Family and Education
b. 13 Nov. 1757, o.s. of William, 4th Earl of Essex, by 1st w. Frances, da. and coh. of Sir Charles Hanbury Williams of Coldbrook, Mon. educ. Westminster 1766-74; Corpus, Camb. 1775. m. (1) 6 June 1786, Sarah (d. 16 Jan. 1838), da. of Henry Bazett of St. Helena, wid. of Edward Stephenson of E.I. Co. service, s.p. legit.; (2) 14 Apr. 1838 Catherine, da. of Edward Stephens, carver and gilder, of Park Street, Mdx., s.p. suc. gdmo. Lady Frances Hanbury Williams (née Coningsby) 20 Dec. 1781 and took additional name of Coningsby; fa. as 5th Earl of Essex 4 Mar. 1799.
Offices Held
Ld. lt. Herefs. 1802 – 17; recorder and high steward, Leominster 1802 – 05, chief steward 1805–8.
Capt.-lt. Herefs. militia 1781, capt. 1793, maj. 1796, lt.-col. 1796 – 99, col. 1802–5.
Main residence: Hampton Court, Herefs.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
CAPEL CONINGSBY, George (1757-1839)
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