biography text
At the general election of 1774 Byron contested Morpeth on the Carlisle interest, was defeated, but seated on petition. No vote or speech by him is recorded. He died 22 June 1776.
BYRON, Hon. William (1749-76).
Family and Education
b. 27 Oct. 1749, 1st s. of William, 5th Baron Byron, by Elizabeth, da. and h. of Charles Shaw of Besthorpe Hall, Norf. educ. Eton 1763-6. m. his cos. Juliana Elizabeth, da. of Adm. John Byron, 1s.
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