WADE, George (1673-1748), of Abbey Courtyard, Bath, Som.

Ensign 10 Ft. 1690, lt. 1693, capt.-lt. 1694, capt. 1695, maj. 1703; lt.-col. 17 Ft. 1703; brevet-col. 1704; adjt.-gen. to forces in Portugal 1704; colt 33 Ft. 1705; brig.-gen. Spanish army 1707; brig.-gen. 1708; maj.-gen. Spanish army 1708, maj.-gen. 1714, col. 3 Drag. Gds. 1717 – d.; 2nd-in-c. expedition against Vigo 1719; c.-in-c. Scotland 1724 – 40; lt.-gen. 1727; gov. Berwick 1732, and Fort William, Fort George and Fort Augustus 1733; gen. of Horse 1739; lt.-gen. of Ordnance 1742 – d.; P.C. 24 June 1742; f. m. 1743; c.-in-c. Flanders 1743 – 45; c.-in-c. north of England during Jacobite rebellion 1745.