Thomas Foley (c.1695-1749)
Son of Thomas Foley (c.1670-1737) of Stoke Edith
1718 Contesting Weobley unsuccessfully
1722 stood for Hereford in succession to his father but withdrew before the poll.
1734 Returned as a Tory MP for Hereford at the head of the poll. He voted with the Opposition.
1741 Did not stand at the general election but shortly afterwards was returned for Herefordshire in place of his cousin, Edward Harley jun., who had succeeded to the earldom of Oxford.
1747 He stood down in favour of Lord Oxford’s son and heir.
1749 Died 3 April.
See Also
Sources of Information
- History of Parliament