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SKENE, Robert (1719-87), of Hallyards, Fife.
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b. 1719, 1st s. of David Skene of Pitlour (subsequently re-named Hallyards), by Jean, da. of John Douglas of Strathendry, Fife; cos. of Adam Smith. unm. suc. fa. 1747.
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Ensign 19 Ft. 1743, lt. 1745; capt. 59 Ft. 1756; lt-col. and dep. adjutant gen. N. Britain 1758; adjutant gen. 1763; inspector of roads in the Highlands 1767 – 80; col. 1772; maj.-gen. 1777; col. 99 Ft. 1781 – 83; lt.-gen. 1782; col. 48 Ft. 1783 – d.
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Main residence: Hallyards, Fife.
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SKIPWITH, Thomas George (?1735-90), of Newbold Pacey Hall, nr. Warwick
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b. ?1735, 1st s. of Sir Francis Skipwith, 3rd Bt., of Newbold Pacey Hall by Ursula, da. of Thomas Cartwright, M.P., of Aynho, Northants., sis. of William Cartwright. educ. Rugby 1743; Trinity, Camb. 22 Apr. 1754, aged 18. m. 13 Sept. 1785, Selina, da. of Hon. George Shirley (s. of Robert, 1st Earl Ferrers), s.p. suc. fa. as 4th Bt. 6 Dec. 1778.
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Main residence: Newbold Pacey Hall, nr. Warwick.
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SKIPWITH, Thomas George (?1735-90)
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SKRINE, William (?1721-83), of Arlington Street, London
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b. ?1721, s. of Dr. William Skrine, Bath physician, by Ann, da. and h. of Henry Spurstow of Cheshire. educ. St. John’s, Oxf. 24 Jan. 1738, aged 16. m. (1) 21 May 1764, Jane Sumner (d. 1766),Walpole to Ld. Hertford, 27 May 1764; to Mann, 29 Feb. 1766. 2da., Louisa who; 1777 Sir Thomas Clarges, Bt. and Elizabeth Ann who; 1781 Charles Loraine Smith; (2) c.1776, Julia Maria Siordet of Piedmont, 2s. 1da. suc. fa. 5 Dec. 1725.
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Main residence: Arlington Street, London.
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SKRINE, William (?1721-83)
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SKYNNER, John (1724-1805), of Great Milton, Oxon.
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b. 1724, s. of John Skynner of Great Milton, Oxon. by his w. Elizabeth. educ. Westminster, Jan. 1735, aged 10; Ch. Ch. Oxf. 19 June 1742, aged 18; L. Inn 1739, called 1748. m. 6 Mar. 1778 Martha, da. of Edward Burn, 1da. Kntd. 23 Nov. 1777.
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Attorney-gen. to duchy of Lancaster 1770 – 77; K.C. 1771; bencher L. Inn 1771; recorder, Woodstock 1771 – 80; second justice, Chester 1772 – 77; recorder, Oxford 1776 – 97; ld. chief baron of the Exchequer 1777 – 87; P.C. 23 Mar. 1787.
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Main residence: Great Milton, Oxon.
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Commons 1754-1790
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SKYNNER, John (1724-1805)
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SLINGSBY, Sir Henry, 5th Bt. (?1693-1763), of Scriven, nr. Knaresborough, Yorks.
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b. ?1693, 1st s. of Sir Thomas Slingsby, 4th Bt., by Sarah, da. of John Savile of Methley, nr. Leeds. educ. Univ. Coll. Oxf. 13 Oct. 1710, aged 17. m. 1729, Mary, da. of John Aislabie, M.P., of Studley, chancellor of the Exchequer 1718-21, sis. of William Aislabie, s.p. suc. fa. Nov. 1726.
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Main residence: Scriven, nr. Knaresborough, Yorks.
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SLINGSBY, Sir Henry, 5th Bt. (?1693-1763)
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SLOANE, Hans (1739-1827), of South Stoneham, Hants.
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b. 14 Nov. 1739, 1st surv. s. of William Sloane of South Stoneham by his 3rd w. Elizabeth, da. of John Fuller of Brightling, Suss.; gd.-s. of William Sloane e. bro. of Sir Hans Sloane. educ. Hackney; Trinity, Camb. 1757; I. Temple 1755. m. 24 June 1772 cos. Sarah, da. and coh. of Stephen Fuller, niece of John and Rose Fuller, issue. On; d. of Hans Stanley in 1780 his Paultons estate passed to Hans Sloane subject to life interest of Stanley’s sisters the wives of Welbore Ellis and Christopher D’Oyly; took add. name of Stanley 1821.
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Dep. cofferer of Household 1770 – 82; ld. of Trade 1780 – 82.
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Main residence: South Stoneham, Hants.
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SLOANE, Hans (1739-1827)
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