Family and Education
b. 18 July 1729, o. s. of Rev. Alexander Popham, rector of West Monkton, nr. Taunton, Som. by cos. Mary, da. and coh. of Thomas Gatchell of Monkton, clerk in Chancery. educ. Balliol, Oxf. 1746, BA (All Souls) 1751; M. Temple 1746, called 1755; I. Temple 1761. m. 1da.
Offices Held
Auditor of north parts, duchy of Lancaster Apr. 1782 – July 1810; commr. of taxes 1783 – 84; bencher, M. Temple 1785, reader 1793, treasurer 1800; master in Chancery 1786–1802.
Recorder, Wells 1766 – 67, 1776 – d.
Capt. Som. militia 1768, lt.-col. 1784–7.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Monkton, Som.; Lincoln's Inn Fields, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
POPHAM, Alexander (1729-1810)
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