Biography of Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton 1692-1758

Paternal Family Tree: Willoughby

In 1688 [his uncle] Francis Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 20) died unmarried. His brother [his father] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 15) succeeded 2nd Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton.

On 09 Apr 1691 [his father] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 19) and [his mother] Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton were married. She by marriage Baroness Willoughby Broke.

On 04 Oct 1692 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton was born to Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 20) and Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton.

Around 1706 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 13) educated at Eton College [Map].

In 1712 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 19) graduated Master of Arts at Jesus College, Cambridge University.

Harley's Dozen

On 01 Jan 1712 Queen Anne of England Scotland and Ireland (age 46), on behalf of Robert Harley 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer (age 50), created a number of new Baronies to balance power in Parliament, known as Harley's Dozen, ...

Allen Bathurst 1st Earl Bathurst (age 27) was created 1st Baron Bathurst.

Charles Bruce 4th Earl Elgin 3rd Earl Ailesbury (age 29) by writ of acceleration 3rd Baron Bruce of Skelton in Yorkshire.

James Compton 5th Earl of Northampton (age 24) by writ of acceleration 6th Baron Compton of Compton in Warwickshire.

Thomas Foley 1st Baron Foley (age 38) was created 1st Baron Foley.

George Granville 1st Baron Lansdowne (age 45) was created 1st Baron Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon. Mary Villiers Baroness Lansdowne by marriage Baroness Lansdowne of Bideford in Devon.

George Henry Hay 8th Earl Kinnoull (age 22) was created 1st Baron Hay of Pedwardine in Herefordshire.

Thomas Mansel 1st Baron Mansel (age 44) was created 1st Baron Mansel of Margam. Martha Millington Baroness Mansel by marriage Baroness Mansel of Margam.

Samuel Masham 1st Baron Masham (age 33) was created 1st Baron Masham of Otes in Essex. Abigail Hill Baroness Masham (age 42) by marriage Baroness Masham of Otes in Essex.

Henry Paget 1st Earl Uxbridge (age 48) was created 1st Baron Burton.

Thomas Trevor 1st Baron Trevor Bromham (age 53) was created 1st Baron Trevor Bromham.

[his father] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 39) was created 1st Baron Middleton. [his mother] Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton by marriage Baroness Trevor Bromham, Baroness Middleton.

Thomas Windsor 1st Viscount Windsor (age 42) was created 1st Baron Mountjoy.

In 1723 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 30) and Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton were married.

On 25 Jan 1726 [his son] Francis Willoughby 3rd Baron Middleton was born to Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 33) and [his wife] Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton.

On 19 Dec 1728 [his son] Thomas Willoughby 4th Baron Middleton was born to Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 36) and [his wife] Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton.

In 1729 [his father] Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton (age 56) died. His son Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 36) succeeded 2nd Baron Middleton, 3rd Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton. [his wife] Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton by marriage Baroness Middleton.

Before Feb 1736 [his mother] Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton died.

On 31 Jul 1758 Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton (age 65) died. His son [his son] Francis Willoughby 3rd Baron Middleton (age 32) succeeded 3rd Baron Middleton, 4th Baronet Willoughby of Wollaton.

On 12 Mar 1782 [his former wife] Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton died.

[his daughter] Daughter Willoughby was born to Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton and Mary Edwards Baroness Middleton.

Royal Ancestors of Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton 1692-1758

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 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 17 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France

Ancestors of Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton 1692-1758

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Willoughby 8 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Perceval Willoughby 10 x Great Grand Son of King Henry III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Percival Hart

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Hart 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Fridewide Braye 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Willoughby 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Willoughby 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Willoughby 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Grey 5 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Bridget Willoughby 7 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Lyttelton of Frankley 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Lyttelton 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Bridget Packington

GrandFather: Francis Willoughby 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Cassandra Ridgway

Father: Thomas Willoughby 1st Baron Middleton 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Henry Barnard

GrandMother: Emma Barnard

Francis Willoughby 2nd Baron Middleton 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: Richard Rothwell

Mother: Elizabeth Rothwell Baroness Willoughby and Middleton