Family and Education
b. 28 Nov. 1728, 2nd s. of John Monson, 1st Baron Monson, by Lady Margaret Watson, da. of Lewis Watson, M.P., 1st Earl of Rockingham. educ. Westminster 1737-45; Grand Tour. m. 12 Oct. 1752, Grace, da. and coh. of Henry Pelham and niece of Thomas, 1st Duke of Newcastle, 3s. suc. cos. Thomas Watson, 3rd Earl of Rockingham, to Watson estates in Northants. and Kent 26 Feb. 1746 and assumed name of Watson; cr. Baron Sondes of Lees Court 22 May 1760.
Offices Held
Jt. auditor of the imprest Feb. 1754–85.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Lees Court, Kent.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
WATSON, Hon. Lewis (1728-95)
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