William Villiers, 2nd Earl of Jersey
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William Villers, 2nd Earl of Jersey (d. 13 July 1721), known as Viscount Villiers from 1697 to 1711, was an English peer
Jersey was the son of Edward Villiers, 1st Earl of Jersey, and his wife Barbara (née Chiffinch). He represented Kent in the House of Commons from 1705 to 1708. In 1711 he succeeded his father in the earldom.
On 22 March 1704 William married Judith Herne daughter of Frederick Herne and Elizabeth Lisle. They had three children:
- Barbara Villers (d. 1761), married firstly, Sir William Blackett, 2nd Baronet. She married secondly, Bussy Mansell, 4th Baron Mansell.
- William Villiers, 3rd Earl of Jersey (d. 1769)
- Thomas Villiers, 1st Earl of Clarendon (1709–1786)
[edit] References
- thepeerage.com Accessed May 21, 2008
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page Accessed May 21, 2008
- familysearch.org Accessed May 21, 2008
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Thomas Hales Sir Francis Leigh |
Member of Parliament for Kent with Sir Cholmeley Dering 1705–1707 |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of England |
Member of Parliament for Kent with Sir Cholmeley Dering 1707 – 1708 |
Succeeded by Sir Thomas Palmer Sir Stephen Lennard |
| Peerage of England | ||
| Preceded by Edward Villiers |
Earl of Jersey 1711 – 1721 |
Succeeded by William Villiers |
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