Family and Education
bap. 23 Jan. 1792, 2nd s. of James Thompson (d. 1841) of Grayrigg, Kendal, Westmld. and Agnes, da. of John Gibson of Orton, Westmld. IGI (Westmld.); B.B. Orridge, Citizens of London, 185. educ. Charterhouse. m. 1817, Amelia, da. of Samuel Homfray† of Penydarren Place, Merthyr Tydfil, Glam. and Coworth Park, Berks., 1da. d. 10 Mar. 1854.
Offices Held
Alderman, London 1821–d. (father of the City 1851–d.), sheriff 1822–3, ld. mayor 1828 – 29; master, Ironmongers’ Co. 1829, 1841.
Chairman, Lloyd’s 1826 – 33; treas. Hon. Artillery Co. 1826 – 29, v.-pres. 1829 – 43, pres. 1843 – d.; dir. Bank of England 1827 – d.; treas. King’s Coll. London 1828 – d.; pres. Christ’s Hosp. 1829 – d.; trustee, Patriotic Fund 1833 – d.; dep.-chairman, St. Katharine’s Dock Co. 1848 – 51, chairman 1851 – d.
Lt.-col. London militia 1835 – 51, col. 1851 – d.
Parlimentarian
Main residences: Dyer’s Hall Wharf, Upper Thames Street, London; 12 Gloucester Place, Mdx.
Volume
Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
THOMPSON, William (1792-1854)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion