Thomas Whorwood of Holton
Thomas Whorwood of Holton (1718–1771) was High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.
Thomas Whorwood | |
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| Born | 1718 |
| Died | 1771 |
Biography
Thomas was born in 1718. He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School) (1730–1735) and later Wadham College, Oxford.[1]
In 1744, Thomas was appointed High Sheriff of Oxfordshire.[1][2]
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Rowland Lacy of Pudlicot |
High Sheriff of Oxfordshire 1744-45 |
Succeeded by John Raine of Badgmore |
See also
References
- Richardson, William H (1905). List of Some Distinguished Persons Educated at Abingdon School 1563-1855. Hughes Market Place (Abingdon). p. 14.
- "No. 8396". The London Gazette. 8 January 1744. p. 1.
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