Biography of Francis Blake Delaval 1727-1771

Paternal Family Tree: Woodman aka Horsley aka Delaval

On 22 Jun 1723 Admiral George Delaval (age 56) died. He was buried at Church of our Lady Seaton Delaval [Map] on 04 Jul 1723. His nephew [his father] Francis Blake Delaval (age 30) inherited Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map] which had yet to be completed. By 1729 the house was completed according to Vanbrugh's original plan at an estimated cost of £10,000.

Before 01 Jul 1725 [his father] Francis Blake Delaval (age 32) and [his mother] Rhoda Apreece were married.

On 16 Mar 1727 Francis Blake Delaval was born to Francis Blake Delaval (age 34) and Rhoda Apreece.

In Dec 1731 Nassau Powlett (age 33) and [his future wife] Isabella Tufton were married. She the daughter of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet. He the son of Charles Paulet 2nd Duke Bolton and Henrietta Scott aka Crofts. They were third cousin once removed. He a great grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 23 Apr 1749 [his grandmother] Sarah Hussey (age 77) died. Her daughter [his mother] Rhoda Apreece inherited Doddington Hall [Map].

In 1751 Francis Blake Delaval (age 23) was elected MP Hindon. He held the seat until 1754.

In 1751. Arthur Pond (age 46). Portrait of [his sister] Rhoda Delaval (age 25) and her siblings Francis Blake Delaval (age 23), [his brother] Edward Hussey Delaval (age 22), [his brother] John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval (age 22), [his sister] Anne Hussey Delaval (age 8) and [his sister] Sarah Delaval Countess Mexborough (age 9).

Edward Hussey Delaval: In 1729 he was born to Francis Blake Delaval and Rhoda Apreece. On 17 May 1808 John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval died without surviving male issue. Baron Delaval of Redford in County Wicklow and Baron Delaval of Seaton Delaval in Northumberland extinct. He was buried at Chapel of St Paul, Westminster Abbey. Edward Hussey Delaval inherited Doddington Hall. On 14 Aug 1814 Edward Hussey Delaval died. Sarah Delaval inherited Doddington Hall.

Anne Hussey Delaval: Around 1743 she was born to Francis Blake Delaval and Rhoda Apreece. On 06 Oct 1759 William Stanhope and she were married. His third wife. The difference in their ages was 41 years. He the son of Philip Stanhope 3rd Earl Chesterfield and Elizabeth Savile Countess Chesterfield.

On 09 Dec 1752 [his father] Francis Blake Delaval (age 59) died after falling down steps at his home Seaton Delaval Hall, Northumberland [Map].

In 1754 Francis Blake Delaval (age 26) was elected MP Andover. He held the seat until 1768.

In 1758 [his mother] Rhoda Apreece died. [his brother] John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval (age 29) inherited Doddington Hall [Map].

Before 10 Jan 1764 Francis Blake Delaval (age 36) and Isabella Tufton were married. She the daughter of Thomas Tufton 6th Earl of Thanet and Catherine Cavendish Countess Isle Thanet.

On 10 Jan 1764 [his wife] Isabella Tufton died.

Before 07 Aug 1771 11 Downing Street, Westminster was the townhouse of Francis Blake Delaval (age 44).

On 07 Aug 1771 Francis Blake Delaval (age 44) died. He left four illegitimate children but no legitimate ones and was succeeded by his younger brother [his brother] John Delaval 1st Baron Delaval (age 43).

Royal Ancestors of Francis Blake Delaval 1727-1771

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

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 19 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 19 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

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

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

Ancestors of Francis Blake Delaval 1727-1771

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

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Delaval 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

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

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Delaval 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Delaval of North Dissington 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Selby

GrandFather: Edward Delaval of South Dissington 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Ralph Grey of Chillingham 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Grey of Morpeth and Howick 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Isabel Grey 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Grey of Bitchfield 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Roger Strange of Hunstanton 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Catherine Strange 6 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Margaret Grey 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Father: Francis Blake Delaval 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Blake of Cogges

GrandMother: Mary Blake

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Carr

Francis Blake Delaval 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

GrandFather: Robert Apreece

Mother: Rhoda Apreece 15 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Charles Hussey of Honington 10 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edward Hussey 1st Baronet 11 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ellen Birch

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Hussey 12 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: George Anton of Lincoln

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Anton

Great x 4 Grandmother: Unamed Tailor m George Anton

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Hussey 2nd Baronet 13 x Great Grand Son of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Chapman

Great x 2 Grandmother: Rhoda Chapman

GrandMother: Sarah Hussey 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King John "Lackland" of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Langham 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Langham Lady Hussey