Edward Conyers

Edward Conyers (baptised 14 February 1693 – 23 April 1742) was an English barrister and politician who represented East Grinstead as a Member of Parliament.[1]

Conyers was the second son of MP John Conyers, of Walthamstow, Essex, and Mary Lee, daughter and heiress of George Lee of Stoke St. Milborough, Shropshire. Conyers had 15 siblings.[2] His uncle was uncle Sir Gerard Conyers, Lord Mayor of London. He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, graduating 22 July 1710. He joined the Middle Temple in 1707.[1]

After his father's death, Conyers replaced him as MP, sitting in Parliament from 6 April 1725 to 1727. He was returned to Parliament from 1734–41.[1]

He married the Hon. Matilda Fermor, daughter of William Fermor, 1st Baron Leominster.[3] They had six children, including John Conyers, who was also an MP.[1]

Conyers purchased the Copt Hall estate in 1739. His son John built the current Georgian mansion on the site beginning in 1748.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Conyers, Edward (?1693-1742), of Copt Hall, Essex". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  2. ↑ "Conyers, John (1650-1725), of Walthamstow, Essex". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  3. ↑ Debrett, John (1848). Debrett's Peerage of England, Scotland, and Ireland. revised, corrected and continued by G.W. Collen. p. 578. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Copped Hall, Epping". Britain Express. Retrieved 25 December 2016.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by
John Conyers		 Member of Parliament for East Grinstead
1725–1727
With: Viscount Shannon		 Succeeded by
Viscount Palmerston
Viscount Shannon
Preceded by
Viscount Palmerston
Viscount Shannon		 Member of Parliament for East Grinstead
1734–1741
With: Viscount Shannon		 Succeeded by
Sir Whistler Webster
Viscount Shannon


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