HEATHCOTE, Richard Edensor (1780-1850), of Longton Hall and Apedale Hall, Staffs. and 9 Bolton Street, Mdx.

b. 25 Oct. 1780, IGI (Staffs). 1st s. of Sir John Edensor Heathcote of Longton Hall and Anne, da. of Sir Nigel Gresley, 6th bt., of Drakelow, near Burton-on-Trent, Staffs. educ. Westminster 1796; Christ Church, Oxf. 1799; L. Inn 1802. m. (1) 16 Aug. 1808, his cos. Emma Sophia (d. 13 Sept. 1813), da. of Sir Nigel Bower Gresley, 7th bt., 2s. (1 d.v.p.) 1da. d.v.p.; (2) 13 Dec. 1815, Lady Elizabeth Keith Lindsay (d. Sept. 1825), da. of Alexander, 23rd earl of Crawford [S] and 6th earl of Balcarres [S], 2da. (1 d.v.p.); (3) 19 June 1838, Susan Cooper, 3s. (2 d.v.p.). suc. fa. 1822. d. 3 May 1850.