DUNDAS, Hon. Thomas (1795-1873), of Upleatham Hall, Guisborough, Yorks.; Aske Hall, nr. Richmond, Yorks. and 17 Hertford Street, London, Mdx.

Family and Education

b. 5 Feb. 1795, 1st s. of Lawrence Dundas, 2nd Bar. Dundas, and Harriot, da. of Gen. John Hale, of Plantation, Tocketts, Yorks.; bro. of Hon. John Charles DundasMP. educ. Harrow 1804-9; Trinity Coll. Camb. 1812. m. 6 Sept. 1823, Sophia Jane (d. 21 May 1865), yst. da. of Sir Hedworth Williamson, 6th bt., of Whitburn Hall, co. Dur., s.p. Styled Lord Dundas 1838-9; suc. fa. as 2nd earl of Zetland 19 Feb. 1839; KT 1 July 1861; KG 26 Dec. 1872. d. 6 May 1873.

Offices Held

JP N. Riding Yorks; ld. lt. and cus. rot. Yorks. (N. Riding) 1839-Mar. 1873.

Deputy Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England (Freemasons) 1839 – 40; Pro Grand Master 1840 – 43; Grand Master 1844–70.

Parlimentarian

DUNDAS, Thomas (1795-1873), of Aske, nr. Richmond, Yorks. and 17 Hertford Street, Mdx.

Main residences: Upleatham Hall, Guisborough, Yorks. and Aske Hall, nr. Richmond, Yorks. and 17 Hertford Street, London, Mdx.

Author

K.S.R.

Volume

Commons 1832-1868

Clubs

Brooks's