biography text
William Herbert, a professional soldier, was returned on his family’s interest for Wilton, voting with the Administration in all recorded divisions. He died 31 Mar. 1757.
HERBERT, Hon. William (c.1696-1757).
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Wilton |
Family and Education
b. c. 1696, 5th s. of Thomas Herbert, M.P., 8th Earl of Pembroke; bro. of Hon. Nicholas, Robert Sawyer and Thomas Herbert. m. bef. 1741, Catherine Elizabeth Tewes of Aix-la-Chapelle, 3s. 2da., fa. of Henry Herbert, M.P., 1st Earl of Carnarvon.
Offices Held
Lt. 1 Life Gds. 1722; capt. and lt.-col. 1 Ft. Gds. 1738; brevet-col. and a.d.c. to George II 1745; col. 6 Marines Feb. – Dec. 1747, 14 Ft. 1747–53 and 2nd Drag. Gds. 1753 – d.; maj.-gen. 1755.
Groom of the bedchamber 1740 – d. paymaster to the Gibraltar garrison 1740 – d.
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