Family and Education
b. c. 1666, 2nd s. of Rev. Thomas Birch, rector of Hampton Bishop, Herefs., afterwards vicar of Preston, Lancs., by his w. Mary. educ. G. Inn, 1682; M. Temple 1687, called 1687. m. (1) 1691, Sarah (d. 1702), da. and h. of Col. John Birch, M.P., of Garnstone, s.p.; (2) 26 Jan. 1704, Letitia, da. of John Hampden, M.P., of Great Hampden, Bucks., sis. of Richard and John Hampden, s.p.
Offices Held
Attorney-gen. of Brecknock, Glamorgan and Radnor 1695 – 1712; serjeant-at-law 1705; Queen’s serjeant 1712; commr. for forfeited estates 1716 – 25; cursitor baron of the Exchequer 1729 – d.
Main residence: Garnstone, nr. Weobley, Herefs.
Volume
Commons 1715-1754
Web Title
BIRCH, John (c.1666-1735)
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