Biography of John Molesworth 2nd Baronet 1635-1716
Paternal Family Tree: Molesworth
On or before 27 May 1635 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet was born to Hender Molesworth (age 38). He was baptised on 27 May 1635.
In 1647 [his father] Hender Molesworth (age 50) died.
On 07 Oct 1663 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 28) and Margery Wise were married.
On or before 23 Jun 1668 [his son] John Molesworth 3rd Baronet was born to John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 33) and [his wife] Margery Wise Lady Molesworth. He was baptised on 23 Jun 1668 at Pencarrow House, Cornwall.
Before 19 Jun 1671 [his wife] Margery Wise Lady Molesworth died.
On 19 Jul 1689 [his brother] Hender Molesworth 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall with a special remainder to his older brother John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 54). He died eight days later.
On 27 Jul 1689 [his brother] Hender Molesworth 1st Baronet (age 51) died. His brother John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 54) succeeded 2nd Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall. Margery Wise by marriage Lady Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall.
On 19 Sep 1699 [his son] John Molesworth 3rd Baronet (age 31) and [his daughter-in-law] Jane Arscott Lady Molesworth (age 21) were married.
In 1701 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 65) was elected MP Bossiney.
In 1702 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 66) was elected MP Lostwithiel.
Around 15 Oct 1716 John Molesworth 2nd Baronet (age 81) died. He was buried on 18 Oct 1716 at St Conan aka Petroc's Church, Egloshayle [Map]. His son [his son] John Molesworth 3rd Baronet (age 48) succeeded 3rd Baronet Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall. [his daughter-in-law] Jane Arscott Lady Molesworth (age 38) by marriage Lady Molesworth of Pencarrow in Cornwall.