Background
He was the second, but oldest surviving son of Sir Randal Beresford, 2nd Baronet and his wife Catherine Annesley, daughter of Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia. In 1681, he succeeded his father as baronet.
He was the second, but oldest surviving son of Sir Randal Beresford, 2nd Baronet and his wife Catherine Annesley, daughter of Francis Annesley, 1st Viscount Valentia. In 1681, he succeeded his father as baronet.
He entered the Irish House of Commons in 1692, sitting for Londonderry County until 1699. Shortly thereafter a letter from the earl"s steward arrived, confirming her assertion. Nichola told a female friend, that in the night after the earl"s death, his ghost had manifested and had given her information about her future life.
As a proof, that it had been no dream, a black mark then appeared at her wrist, which she later covered with the rippon.
Following this explanation Nichola expired in the presence of her friend.