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of Grantham and of Somerby Hall, esquire, born about 1731, apparently adopted a military career, as he was appointed Barrack Master in the Isle of Man, i January, 1766; he was of Carlisle at the time of his uncle's will, 1768. He died 7 March, 1772, and was buried in Grantham Church, m. i.
"Here lies interred the body Of WILLIAM RICHARD MIDDLEMORE, late of Somerby Hall in this county, Esq., who departed this Life the 7th of March, 1772, in the 42nd year of his age. In memory of whom this monument was erected by his disconsolate Widow: He was Nephew and heir at law of JOHN MIDDLEMORE, Esq., late of Somerby Hall, aforesaid, who died abroad."
Will, as William Richard Middlemore, of Grantham, esquire, 18 April, 1771, was proved on 3 March, 1772, by the two executors, his widow, Mary Middlemore, and David Webb, of Budge Row, London. To his wife an annuity of £400and his dwelling-house at Grantham. After her death that and all his real estate was to descend to his eldest son, John Middlemore, subject to legacies. To son William, £1,500 to his son George, £1,500 ; to his daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Helena, Jane and Catherine, £1,000 each; to David Webb, £100.
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Abt 1731 - Yes, date unknown