MAJOR, John (1698-1781), of Worlingworth, Suff.

b. 11 May 1698, o. surv. s. of John Major of Bridlington, Yorks. by Elizabeth, da. of Rev. Richard Tennant of Carnaby, Yorks. m. 28 June 1724, Elizabeth, da. of Daniel Dale, Bridlington merchant, 2da.: Anne, who m. John Henniker in 1747, and Elizabeth, who m. in 1767, Henry, 2nd Duke of Chandos. suc. fa. 1717; cr. Bt. with sp. rem. to John Henniker 15 July 1765.