Richard Onslow (British Army officer)
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Lieutenant-General Richard Onslow (died 16 March 1760) was a British army officer and politician.
He was the second son of Foot Onslow and the younger brother of Arthur Onslow
, Speaker of the House of Commons. On 9 December 1726, he married his brother's sister-in-law, Rose Bridges, daughter of John Bridges of Thames Ditton
. She died in 1728 without children, and he married again to Pooley Walton, daughter of Charles Walton. They had four children:
Onslow fought at the Battle of Dettingen
. He was governor of Fort William 1752–1759, and was appointed Governor of Plymouth in 1759, but died the following year.
He was the second son of Foot Onslow and the younger brother of Arthur Onslow
Arthur Onslow
Arthur Onslow was an English politician. He set a record for length of service when repeatedly elected to serve as Speaker of the House of Commons, where he was known for his integrity.-Early life and education:...
, Speaker of the House of Commons. On 9 December 1726, he married his brother's sister-in-law, Rose Bridges, daughter of John Bridges of Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton
Thames Ditton is a village in Surrey, England, bordering Greater London. It is situated 12.2 miles south-west of Charing Cross between the towns of Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, Esher and East Molesey...
. She died in 1728 without children, and he married again to Pooley Walton, daughter of Charles Walton. They had four children:
- George OnslowGeorge Onslow (British Army officer)George Onslow was a British politician and army officer, the eldest son of Richard Onslow and his second wife Pooley, and the nephew of Arthur Onslow, Speaker of the House of Commons....
(1731–1792) - Sir Richard Onslow, 1st BaronetSir Richard Onslow, 1st BaronetSir Richard Onslow, 1st Baronet GCB was an English naval officer who played a distinguished role at the Battle of Camperdown.-Naval career:...
(1741–1817) - Rev. Arthur Onslow (1746–1815), married Frances Phipps, daughter of Constantine PhippsConstantine PhippsConstantine Phipps may refer to:*Constantine Phipps, 1st Baron Mulgrave *Constantine John Phipps, 2nd Baron Mulgrave, PC *Constantine Henry Phipps, 1st Marquess of Normanby, KG GCB GCH...
, and had issue - Elizabeth Onslow (d. 1800 or 1802), married Rev. Hon. George Hamilton, son of James Hamilton, 7th Earl of AbercornJames Hamilton, 7th Earl of AbercornJames Hamilton, 7th Earl of Abercorn FRS PC was a Scottish and Irish nobleman, the son of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn and Elizabeth Reading. He was styled Lord Paisley from 1701 until his accession in 1734...
, and had issue
Onslow fought at the Battle of Dettingen
Battle of Dettingen
The Battle of Dettingen took place on 27 June 1743 at Dettingen in Bavaria during the War of the Austrian Succession. It was the last time that a British monarch personally led his troops into battle...
. He was governor of Fort William 1752–1759, and was appointed Governor of Plymouth in 1759, but died the following year.