Family and Education
b. c. 1653, 1st s. of William Dowdeswell of Pull Court by Judith, da. of Elkin Wymonsold of Putney, Surr. educ. Christ Church, Oxf. matric. 27 July 1669, aged 16. m. 1676, Elizabeth, da. of Sir Francis Winnington of the Middle Temple and Stanford Court, Stanford-on-Teme, Worcs., 5s. (3 d.v.p.) 3da. suc. fa. 1683.Vis. Eng. and Wales Notes ed. Crisp, vii. 64-67.
Offices Held
Commr. for assessment, Worcs. 1677 – 80, Glos. and Worcs. 1689 – 90; j.p. Glos. and Worcs. 1677 – 81, 1689 – d.; sheriff, Worcs. 1688 – 89; freeman, Preston 1682; dep. lt. Glos. 1689–?d., Worcs. by 1702–?d.; capt. of militia ft. Worcs. by 1697–?d.
Main residence: Pull Court, Bushley, Worcs.
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Commons 1660-1690
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DOWDESWELL, Richard II (c.1653-1711)
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