Marriage and Children
On 15 December 1763, Richard married Catherine Ponsonby. Her parents were John Ponsonby, Speaker of the Irish House of Commons from 1756 to 1771, and his wife Lady Elizabeth Cavendish. Lady Elizabeth was a daughter of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire and his wife Catherine Hoskins. Her maternal grandparents were John Hoskins and Catherine Hale.
Richard and Catherine had two children:
- Catherine Henrietta Boyle (12 January 1768 – 8 July 1815). Married Francis Bernard, 1st Earl of Bandon.
- Henry Boyle, 3rd Earl of Shannon (8 August 1771 – 22 April 1842).
Read more about this topic: Richard Boyle, 2nd Earl Of Shannon
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