Family and Education
b. 7 Aug. 1715, 1st. surv. s. of Robert Dashwood (1st surv. s. of Sir Robert Dashwood, 1st Bt., M.P.), by Dorothy, da. of Sir John Reade, 2nd Bt., of Brocket Hall, Herts., sis. and coh. of Sir John Reade, 3rd Bt. educ. Abingdon g.s.; Grand Tour (France, Italy, Netherlands) 1732-6. m. 17 Feb. 1739, Elizabeth, da. and coh. of Edward Spencer of Rendlesham, Suff., 3s. 3da. His e. da. m. George Montagu, Visct. Mandeville the 2nd John Stewart, Lord Garlies the 3rd Lucy Knightley. suc. fa. 29 Sept. 1728; gd.-fa. as 2nd Bt. 14 July 1734.
Offices Held
Sheriff, Oxon. 1738 – 39; high steward, Oxford 1759 – d.
Main residence: Kirtlington Park, Oxon.
Volume
Commons 1754-1790
Web Title
DASHWOOD, Sir James, 2nd Bt. (1715-79)
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Oxford 1644
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