Family and Education
b. 28 May 1731, 1st s. of James, 1st Earl of Courtown [I], by Elizabeth, da. of Rt. Rev. Edward Smith, bp. of Down. educ. Trinity, Dublin 1749. m. 19 Apr. 1762, Mary, da. and coh. of Richard Powys of Hintlesham Hall, Suff. by Lady Mary Brudenell, da. of George, 3rd Earl of Cardigan, 4s. 1da. suc. fa. 12 Jan. 1770; K.P. 5 Feb. 1783; cr. Baron Saltersford [GB] 7 June 1796.
Offices Held
M.P. [I] 1761 – 68.
P.C. [I] 28 Dec. 1775, ld. of the bedchamber to Prince of Wales 1780 – 84; P.C. [GB] 20 Aug. 1784; treasurer of Household 1784–93.
Parlimentarian
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Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
STOPFORD, James, 2nd Earl of Courtown [I] (1731-1810)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Religion
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