MASTER, Legh (c.1694-1750), of New Hall, Ashton in Makerfield, Lancs. and Codnor Castle, Derbys.

b. c.1694, 1st s. of Sir Streynsham Master, gov. of Madras 1677-81, and director of the E.I. Co. 1698, of Codnor Castle, Derbys. by his 2nd w. Elizabeth, da. of Richard Legh, M.P., of Lyme, Cheshire. educ. Isleworth sch. Mdx.; St. John’s, Camb. 1711. m. 26 Apr. 1716, Margaret (d. 25 July 1733), da. and coh. of Thomas Launder of New Hall Ashton in Makerfield, 3s.; (2) 10 July 1739 (with £15,000), Anne, da. and coh. of Charles Smith of Isleworth, Mdx. suc. fa. at Codnor Castle and Stanley Grange, Derbys. 1724.