John Lovelace, 4th Baron Lovelace

John Lovelace, 4th Baron Lovelace (1672—1709) was the Governor of both New York and New Jersey. He was the son of William Lovelace of Hurst, Berkshire. He was the grandson of Francis Lovelace, son of Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace. Despite being born into an aristocratic family, the 3rd Baron Lovelace had weakened the family's fortunes through gambling, leaving John heavily in debt. He therefore served in the military following the inheritance of his peerage. In 1701, Lord Lovelace married Charlotte, the daughter of Sir John Clayton, but her poor dowry little improved his financial situation. The couple had six children: (d. 1709), Charlotte (d. 1705), Charles (d. 1707), Wentworth (d. 1709), (d. 1736) and Martha (d. 1788), who married in 1739.

John Lovelace, 4th Baron Lovelace

John Lovelace, 4th Baron Lovelace (1672—1709) was the Governor of both New York and New Jersey. He was the son of William Lovelace of Hurst, Berkshire. He was the grandson of Francis Lovelace, son of Richard Lovelace, 1st Baron Lovelace. Despite being born into an aristocratic family, the 3rd Baron Lovelace had weakened the family's fortunes through gambling, leaving John heavily in debt. He therefore served in the military following the inheritance of his peerage. In 1701, Lord Lovelace married Charlotte, the daughter of Sir John Clayton, but her poor dowry little improved his financial situation. The couple had six children: (d. 1709), Charlotte (d. 1705), Charles (d. 1707), Wentworth (d. 1709), (d. 1736) and Martha (d. 1788), who married in 1739.