ASHBY, George (1656-1728), of Quenby, Leics.

b. 16 July 1656, 1st s. of George Ashby of Quenby, Leics. by Mary (d. 1721), da. of Euseby Shuckburgh of Naseby, Northants. educ. Trinity Coll. Camb. 1673, MA 1675; G. Inn 1674. m. 7 Nov. 1681 (with approx. £9,000) Hannah (d. 1733), da. and coh. of Edmund Waring of Umphriston, Salop, 7s. (3 d.v.p.) 4da. suc. fa. 1672. Nichols, Leics. iii. 300; Verney Letters 18th Cent. i. 66.