Family and Education
b. 2 Nov. 1636, 1st s. of William Colston, merchant, of Bristol, sheriff of Bristol 1643, by Sarah, da. of Edward Batten of the Inner Temple. educ. ?Christ’s Hosp. unm. suc. fa. 1681.
Offices Held
Appr. Mercers’ Co. 1654–62, freeman 1673; freeman, Bristol 1683; freeman, Merchant Venturers’ Soc., Bristol 1683; hon. guardian, Bristol corporation of the poor 1696.
Member, R. African Co. 1680, asst. 1681–3, 1696–8, 1691, dep. gov. 1689–90; commr. taking subscriptions to S. Sea Co. 1711.
Gov. Christ’s Hosp. 1681–?d.
Member, SPG 1704.
Parlimentarian
Main residence: Mortlake, Surr.
Notes
Unless otherwise stated, this biography is based on H. J. Wilkins, Edward Colston.
Volume
Commons 1690-1715
Web Title
COLSTON, Edward II (1636-1721)
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Oxford 1644
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