Family and Education
b. 7 Feb. 1735, o.s. of John Watson of Kingston-upon-Hull, Yorks. by 2nd w. Sarah née Schofield. m. 1760, Helen, da. of Colin Campbell, goldsmith, of Edinburgh, s.p. cr. Bt. 5 Dec. 1803.
Offices Held
Commissary-gen. Canada 1782 – 83, Flanders Mar. 1793–1795, Gt. Britain Mar. 1798–1806.
Alderman, London 1784 – d., sheriff 1785 – 86, ld. mayor 1796–7.
Dir. Bank of England 1784 – 93, 1796 – 1806, dep. gov. 1806–7.
Founder member of Lloyd’s 1772, chairman 1796 – 1806; agent, New Brunswick 1786 – 93; member, Musicians Co. 1784, master 1790–1.
Col. London vol. cav. 1797.
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Main residence: East Sheen, Surr.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
WATSON, Brook (1735-1807)
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