HARLEY, Hon. Thomas (1730-1804), of Berrington, Herefs. and Hooley House, nr. Croydon, Surr.

Family and Education

b. 24 Aug. 1730, 4th s. of Edward Harley, 3rd Earl of Oxford, by Martha, da. of John Morgan of Tredegar, Mon. educ. Westminster 1738-48. m. 15 Mar. 1752, Anne, da. of Edward Bangham, dep. auditor of the imprest, 2s. d.v.p. 5da.

Offices Held

Alderman, London 1761 – d., sheriff 1763 – 64, ld. mayor 1767 – 68; PC 27 May 1768; recorder, Leominster 1780 – 1802, high steward 1802 – d.; mayor, Shrewsbury 1784; ld. lt. Rad. Apr. 1791-Aug. 1804.

Col. London militia 1771 – 94; pres. Hon. Artillery Co. 1773 – 80; capt. Herefs. yeomanry 1794.

Pres. St. Bartholomew’s hosp. 1769 – d.; collector, London orphans’ coal duties 1799–1804.

Parlimentarian

HARLEY, Hon. Thomas (1730-1804), of Berrington, Herefs.

Main residences: Berrington, Herefs.; Hooley House, nr. Croydon, Surr.

Author

L.T.

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

HARLEY, Hon. Thomas (1730-1804)