Thomas Foley (1716-1777)
From Graces Guide
of Stoke Edith.
1716 Born 8 Aug. son of Thomas Foley, M.P., a descendant of Paul Foley
Continued the family tradition of holding a seat in Parliament
1774 Foley was head of the poll in the election for Herefordshire.
After the death of the 2nd Baron, Thomas Foley (1703-1766), the Foley's ownership of Wilden and the Great Witley estates passed to Thomas Foley of Stoke Edith, who was a distant cousin of Thomas.
1776 Made a peer
Probably leased the forge at Wilden to Thomas Hill and Co. from Michaelmas 1776.
1777 Died 18 Nov.
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Sources of Information
- History of Parliament [1]