SAVILE, John (1719-78), of Methley Hall, nr. Leeds.

b. Dec. 1719, o.s. of Charles Savile of Methley Hall by Alathea, da. and coh. of Gilbert Millington of Felley Priory, Notts. educ. King’s, Camb. 1739. m. 20 Jan. 1760, Sarah, da. of Francis Blake Delaval, sis. of Sir Francis Blake Delaval, M.P., and Sir John Hussey Delaval, M.P., 3s. suc. fa. 1741; K.B. 2 May 1749; cr. Baron Pollington [I] 8 Nov. 1753; Earl of Mexborough [I] 11 Feb. 1766.