LEKE, Nicholas (1612-81)

bap. 1 Oct. 1612, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Sir Francis Leke^†, bt., later earl of Scarsdale, and Anne, da. of Sir Edward Carey^‡ of Aldenham, Herts., sis. of Adolphus Carey^‡, Sir Henry Carey^‡, Visct. Falkland [S], and Sir Philip Carey^‡. educ. unknown. m. c.1653, Frances (d.1692), da. of Robert Rich^†, 2nd earl of Warwick, and 1st w. Frances Hatton, 3s. (1 d.v.p.) 1da. d.v.p. Sutton-cum-Duckmanton Par. Reg. 1662-1837 ed. P. Kettle and P. Riden (Derbys. Rec. Soc. xviii), 58, 60, 65. d. 27 Jan. 1681; admon. 10 Feb. 1681.