BRYDGES, Samuel Egerton (1762-1837), of Lee Priory, nr. Canterbury, Kent.

b. 30 Nov. 1762, 2nd surv. s. of Edward Brydges of Wootton Court, nr. Dover by Jemima, da. of Rev. William Egerton, LLD, rector of Penshurst. educ. Maidstone g.s. 1771-5; King’s sch., Canterbury 1775-80; Queens’, Camb. 1780; M. Temple 1782, called 1787. m. (1) 24 Jan. 1786, Elizabeth (d. 31 July 1796), o. surv. da. and h. of Rev. William Dejovas Byrche of Canterbury, 2s. 3da.; (2) 15 Sept. 1796, Mary, da. of Rev. William Robinson, rector of Burfield, Berks., 5s. 5da. suc. bro. Rev. Edward Tymewell Brydges 1807; knt. of St. Joachim (Sweden) Nov. 1807; cr. Bt. 27 Dec. 1814.