ASTLEY, Jacob Henry (1756-1817), of Melton Constable, Norf.

Family and Education

b. 12 Sept. 1756, 3rd but 1st surv. s. of Sir Edward Astley, 4th Bt., of Melton Constable by Rhoda, da. of Francis Blake Delaval of Seaton Delaval, Northumb. educ. Westminster 1765-74;Harrow School Reg. claims him 1770-1. Trinity Coll. Camb. 1776. m. 14 Jan. 1789, Hester, da. and coh. of Samuel Browne of King’s Lynn, Norf., 3s. 6da. suc. fa. as 5th Bt. 27 Mar. 1802; uncle Edward Hussey Delaval in Northumb. estates 1814.

Offices Held

Capt. E. Norf. militia 1780 – 94; lt.-col. Norf. fencible cav. 1794 – 99.

Parlimentarian

ASTLEY, Jacob Henry (1756-1817), of Melton Constable, Norf.

Main residence: Melton Constable, Norf.

Author

M.H.P.

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

ASTLEY, Jacob Henry (1756-1817)