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William Lee was returned on his family’s interest but, unlike his brothers, supported the Administration during his short period in the House. He died 8 Apr. 1754.
LEE, William (1688-1754), of Totteridge, Herts.
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Chipping Wycombe | 1727 – 6 June 1730 |
Family and Education
b. 2 Aug. 1688, 2nd s. of Sir Thomas Lee, 2nd Bt., M.P., bro. of George, John and Sir Thomas Lee, 3rd Bt.. educ. Wadham, Oxf. 1704; M. Temple 1703, called 1710; I. Temple 1717, bencher 1725. m. (1) Anne (d. 1729), da. of John Goodwin of Bury St. Edmund’s, 1s.; (2) May 1733, Margaret, da. of Roger Drake, wid. of Francis Melmoth, merchant, s.p. Kntd. 8 June 1737.
Offices Held
Recorder, Wycombe, 1718; Latin sec. to the King 1718 – 30; recorder, Buckingham 1722; K.C. 1728; serjeant-at-law 1730; attorney-gen. to Prince of Wales 1728 – 30; justice of King’s bench 1730, c.j. 1737; P.C. 21 July 1737; chancellor of the Exchequer ‘ad interim’ 1754.
Address
Main residence: Totteridge, Herts.
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