Fourth Generation


12. Rev. Geoffrey Hornby D. L.39 was born before 14 August 1750 in Layton Hall, Blackpool, Lancashire, England. He was christened on 14 August 1750 in Bispham, Lancashire, England. He died on 31 July 1812 at the age of 61 in Winwick, Warrington, England. Geoffrey was buried on 5 August 1812 in Winwick, Warrington, England. "Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. High Sheriff of Lancashire, 1774. Lieut. Col. of one of the Regiments of lancashire Militia, 1776. D.L. (Lancs.), 1778. Afterwards took Holy Orders, and was Rector of Winwick, Warrington, (in the gift of the Earls of Derby), 1781-1812. Purchased during the latter part of the 18th century the manor of Dalton, Burton-in-Kendal, Westmorland. (For further details of the life at Winwick and Knowsley of Rev. Geoffrey Hornby and his family, see "The Diary of Frances, lady Shelley, 1787-1817", edited by her grandson, Richard Edgcumbe, and published by John Murray in 1912.)"

13. Hon. Lucy Stanley39 was born in 1751 in Of Orford Hall, Warrington, England.39 Year calculated from her age at death: "aged 82". She died on 10 February 1833 at the age of 82. "2nd. Dau. Sister of Edward, 12th Earl of Derby, lived latterly at Orford Hall, Warrington."

Children were:

i.

Edmund Hornby40 was born on 16 June 1773 in Preston, Lancashire, England. He was christened after 16 June 1773 in Preston, Lancashire, England. He died on 18 November 1857 at the age of 84 in Dalton, Dfs., England. "One time M.P. for Preston, of Scale Hall Lancaster, and of Dalton Hall, Burton-in-Kendal, Westmorland. Educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, (B.A., 1794; M.A., 1797). Barrister (Inner Temple), 22 June, 1798. Inherited the Lancaster, Dalton and Pilling estates from his father. Succeeded Hon. Edward Smith Stanley (later Lord Stanley and 13th. Earl of Derby) as M.P. for Preston, 1812. Resigned seat in favour of Hon. Edward Geoffrey Stanley (later 14th. Earl of Derby and Prime Minister), 1826. Chairman for many years of Lancaster Quarter Sessions. High Sheriff of Westmorland, 1828."

ii.

Lucy Hornby41 was born on 11 January 1775 in Of Preston, Lancashire, England. She was christened after 11 January 1775 in Preston, Lancashire, England. She died on 25 November 1849 at the age of 74.

iii.

Rev. James John Hornby M. A.42 was born on 27 August 1777 in Of Preston, Lancashire, England. He was christened on 30 August 1777 in Preston, Lancashire, England. He died on 4 September 1855 at the age of 78 in Winwick, Warrington, England. "Who succeeded his father as Rector of Winwick. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge (B.A., 1799, M.A., 1802). Rector of North Repps, Norfolk, 1806-12. Rector of Winwick, 1812-55. He was responsible - with Mr. A.W.N. Pugin, the well-known architect - for the re-building of the chancel of Winwick Church, which was completed in 1848."

iv.

Charlotte Margaret Hornby41 was born on 20 October 1778 in Of Preston, Lancashire, England. She was christened after 20 October 1778 in Preston, Lancashire, England. She died on 16 June 1817 at the age of 38.

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Rev. Geoffrey Hornby Ll. B.42 was born on 4 April 1780 in Of Preston, Lancashire, England. He died on 4 March 1850 at the age of 69 in Bury Saint Edmonds, Suffolk, England. He was buried after 4 March 1850 in Bury Saint Edmonds, Suffolk, England. "Rector of Bury, Lancashire, (like Winwick, in the gift of the Earls of Derby.) Educated at Porterhouse College, Cambridge. Vicar of huyton, Liverpool, 1809-13; of Ormskirk, Lancs. 1812; Rector of Aylmerton and Felbrigg, Norfolk, 1813; then Rector of Metton, Norfolk. Rector of Bury, 1818-50, continuing as Rector of Metton in absence. In 1819 he published "Address on the Profanation of Mid-lent Sunday"."

vi.

Edward Thomas Stanley Hornby43 was born on 30 March 1782 in Of Winwick, Warrington, England. He was christened on 24 April 1782. He died on 20 March 1825 at the age of 42 in Winwick, Warrington, England. Edward was buried after 20 March 1825 in Winwick, Warrington, England. "Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford, and Vicar of Ormskirk, 1813-18. Author of "Childhood" and other poems. Died unmarried."

vii.

Georgiana Hornby18 was born on 26 November 1783 in Of Winwick, Warrington, England. She was christened on 28 December 1783 in Winwick, Warrington, England. She died on 15 March 1861 at the age of 77. "Resident in Winwick with her unmarried sisters. Died unmarried."

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viii.

Admiral Sir Phipps Hornby G. C. B. (LHWN-5VQ).

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Frances Susannah Hornby18 was born on 16 January 1787 in Of Winwick, Warrington, England. She was christened on 25 February 1787 in Winwick, Warrington, England. She died on 21 September 1874 at the age of 87. "Died unmarried."

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Louisa Hornby18 was born on 8 April 1788 in Of Winwick, Warrington, England. She was christened on 18 May 1788 in Winwick, Warrington, England. She died on 6 January 1873 at the age of 84.

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Rev. George Hornby B. D.44 was born on 10 January 1790 in Winwick, Warrington, England. He was christened on 28 February 1790 in Winwick, Warrington, England. He died on 2 November 1872 at the age of 82. "Fellow of Brasenose Coll., Oxford (B.D., 1826). Chaplain to the British Ambassador at the Hague, 1818. One-time Rector of Wootton Rivers, Wiltshire, and resident later in Naples. Died unmarried."

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Col. Charles Hornby44 was born on 31 January 1791 in Winwick, Warrington, England. He was christened on 18 March 1791 in Winwick, Warrington, England. He died on 13 November 1867 at the age of 76. "Scots Fusilier Guards. Served in Blockade of Cadiz, 1810; at Battles of Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz, 1812; and at Battles of Vittoria and San Sebastian, 1813. Died unmarried."

xiii.

Henrietta Elizabeth Hornby18 was born on 23 January 1793 in Of Winwick, Warrington, England. She was christened on 26 January 1793 in Winwick, Warrington, England. She died on 29 October 1859 at the age of 66. "Died unmarried."