FAIRFAX, Hon. Robert (1707-93), of Leeds Castle, Kent

b. 1707, 3rd s. of Thomas, 5th Lord Fairfax [S], by Hon. Catherine Colepeper, da. and h. of Thomas, 2nd Lord Colepeper. m. (1) 25 Apr. 1741, Martha (d. Sept. 1743), da. and coh. of Anthony Collins of Baddow, Essex, 1s. d.v.p.; (2) 15 July 1749, Dorothy, da. of Maudistly Best of Chilham, Kent, sis. of Thomas Best, s.p. suc. bro. as 7th Lord Fairfax 12 Mar. 1782.