William Stourton, 12th Baron Stourton

William Stourton, 12th Baron Stourton (died 1685) was the grandson and successor of William Stourton. He was the son of Edward Stourton (1617-January 1644) and Mary Petre (c. 1624–1672), daughter of the 3rd Baron Petre

Arms of Stourton: Sable, a bend or between six fountains

He married Elizabeth Preston (died April 1688), daughter of Sir John Preston, in 1665. The couple had at least four sons;

  • Edward (1665–1720), became Baron in 1685.
  • Thomas (1667–1743), became Baron in 1720.
  • Capt. Charles Stourton (1669-18 Sept 1739), father of:
  • John Stourton (1673-3 October 1748)
Peerage of England
Preceded by
William Stourton
Baron Stourton
1672–1685
Succeeded by
Edward Stourton

Notes

    References

    • Kidd, Charles and Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1995 edition). London: St. Martin's Press, 1995,


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