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Sir Thomas Stradling, 6th Bt (1710-1738)
Thomas Stradling was the second son of Sir Edward Stradling, 5th Bt (Baronet)(1672-1735) by Elizabeth Mansell (daughter of Sir Edward Mansell; married 5JUN1694). The first son was Sir Edward Stradling (26MAY1699-3OCT1726). Thomas was the 15th head of the family to live and work from St. Donat's Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales and the last, since he passed being unmarried. He, and his traveling companion Sir John Tyrwhitt, were in Montpelier, France when on 27SEP1738 Thomas was killed in a duel. Stories abound regarding an alleged agreement between Sir John and Sir Thomas that if one of them should die, the other would inherit his estates which indeed, did happen. The administration of the will was granted to his next-of-kin, the Honorable Christopher Mansel and Bussy Mansel (later to become the 4th Lord Mansel). Bussy became the Lord of the Manor at St. Donat's and his death in 1750 gave rise to numerous lawsuits. The estates and lands were eventually divided and the whole affair ended up being closed by an Act of Parliament with Sir John Tyrwhitt acquiring St. Donat's and Sully manor by virtue of the deed made between them (Sir Thomas and Sir John).