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 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 September 23, 2006.
- ^ All Saints' Church. Retrieved on September 23, 2006.
- ^ History of Earsham Hall. Retrieved on September 23, 2006.
- This page incorporates information from Leigh Rayment's Peerage Page.
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Member for Aldeburgh with Samuel Lowe 1722–1730 |
Succeeded by Samuel Lowe Sir John Williams |
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