Henry Pelham - Personal Life

Personal Life

Pelham had married Lady Catherine Manners, daughter of the 2nd Duke of Rutland, in 1726. They had four daughters:

• Catherine (1727–1760), married 1744 Henry Clinton, 9th Earl Clinton, who by this marriage subsequently became the 2nd Duke of Newcastle-under-Lyne
• Frances (1728–1824), died unmarried
• Grace (1735–1777), married 1752 the Hon. Lewis Watson, who in 1760 was created Baron Sondes
• Mary (1739–1???), died unmarried

Pelham's personal papers were inherited by his son-in-law and now form part of the Newcastle (Clumber) Collection held at the department of Manuscripts and Special Collections, The University of Nottingham.