DILLINGTON, Sir Tristram, 5th Bt. (c.1677-1721), of Knighton, I.o.W.

Family and Education

b. c. 1677, 3rd s. of Sir Robert Dillington, 2nd Bt., M.P., of Knighton by his 2nd w. Hannah, da. of William Webb of Throgmorton St., London. unm. suc. e. bro. Sir John as 5th Bt. 5 Mar. 1706.

Offices Held

Ensign 1 Ft. Gds. 1701; cornet 1 Drag. Gds. 1703, brevet capt. 1707, lt.-col. 17 Ft. 1708; capt. and lt.-col. Coldstream Gds. 1709, 2nd maj. 1717; gov. Hurst castle 1716 – d.

Address

Main residence: Knighton, I.o.W.

biography text

In 1706 Dillington inherited the manor of Knighton, which had belonged to his family since 1563. He was returned for Newport by the Administration in 1717, voting with the Government in all recorded divisions. He died 7 July 1721.

Author

P.W.

Volume

Commons 1715-1754