AMCOTTS, Wharton (1740-1807), of East Retford, Notts., and Kettlethorpe, Lincs.

b. 23 Feb. 1740, 1st s. of Alexander Emerson of East Retford and Caister, Lincs. by Elizabeth, da. and coh. of Rev. Thomas Bosville, rector of Ufford, Northants. m. (1) 16 Apr. 1762, Anna Maria (d.1 July 1800), da. of Vincent Amcotts of Harrington and Aistrop, Lincs. and sis. and h. of Charles Amcotts, 1da.; (2) 20 Oct. 1800, Amelia Campbell of Whitley, Northumb., 1da. suc. fa. c. 1744; Charles Amcotts at Kettlethorpe and took name of Amcotts 13 May 1777; cr. Bt. 11 May 1796.