Family and Education
b. 13 Oct. 1774, 2nd s. of Godfrey Thornton (d. 1805), London merchant and banker, of Moggerhanger House, Beds. and Jane, da. and coh. of Stephen Peter Godin of Cullands Grove, Mdx. m. 15 July 1800, Sarah, da. of John Harvey of Ickwellbury, Beds. and Finningley Park, Yorks., 4s. 4da. (1 d.v.p.). Took name of Astell on; suc. to Everton estate of his gt.-uncle, Richard Astell, 9 June 1807. d. 7 Mar. 1847.
Offices Held
Dir. E.I. Co. 1800 – 46, dep. chairman 1809 – 10, 1823 – 24, 1829 – 30, chairman 1810 – 11, 1824 – 25, 1828 – 29, 1830 – 31; dir. Russia Co. 1802, E.I. Dock Co. 1805 – 35.
Vol. London and Westminster light horse 1797; maj. R. E. I. vols. 1803, lt.-col. 1805, col. 1820 – 34; lt.-col. Beds. militia 1841.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Everton House, Hunts.; 4 Portland Place, Mdx.
Thornton
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Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
ASTELL (formerly THORNTON), William (1774-1847)
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