Family and Education
b. 25 Jan. 1752, 3rd s. of Joseph Curtis, biscuit baker, of Wapping by Mary, da. of Timothy Tennant of Wapping. m. 9 Nov. 1776, Anne, da. and coh. of Edward Constable, 4s. 2da. cr. Bt. 23 Dec. 1802.
Offices Held
Alderman, London 1785–d. (Father of the City 1821–d.); sheriff 1788 – 89, ld. mayor 1795 – 96; coal meter, London 1791; maj. commdt. Tower vols. 1798, lt.-col. commdt. Loyal London vols. 1799, 1803 – 04; commr. Exchequer loan office 1798 – 1808; collector orphans’ coal duties 1810-d.; member Drapers’ Co. 1783–d. vice-pres. Hon. Artillery Co. 1793–5, pres. 1795 – d., lt.-col. 1804 – 06, colt 1806 – 17; treasurer, London Institution 1806 – d.; 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 – 29; trustee, Pelican Life Assurance Office 1709 – d.
Main residence: Culland's Grove, Southgate, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1790-1820
Web Title
CURTIS, William (1752-1829)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion
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