GRIMSTON, Sir Samuel, 3rd Bt. (1644-1700), of Gorhambury, Herts. and Soho Square, London

b. 7 Jan. 1644, 6th but o. surv. s. of Sir Harbottle Grimston, 2nd Bt.†, by Mary, da. of Sir George Croke. educ. at home (fa.); Clare, Camb. 1663; L. Inn 1668, called 1670. m. (1) 14 Feb. 1670, Elizabeth (d. 1672), da. of Heneage Finch†, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 1da. d.v.p.; (2) 17 Apr. 1673, Lady Anne Tufton (d. 1713), da. of John, 2nd Earl of Thanet, 1s. d.v.p. 1da. d.v.p. suc. fa. as 3rd Bt. 2 Jan. 1685. DNB (Grimston, Sir Harbottle).