Biography of Henry Gough 1649-1724

Paternal Family Tree: Gough

On 03 Jan 1649 Henry Gough was born to John Gough of Old Fallings.

In 1668 Henry Gough (age 18) and Mary Littleton (age 13) were married.

In 1671 Henry Gough (age 21) was appointed High Sheriff of Staffordshire.

In 1678 Henry Gough (age 28) was elected MP Tamworth.

In 1678 Henry Gough (age 28) was knighted.

Before 19 Dec 1688 [his brother-in-law] Captain Walter Littleton and Anna Maria Knollys (age 32) were married. She the daughter of Nicholas Knollys 3rd Earl Banbury and Anne or Abigail Sherard.

On 19 Dec 1688 [his brother-in-law] Captain Walter Littleton was killed in a duel by Captain Charles Adderley, a protestant officer of the Royal Horse Guards.

In 1689 Henry Gough (age 39) was elected MP Tamworth.

In 1699 Henry Gough (age 49) was elected MP Tamworth.

In 1705 Henry Gough (age 55) was elected MP Lichfield.

Before 24 Jan 1705 [his brother-in-law] Edward Littleton (age 52) and Susannah Bidduph were married.

On 24 Jan 1705 [his brother-in-law] Edward Littleton (age 52) died.

On 19 Mar 1708 [his son] Henry Gough 1st Baronet was born to Henry Gough (age 59) and [his wife] Mary Littleton (age 53).

Around 1710 [his wife] Mary Littleton (age 55) died.

On 24 Jan 1724 Henry Gough (age 75) died. He was buried at Bushbury.