STURGES (afterwards STURGES BOURNE), William (1769-1845), of Holywell, Hants.

Family and Education

b. 7 Nov. 1769, o.s. of Rev. John Sturges, DD, preb. of Winchester, by Judith, da. of Richard Bourne of Acton Hall, Worcs. educ. Winchester 1782; Christ Church, Oxf. 1786; L. Inn 1789, called 1793. m. 2 Feb. 1808, Anne, da. of Oldfield Bowles of North Aston, Oxon., 1da. suc. uncle Francis Page (formerly Bourne) and took additional name of Bourne 6 Dec. 1803; fa. 1807.

Offices Held

Sec. to Treasury May 1804 – Jan. 1806; ld. of Treasury Mar. 1807 – Sept. 1809; PC 10 Aug. 1814; commr. Board of Control Sept. 1814-June 1816 (unsalaried), June 1818-Feb. 1822 (salaried); sec. of state for Home affairs Apr. – July 1827; commr. of woods, forests and land revenues July 1827-Feb. 1828.

Vol. Bloomsbury corps; capt. New Forest vols. 1803 – 05; chairman, Hants qtr. sessions until 1822; warden, New Forest 1827.

Parlimentarian

STURGES BOURNE (formerly STURGES), William (1769-1845), of Testwood, nr. Southampton, Hants.; Acton Hall, nr. Droitwich, Worcs. and 15 South Audley Street, Mdx.

Main residence: Holywell, Hants.

STURGES BOURNE

Author

B.M.

R.G.T.

Volume

Commons 1790-1820

Web Title

STURGES (AFTERWARDS STURGES BOURNE), William (1769-1845)