William Franks

William Franks (died July 1797) was a landowner in East Barnet, Hadley Wood and Cheshunt, and the owner of a large estate in the former Enfield Chace. Early life Franks was the son of William Franks (died 1790) who was important in the development of what is now known as Fitzrovia in central London and was responsible for the construction of large parts of Percy Street, Rathbone Street and Charlotte Street. William's mother was Mary Franks née Pepys (died 1805). Houses In 1786, Franks bought Mount Pleasant (later known as Belmont) from Sir William Henry Ashhurst. In 1790, he bought Beech Hill Park, the former home of Francis Russell, and sold Mount Pleasant to William Wroughton. Family In 1780, Franks married Jane Gaussen in Leyton, Essex. Their children included: