Family and Education
b. 6 Mar. 1767, o. surv. s. of Rev. Edward Giddy, curate of St. Erth, Cornw., and Catherine, da. and event. h. of John Davies of Tredrea, St. Erth. educ. Penzance g.s. 1775-9; by his fa. 1779-82; Donne’s mathematical acad., Bristol 1782-5; M. Temple 1783; Pembroke, Oxf. 1785. m. 18 Apr. 1808, Mary Anne, da. of Thomas Gilbert of Lewes, Suss., 2s. (1 d.v.p.) 4da. (1 d.v.p.). suc. fa. 1814; wife’s uncle Charles Gilbert of Eastbourne 1816 and took name of Gilbert 10 Dec. 1816. d. 24 Dec. 1839.
Offices Held
Sheriff, Cornw. 1792 – 93.
Member, bd. of agriculture 1808 – 22, vice-pres. 1815; pres. R. Soc. 1827 – 30.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Tredrea, Cornw. and Eastbourne, Suss. and 45 Bridge Street, Mdx.
GIDDY
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Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
GILBERT (formerly GIDDY), Davies (1767-1839)
Will
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Oxford 1644
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