ASTLEY, Sir Jacob, 1st Bt. (c.1639-1729), of Melton Hall, Melton Constable, Norf.

b. c. 1639, 1st s. of Sir Edward Astley of Hindolveston, Norf. by his 1st cos. Elizabeth, da. of Jacob, 1st Baron Astley of Reading. educ. King’s, Camb. 1657; Christ Church, Oxf. matric. 1659. m. 6 Feb. 1661, Blanche (d. 1697), da. of Sir Philip Wodehouse, 3rd Bt.†, of Kimberley, Norf., 4s. 1da. suc. fa. 1653; uncle Sir Isaac Astley, 1st Bt., to Hillmorton, Warws. and Melton Constable 1659; cos. Jacob, 3rd Baron Astley to the entailed estates of 1st Baron Astley 1689; cr. Bt. 25 June 1660. PCC 256 Alchin.