Richard Gorges (Leominster MP)

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

Richard Gorges (c.1730–1780) of Eye Court, Herfordshire, was a Member of Parliament for Leominster 1754-61.[1]

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

1. Per Monument in Gloucester Cathedral to Frances Gorges
2. "GORGES, Richard (C.1730-80), of Eye, nr. Leominster, Herefs. | History of Parliament Online".
3. Per Monument in Gloucester Cathedral to Frances Gorges