Sir Anthony Thomas Abdy, 5th Bt.1

M, #471, b. circa 1720, d. 7 April 1775
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Sir Anthony Thomas Abdy, 5th Bt. was born circa 1720.1 He was the son of Sir William Abdy, 4th Bt. and Mary Stotherd.1 He married Catherine Hamilton, daughter of William Hamilton, on 13 August 1747 at St. Paul's Cathedral, The City, London, EnglandG.1 He died on 7 April 1775, without issue.1 His will was proven (by probate) in April 1775.1
     He was educated at Felsted School, Essex, EnglandG.2 He was educated at St. John's College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, EnglandG.2 He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in 1738.1 He was a barrister in 1744.2 He succeeded as the 5th Baronet Abdy, of Felix Hall [in Kelvedon], co. Essex [E., 1641] on 18 January 1749/50, then 'of Chobham Place, Surrey.1' In 1759 he succeeded to the estates of Albyn, in Stapleford Abbots, Essex, under the will of Sir John Abdy, 4th Baronet of Albyns.1 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Knaresborough between 1763 and 1775.1 He was appointed King's Counsel (K.C.) in 1765.1,2

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Catherine Hamilton1

F, #472, d. 1792
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Catherine Hamilton was the daughter of William Hamilton.1 She married Sir Anthony Thomas Abdy, 5th Bt., son of Sir William Abdy, 4th Bt. and Mary Stotherd, on 13 August 1747 at St. Paul's Cathedral, The City, London, EnglandG.1 She died in 1792.1 Her will was proven (by probate) in October 1792.1
     From 13 August 1747, her married name became Abdy.1

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.

William Hamilton1

M, #473
Last Edited=12 May 2008
     William Hamilton lived at Chancery Lane, London, EnglandG.1

Child of William Hamilton

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.

Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt.1

M, #474, b. circa 1732, d. 21 July 1803
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt. was born circa 1732.1 He was the son of Sir William Abdy, 4th Bt. and Mary Stotherd.1 He married Mary Brebner-Gordon, daughter of James Brebner-Gordon and Anne Lavington, on 4 January 1776.2,3 He died on 21 July 1803.1 He was buried at Chobham, Surrey, EnglandG.1 His will was proven (by probate) in 1803, and again December 1835.1
     He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy.1 He succeeded as the 6th Baronet Abdy, of Felix Hall [in Kelvedon], co. Essex [E., 1641] on 7 April 1775, then 'of Chobham Place, Surrey.1'

Children of Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt. and Mary Brebner-Gordon

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, The Complete Baronetage, volume II, page 99, says 1771.
  3. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Mary Brebner-Gordon1

F, #475, d. 4 March 1829
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Mary Brebner-Gordon was born at AntiguaG.1 She was the daughter of James Brebner-Gordon and Anne Lavington.1 She married Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt., son of Sir William Abdy, 4th Bt. and Mary Stotherd, on 4 January 1776.2,3 She died on 4 March 1829.1 Her will was proven (by probate) in June 1829.1
     From 4 January 1776, her married name became Abdy.1

Children of Mary Brebner-Gordon and Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt.

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, The Complete Baronetage, volume II, page 99, says 1771.
  3. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]


James Brebner-Gordon1

M, #476
Last Edited=5 Apr 2003
     James Brebner-Gordon married Anne Lavington.1
     He lived at Moore Place, Hertfordshire, EnglandG.1 His name was legally changed to James Brebner-Gordon.1 He was given the name of James Brebner at birth.1

Child of James Brebner-Gordon and Anne Lavington

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.

Anne Lavington1

F, #477
Last Edited=5 Apr 2003
     Anne Lavington married James Brebner-Gordon.1
     Her married name became Brebner-Gordon.1

Child of Anne Lavington and James Brebner-Gordon

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.

Sir William Abdy, 7th Bt.1

M, #478, b. 1779, d. 16 April 1868
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Sir William Abdy, 7th Bt. was born in 1779 at Marylebone, London, EnglandG.1 He was the son of Captain Sir William Abdy, 6th Bt. and Mary Brebner-Gordon.1 He married Anne Wellesley, daughter of Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley of Norragh and Hyacinthe Gabrielle Roland, on 3 July 1806 at Hyde Park Corner, London, EnglandG.2 He and Anne Wellesley were divorced on 25 June 1816 by Act of Parliament.2 He died on 16 April 1868 at 20 Hill Street, Berkely Square, London, EnglandG, without issue.1
     He was educated between 1791 and 1793 at Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, EnglandG.1,3 He matriculated at Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, on 27 January 1796.1 He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1798 in the South Essex Militia.3 He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy.3 He succeeded as the 7th Baronet Abdy, of Felix Hall [in Kelvedon], co. Essex [E., 1641] on 21 July 1803, then 'of Chobham Place, Surrey.1' He gained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant in 1807 in the Southwark Volunteers.3 He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Malmesbury from 1817 to 1818.3
     On his death, his Baronetcy became extinct.2

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume II, page 99. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, The Complete Baronetage, volume II, page 100.
  3. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Sir John Abdy, 1st and last Bt.1

M, #479, b. 4 June 1617, d. circa 1662
Last Edited=16 Jan 2011
     Sir John Abdy, 1st and last Bt. was baptised on 4 June 1617.1,2 He was the son of Anthony Abdy and Abigail Campbell.1 He died circa 1662, unmarried.1
     He was appointed Knight before 1660.1 He was created 1st Baronet Abdy, of Moores [in Salcot Virley], co. Essex [England] on 22 June 1660.1
     On his death, his Baronetcy became extinct, and his estates devolved on his brother, Sir Robert Abdy, 1st Baronet of Albyns.1

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume III, page 55. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]

Sir Robert Abdy, 1st Bt.1

M, #480, b. 23 January 1615/16, d. from 26 May 1670 to 12 November 1670
Last Edited=18 Jan 2011
     Sir Robert Abdy, 1st Bt. was baptised on 23 January 1615/16.2 He was born circa 1615.1 He was the son of Anthony Abdy and Abigail Campbell.1 He married Catherine Gayer, daughter of Sir John Gayer and Catherine Hopkins, before 1643.1 He died from 26 May 1670 to 12 November 1670.1 He was buried at Stapleford Abbots, Essex, EnglandG.1 His will was proven (by probate) on 12 November 1670, and again 9 March 1691.1
     He was appointed Knight on 4 June 1660.1 He was created 1st Baronet Abdy, of Albyns [in Stapleford Abbots], Essex [England] on 9 June 1660.1 His last will was dated 26 May 1670.

Children of Sir Robert Abdy, 1st Bt. and Catherine Gayer

Citations

  1. [S15] George Edward Cokayne, editor, The Complete Baronetage, 5 volumes (no date (c. 1900); reprint, Gloucester, U.K.: Alan Sutton Publishing, 1983), volume III, page 34. Hereinafter cited as The Complete Baronetage.
  2. [S8] BP1999 volume 1, page 1. See link for full details for this source. Hereinafter cited as. [S8]