SKIPWITH, Sir Gray, 8th bt. (1771-1852), of Alveston Villa, nr. Stratford-upon-Avon, Warws. and 6 Pall Mall East, Mdx.

b. 17 Sept. 1771, in Virginia, 1st s. of Sir Peyton Skipwith, 7th bt., of Prestwould, Mecklenburg, Virginia and 1st w. Anne, da. of Hugh Miller of Green Crofts, Blandford, Virginia. educ. Eton 1787-90; Trinity Coll. Cambridge 1790. m. 22 Apr. 1801, Harriett, da. of Gore Townsend of Honington Hall, Warws., 12s. (2 d.v.p.) 8da. suc. Sir Thomas George Skipwith†, 4th bt., to entailed estates 1790 and to Newbold Pacey Hall, Warws. 1832; fa. as 8th bt. 9 Oct. 1805. d. 13 May 1852.