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, by 1st w. Anne, da. of Sir Edward Wilmot, 1st Bt., of Chaddesden, Derbys. educ. by Rev. John Skynner at Easton, nr. Stamford 1773; L. Inn 1775; St. John’s Camb. 1783; Grand Tour with Robert Deverell 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 as 2nd Bt. 18 Jan. 1805; uncle Rev. Robert Heron to Grantham estate 1813.