Background
Son of Sir Lynch Cotton, he was one of the founders of the Tarporley Hunt Club in 1762.
Son of Sir Lynch Cotton, he was one of the founders of the Tarporley Hunt Club in 1762.
In 1774 he was elected a fellow of the Royal Society. Nevertheless, Sir Robert kept a large hunting establishment and was known as a generous host. Family
Her impression was that Mistress
Thrale was very vexatious in wishing to engross all his attention, which annoyed him much".
Issue
Robert-Salusbury (born 11 September 1768), died without issue
Stapleton (1773–1865), 6th baronet, elevated to the peerage as a Viscount and Baron Combermere
William (died 16 June 1853), took holy orders
Lynch, colonel in the army. Died in the East Indies in 1799
Frances (1 December 1769 – 26 November 1818), married Robert Needham, 11th Viscount Kilmorey (1746–1818) on 10 January 1792
Penelope (31 December 1770 – 1786)
Hester-Maria (died 20 March 1845)
Sophia (died 24 May, 1838), married Sir H. M. Mainwaring, Baronet, of Over Peover, Chester.
Royal Society; 15th Parliament of Great Britain. 16th Parliament of Great Britain. 17th Parliament of Great Britain]
He was Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Cheshire from 1780 to 1796.
