BENYON, Richard (1746-96), of Gidea Hall, Essex

b. 28 June 1746, o.s. of Richard Benyon, gov. of Fort St. George, by his 3rd w. Mary, da. of Francis Tyssen of Hackney, wid. of Powlett Wrighte of Englefield, Berks. educ. Eton 1759-62. m. 3 Sept. 1767, Hannah, da. of Sir Edward Hulse, 1st Bt., 3s. 3da. suc. fa. 27 Sept. 1774.