TRENCHARD, Sir John (1649-95), of Lytchett Matravers, nr. Poole, Dorset

Family and Education

b. 30 Mar. 1649, 4th but 3rd surv. s. of Thomas Trenchard† of Wolveton, Dorset by Hannah, da. of Robert Henley of Henley, Som.; bro. of Henry† and Thomas Trenchard†. educ. Winchester 1661–5; New Coll. Oxf. 1665–7; M. Temple 1667, called 1674; travelled abroad (Spain) 1677. m. lic. 10 Nov. 1682, Philippa, da. of George Speke† of White Lackington, Som., sis. of John Speke*, 4s. 3da. Kntd. 29 Oct. 1689; suc. bro. Henry 1694. Hutchins, Dorset, i. 182; iii. 326–7.

Offices Held

Freeman, Lyme Regis 1679, Poole 1681; receiver-gen. Som., Dorset and Bristol 1688–9; comptroller of customs, Bristol Nov. 1688–9; c.j. Chester 1689–d.; recorder, Taunton 1690–d. Dorset RO, Lyme Regis mss, B6/11, f. 236; Poole archives, B17; Dorset RO, D60/X2; Morrice ent’ring bk. 2, p. 387; CSP Dom. 1690–1, p. 186.

Serjeant-at-law 1689, King’s serjeant 1689–d.; sec. of state (northern dept.) 1693–d.; PC 23 Mar. 1693–d.

Chairman, cttee. of elections and privileges, Nov. 1691–Dec. 1693.

Parlimentarian

TRENCHARD, John (1649-95), of the Middle Temple.

Main residence: Lytchett Matravers, nr. Poole, Dorset.

Author

P.W.

H.J.L.

Volume

Commons 1690-1715

Web Title

TRENCHARD, Sir John (1649-95)