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Married:
- • "The Historical Register" Vol. 9, 1724, page 41:
1724. Sept. 8. Sir John Hynde-Cotton of Madingley-Hall in the County of Cambridge, Bart. marry'd to Mrs. Trefusis, Widow of Samuel Trefusis of Trefusis in the County of Cornwall, Esq; and Daughter of James Craggs, sen. Esq;
• http://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O316673/bed-cover-and-unknown/
The Hynde Cottons were a wealthy and well-connected family. Sir John Hynde Cotton was a noted MP. In 1724 he married Margaret Trefusis, who brought with her a substantial dowry that included real estate, £17,000 of capital, as well as her personal jewels and plate. An inventory of Madingley Hall in 1734 shows that 36 rooms were furnished to the height of luxury and fashion. The bedrooms were named according to the colour of their textiles.
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