Catherine Cotton1 
Female, Registry Number #283211, d. 16 March 1786
Last Edited=13 May 2008
Catherine Cotton was the daughter of Rowland Cotton.2 She married Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers, son of Hon. Laurence Shirley and Anne Clarges, on 26 December 1754.1 She died on 16 March 1786.1
From 26 December 1754, her married name became Shirley. After her marriage, Catherine Cotton was styled as Countess Ferrers on 11 October 1778.
From 26 December 1754, her married name became Shirley. After her marriage, Catherine Cotton was styled as Countess Ferrers on 11 October 1778.
Children of Catherine Cotton and Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers
- Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers+2 b. 21 Sep 1756, d. 2 May 1827
- Washington Shirley, 8th Earl Ferrers+2 b. 13 Nov 1760, d. 2 Oct 1842
Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers1
Male, Registry Number #283212, b. 21 September 1756, d. 2 May 1827
Last Edited=15 Oct 2012
Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers was born on 21 September 1756.1 He was the son of Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers and Catherine Cotton.2 He married, firstly, Elizabeth Prentise, daughter of John Prentise, on 13 March 1778.1 He married, secondly, Elizabeth Mundy, daughter of Wrightson Mundy, on 28 September 1799.1 He died on 2 May 1827 at age 70, without surviving legitimate issue.1
He succeeded as the 13th Baronet Shirley, of Staunton Harold [E., 1611] on 17 April 1787.3 He succeeded as the 7th Earl Ferrers [G.B., 1711] on 17 April 1787.1 He succeeded as the 7th Viscount Tamworth, of co. Stafford [G.B., 1711] on 17 April 1787. He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries (F.S.A.)1
He succeeded as the 13th Baronet Shirley, of Staunton Harold [E., 1611] on 17 April 1787.3 He succeeded as the 7th Earl Ferrers [G.B., 1711] on 17 April 1787.1 He succeeded as the 7th Viscount Tamworth, of co. Stafford [G.B., 1711] on 17 April 1787. He was appointed Fellow, Society of Antiquaries (F.S.A.)1
Child of Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers
- Eleanor Shirley1 d. 13 Jan 1809
Child of Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers and Elizabeth Prentise
- Robert Sewallis Shirley, Viscount Tamworth2 b. 9 Nov 1778, d. 6 Jun 1824
John Prentise1
Male, Registry Number #283213
Last Edited=10 May 2008
Child of John Prentise
- Elizabeth Prentise+2 d. 14 Sep 1799
Elizabeth Prentise1
Female, Registry Number #283214, d. 14 September 1799
Last Edited=4 Oct 2021
Elizabeth Prentise was the daughter of John Prentise.2 She married Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers, son of Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers and Catherine Cotton, on 13 March 1778.1 She died on 14 September 1799.1 She was buried on 22 September 1799 at White Roding, Essex, England.
From 13 March 1778, her married name became Shirley. After her marriage, Elizabeth Prentise was styled as Countess Ferrers on 17 April 1787.
From 13 March 1778, her married name became Shirley. After her marriage, Elizabeth Prentise was styled as Countess Ferrers on 17 April 1787.
Child of Elizabeth Prentise and Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers
- Robert Sewallis Shirley, Viscount Tamworth2 b. 9 Nov 1778, d. 6 Jun 1824
Robert Sewallis Shirley, Viscount Tamworth1
Male, Registry Number #283215, b. 9 November 1778, d. 6 June 1824
Last Edited=5 Apr 2011
Robert Sewallis Shirley, Viscount Tamworth was born on 9 November 1778.1 He was the son of Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers and Elizabeth Prentise.2 He married Hon. Sophia Caroline Curzon, daughter of Nathaniel Curzon, 2nd Baron Scarsdale and Hon. Sophia Susanna Noel, on 5 August 1800.1 He died on 6 June 1824 at age 45, without issue.1
He was styled as Viscount Tamworth between 1787 and 1824.1
He was styled as Viscount Tamworth between 1787 and 1824.1
Eleanor Shirley1
Female, Registry Number #283216, d. 13 January 1809
Last Edited=15 Oct 2012
Eleanor Shirley was born illegitimately.1 She is the daughter of Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers.1 She married Hylton Jolliffe, son of William Jolliffe and Eleanor Hylton, on 7 September 1804.2 She died on 13 January 1809.2
From 7 September 1804, her married name became Jolliffe.
From 7 September 1804, her married name became Jolliffe.
Hon. Sophia Caroline Curzon1
Female, Registry Number #283217, d. 3 February 1849
Last Edited=29 Jan 2017
Consanguinity Index=0.0%
Hon. Sophia Caroline Curzon was the daughter of Nathaniel Curzon, 2nd Baron Scarsdale and Hon. Sophia Susanna Noel.2 She married Robert Sewallis Shirley, Viscount Tamworth, son of Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers and Elizabeth Prentise, on 5 August 1800.1 She died on 3 February 1849, without issue.1
From 5 August 1800, her married name became Shirley.
From 5 August 1800, her married name became Shirley.
William Eccleston1
Male, Registry Number #283218
Last Edited=10 Feb 2012
William Eccleston married Rose Brabazon, daughter of Captain James Brabazon and Alice Bates, in 1686.2
He lived at Drumshalton, County Louth, IrelandG.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of County Louth in 1705.2
He lived at Drumshalton, County Louth, IrelandG.1 He held the office of High Sheriff of County Louth in 1705.2
Child of William Eccleston and Rose Brabazon
Wrightson Mundy1
Male, Registry Number #283219
Last Edited=20 Jun 2009
Child of Wrightson Mundy and Anne Burdett
Child of Wrightson Mundy
- Elizabeth Mundy3 d. 22 Feb 1827
Elizabeth Mundy1
Female, Registry Number #283220, d. 22 February 1827
Last Edited=13 May 2008
Elizabeth Mundy was the daughter of Wrightson Mundy.2 She married Robert Shirley, 7th Earl Ferrers, son of Robert Shirley, 6th Earl Ferrers and Catherine Cotton, on 28 September 1799.1 She died on 22 February 1827, without issue.1
After her marriage, Elizabeth Mundy was styled as Countess Ferrers on 28 September 1799. From 28 September 1799, her married name became Shirley.1
After her marriage, Elizabeth Mundy was styled as Countess Ferrers on 28 September 1799. From 28 September 1799, her married name became Shirley.1
