CHEESMENT (afterwards SEVERN), John (1781-1875), of Spring Gardens, Mdx. and Penybont Hall, Rad.

b. 27 Oct. 1781, o.s. of Capt. John Cheesment, master mariner, of Mile End, Mdx. by 2nd w. Sarah, da. of Thomas Grace of Graceville, Castledermot, co. Kildare. educ. Eton 1796; Christ Church, Oxf. 1800; L. Inn 1801, called 1807. m. 30 Dec. 1811, Mary Ann, da. and h. of John Price, banker, of Penybont Hall and Devannor Park, Rad., 1s. 3da. suc. fa. 1783, took name of Severn in lieu of Cheesment ‘out of affectionate regard to the memory of William Severn late of Pall Mall esq. deceased’ by royal lic. 1 Aug. 1807.