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George Markham


The Very Rev George Markham, DD (30 March 1763 - 30 September 1822) was Dean of York from 1802 and Rector of Stokesley until his death.

He was the second son of William Markham, Archbishop of York from 1776 to 1807, and educated at Westminster School.

He was Rector of Tattenhall then Prebendary of Bilton before becoming Dean of York.

He married Elizabeth Evelyn, daughter of Sir Richard Sutton, of Norwood in 1789: the marriage was to end in divorce in 1803.

Their daughter Maria married the Hon. Rev. Thomas Harris, son of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.

His brother John Markham was an eminent Naval officer.



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