Paul Methuen MP (1723 - 1795)

Born 16 May 1723 in Corsham, Wiltshire, England

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Died 22 Jan 1795 at age 71 in Corsham, Wiltshire, England

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Biography

Paul Methuen was born on 16 May 1723. He was the son of Thomas Methuen and Anne Selfe.

He was educated at Winchester College, Winchester, Hampshire, England.

He married Catharine Cobb, daughter of Sir George Cobb, 3rd Bt., on 25 June 1749. Children of Paul Methuen and Catharine Cobb:^[1]

Christian Methuen, d. 9 May 1832

Paul Cobb Methuen, b. 15 Jun 1752, d. 14 Sep 1816

Thomas Methuen, b. 2 Feb 1754, d. 27 Apr 1774

Paul held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Warwick in 1762 and 1768; and for Great Bedwyn in 1774 and 1780. He lived at Corsham House (now Corsham Court), Wiltshire, England.

https://historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/methuen-paul-1723-95

He is named as a legatee, residuary beneficiary and executor in the will dated 4 July 1749 of his first cousin once removed, Paul Methuen KB, who died on 7 April 1757 where he is described as: "my cousin and godson Paul Methuen jnr Esq of Corsham Co. Wilts grandson to my uncle Anthony Methuen Esq of Bradford Co. Wilts and son of my late cousin Thomas Methuen Esq of Bradford Co. Wilts" ^[2]

He died on 22 January 1795 at age 71.^[3]

Monument Inscription

North Wraxall, North Aisle^[4]

Paul Methuen Esq. who lies here interred, died Jan. 22,1795, Aged 72 years. He was the only Son of Thomas Methuen, Esq. of this County, also heir of his Mother’s Family, the Selfe’s, of Beanacre, and of the Right Hon Sir Paul Methuen, Kt. of the Bath, He had issue, by Christian his Wife, two Sons, Paul Cobb Methuen, Esq. his eldest Son and heir, Thomas, who died before him, and one Daughter, Christian, married to Frederick Lord Boston.

In the Vault underneath are deposited the Remains of Christian, Wife of Paul Methuen, Esq. daughter and coheiress of Sir George Cobb, Bart. of Adderbury, in Oxfordshire, by Ann, his Wife, daughter and coheiress of Joseph Langton, Esq. of Ne.. haven, in the County of Somerset, who died the 21st of May, 1776, Aged 56 years.

Sources

1. ↑ England Marriages, 1538–1973, Name: Paul Methuen, Spouse's Name: Catherine Cobb, Event Date: 25 Jun 1749, Event Place: Saint Lawrence Jewry And Saint Mary Magdalene, Milklondont, London, London, England
2. ↑ Will of Paul dated 4 July 1749 proved 28 April 1757
3. ↑ The Peerage # ; http://thepeerage.com/p6947.htm#i69463
4. ↑ Monumental inscriptions of Wiltshire : an edition, in facsimile, of Monumental inscriptions in the county of Wilton by Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872 Publication date 2000 Page 30