BECKFORD, William (1760-1844), of Fonthill, nr. Hindon, Wilts.

b. 29 Sept. 1760, o. legit. s. of William Beckford of Fonthill by Maria, da. of Hon. George Hamilton, wid. of Francis Marsh of Jamaica. educ. privately by Robert Drysdale and Rev. John Lettice, DD; at Geneva 1777; Grand Tour 1780-1, 1782. m. 5 May 1783, Lady Margaret Gordon, da. of Charles, 4th Earl of Aboyne [S], 2da. suc. fa. 1770.