Richard Gorges (Leominster MP)

British Member of Parliament (1730–1780) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Richard Gorges (c.1730–1780) of Eye Court, Herefordshire, was an English Member of Parliament for Leominster 1754–61.[1]

Monument in Gloucester Cathedral to Frances Fettiplace (1735-1800), eldest daughter of Thomas Fettiplace of Swinbrooke, Oxfordshire, and wife of Richard Gorges

Origins

He was the eldest son of Richard Gorges of Eye by Elizabeth Rodd, a daughter of John Rodd of Hereford.[2]

Marriage

He married Frances Fettiplace (1735–1800), eldest daughter of Thomas Fettiplace of Swinbrooke, Oxfordshire.[3]

References

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