LEICESTER, Sir Francis, 3rd Bt. (1674-1742), of Tabley, Cheshire.

b. 30 July 1674, 1st surv. s. of Sir Robert Leicester, 2nd Bt., of Tabley by Meriell, da. and h. of Francis Watson of Church Aston, nr. Newport, Salop. educ. Eton 1686-92; St. John’s, Camb. 1692; M. Temple 1694. m. bet. 1701 and 1705, Frances, da. and h. of Joshua Wilson of Pontefract and Colton, Yorks., wid. of Byrom Thornhill of Fixby, Yorks., 1da. suc. fa. 7 July 1684.