Biography of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester 1754-1842

Paternal Family Tree: Roberts aka Coke

Maternal Family Tree: Constance Hardy 1710

Around 1730 William Aikman (age 47). Portrait of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester.

Before 1751 [his father] Wenman Roberts aka Coke (age 34) and [his mother] Elizabeth Chamberlayne (age 17) were married.

On 06 May 1754 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester was born to Wenman Roberts aka Coke (age 37) and Elizabeth Chamberlayne (age 21).

In 1774 [his future brother-in-law] James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne (age 29) and [his sister] Elizabeth Coke Baroness Sherborne (age 21) were married.

On 25 Oct 1775 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 21) and Jane Dutton (age 21) were married at Sherborne, Gloucestershire.

On 11 Apr 1776 [his father] Wenman Roberts aka Coke (age 59) died.

On 02 Dec 1777 [his daughter] Jane Elizabeth Coke was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 23) and [his wife] Jane Dutton (age 24).

On 25 Jan 1779 [his daughter] Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 24) and [his wife] Jane Dutton (age 25) at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

In 1784 [his brother-in-law] James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne (age 39) was created 1st Baron Sherborne. [his sister] Elizabeth Coke Baroness Sherborne (age 31) by marriage Baroness Sherborne.

On 28 Nov 1791 [his brother-in-law] William Naper aka Dutton (age 42) died.

On 15 Sep 1794 [his son-in-law] Thomas Anson 1st Viscount Anson (age 27) and [his daughter] Anne Margaret Coke Viscountess Anson (age 15) were married at St Withburga's Church, Holkham [Map]. She the daughter of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 40) and Jane Dutton (age 40).

In 1795 [his daughter] Elizabeth Wilhelmina Coke was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 40) and [his wife] Jane Dutton (age 41).

On 21 Jun 1796 [his son-in-law] Charles Nevinson Howard (age 21) and [his daughter] Jane Elizabeth Coke (age 18) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 42) and Jane Dutton (age 42).

On 02 Jun 1800 [his wife] Jane Dutton (age 46) died at Bath, Somerset [Map]. Monument in Church of St Mary the Virgin, Tittleshall [Map] sculpted by Joseph Nollekens (age 62). Flat obelisk background. Pedestal with inscription and supporting the carving which is centred around a broken column with standing figure of woman leaning on it in front of opened book. Angel on cloud above and putto below holding up a flaming heart.

Jane Dutton: On 29 Nov 1753 she was born to James Lenox Dutton and Jane Bond at Sherborne, Gloucestershire. On 25 Oct 1775 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester and she were married at Sherborne, Gloucestershire.

On 25 Feb 1804 [his former brother-in-law] Ralph Dutton (age 49) died.

In 1806 [his former sister-in-law] Frances Dutton died.

On 17 Apr 1806 [his son-in-law] Admiral Henry Digby (age 36) and [his daughter] Jane Elizabeth Coke (age 28) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 51) and Jane Dutton.

On 13 Dec 1810 [his mother] Elizabeth Chamberlayne (age 77) died.

In Jul 1819 [his former sister-in-law] Mary Dutton died.

On 22 May 1820 [his former brother-in-law] James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne (age 75) died. His son John Dutton 2nd Baron Sherborne (age 40) succeeded 2nd Baron Sherborne. He was buried in the Saint Mary Magdalene's Church, Sherborne [Map]. Monument sculpted by William "The Younger" Theed (age 16). Trefoil-headed niche containing full figure of a woman holding a cross.

John Dutton 2nd Baron Sherborne: On 24 Jun 1779 he was born to James Dutton 1st Baron Sherborne and Elizabeth Coke Baroness Sherborne. Before 1804 John Dutton 2nd Baron Sherborne and Mary Bilson Legge Baroness Sherborne were married. She by marriage Baroness Sherborne.

On 23 Mar 1821 [his former sister-in-law] Anne Dutton (age 78) died at Holkham Hall, Norfolk.

In 1822 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 67) and Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 19) were married. The difference in their ages was 48 years. She the daughter of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle (age 49) and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 1822 [his son-in-law] John Spencer Stanhope (age 34) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Wilhelmina Coke (age 27) were married. She the daughter of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 67) and Jane Dutton.

On 26 Dec 1822 [his son] Thomas Coke 2nd Earl of Leicester was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 68) and [his wife] Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 19).

In 1824 [his sister-in-law] Sophia Keppel (age 26) died.

On 20 Aug 1824 [his son] Edward Keppel Coke was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 70) and [his wife] Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 21).

On 27 Feb 1826 Henry Frederick Stephenson (age 35) and [his sister-in-law] Mary Keppel (age 22) were married. She the daughter of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle (age 53) and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. He the illegitmate son of Charles Howard 11th Duke of Norfolk. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

In 03 Jan 1827 [his son] Henry John Roberts was born to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 72) and [his wife] Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 24).

In 1837 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 82) was created 1st Earl of Leicester. [his wife] Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 34) by marriage Countess of Leicester.

In 1839 [his brother-in-law] Admiral Henry Keppel (age 30) and Katherine Crosby were married. He the son of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle (age 66) and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Before 22 Feb 1841 Dean Thomas Garnier (age 31) and [his sister-in-law] Caroline Elizabeth Keppel (age 26) were married. She the daughter of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle (age 68) and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. She a great x 3 granddaughter of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

On 30 Jun 1842 Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (age 88) died. His son [his son] Thomas Coke 2nd Earl of Leicester (age 19) succeeded 2nd Earl of Leicester.

After 30 Jun 1842. St Chad's Church, Longford [Map]. Monument to Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester (deceased) made by Robert Hall of Derby with bust by Joseph Francis of London. Gothic Aedicule.

On 22 Jul 1844 [his former wife] Anne Amelia Keppel Countess Leicester (age 41) died.

Thomas Master and Mary Dutton were married.

Edward Southwell Keppel and Maria Clements were married. She the daughter of Nathaniel Clements 2nd Earl Leitrim and Mary Bermingham. He the son of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Charles Lambart and Frances Dutton were married.

Thomas Robert Keppel and Frances Barrett Lennard were married. He the son of William Charles Keppel 4th Earl Albermarle and Elizabeth Southwell Countess Albermarle. He a great x 3 grandson of King Charles II of England Scotland and Ireland.

Samuel Blackwell and Anne Dutton were married.

Royal Ancestors of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester 1754-1842

Kings Wessex: Great x 21 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 18 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 24 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 19 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 18 Grand Son of William "Lion" I King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 17 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 13 Grand Son of Philip "The Fair" IV King France

Ancestors of Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester 1754-1842

Great x 3 Grandfather: Captain Lewes Roberts

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Roberts

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Williamott of London

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Williamott

Great x 1 Grandfather: Gabriel Roberts

Great x 4 Grandfather: Samuel Dashwood

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Dashwood

Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Dashwood

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Sleigh

Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Sleigh

GrandFather: Lieutenant-Colonel Philip Roberts 15 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Francis Wenman of Caswell

Great x 3 Grandfather: Francis Wenman

Great x 2 Grandfather: Francis Wenman 1st Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: Samuel Sandys

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Sandys

Great x 4 Grandmother: Mercy Culpepper

Great x 1 Grandmother: Mary Wenman 14 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edmund Fettiplace 11 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Fettiplace 12 x Great Grand Son of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Elizabeth Fettiplace 13 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry "Curtmantle" II of England

Father: Wenman Roberts aka Coke 10 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Coke 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Coke 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Margaret Lovelace

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Coke 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Coke 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Edward Osborne 1st Baronet

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Osborne 1st Duke Leeds 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Walmesley Lady Osborne 8 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Osborne 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Montagu Bertie 2nd Earl Lindsey 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Bridget Bertie Duchess Leeds 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

GrandMother: Anne Coke 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Newton

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Newton 2nd Baronet

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Newton 3rd Baronet

Great x 4 Grandfather: Gervase Eyre

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Eyre

Great x 4 Grandmother: Elizabeth Babington

Great x 1 Grandmother: Carey Newton 11 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Heveningham 12 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Heveningham 13 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 2 Grandmother: Abigail Heveningham 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Carey 2nd Earl Dover 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Mary Carey 9 x Great Grand Daughter of King Edward III of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Abigail Cockayne Countess Dover

Thomas Coke 1st Earl of Leicester 11 x Great Grand Son of King Edward III of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: George Chamberlayne of Wardington

GrandFather: George Chamberlayne

Mother: Elizabeth Chamberlayne

Great x 1 Grandfather: Rear-Admiral Thomas Hardy

GrandMother: Constance Hardy