Family and Education
b. 25 Jan. 1752, 3rd s. of Joseph Curtis (d. 1771), sea biscuit baker, of Wapping, London and Mary, da. of Timothy Tennant of Wapping. m. 9 Nov. 1776, Anne, da. and coh. of Edward Constable of London, 4s. (1 d.v.p.) 2da. cr. bt. 23 Dec. 1802. d. 18 Jan. 1829.
Offices Held
Alderman, London 1785–d. (father of the City 1821–d.), sheriff 1788–9, ld. mayor 1795 – 96; member, Drapers’ Co. 1783 – d.; coal meter, London 1791; treas. London Institution 1806 – d.; recvr. and collector of orphans’ coal duties, London 1810 – d.
Vice-pres. Hon. Artillery Co. 1793 – 95, pres. 1795 – d., lt.-col. 1804 – 06, col. 1806 – 17; commr. exch. loan office 1798 – 1808; pres. Christ’s Hosp. 1813 – d.; dir. W.I. Dock Co. 1802 – 03, 1805 – 13, 1815 – d., E.I. Dock Co. 1805 – 13, 1815 – 21, 1823 – d.; trustee, Pelican Life Assurance Office 1799 – d.
Maj. commdt. Tower vols. 1798; lt.-col commdt. Loyal London vols. 1799, 1803 – 04.
Main residences: 15 Lombard Street, London and Culland's Grove, Southgate, Mdx. and Cliff House, Ramsgate, Kent.
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Commons 1820-1832
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CURTIS, Sir William, 1st bt. (1752-1829)
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