HERON, Sir Robert, 2nd bt. (1765-1854), of Stubton Hall, nr. Grantham, Lincs.

b. 27 Nov. 1765, o. surv. s. of Thomas Heron of Chilham Castle, Kent, recorder of Newark, and 1st w. Anne, da. of Sir Edward Wilmot, 1st bt., of Chaddesden, Derbys. educ. by Rev. John Skynner at Easton, nr. Stamford, Lincs. 1773; L. Inn 1775; St. John’s, Camb. 1783; grand tour 1784-5. m. 9 Jan. 1792, Amelia, da. of Sir Horatio Mann†, 2nd bt., of Linton, Kent, s.p. suc. fa. 1794; uncle Sir Richard Heron, 1st bt., MP [I], as 2nd bt. 18 Jan. 1805; uncle Rev. Robert Heron to Grantham estate 1813. d. 29 May 1854. HP Commons, 1790-1820, iv. 191, following Gent. Mag. (1854), ii. 74, gives 26 May.