 They included gentlewomen and various poorer relations of the owners, and there were also far more of them.In 1585 the Earl of Derby had a household of 115 people, while forty years later the Earl of Dorset was still maintaining a household of 111, all of whom were reported to be living in great state.By 1722 the more elevated Duke of Chandos had a household of 90, 16 of whom were members of his private orchestra rather than domestic servants.