Biography of Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet 1677-1767

Paternal Family Tree: Hoskyns

In or before 1675 [his father] John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 40) and [his mother] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns were married.

Around 1677 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet was born to John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 42) and Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns.

In 1680 [his grandfather] Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet (age 71) died. His son [his father] John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 45) succeeded 2nd Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire. [his mother] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

In 1701 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 24) was admitted to Middle Temple.

In 1705 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 28) joined the army during the war of the Spanish succession and was a Cornet in the 7th Dragoon Guards. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1708, and a lieutenant in the 3rd Hussars in 1709.

On 12 Sep 1705 [his father] John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet (age 71) died. He was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood. His son [his brother] Bennet Hoskyns 3rd Baronet (age 30) succeeded 3rd Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire

In 1711 [his brother] Bennet Hoskyns 3rd Baronet (age 36) died. His brother Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 34) succeeded 4th Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire at which time he resigned from the army. [his future wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 11) by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

Around Nov 1716 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 39) and Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 17) were married. They had two sons and two daughters. The difference in their ages was 22 years.

On 06 Mar 1717 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 40) was elected unopposed MP Herefordshire which seat he held until 1722 when he was defeated. Hoskyns didn't stand for Parliament again.

On 22 Apr 1720 [his son] Chandos Hoskyns 5th Baronet was born to Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 43) and [his wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 21).

In 1724 [his mother] Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns died. She was buried in St Denis' Church, Harewood.

On 02 Jul 1735 [his wife] Mary Leigh Lady Hoskyns (age 36) died.

In or before 1739 [his former brother-in-law] Reverend Thomas Leigh (age 43) and Jane Walker (age 34) were married.

In 1753 [his son] Chandos Hoskyns 5th Baronet (age 32) and [his daughter-in-law] Rebecca May Lady Hoskyns were married.

On 09 Dec 1757 [his former brother-in-law] William Leigh of Adlestrop and Longborough (age 66) died.

In 1764 [his former brother-in-law] Reverend Thomas Leigh (age 68) died.

On 21 Dec 1767 Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet (age 90) died. His son [his son] Chandos Hoskyns 5th Baronet (age 47) succeeded 5th Baronet Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire. [his daughter-in-law] Rebecca May Lady Hoskyns by marriage Lady Hoskyns of Harewood in Herefordshire.

Ancestors of Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet 1677-1767

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Hoskyns of Hereford

GrandFather: Bennet Hoskyns 1st Baronet

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Moyle of Buckwell, Kent

Great x 1 Grandmother: Benedicta Moyle

Father: John Hoskyns 2nd Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Bingley of Temple-Combe, Somerset

GrandMother: Anne Bingley

Hungerford Hoskyns 4th Baronet

GrandFather: Gabriel Lowe of Newark, Gloucestershire

Mother: Jane Lowe Lady Hoskyns