MOLYNEUX, Sir Francis, 4th Bt. (c.1656-1742), of Kneeton and Teversall, Notts.

b. c. 1656, 1st s. of Sir John Molyneux, 3rd Bt.†, of Teversall by Lucy, da. of Alexander Rigby† of Middleton, Lancs., wid. of Robert Hesketh of Rufford, Lancs.; bro. of Thomas*. educ. Laughton-en-le-Morthen sch. (Mr Broomhead); Christ’s, Camb. 1672, MA 1675; G. Inn 1673. m. bef. 1687, Diana (d. 1719), da. of John Grobham Howe† of Langer, Notts. and sis. of Emmanuel*, John Grobham* and Sir Scrope Howe*, 5s. (3 d.v.p.) 3da. suc. fa. as 4th Bt. Oct. 1691. Vis. Notts. (Thoroton Soc. xiii), 62; Boyer, Pol. State, xvii. 122.