BLACKETT, Sir Edward, 4th Bt. (1719-1804), of Matfen, Northumb. and Thorpe Lea, Surr.

bap. 9 Apr. 1719, 1st s. of John Blackett of Newby, Yorks. (3rd s. of Sir Edward, 2nd Bt.), by Patience, da. of Henry Wise of Brompton Park, Mdx. educ. Trinity, Oxf. 1737; L. Inn 1740. m. Sept. 1751, Anne, da. and h. of Oley Douglas of Matfen, 3s. 2da. suc. fa. 1750, and his uncle as 4th Bt. 1 Mar. 1756.