CURWEN (formerly CHRISTIAN), John Christian (1756-1828), of Ewanrigg and Workington Hall, Cumb.

b. 12 July 1756, 1st surv. s. of John Christian of Ewanrigg and Jane, da. of Eldred Curwen† of Workington. educ. Peterhouse, Camb. 1773; Grand Tour 1779-82. m. (1) 10 Sept. 1775, Margaret (d. 1 Feb. 1778), da. of John Taubman, Speaker of House of Keys, of Castletown, Isle of Man, 1s.; (2) 5 Oct. 1782, his cos. Isabella, da. and h. of Henry Curwen† of Workington, 5s. (1 d.v.p.) 3da. suc. fa. 1767; took name of Curwen 6 Mar. 1790. d. 11 Dec. 1828.