William Windham (of Earsham, senior)
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William Windham (c. 1674 – April 2, 1730) was a British landowner and politician. He was the second son of William Windham, of Felbrigg (d. 1689), member of an old Norfolk family.[1]
Entering the army, he rose to the rank of colonel[1] and, according to his memorial, lost a limb in action.[2]
He bought Earsham Hall, which would become the family seat, in 1720.[3] In 1722, he was returned to Parliament for Sudbury; in 1727 he transferred to the representation of Aldeburgh, and retained the seat until his death.
He married Anne Tyrrell (d. 1762), daughter of Sir Charles Tyrrell, 2nd Baronet, by whom he had two children:[1]
- William Windham (c. 1706–1789)
- John Windham, later Windham-Bowyer (d. April 15, 1780)
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Wyndham Genealogy. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.
- ^ All Saints' Church. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.
- ^ History of Earsham Hall. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page
- Robert Beatson, A Chronological Register of Both Houses of Parliament (London: Longman, Hurst, Res & Orme, 1807) [1]
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Sir Hervey Elwes Thomas Western |
Member for Sudbury with John Knight 1722–1727 |
Succeeded by John Knight Carteret Leathes |
| Preceded by Samuel Lowe Walter Plumer |
Member for Aldeburgh with Samuel Lowe 1727–1730 |
Succeeded by Samuel Lowe Sir John Williams |
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