Sir Richard Atkins, 6th Baronet
Sir Richard Atkins, 6th Baronet (1728–1756), of Clapham, was an English baronet from 1742 until 1756.[1][2]
Sir Richard Atkins 6th & last Baronet of Clapham | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1728 Clapham |
| Died | 10 June 1756 (aged 27-28) Clapham |
Education
He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) c.1737-c.1742.[3]
Title
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 unmarried 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]
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Henry Atkins, 5th Baronet |
Atkins baronet of Clapham 1742–1756 |
Succeeded by None |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by Alexander Townsend |
High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire 1750-51 |
Succeeded by Henry Lovibond |
See also
References
- "Parishes: Clapham". British History Online.
- "(230) Atkins of Clapham, baronets". Landed families.
- Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 4.
- "\Appointed Sheriffs". The London Gazette.
- "Stewards of the OA Club". Abingdon School.