PIERREPONT (formerly MEDOWS), Charles (1737-1816), of Thoresby Park, Notts.

b. 14 Nov. 1737, 2nd s. of Philip Medows, dep. ranger of Richmond Park, by Frances Pierrepont, da. of William, styled. Earl of Kingston, sis. of Evelyn, 2nd Duke of Kingston. m. 14 Mar. 1774, Anne Orton, da. and coh. of William Mills of Petersham, Surr., 4s. 1da. suc. to estates of his uncle the 2nd Duke of Kingston, on the; d. of his wid. 1788 and took the name of Pierrepont by royal lic. 17 Sept. 1788; cr. Visct. Newark 23 July 1796; Earl Manvers 9 Apr. 1806.