| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Downton | 12 May 1753 – June 1757, 11 Feb. 1771 – 1774 |
Family and Education
bap. 27 Oct. 1715, 1st s. of James Hayes of Hollyport, receiver of the land tax for Berks. 1744-50, by Mary, da. of Richard Aldworth of Stanlake, Berks. educ. Eton 1725-34; M. Temple 1732, called 1740, bencher 1768; King’s, Camb. 1734, fellow 1737-50. m. 20 Mar. 1750, Jane, da. of James Croxton of Chester, 3s. 2da. suc. fa. 1750.
Offices Held
2nd justice of Anglesey 1761 – 78, c.j. 1778–93.
Address
Main residence: Hollyport, Berks.
biography text
James Hayes, whose father and grandfather had also been barristers of the Middle Temple, was the ‘worthy friend and fellow collegiate’1PCC 154 Busby. of George Proctor, M.P. for Downton, who died in 1751. He was brought in for Downton at a by-election as a supporter of the Administration by Anthony Duncombe, Lord Feversham, who made him an executor of his will and trustee for his children. He died 9 Sept. 1800.
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Notes
- 1. PCC 154 Busby.