HOGHTON, Sir Henry, 6th Bt. (1728-95), of Walton Hall and Hoghton Tower, Lancs.

b. 22 Oct. 1728, o.s. of Philip Hoghton, 2nd surv. s. of Sir Charles Hoghton, 4th Bt., by 1st w. Elizabeth, da. of Thomas Sclater of Denham. educ. Northampton acad.H. McLachlan, Warrington Acad. (Chetham Soc. n.s. cvii), 112. m. (1) 23 June 1760, Elizabeth (d. 19 May 1761), da. and h. of William Ashurst of Hedingham Castle, Essex, 1da.; (2) 8 July 1766, Fanny, da. and coh. of Daniel Booth, dir. Bank of England, of Hutton Hall, Essex, 2s. suc. uncle Sir Henry Hoghton, 5th Bt. as 6th Bt. 23 Feb. 1768.