Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt.

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About Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt.

William Vincent was born in Hughenden, Buckinghamshire on 20 September 1834, son of the Reverend Sir Frederick Vincent, sometime Rector of Slinfold in Sussex, and Louisa Norris. He was educated at Marlborough College and graduated as a Master of Arts from Christ Church, Oxford; in 1864 he became Rector of Postwick in Norfolk.
Ref: Chairpersons of the Epsom Bench of Magistrates 1870-1984


Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt. was born on 20 September 1834 He was the son of Rev. Sir Frederick Vincent, 11th Bt. and Louisa Norris (of Hughenden).

Sir William married, firstly, Lady Margaret Erskine, daughter of Henry David Erskine, 12th Earl of Buchan and Elizabeth Harvey, on 24 April 1860.

He married, secondly, Hester Clara Hawkshaw, daughter of Reverend E. B. Hawkshaw, on 10 May 1882

He graduated from Christ Church, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, EnglandG, with a Master of Arts (M.A.) and He held the office of Chairman of the Surrey County Council.

He was the Rector at Postwick, Norfolk, England succeeding as the 12th Baronet Vincent, of D'Abernon, co. Surrey [E., 1620] on 9 January 1883

He died on 16 February 1914 at age 79.

Child of Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt. and Lady Margaret Erskine
Sir Francis Erskine Vincent, 13th Bt. b. 24 May 1869, d. 28 Aug 1935

Child of Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt. and Hester Clara Hawkshaw
Lillian Katherine Hawkshaw Vincent b. 1883, d. 20 Sep 1966

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Rev. Sir William Vincent, 12th Bt.'s Timeline

1834
September 20, 1834
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England
1871
1871
Hughenden, Buckinghamshire, England
1883
April 17, 1883
1914
February 16, 1914
Age 79
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