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.
He left two daughters but no sons, and upon his death in 1701, the viscountcy and earldom ceased to exist. His younger brother succeeded him in the barony, who had previously represented Berwick in Parliament.