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Samuel Sandys b. 1695
From Rodovid EN
| Lineage | Sandys |
| Sex | Male |
| Full name (at birth) | Samuel Sandys |
| Parents | |
| Wiki-page | wikipedia:en:Samuel_Sandys,_1st_Baron_Sandys |
Events
1695 birth:
marriage: ♀ Letitia Tipping [Tipping]
Notes
Samuel Sandys, 1st Baron Sandys, PC (10 August 1695 – 21 April 1770) was a British politician in the 18th century. He held numerous posts within the government of the United Kingdom, namely Chancellor of the Exchequer, Leader of the House of Commons, Cofferer of the Household and First Lord of Trade. He was also a Justice in Eyre and Member of Parliament for Worcester and holder of the Sandy Baronage. He was the son of Edwin Sandys, MP of Ombersley, Worcestershire – himself a descendant of Edwin Sandys, Archbishop of York. Baron Sandys married Letitia, eldest daughter and co-heiress of Sir Thomas Tipping, 1st Baronet. They had seven sons and the eldest, Edwin, inherited his title upon his death when his post chaise overturned on Highgate Hill.
From grandparents to grandchildren
residence: Jamestown (Virginia), Virginia Colony, Glasshouse Point
death: March 1644
