Family and Education
bap. 6 Mar. 1625, 2nd s. of Sir Edward Nicholas of Winterbourne Earls, Wilts., sec. of state 1641-62, by Jane, da. of Henry Jay of Holverston, Norf., alderman of London 1613-20, bro. of John Nicholas. educ. Dinton (Philip Pinckney) 1633, Winchester by 1639; Leyden 1642. m. 9 Dec. 1669, Bridget, da. of (Sir) Thomas Clayton of The Vache, Chalfont St. Peter’s, Bucks., 2s. 2da.Hoare, Wilts. Alderbury, 95-96; D. Nicholas, Mr Secretary Nicholas, 79, 121; Bucks. Par. Reg. iv. 85; PCC 123 Bond.
Offices Held
Receiver-gen. of alienations by Dec. 1660–91.
Commr. for oyer and terminer, Western circuit 1660, assessment, Wilts. i 661–80, Bucks. 1665 – 80, Surr., Wilts. and Bucks. 1689 – 90; j.p. Bucks. 1672 – 80, 1683 – bef.88; commr. for recusants, Wilts. 1675.
Main residences: West Horsley, Surr.; Hitcham, Bucks.
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Commons 1660-1690
Web Title
NICHOLAS, Edward I (1625-96)
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