[3] William had been the heir apparent of the two baronies but had predeceased his father, dying in 1692.
Edward was educated at Rugby School, entering on 11 July 1695.
[1][4] Edward married Diana Howard, the daughter of Thomas Howard, Teller of the Exchequer on 9 April 1703.
He died of smallpox in Whitehall on 28 March 1704 and was buried at Himley.
[1] He was succeeded in the baronies by his son, also called Edward, who was born after his father's death.