Biography of Thomas Brand 1717-1770
Paternal Family Tree: Brand
In 1712 Edward Wortley-Montagu (age 33) and [his future sister-in-law] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 22) were married after they eloped together to avoid her marriage to Clotworthy Skeffington 4th Viscount Massereene. She the daughter of Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull (age 57) and Mary Fielding Countess Kingston upon Hull.
In 1717 Thomas Brand was born. He was educated at Eton College [Map].
In 1741 Thomas Brand (age 24) was elected MP New Shoreham unopposed.
In 1747 Thomas Brand (age 30) was elected MP Tavistock.
Before 17 Sep 1749 Thomas Brand (age 32) and Caroline Pierrepont (age 33) were married. She the daughter of Evelyn Pierrepont 1st Duke Kingston upon Hull and Isabella Bentinck Duchess Kingston upon Hull.
On 17 Sep 1749 [his son] Thomas Brand Baron Dacre was born to Thomas Brand (age 32) and [his wife] Caroline Pierrepont (age 33). He was educated at Westminster School [Map].
In 1753 [his wife] Caroline Pierrepont (age 37) died.
In 1754 Thomas Brand (age 37) was elected MP Gatton.
In 21 Aug 1762 [his former sister-in-law] Mary Wortley-Montagu née Pierrepont (age 73) died.
In 1768 Thomas Brand (age 51) was elected MP Okehampton.
In Aug 1770 Thomas Brand (age 53) died.