BACON, Waller (?1669-1734), of Earlham, nr. Norwich.

Descended from a younger branch of Lord Keeper Bacon’s family, who acquired Earlham from the Wallers by marriage, Bacon was returned as a Whig for Norwich for nearly a quarter of a century. At George I’s accession he obtained a place, which he gave up to follow Walpole into opposition from 1717-20, securing another place after Walpole’s return to power. In 1721, following petitions from wool manufacturers, including those of Norwich, he introduced a bill, which became law, prohibiting the wearing of calico.CJ, xix. 407-8; see also under PAGE, Sir Gregory. He voted regularly with the Government till his death, 11 Nov. 1734.