the 1st earl of lichfield from the lee family was succeeded by his third but eldest surviving son, george henry lee, who became the 2nd earl and 6th baronet. he constructed the stately home of ditchley in oxfordshire. on his death the titles passed to his son george henry lee, the 3rd earl. he represented oxfordshire in the house of commons and served as captain of the honourable band of gentlemen pensioners from 1762 to 1772. he died childless and was succeeded by his grand-uncle robert, the 4th earl. he was also childless. on his death in 1776 all his titles became extinct.