WATSON, Hon. Lewis (1728-95), of Lees Court, Kent

b. 28 Nov. 1728, 2nd s. of John, 1st Baron Monson, by Lady Margaret Watson, da. of Lewis, 1st Earl of Rockingham. educ. Westminster 1737-45; Grand Tour with Thomas Pelham and later with Charles Watson Wentworth, 2nd Mq. of Rockingham.Add. 33087, ff. 8, 36, 48. m. 12 Oct. 1752, Grace, da. and coh. of Henry Pelham, M.P., niece of Thomas, 1st Duke of Newcastle, 3s. suc. cos. Thomas, 3rd Earl of Rockingham, to Watson estates in Northants. and Kent and assumed name of Watson, 26 Feb. 1746; cr. Baron Sondes 22 May 1760.