FARINGTON, Sir Richard, 1st Bt. (c.1644-1719), of Farington House, Chichester.

b. c. 1644, 2nd s. of John Farington, M.P. Chichester 1679, of Chichester by Anne, da. of John May of Rawmere, Suss. m. (1) lic. 28 Feb. 1671, aged 27, Elizabeth Merlott,Foster, London Marriage Licences. 1s. d.v.p.; (2) 24 May 1687, Elizabeth, da. and h. of John Peachey of Eartham, nr. Chichester,PCC 44 Cann, 7 and 183 Browning. s.p. cr. Bt. 17 Dec. 1697.