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Robert Sutton 2nd Baron Lexington 1662-1723 of Kelham Hall en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sutton,_2nd_Baron_Lexinton#/... sits back to back with wife Margaret Hungerford 1703 (in 1797 Thoroton said "they are not, I think, in the happiest position; a resting posture is not the best conceived for one of an active life, like that of lord Lexington's. Nor do I think their being placed back to back is agreeable with a life of mutual affection")
Robert was the son of Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexington 1668 flic.kr/p/NLigbu and 3rd wife Mary daughter of Sir Anthony Mayney of Linton
He was the grandson of Sir William Sutton 1611 of Averham and Susan Cony / Caney flic.kr/p/bjBiR1
He was the owner of Averham and Kelham manors
He m 1691 Margaret heiress of Sir Giles Hungerford of Colston / Coulston Wilts by Margaret daughter of Sir Thomas Hampson
Children
1. Willilam George 1697-1713 (his body brought back here for burial concealed in a bale of cloth).
2. Cornelia Leonora Margaretta 1695-1715
3. Bridget 1699-1734 m 1717 John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland d1779 eldest son of John Manners, 2nd Duke & Catherine Russell : Great grandson of John Manners 8th Earle of Rutland 1679 flic.kr/p/JpwnWy & Baptist Noel, Lord Viscount Campden 1683 flic.kr/p/Kvkvnp
His heir was his grandson Lord Robert Manners-Sutton 1722–1762 who added the name of Sutton when he inherited his grandfather's estates, However he died unmarried and the estates passed to his next brother Lord George Manners 1723-1783 who also adopted the name Manners-Sutton and m Diana Chaplin d1767 only daughter of Thomas Chaplin of Blankney, by whom he had 9 children
monument in marble by William Palmer, dated 1726
"The family of the Suttons has flourished in this county from immemorial. In the year 1251 Roland Sutton married Alicia one of the sisters and coheirs of Robert Lord Lexington. From this marriage issued in the 14th degree in direct line, Robert Sutton who in regard to his descent on the paternal side from the house of Sutton, which had given earles to Warwick and Leicester, and lords to the baronly of Dudley, and the maternal side from one of the coheirs of Robert Lord Lexington, and like wise in consideration of his steady loyality to his prince was created Lord Lexington of Averham in the 21st of King Charles the lst, upon his death which fell out October 135h 1668. He was succeeded in honour and estate by his only son Robert Lord Lexington, here interred who dying without issue male left his estate to his only daughter Bridget, Duchess of Rutland for life, afterwards to he second son the Lord Robert Manners, on condition that he take the arms and name of Sutton.
Here lyeth the body of Robert Sutton, Lord Lexington. The worthy descendant of great and illustrious ancestors. Gracefull in person, polite in behaviour, of conversation amiable. Prompted youthfull ardor he betook himself to arms, and served with reputation. In his riper years his superior genius shone out in clearest judgement united with candor and good nature, he understood and apply'd himself to business.
His whole conduct uncorrupt not adulterated by pride, hence recommended himself to 2 succeeding princes, and under different administration. King William brought him near his own person by constituting him one of the Lords of his bedchambers, then called him into his most important counsels, and sent him in quality of his envoy extraordinary to the courts of Vienna, Hanover and Zell, in a very nice conjuncture of affairs.
Her late majesty Queen Anne equally convinced of his great ability's, in the 1711 sent him embassador to Spain, where he occupied his commission with his usual skill and success and had this happiness in the discharge of public character that he was in the highest esteem at the courts where he resided at the same time that he possessed the fullest confidence of the princes whom he served. By his negotiations, King Philip was prevail'd upon to renounce all claim to the succession of ye crown of France and treatys of peace and commerce were happily concluded between the british and Spanish monarchy's. During his residence at Madrid he had ye misfortune to lose he dear only son, a youth of greatest hopes and this together with an ill state of health determined him to retire to private life. But the serenity he here expected was interrupted by the death of his eldest daughter which had been irreparable to him. Had he not enjoyed the signal felicity of seeing his other surviving daughter married to John Duke of Rutland, and observing in her all the accomplishments a tender parent could, with joyn'd to the prospect of a numerous issue from this union. To preserve the names of Manners and Sutton, and perpetuate the virtues of those noble family's he departed September 19th 1723 and such was the captivating and rare sweetness of his manners and conversation that he lived without enemy's, he died regretted by all that know him, particularly by his daughter Bridget who in filial gratitude to the most indulgent and best father, hath erected this monument.
Within this vault is deposited the body of Margaret, Lady Lexington, the virtuous and only wife of Robert Lord Lexington. She was daughter and heir to Sir Giles Hungerford of Colston in the county of Wilts, a family illustrious in the times of the saxon government and therefore suteably united to the ancient house of Sutton. Such were the beautyes of her mind and person that as she lived esteemed and reverenc'd, her memory will continue ever dear to posterity. She dyed April 1703. William George Sutton born at Vienna September 25th 1697 died at Madrid August 15th 1712, Cornelia Leonora Margaretta Sutton born at Vienna November 4th 1695 dyed October 18th 1715. Children of Robert and Margaret, Lord and Lady Lexington are likewise here interred"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sutton,_2nd_Baron_Lexinton- Church of St. Wilfrid, Kelham Nottinghamshire
Back to back - Kelham Nottinghamshire
Robert Sutton 2nd Baron Lexington 1662-1723 of Kelham Hall en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sutton,_2nd_Baron_Lexinton#/... sits back to back with wife Margaret Hungerford 1703 (in 1797 Thoroton said "they are not, I think, in the happiest position; a resting posture is not the best conceived for one of an active life, like that of lord Lexington's. Nor do I think their being placed back to back is agreeable with a life of mutual affection")
Robert was the son of Robert Sutton, 1st Baron Lexington 1668 flic.kr/p/NLigbu and 3rd wife Mary daughter of Sir Anthony Mayney of Linton
He was the grandson of Sir William Sutton 1611 of Averham and Susan Cony / Caney flic.kr/p/bjBiR1
He was the owner of Averham and Kelham manors
He m 1691 Margaret heiress of Sir Giles Hungerford of Colston / Coulston Wilts by Margaret daughter of Sir Thomas Hampson
Children
1. Willilam George 1697-1713 (his body brought back here for burial concealed in a bale of cloth).
2. Cornelia Leonora Margaretta 1695-1715
3. Bridget 1699-1734 m 1717 John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland d1779 eldest son of John Manners, 2nd Duke & Catherine Russell : Great grandson of John Manners 8th Earle of Rutland 1679 flic.kr/p/JpwnWy & Baptist Noel, Lord Viscount Campden 1683 flic.kr/p/Kvkvnp
His heir was his grandson Lord Robert Manners-Sutton 1722–1762 who added the name of Sutton when he inherited his grandfather's estates, However he died unmarried and the estates passed to his next brother Lord George Manners 1723-1783 who also adopted the name Manners-Sutton and m Diana Chaplin d1767 only daughter of Thomas Chaplin of Blankney, by whom he had 9 children
monument in marble by William Palmer, dated 1726
"The family of the Suttons has flourished in this county from immemorial. In the year 1251 Roland Sutton married Alicia one of the sisters and coheirs of Robert Lord Lexington. From this marriage issued in the 14th degree in direct line, Robert Sutton who in regard to his descent on the paternal side from the house of Sutton, which had given earles to Warwick and Leicester, and lords to the baronly of Dudley, and the maternal side from one of the coheirs of Robert Lord Lexington, and like wise in consideration of his steady loyality to his prince was created Lord Lexington of Averham in the 21st of King Charles the lst, upon his death which fell out October 135h 1668. He was succeeded in honour and estate by his only son Robert Lord Lexington, here interred who dying without issue male left his estate to his only daughter Bridget, Duchess of Rutland for life, afterwards to he second son the Lord Robert Manners, on condition that he take the arms and name of Sutton.
Here lyeth the body of Robert Sutton, Lord Lexington. The worthy descendant of great and illustrious ancestors. Gracefull in person, polite in behaviour, of conversation amiable. Prompted youthfull ardor he betook himself to arms, and served with reputation. In his riper years his superior genius shone out in clearest judgement united with candor and good nature, he understood and apply'd himself to business.
His whole conduct uncorrupt not adulterated by pride, hence recommended himself to 2 succeeding princes, and under different administration. King William brought him near his own person by constituting him one of the Lords of his bedchambers, then called him into his most important counsels, and sent him in quality of his envoy extraordinary to the courts of Vienna, Hanover and Zell, in a very nice conjuncture of affairs.
Her late majesty Queen Anne equally convinced of his great ability's, in the 1711 sent him embassador to Spain, where he occupied his commission with his usual skill and success and had this happiness in the discharge of public character that he was in the highest esteem at the courts where he resided at the same time that he possessed the fullest confidence of the princes whom he served. By his negotiations, King Philip was prevail'd upon to renounce all claim to the succession of ye crown of France and treatys of peace and commerce were happily concluded between the british and Spanish monarchy's. During his residence at Madrid he had ye misfortune to lose he dear only son, a youth of greatest hopes and this together with an ill state of health determined him to retire to private life. But the serenity he here expected was interrupted by the death of his eldest daughter which had been irreparable to him. Had he not enjoyed the signal felicity of seeing his other surviving daughter married to John Duke of Rutland, and observing in her all the accomplishments a tender parent could, with joyn'd to the prospect of a numerous issue from this union. To preserve the names of Manners and Sutton, and perpetuate the virtues of those noble family's he departed September 19th 1723 and such was the captivating and rare sweetness of his manners and conversation that he lived without enemy's, he died regretted by all that know him, particularly by his daughter Bridget who in filial gratitude to the most indulgent and best father, hath erected this monument.
Within this vault is deposited the body of Margaret, Lady Lexington, the virtuous and only wife of Robert Lord Lexington. She was daughter and heir to Sir Giles Hungerford of Colston in the county of Wilts, a family illustrious in the times of the saxon government and therefore suteably united to the ancient house of Sutton. Such were the beautyes of her mind and person that as she lived esteemed and reverenc'd, her memory will continue ever dear to posterity. She dyed April 1703. William George Sutton born at Vienna September 25th 1697 died at Madrid August 15th 1712, Cornelia Leonora Margaretta Sutton born at Vienna November 4th 1695 dyed October 18th 1715. Children of Robert and Margaret, Lord and Lady Lexington are likewise here interred"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Sutton,_2nd_Baron_Lexinton- Church of St. Wilfrid, Kelham Nottinghamshire