Sir Francis Bland, 2nd Baronet Bland of Kippax Park

Francis Bland was the elder son of Sir John Bland, 1st Baronet of Kippax Park, and his wife Rosamond Neville. He was born c.1642 and died at the age of 21, on Nov. 14, 1663. He was buried at Kippax Church, Kippax, near Leeds, Yorkshire.

He married Jane Lowther c.1660. She was the daughter of Sir William Lowther, Knight, and his wife Jane Busfield. They had two sons, Thomas and John.

Francis Bland became the 2nd Baronet of Kippax Park when his father died. The title passed to his elder son Thomas on his death. Thomas also died young and the title passed to his brother John.

Children of Sir Francis Bland, 2nd Baronet of Kippax Park and his wife Jane Lowther:

• Thomas Bland, who became 3rd Baronet
• John Bland, who became 4th Baronet

Links to additional information:

• http://www.archive.org/stream/collectionsforhi00carl#page/41/mode/1up
• http://thepeerage.com/p17092.htm#i170919
• http://www.leighrayment.com/baronetage/baronetsB3.htm