CLARGES, Sir Thomas, 2nd Bt. (1688-1759), of Aston, nr. Stevenage, Herts.

b. 25 July 1688, 2nd but 1st surv. s. of Sir Walter Clarges, 1st Bt.*, being 2nd s. by his 2nd w., and half-bro. of Robert Clarges*. educ. St. Paul’s sch. m. (1) May 1706, Katherine (d. bef. 1720), da. and coh. of John Berkeley*, 4th Visct. Fitzhardinge [I]; (2) by 1720, Frances (d. 1745), 1s. (d.v.p.), 1 o. da. suc. fa. as 2nd Bt. c.31 Mar. 1706. Kimber and Johnson, Baronetage, ii. 384; Reg. St. Paul’s Sch. 332; Luttrell, Brief Relation, vi. 46; IGI, London; Clutterbuck, Herts. ii. 250.