He left two daughters but no sons and on his death in 1701 the viscountcy and earldom became extinct. He was succeeded in the barony by his younger brother, the fourth Baron. The latter had previously represented Berwick in Parliament.
The deceased man left behind two daughters but no sons. Upon his passing in 1701, the viscountcy and earldom were extinguished. His younger sibling inherited the barony, which he had previously held as a representative for Berwick in Parliament.