biography text
Powlett sat for Hampshire on his family interest and was classed by Dupplin as a supporter of Administration.
He died 9 Oct. 1759.
POWLETT, Lord Harry (1691-1759), of Edington, Wilts.
| Constituency | Dates |
|---|---|
| Hampshire | 1754 – 26 Aug. 1754 |
Family and Education
b. 24 July 1691, 2nd s. of Charles, 2nd Duke of Bolton, by his 2nd w. Frances, da. of William Ramsden of Byram, Yorks. m. Catherine, da. of Charles Parry of Oakfield, Berks., 2s. 2da. His da. Henrietta; Robert Colebrooke and his da. Catherine; (1) William Ashe, M.P., (2) Adam Drummond. suc. bro. Charles as 4th Duke of Bolton 26 Aug. 1754.
Offices Held
Aide-de-camp to Lord Galway in Portugal 1710; ld. of Admiralty 1733 – 42; lt. Tower of London 1742 – 54; ld. lt. Glam. 1754 – 55; ld. lt. Hants 1754 – 58; P.C. 9 Jan. 1755.
Address
Main residence: Edington, Wilts.
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