POPHAM, Sir Francis (c.1570-1644), of Wellington, Som. and Littlecote, Wilts.

Family and Education

b. c. 1570, o.s. of John Popham by Amy, da. and h. of Hugh Adams of Castleton, Glam. educ. Balliol, Oxf. 1588; M. Temple 1589. m. Anne, da. and h. of John Dudley I of Stoke Newington, Mdx., 4s. (2 d.v.p.) 7da. Kntd. 1596; KB 1603; suc. fa. 1607.

Offices Held

J.p. Wilts. from 1597, Som. by 1602; dep. lt. Wilts., Som. from 1597; constable, Taunton castle 1613; member, Virginia and New England Cos.; member, mines royal.

Parlimentarian

POPHAM, Sir Francis (c.1573-1644), of Wellington, Som. and Littlecote, Wilts.; later of Houndstreet, Som. and Stoke Newington, Mdx.

Main residences: Wellington, Som.; Littlecote, Wilts.

Author

R.C.G.

J.P.F.

Volume

Commons 1558-1603

Web Title

POPHAM, Sir Francis (c.1570-1644)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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