Major died on 22 February 1781, aged 82, and was succeeded in the baronetcy according to the special remainder by his son-in-law John Henniker, who was elevated to the Peerage of Ireland as Baron Henniker in 1800.
Major's death on February 22, 1781, at the age of 82 marked the end of an era. He was succeeded in the baronetcy through a special arrangement by his son-in-law John Henniker, who would later be elevated to the Peerage of Ireland as Baron Henniker in 1800.