SEVERN (formerly CHEESMENT), John (1781-1875), of Penybont Hall, Rad.

b. 27 Oct. 1781, o.s. of Capt. John Cheesment, master mariner, of Mile End, Mdx. and 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 ‘memory of William Severn late of Pall Mall esq. deceased’ by royal lic. 1 Aug. 1807. R.C.B. Oliver, Squires of Penybont Hall, 29. The circumstances remain unclear, as no will of William Severn has been found. d. 17 Dec. 1875.