Family and Education
b. 27 Dec. 1799, 1st and o. surv. s. of Sir Nigel Bowyer Gresley, 7th bt., of Drakelow and 2nd w. Maria Elizabeth, da. and h. of Caleb Garway of Worcester. educ. Christ Church, Oxf. 1817. m. 2 June 1821, Lady Sophia Catherine Coventry, da. of George William, 7th earl of Coventry, 1 da. d.v.p. suc. fa. as 8th bt. 26 Mar. 1808. d. 12 Oct. 1837.
Offices Held
Groom of bedchamber to duke of Gloucester 1823 – 34.
Sheriff, Derbys. 1826–7.
Capt. Staffs. yeoman cav. Sept. 1819, Worcs. militia Dec. 1819.
Main residence: Drakelow, near Burton-on-Trent, Staffs.
Volume
Commons 1820-1832
Web Title
GRESLEY, Sir Roger, 8th bt. (1799-1837)
Will
Estates
Oxford 1644
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Addresses
Religion