ASHLEY COOPER, Anthony John (1808-1867).

b. 21 Dec. 1808, 4th s. of Cropley Ashley†, 6th earl of Shaftesbury (d. 1851), and Lady Anne Spencer, da. of George, 4th duke of Marlborough; bro. of Anthony Ashley Cooper, Lord Ashley*, Hon. Anthony Henry Ashley Cooper* and Hon. Anthony William Ashley Cooper*. educ. Eton 1820; Christ Church, Oxf. 1826; I. Temple, called 1836. m. 17 Mar. 1840, Julia, da. of Henry John Conyers of Copt Hall, Essex, s.p. d. 1 Jan. 1867.