MASTER, Thomas (1744-1823), of The Abbey, Cirencester, Glos.

b. 1744, 1st s. of Thomas Master (1717-49), and bro. of Richard Master. educ. Westminster 1754; Oriel, Oxf. 1761. m. 25 May 1769, Mary, da. of James Lenox Dutton of Sherborne, Glos., 1s. d.v.p. 3da. suc. gdfa. Thomas Master to The Abbey 1770; to Cann estates of Brislington and Breane, Som. on d. of mother 1781; to Knole and other Chester estates in Glos. on; d. 1799 of cos. Elizabeth Lucy, wid. of William Bromley Chester.