GORE, Thomas (?1694-1777), of Dunstan Park, nr. Newbury, Berks.

After taking office, Gore supported every Administration in turn. There is no record of his having spoken in the House during this period. In 1761 he was mentioned as a candidate for Speaker, but Newcastle considered him to be ‘too old and infirm’.Newcastle to Bedford, 10 Oct. 1761, Bedford mss. He survived a three-cornered contest at Cricklade in 1761, but was forced to decline at the general election of 1768.

Gore died 17 Mar. 1777.