Career
He was appointed a Gentleman of the Privy Chamber to Queen Anne in 1705. In 1714, his appointment as Gentleman of the Privy Chamber was renewed by George I. He was appointed deputy lieutenant of Rutland in 1715. In 1744, he was appointed a deputy lieutenant of Lincolnshire.
Bennet Sherard, 3rd Earl of Harborough (1709–1770)
Honorary
John Sherard (d 27 August 1746), unmarried, barrister, lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guard
Review Robert Sherard, 4th Earl of Harborough (1719–1799)
Lieutenant
Honorary Daniel Sherard, Registered Nurse (17 June 1722 – June 1744)
Lieutenant-General
Philip Sherard (1 March 1726/7 – 14 September 1790), unmarried
Lady Dorothy Sherard, married Review James Torkington, and had issue
Lady Lucy Sherard (d 29 April 1781), unmarried
Lady Susan Sherard (d December 1765), unmarried
Lady Ursula Sherard (d September 1745), unmarried
Upon his death in 1750, he was succeeded by Bennet Sherard, 3rd Earl of Harborough.
