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 demise occurred on February 22, 1781, at the age of 82. He was succeeded in the baronetcy through a special provision by his son-in-law John Henniker, who later rose to prominence as Baron Henniker in the Peerage of Ireland in 1800.