Category: Sheriffs of Westmorland

Categories: Westmorland, Appointed Officers | England, Sheriffs

Part of the British Isles Politicians Project

Between the thirteenth century and 1849, the office of High Sheriff was hereditary, firstly granted in perpetuity by King John to Robert de Veteripont and afterwards held by the de Clifford family and then by the Earls of Thanet, until the 11th earl died with no successors.

See High Sheriff of Westmorland for a full list

Hugh (Bardolf) Bardulf - abt 1203

Hubert (Burgh) de Burgh abt 1169 Burgh-next-Aylsham, Norfolk, England - 05 May 1243

Henry Clifford abt 1517 Skipton, Yorkshire, England - 02 Jan 1570

Henry Clifford 1454 England - 23 Apr 1523

John Clifford 08 Apr 1435 Conisbrough Castle, Yorkshire, England - 28 Mar 1461

Thomas (Clifford) de Clifford abt 1363 England - abt 18 Aug 1391

Thomas Clifford 25 Mar 1414 Skipton, Yorkshire, England - 22 May 1455

Thomas Parr 07 Oct 1406 Westmorland, England - aft Nov 1461

Thomas Taylour 01 Nov 1822 Paris, Ile-de-France, France - 22 Jul 1894

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