William Stourton, 16th Baron Stourton facts for kids
William Stourton, 16th Baron Stourton (1704–1781) was an important British noble. A "peer" is someone who holds a special title, like a Baron. Through his marriage to Winifred Howard, his family later inherited very old titles. These included Baron Mowbray and Baron Segrave. These titles could be passed down through female family members.
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Who Was William Stourton?
William Stourton was born in 1704. He was the younger son of Charles Stourton. His grandfather was William Stourton, 12th Baron Stourton. William had an older brother named Charles. He also had three younger sisters: Mary, Jane, and Katherine.
Becoming a Baron
In 1753, William's older brother, Charles, passed away. William then became the 16th Baron Stourton. This meant he inherited his family's noble title.
Studying Law
In 1741, William was admitted to Gray's Inn. This was a famous place in London where people studied to become lawyers.
Family and Important Marriages
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On October 11, 1749, William Stourton married Winifred Howard. She was born in 1726. This marriage was very important for the Stourton family. Winifred was the eldest daughter of Philip Howard. She was also a "co-heiress" to her uncles, the 8th and 9th Dukes of Norfolk. This means she shared the right to inherit some very old family titles.
Inheriting Ancient Titles
Through Winifred, the Stourton family could eventually claim many old titles. These included Baron Mowbray, Baron Segrave, Baron Howard, and Baron Greystoke. These titles were created a long time ago. They could be passed down through female family members, which was special.
Their Children
William and Winifred had three children together:
- Charles Philip Stourton, 17th Baron Stourton, who was their only son and heir.
- Catharine Stourton (born 1750). She became a novice, meaning she was studying at a religious school in Liege.
- Charlotte-Mary Stourton (born 1751). She also became a novice at the same religious school.
Sadly, Winifred passed away in 1753. William Stourton died on October 3, 1781. He was buried in Witham, Essex.
