Family and Education
b. 17 Nov. 1762, 3rd but 1st surv. s. of Henry Shiffner† of Pontrylas, Herefs. and Mary, da. and coh. of John Jackson of Pontrylas, second in council, Bengal. educ. Bosma’s acad. Amsterdam 1777-8; Pastor L’Honore’s, The Hague 1778-80. m. 31 Oct. 1787, Mary, da. and h. of Sir John Bridger of Coombe Place and Coln St. Aldwyn, Glos., 4s. (1 d.v.p.) 4da. suc. fa. 1795; fa.-in-law 1816; cr. bt. 16 Dec. 1818. d. 3 Feb. 1842.
Offices Held
Cornet 11 Drag. 1782 – 88.
Capt. Suss. militia 1794 – 95, Lewes yeomanry 1795 – 1827, S. Lewes vol. batt. 1803.
Main residence: Coombe Place, nr. Lewes, Suss.
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Commons 1820-1832
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SHIFFNER, Sir George, 1st bt. (1762-1842)
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