CARPENTER, George, 3rd Baron Carpenter [I] (1723-62), of Homme House, nr. Hereford

Family and Education

b. 26 Aug. 1723, o.s. of George, 2nd Baron Carpenter [I], by Elizabeth, da. of David Petty of Wanstead, Essex. m. 23 Mar. 1748, Frances, da. of Sir Robert Clifton, 5th Bt., of Clifton, Notts. 3s. 3da. suc. fa. 12 July 1749; cr. Earl of Tyrconnel [I] 1 May 1761.

Address

Main residence: Homme House, nr. Hereford.

biography text

Carpenter stood in for Weobley on his own interest against that of Lord Weymouth, and was defeated. He was returned unopposed for Taunton on the interest of his brother-in-law Lord Egremont, whose politics he followed. Hence in the new reign he adhered to Bute, through whom he obtained his earldom.1Carpenter to Bute, 16 Mar. 1761, Bute mss.

He died 9 Mar. 1762.

Author

L.B.N.

Volume

Commons 1754-1790

Notes

1. Carpenter to Bute, 16 Mar. 1761, Bute mss.