PIGOTT, Robert (1665-1746), of Chetwynd, Salop and Chesterton., Hunts.

bap. 24 Oct. 1665, 1st s. of Walter Pigott of Chetwynd by his 2nd w. Anne, da. of Sir John Dryden, 2nd Bt.†, of Canons Ashby, Northants., sis. of John Dryden*. educ. Christ Church, Oxf. matric. 1681; I. Temple 1683. m. settlement 15 May 1695, Frances, da. of Hon. William Ward of Willingsworth Hall, Sedgeley, Staffs., sis. of William Ward*, 5s. 3da. (1 d.v.p.). suc. fa. at Chetwynd 1669, uncle John Dryden 1708, uncle Erasmus Dryden at Chesterton 1710. Trans. Salop Arch. Soc. ser. 4, iii. 94–95; PCC 18 Potter, 35, 105 Barrett.