Sir Jonathan Cope, 4th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Jonathan Cope, 4th Baronet (born around 1758 – died December 30, 1821) was an important British gentleman from a noble family. He held the title of Baronet, which is a special inherited title, similar to a knight but passed down through the family.

Early Life and Family Connections

Jonathan Cope was the second son in his family. His father was also named Jonathan Cope, and his grandfather was Sir Jonathan Cope, 1st Baronet. His mother, Jane, was the second wife of his father. She was the daughter of a military leader named Francis Leighton.

Jonathan became the 4th Baronet in December 1781. This happened when his nephew, Charles, sadly passed away at only eleven years old while attending Eton College. Charles was the son of Jonathan's older half-brother, Charles.

Military Service

In 1782, Sir Jonathan Cope joined the military. He served as a cornet in the 21st Light Dragoons. A cornet was a junior officer rank in cavalry units, similar to a second lieutenant today.

Family Life and Children

Sir Jonathan Cope married Annabella Candler in April 1778. Annabella was the daughter of William Candler, who was a Captain in the 10th Regiment of Foot. Her family lived in places like County Kilkenny in Ireland and Acomb, North Yorkshire in England.

Sir Jonathan and Annabella had three sons, but sadly, all of them passed away before their parents.

Jonathan Cope, Junior

• Jonathan was born in Dorset.
• He went to Christ Church, Oxford, a famous university, when he was 18.
• He earned a degree in 1802 and later became a priest.
• He worked as a rector (a type of church leader) in Wraxall and Woodborough, Wiltshire.
• He was also a vicar in Langridge, Somerset.
• Jonathan passed away at age 34 in Reading, Berkshire on March 10, 1814. He never married.

Charles Cope

• Charles died young and never married.
• He passed away on September 30, 1795, while on board a ship called HMS Hannibal in Port Royal.

Henry Thomas Cope

• Henry Thomas was killed in 1792.
• He died during a battle at Seringapatam, which was part of the Siege of Seringapatam.

Later Years and Legacy

Sir Jonathan's wife, Annabella, passed away on August 30, 1819. She was buried in Great Malvern. Sir Jonathan himself died on December 30, 1821, at the age of 63. He was also buried in the Abbey Church there.

Because all of his sons had died before him, the title of Baronet ended with Sir Jonathan. It could not be passed on to anyone else. His property in Moreton Pinkney, Northamptonshire, was then inherited by his wife's nephew, Edward Candler.