SHAFTO, Jenison (c.1728-71), of Wratting Park, Cambs.

b. c. 1728, 2nd s. of Robert Shafto of Benwell Tower, Northumb. by Mary, da. of Ralph Jenison of Elswick, sis. and h. of Ralph Jenison; Robert Shafto’s gt.-gd.-fa. was bro. of Mark Shafto, M.P., ancestor of the Shaftos of Whitworth. m. 24 Nov. 1750, Margaret (d. 20 Mar. 1766), da. and coh. of Thomas Allan, one of the principal coal-owners in co. Dur., s.p.