Family and Education
b. 1 Feb. 1658, 1st s. of Ambrose Crowley, ironmonger, of Stourbridge, Worcs. by his 1st w. Mary, da. of Thomas Hall of Chadwich, Bromsgrove, Worcs. m. 1 Mar. 1681 [–2], Mary, da. of Charles Owen of All Hallows, Honey Lane, London, 4s. (3 d.v.p.) 7da. (2 d.v.p.). Kntd. 1 Jan. 1707. IGI, London.
Offices Held
Freeman, Drapers’ Co. 1684, master 1708–9; common councilman, London 1697–1711, sheriff 1706–7, alderman 1711–d.
Dir. S. Sea Co. 1711–d., dep. gov. 1712–13; commr. building 50 new churches 1712–d.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Greenwich, Kent.
Notes
Unless otherwise stated, this biography is based on M. W. Flinn, Men of Iron.
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Commons 1690-1715
Web Title
CROWLEY, Sir Ambrose (1658-1713)
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