This William Danby lived mainly in the other family house of Swinton Park. He was born in 1752 and in married twice. First to Caroline, daughter of Henry Seymour, and secondly to Anne Holwell, second daughter of William Gater. He was a writer and published several books which are still available.Danby William 1831 “Thoughts on various subjects”. Online reference He was the friend and patron of the famous artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson who painted his portrait which is shown. He was the last of the Danby family to own Farnley Hall and in 1799 he sold it to James Armitage.
This William Danby lived mainly in the other family house of Swinton Park. He was born in 1752 and in married twice. First to Caroline, daughter of Henry Seymour and secondly to Anne Holwell, second daughter of William Gater. He wa,s a writer and published several books which are still available.Danby William 1831 “.Thoughts on various subjects”. Online reference He was the friend and patron of the famous artist Julius Caesar Ibbetson who painted his portrait which is shown He was the last of the Danby family to own Farnley Hall and in 1799 he sold it to James Armitage.