SYKES, Sir Christopher, 2nd Bt. (1749-1801), of Sledmere, Yorks.

b. 23 May 1749, o. surv. s. of Rev. Sir Mark Sykes, 1st Bt., of Sledmere by Decima, da. of Twyford Woodham of Ely, Cambs. educ. B.N.C. Oxf. 1767. m. 23 Oct. 1770, Elizabeth, da. of William Tatton of Wythenshawe, Cheshire, 3s. 2da. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. 14 Sept. 1783.