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Storekeeper Of Ordnance
The Principal Storekeeper of the Ordnance was a subordinate of the Master-General of the Ordnance and a member of the English (and later British) Board of Ordnance from its constitution in 1597. He was responsible for the care and maintenance of ordnance stores. The office was abolished in 1855. Storekeepers of the Ordnance (pre-Restoration) *bef. 1558: John Leame *12 February 1558: William Watson *3 February 1574: Richard Bowland *16 January 1589: Thomas Bedwell *15 November 1595: John Lee *22 December 1603: Sir Amyas Preston *16 July 1609: Sir Roger Ayscough *1 June 1612: Samuel Hales and John Hamond (''joint'') *2 June 1614: Nedtracey Smart and Shakerley Tracy (d. bef. 1620) (''joint'') *26 November 1620: Thomas Powell and John Gooding (''joint'') *19 June 1627: Thomas Powell (d. 1635) and Richard Marsh (''joint'') *2 January 1643: Richard Marsh and Thomas Withins (d. bef. 1649) (''joint'') Storekeepers of the Ordnance (Parliamentary) *1643: John Falkener Stor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Board Of Ordnance
The Board of Ordnance was a British government body. Established in the Tudor period, it had its headquarters in the Tower of London. Its primary responsibilities were 'to act as custodian of the lands, depots and forts required for the defence of the realm and its overseas possessions, and as the supplier of munitions and equipment to both the Army and the Navy'. The Board also maintained and directed the Artillery and Engineer corps, which it founded in the 18th century. By the 19th century, the Board of Ordnance was second in size only to HM Treasury among government departments. The Board lasted until 1855, at which point (tarnished by poor performance in supplying the Army in Crimea) it was disbanded. Origins of the Board The introduction of gunpowder to Europe led to innovations in offensive weapons, such as cannon, and defences, such as fortifications. From the 1320s a member of the Royal Household, the 'Keeper of the Privy Wardrobe in the Tower of London', became increas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Powell (storekeeper)
Thomas Powell may refer to: Clergy * Thomas Powell (Rector of Cantref) (c. 1608 – 1660), Welsh Anglican priest and writer *Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Port Elizabeth) (fl. 1926–1964), Anglican priest in South Africa *Thomas Powell (archdeacon of Worcester) Politicians *Sir Thomas Powell, 1st Baronet (1665–1720), MP * Thomas Powell (MP) (c. 1701–1752), Welsh politician * Thomas Powell (Irish politician) (1892–1971), Irish Fianna Fáil politician Sports *Tom Powell (footballer) (born 2002), Australian rules footballer *Thomas Powell (ice hockey) (born 1986), Australian ice hockey player in the 2010 IIHF World Championship Division II *Tosh Powell or Thomas Morgan Powell, Welsh bantamweight champion Other people *Thomas Powell (1641–1722), Quaker who secured the Bethpage Purchase on Long Island *Thomas Powell (mine owner) (1779–1863), Welsh millionaire, see Powell Duffryn *Thomas Powell (botanist) (1809–1887), missionary to the Samoan Islands, taxon authority, pal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dixie Windsor
Dixie, also known as Dixieland or Dixie's Land, is a nickname for all or part of the Southern United States. While there is no official definition of this region (and the included areas shift over the years), or the extent of the area it covers, most definitions include the U.S. states below the Mason–Dixon line that seceded and comprised the Confederate States of America, almost always including the Deep South. The term became popularized throughout the United States by songs that nostalgically referred to the American South. Region Geographically, ''Dixie'' usually means the eleven Southern states that seceded from the United States of America in late 1860 and early 1861 to form the Confederate States of America. They are listed below in order of secession: #South Carolina #Mississippi #Florida #Alabama # Georgia #Louisiana #Texas #Virginia #Arkansas #North Carolina #Tennessee Although Maryland is rarely considered part of Dixie today, it is below the Mason–Dixon lin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Ashe (died 1748)
Edward Ashe (c. 1673 – 1748) of Heytesbury, Wiltshire was an English landowner, and Member of Parliament for Heytesbury for 52 years, from 1695 to 1747. Between 1640 and 1750, Heytesbury was continuously represented by a member of the Ashe family. His grandfather, Edward, father, William, brother, and nephew, were also MPs for the seat. During his time in Parliament, he is recorded as making only one intervention, in 1733. A reliable Whig, and supporter of Robert Walpole, in 1720, he was given a seat on the Board of Trade, which he retained until 1746. He died on 22 May 1748; he had no children from his marriage to Frances Luttrell, and his estate was inherited by his nephew, William Ashe, 1714 to 1750. Biography Edward Ashe was the eldest son of William Ashe, and his first wife Anne Popham, daughter of Alexander Popham, MP of Littlecote, Wiltshire. He had a brother, William (1675-1732), the second MP for Heytesbury from 1708 to 1722, and a sister, Elizabeth (1682-1768 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Lowther (elder)
Robert Lowther (13 December 1681 – September 1745) was an England, English landowner, holding the estate of Maulds Meaburn, and colonial governor. He was the eldest son of Richard Lowther (died 1703), Richard Lowther and Barbara Prickett. From 1711 to 1714 and 1715 to 1720, he served as Governor of Barbados. On 22 June 1731, he married his cousin Katherine Pennington, daughter of Sir Joseph Pennington, 2nd Baronet. They had five children: *James Lowther, 1st Earl of Lonsdale (1736–1802) *Margaret Lowther (1728 – 10 September 1800), married on 19 March 1757 Henry Vane, 2nd Earl of Darlington *Katherine Lowther (d. 21 March 1809), married on 8 April 1765 Harry Powlett, 6th Duke of Bolton *Robert Lowther (younger), Robert Lowther (1741–1777) *Barbara Lowther, died unmarried ReferencesLowther pedigree 2 * 1681 births 1745 deaths English landowners English MPs 1705–1707 Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for English constituencies British MPs 1707â ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir James Lowther, 4th Baronet
Sir James Lowther, 4th Baronet, FRS (1673 – 2 January 1755) was an English landowner, industrialist and Whig politician who sat in the House of Commons for 54 years between 1694 and 1755. His ownership and development of coal mines around Whitehaven in Cumberland gave him substantial revenues, and he was reputed the richest commoner in England. Early life Lowther was baptised on 5 August 1673 at St Giles in the Fields, London, the second son of Sir John Lowther, 2nd Baronet and Jane Leigh. Educated privately in London, he attended Queen's College, Oxford and the Middle Temple. On the death of his father in 1706, the baronetcy was inherited by James's elder brother Christopher, but Christopher (whose drinking and gambling had led his father to disinherit him) was cut off with an annuity of about £100 a year and the family properties passed to James, who subsequently inherited the baronetcy in 1731, when his brother died without children. Politics In 1694, Lowther was returne ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Meesters
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend from Proto-Germanic ''*Wiljahelmaz'', with a direct cognate also in the Old Norse name ''Vilhjalmr'' and a West Germanic borrowing into Medieval Latin ''Willelmus''. The Proto-Germanic name is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thomas Gardiner (Ordnance) (died 1409), MP
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Thomas Gardiner may refer to: * Thomas Gardiner (publisher) (1826–1899), American newspaper publisher * Thomas Gardiner (Royalist) (1591–1652), English lawyer and politician *Thomas Gardiner (monk), monk of Westminster *Thomas Gardiner (MP) (1525/26-at least 85), MP for Mitchell *Tom Gardiner (born 1962), American soccer player * Thomas A. Gardiner (1832–1881), American politician from New York See also *Thomas Gardiner Corcoran (1900–1981), U.S. New Deal official *Thomas Gardner (other) *Thomas Gardener Thomas Gardener (died 1408/09), of Dorchester, Dorset, was an English politician. Family He was married to a woman named Petronilla. Career He was a Member (MP) of the Parliament of England The Parliament of England was the legislatur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Bridges (MP)
William Bridges (died 30 October 1714), of Wallington, Surrey, was a British politician who sat in the English and British House of Commons from 1695 to 1714. Bridges was the son of Robert Bridges and his wife Mary (née Woodcock). Bridges was returned as Member of Parliament (MP) for Liskeard, Cornwall at the 1695 English general election and sat until 1714. He was a member of the Board of Ordnance. He acquired the estate of Kenwood House Kenwood House (also known as the Iveagh Bequest) is a former stately home in Hampstead, London, on the northern boundary of Hampstead Heath. The house was originally constructed in the 17th century and served as a residence for the Earls of Mans ... from Brook Bridges, rebuilding the house, and selling it in 1705 to John Walter of London. References 1714 deaths Year of birth missing Members of the Parliament of Great Britain for constituencies in Cornwall Members of the pre-1707 English Parliament for constituencies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Conyers
Edward Conyers (baptised 14 February 1693 – 23 April 1742) was an English barrister and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1725 and 1741. Early life Conyers was the second son of John Conyers, MP of Walthamstow, Essex, and his wife Mary Lee, daughter and heiress of George Lee of Stoke St. Milborough, Shropshire. Conyers had 15 siblings. His uncle was Sir Gerard Conyers, Lord Mayor of London. He matriculated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford on 22 July 1710. In 1787, he was admitted at the Middle Temple. He married the Hon. Matilda Fermor, daughter of William Fermor, 1st Baron Leominster before 1717. Career After his father's death, Conyers was returned in his place as Member of Parliament for East Grinstead at a by-election on 6 April 1725. He did not stand at the 1727 British general election, but was returned unopposed at the 1734 British general election. He was one of Members who voted against the Westminster bridge bill in 1736, and voted with the Oppos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Marsh (storekeeper)
George Marsh may refer to: * George Marsh (martyr) (1515–1555), English Protestant martyr * George Marsh (Medal of Honor) (died 1915), American soldier who fought in the American Civil War * George Marsh (Australian footballer) (1882–1965), Australian footballer for Collingwood * George Marsh (footballer, born 1998), English association footballer * George Marsh (sport shooter) (born 1938), Canadian Olympic shooter * George Marsh (musician) (died 1962), American jazz drummer * George Marsh (architect) (1921–1988), English architect * George Perkins Marsh George Perkins Marsh (March 15, 1801July 23, 1882), an American diplomat and philologist, is considered by some to be America's first environmentalist and by recognizing the irreversible impact of man's actions on the earth, a precursor to the ... (1801–1882), American diplomat and philologist * George T. Marsh, Canadian politician, mayor of Regina, Saskatchewan in 1895 * '' George A. Marsh'', a three-masted schooner b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Falkener
John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second Epistle of John, often shortened to 2 John * Third Epistle of John, often shortened to 3 John People * John the Baptist (died c. AD 30), regarded as a prophet and the forerunner of Jesus Christ * John the Apostle (lived c. AD 30), one of the twelve apostles of Jesus * John the Evangelist, assigned author of the Fourth Gospel, once identified with the Apostle * John of Patmos, also known as John the Divine or John the Revelator, the author of the Book of Revelation, once identified with the Apostle * John the Presbyter, a figure either identified with or distinguished from the Apostle, the Evangelist and John of Patmos Other people with the given name Religious figures * John, father of Andrew the Apostle and Saint Peter * Pop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
