biography text
Dashwood King was successful at Bishop’s Castle in 1753 on the interest of his brother-in-law, John Walcot. He was listed as a Tory in 1754.
He died 6 Dec. 1793.
DASHWOOD KING, John (1716-93), of Halton, Bucks.
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Bishop's Castle | 1754 – 61 |
Family and Education
b. 4 Aug. 1716, 2nd surv. s. of Sir Francis Dashwood, 1st Bt., M.P., of West Wycombe by his 3rd w. Mary, da. of Major King; half-bro. of Sir Francis Dashwood, 2nd Bt.. educ. poss. Eton 1725-8; Queen’s, Oxf. 1733; L. Inn 1732. m. 1761, Sarah, da. of Edmund Moore of Sayes House, Chertsey, Surr., 5s. 3da. suc. mother 1742 and took add. name of King; and half-bro. as 3rd Bt. 11 Dec. 1781.
Address
Main residence: Halton, Bucks.
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