Paul's Churchyard London

Great x 1 Grandmother: Martha Briggs

John Evelyn 2nd Baronet 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Hugh Boscawen

GrandFather: Edward Boscawen

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Rolle of Heanton

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Rolle

Mother: Anne Boscawen Lady Evelyn 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Godolphin

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Godolphin

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Godolphin

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Killigrew

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Killigrew

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Godolphin

GrandMother: Jael Godolphin 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Maurice Berkeley 9 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Blount 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Henry Berkeley of Bruton 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Lygon 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Margaret Lygon 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Eleanor Denys 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Dorothy Berkeley 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Neville 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Henry Neville of Billingbear 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Frances aka Elizabeth Gresham

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Neville 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Killigrew

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Killigrew 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Katherine Cooke 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England