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Sir Richard Atkins, 6th Baronet

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Sir Richard Atkins
6th & last Baronet of Clapham
Born1728
Clapham
Died10 June 1756 (aged 27-28)
Clapham

Sir Richard Atkins, 6th Baronet (1728–1756), of Clapham, was an English baronet from 1742 until 1756.[1][2]

Education

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He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) c.1737-c.1742.[3]

Title

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Following the death of his older brother Sir Henry Atkins, 5th Baronet in 1742 he became the 6th and last Atkins baronet of Clapham, at the age of 14 but did not receive the estates from the trustees until coming of age in 1749.[2] He was awarded an honorary degree in 1749 by the University of Oxford [2] and was High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire (1750-1751).[3][4]

It is reputed that he bought the services of the leading courtesan Kitty Fisher and that he accumulated debts.[2] He died, married to Fanny Murray, without children which ended the baronetcy[1][3] and his Tickford estates were sold to pay off his debts.[2]

He was a Steward of the OA Club in 1748.[5]

Baronetage of England
Preceded by Baronet
(of Clapham)
1742–1756
Extinct
Political offices
Preceded by
Alexander Townsend
High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire
1750-51
Succeeded by
Henry Lovibond

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Parishes: Clapham". British History Online.
  2. ^ a b c d e "(230) Atkins of Clapham, baronets". Landed families.
  3. ^ a b c Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 4.
  4. ^ "\Appointed Sheriffs". The London Gazette.
  5. ^ "Stewards of the OA Club". Abingdon School.