MILNES, James (1755-1805), of Thornes House, nr. Wakefield, Yorks.

b. 11 Oct. 1755, o. surv. s. of James Milnes of Wakefield by Esther, da. and h. of John Widowes of Brimsup Hall, Lancs. m. 24 Feb. 1778, Mary Ann, da. and coh. of Hans Busk of Leeds, Yorks., sis. of Rachel, w. of Richard Slater Milnes, s.p. suc. fa. 1792; took name of Rich only, in compliance with will of wife’s gt.-uncle Aymor Rich of Bullhouse, Yorks. 17 Aug. 1802, but resumed name of Milnes on w.’s death 13 Jan. 1803.The Times, 8 Sept. 1802, 31 Jan. 1803.