Family and Education
b. 1769, 2nd s. of George Adams (afterwards Anson) of Shugborough by Mary, da. of George Venables Vernon, 1st Baron Vernon; bro. of Thomas Anson. educ. Eton 1779-85. m. 27 May 1800, Frances, da. of John William Hamilton, s. of Sir Robert Hamilton, 4th Bt., of Silvertonhill, Lanark, 8s. 5da. KCB 2 Jan. 1815; GCB 29 July 1833.
Offices Held
Cornet 16 Drag. 1786, lt. 1791; capt. 20 Drag. 1792, maj. 1794, brevet lt.-col. 1797; lt.-col. 15 Drag. 1798, brevet col. 1805, brig.-gen. 1809, maj.-gen. 1810; col. 23 Drag. 1814 – 18, lt.-gen. 1819; col. 4 Drag. 1827 – d., gen. 1837.
Groom of bedchamber to Duke of Kent 1800, equerry 1810 – 20, subsequently to the duchess; a.d.c. to the King 1805; groom of bedchamber to Prince Albert 1840–1.
Lt.-gov. Chelsea Hosp. 1846, gov. May 1849 – d.
Main residence: Rushal Hall, Staffs.
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Commons 1790-1820
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ANSON, George (1769-1849)
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