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Biography of Herbert Croft 5th Baronet 1751-1816

Paternal Family Tree: Croft

In 1751 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet was born to Herbert Croft (age 29).

In March 1771 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 20) matriculated University College, Oxford University.

In 1785 [his father] Herbert Croft (age 63) died.

In 1786 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 35) was appointed Vicar of Prittlewell in Essex.

Before 8th February 1792 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 41) and Sophia Cleave were married.

On 8th February 1792 [his wife] Sophia Cleave died.

On 25th February 1795 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 44) and Elizabeth Lewis Lady Croft were married. The next day he was imprisoned at Exeter Jail for debt.

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On 4th December 1797 John Croft 4th Baronet (age 62) died. His first cousin once removed Herbert (age 46) succeeded 5th Baronet Croft of Croft Castle in Herefordshire although he didn't inherit the estates.

In September 1815 [his wife] Elizabeth Lewis Lady Croft died.

On 26th April 1816 Herbert Croft 5th Baronet (age 65) died. His brother [his brother] Richard (age 54) succeeded 6th Baronet Croft of Croft Castle in Herefordshire

Royal Ancestors of Herbert Croft 5th Baronet 1751-1816

Kings Wessex: Great x 23 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 19 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 25 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 20 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 22 Grand Son of King Duncan I of Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 21 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 23 Grand Son of Robert "Pious" II King France

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 28 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Ancestors of Herbert Croft 5th Baronet 1751-1816

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Croft

Great x 3 Grandfather: Herbert Croft

Great x 2 Grandfather: Bishop Herbert Croft

Great x 1 Grandfather: Herbert Croft 1st Baronet

GrandFather: Francis Croft 15 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Simon Archer

Great x 2 Grandfather: Thomas Archer 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Ferrers of Tamworth Castle 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Ferrers 12 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Archer Lady Croft 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Leigh

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Leigh

Father: Herbert Croft 16 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Herbert Croft 5th Baronet 17 x Great Grand Son of King Edward I of England