STRANGWAYS, Thomas I (1643-1713), of Melbury Sampford, Dorset

Family and Education

b. 1643, 4th but 2nd surv. s. of Giles Strangways† of Melbury Sampford by Susanna, da. and coh. of Thomas Edwards, Mercer, of London and Fair Crouch, Wadhurst, Dorset; bro. of John† and Wadham Strangways†. educ. Wadham, Oxf. 1660–3. m. 19 Jan. 1675, Susan, da. and h. of John Ridout of Frome, Som., 5s. (3 d.v.p.) 4da. suc. bro. 1676. Hutchins, Dorset, ii. 662–3, 678, 680–1; Dorset RO, Melbury Sampford par. reg.

Offices Held

Freeman, Poole 1671; steward, manors of Fordington and Rhyme 1676–d.; common councilman, Bridport 1677–85, Oct. 1688–d., high steward 1677–d., freeman 1685– Jan. 1688; commr. inquiring into customs frauds, Lyme Regis 1678, forfeited estates, Dorset 1686; v.-adm. Dorset and Poole 1702–d.; steward, manor of Long Bredy, Dorset to 1704. Poole Archs. B17; Cal. Treas. Bks. ix. 527, 556; xvii. 339; xix. 281; Hutchins, 8; Dorset RO, Bridport mss B3/H1, p. 509.

Parlimentarian

STRANGWAYS, Thomas (1643-1713), of Melbury Sampford, Dorset.

Main residence: Melbury Sampford, Dorset.

Author

P.W.

Volume

Commons 1690-1715

Web Title

STRANGWAYS, Thomas I (1643-1713)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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