CHILD, Sir Francis (1642-1713), of Hollybush House, Fulham, Mdx. and the Marygold by Temple Bar, London

Family and Education

bap. 14 Dec. 1642, 6th s. of Robert Child of Heddington, Wilts., by his w. Jane. m. 21 Oct. 1671, Elizabeth (d. 1720), da. of William Wheeler, goldsmith and banker, of the Marygold, 12s. (9 d.v.p.) 3da. (1 d.v.p.); Kntd. 29 Oct. 1689. Feret, Fulham Old and New, ii. 91, 93–94; IGI, London; Wilts. N. and Q. ii. 207–8, 217–18.

Offices Held

Apprentice, Goldsmiths’ Co. 1656, freeman 1665, livery 1671, asst. 1688, master 1702, prime warden 1690–1; common councilman, London 1682–3, 1689, alderman Oct. 1689–d., sheriff 1690–1, ld. mayor 1698–9.

Jeweller to King William 1689–97; receiver, Salt Duty Act 1694; commr. taking subscriptions to land bank 1696.

Cttee. Old E.I. Co. 1699–1701; pres. Christ’s Hosp. 1702–12; commr. Greenwich Hosp. 1695, 1704. J. R. Woodhead, Rulers of London (London and Mdx. Arch. Soc.), 46; Cal. Treas. Bks. ix. 217; x. 549; Add. 38871 (unfol.); 10120, ff. 232–6; Beaven, Aldermen, ii. 117; Daily Courant, 8 Aug. 1704.

Parlimentarian

CHILD, Sir Francis (1642-1713), of Hollybush House, Fulham, Mdx. and the Marygold by Temple Bar, London

Main residences: Hollybush House, Fulham, Mdx.; the Marygold by Temple Bar, London.

Author

P.W.

P.L.G.

Volume

Commons 1690-1715

Web Title

CHILD, Sir Francis (1642-1713)

Will

Estates

Oxford 1644

Addresses

Religion

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