FRANKLAND, Thomas (1718-84), of Kirby Hall, Berks. and Thirkleby, nr. Thirsk, Yorks.

b. 26 June 1718, 2nd s. of Henry Frankland, gov. of Fort William, Bengal by Mary, da. of Alexander Cross, merchant, and bro. of William Frankland. m. 27 May 1743, Sarah, da. of Judge Rhett, c.j. and gov. of South Carolina, 5s. 8da. suc. bro. as 5th Bt., 11 Jan. 1768, and his uncle’s wid. in possession of Thirkleby estates 1783.