SMITHSON, Hugh (c.1662-1740), of Tottenham High Cross, Mdx., and Armin, Yorks.

b. c. 1662, s. of Anthony Smithson of Tottenham High Cross and Armin by Susanna, da. of Sir Edward Barkham, 1st Bt.†, of South Acre, Norf. educ. Charterhouse; St. John’s, Camb. 29 Mar. 1680, aged 18; G. Inn 1681, called 1688, bencher 1709. m. (1) 16 Apr. 1691, Hester (d. 1698), da. of Michael Godfrey of Woodford, Essex, sis. of Peter Godfrey†, 3s. d.v.p. 4da. d.v.p. ; (2) 26 Dec. 1717, Constantia (d. 1726), da. of Henry Hare†, 2nd Baron Coleraine [I], and sis. of Hugh Hare*, s.p. suc. fa. 1688.