Unmarried He bought the Helmsley estate, N R Yorks, for almost 'a390,000, at that time the largest sum expended on such an acquisition by a subject in English history. He was a goldsmith and banker and a Clerk in Chancery from 1682 to 1683. He held the office of Alderman of London between 1683 and 1686, Broad Street Ward. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Hedon, Yorkshire between 1685 and 1687. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Yarmouth, Isle of Wight between 1690 and 1695. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Downton, Wiltshire between 1695 and 1698, when he was expelled for fraud. He held the office of Sheriff of London in 1699. He was invested as a Knight in 1699. He held the office of Alderman of London in 1700, Bridge Ward. He was Receiver of Customs. He held the office of Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Downton, Wiltshire between 1702 and 1711. He was Treasurer of the Artillery Company from 1703 to 29 February 1703/4. He held the office of Lord Mayor of London from 1708 to 1709. SOURCE: Charles Mosley, editor, Burke's Peerage, Baronetage & Knightage 107th edition
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