Family and Education
b. 3 Feb. 1728, 2nd s. of Francis Rainsford by Isabella, da. of William Bale of Foston, Derbys. m. (1) Elizabeth (d. 27 Jan. 1781), da. of Edward Miles, 1s. 2da.; (2) 16 Feb. 1789, Anne Cornwallis, da. of Sir More Molyneux of Loseley Park, Guildford, Surr., s.p.
Offices Held
Cornet 3 Drag. 1744; ensign 2 ft. Gds. 1745, lt. 1751, capt. and lt.-col. 1761; col. army 1774; gov. Chester 1776 – 96; maj.-gen. 1777; col. 44 Ft. 1781 – d.; lt.-gen. 1782; gen. 1796; gov. Tynemouth 1796 – d.
Equerry to the Duke of Gloucester 1766–1780.
Parlimentarian
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
RAINSFORD, Charles (1728-1809)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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