Family and Education
b. 5 July 1766, 2nd s. of Nathaniel Ryder†, 1st Bar. Harrowby (d. 1803), and Elizabeth, da. and coh. of Rt. Rev. Richard Terrick, bp. of London. educ. Neasden, Mdx. by Rev. Richard Raikes; Harrow 1780; St. John’s, Camb. 1784; L. Inn 1788, called 1791. m. 1 Aug. 1799, Frederica, da. and h. of Sir John Skynner† of Great Milton, Oxon., l.c.b. 1777-87, 1 da. d.v.p. suc. 1st cos. once removed Thomas Ryder† to Westbrook Hay 1812. d. 18 Sept. 1832.
Offices Held
Dep. paymaster c. 1797 – 1800; solicitor to ordnance 1801 – 06, to bd. of control ?1804 – 06; second justice of S. Wales circuit 1804 – 07; commr. for nawab of Arcot’s debts until 1806; ld. of treasury Sept. – Dec. 1807; PC 25 Nov. 1807; judge adv.-gen. Nov. 1807 – Nov. 1809; sec. of state for home affairs Nov. 1809 – June 1812.
Jt. registrar, consistory ct. of Canterbury bef. 1808, sole registrar 1813 – d.; bencher, L. Inn 1811, treas. 1819.
Capt. Staffs. supp. militia 1797; vol. London and Westminster light horse 1798.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Westbrook Hay, nr. Hemel Hempstead, Herts.; 37 Grovesnor Street, Mdx.
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Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
RYDER, Hon. Richard (1766-1832)
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