John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet 1766-1825

Before 11th July 1766 [his father] Philip Egerton of Oulton [aged 28] and [his mother] Mary Eyles-Styles [aged 21] were married. They were first cousins.

On 11th July 1766 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet was born to Philip Egerton of Oulton [aged 28] and Mary Eyles-Styles [aged 21]. He was born John Egerton. He adopted the name Grey when he succeeded to the Baronetcy in 1814. Coefficient of inbreeding 6.25%.

In 1786 [his father] Philip Egerton of Oulton [aged 48] died.

On 9th April 1795 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet [aged 28] and Maria Jackson were married.

In 1807 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet [aged 40] was elected MP Chester which seat he held until 1818.

On 23rd September 1814 Thomas Egerton 1st Earl Wilton [aged 65] died. His grandson Thomas [aged 14] succeeded 2nd Earl Wilton, 2nd Viscount Grey de Wilton. Baron Grey Wilton extinct. His fourth cousin John [aged 48] succeeded 8th Baronet Egerton and Oulton.

In December 1821 [his mother] Mary Eyles-Styles [aged 76] died.

On 24th May 1825 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet [aged 58] died without issue. He had had a carriage accident at Epsom Races on 19th May 1825. His brother Philip [aged 57] succeeded 9th Baronet Egerton and Oulton. Rebecca Du Pre Lady Egerton [aged 45] by marriage Lady Egerton and Oulton.

On 8th June 1825 John Grey Egerton 8th Baronet [deceased] was buried at St Peter's Church, Little Budworth. Hs funeral attracted around 12,000 people.