Clement Saxton
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Clement Saxton (1724–1810) was High Sheriff of Berkshire.
Born1724
Died1810 (aged 85–86)
Clement Saxton | |
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| Born | 1724 |
| Died | 1810 (aged 85–86) |
Biography
Clement Saxton was born in 1724, the eldest son of Edward Saxton, a merchant of London and Abingdon, and his wife Mary, née Bush.[1][2] The family's country estate was Circourt Manor at Denchworth in Berkshire (now Oxfordshire). He was educated at John Roysse's Free School in Abingdon, (now Abingdon School).[3] His brother Charles became the 1st Baronet of the Saxton baronets in 1794.
Clement lived at Caldecott House in Abingdon. He was commissioned as a captain in the Berkshire Militia by 1762 and was promoted to lieutenant-colonel by 1779; he resigned on 28 August 1787. He was also appointed High Sheriff of Berkshire for 1777.[3][4]