Biography of George Oxenden 1651-1703

Paternal Family Tree: Oxenden

In or before 1641 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet (age 27) and [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith were married.

In Oct 1651 George Oxenden was born to Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet (age 37) and Elizabeth Meredith.

In 1659 [his mother] Elizabeth Meredith died.

On 08 Jul 1667 George Oxenden (age 15) was admitted at Trinity Hall, Cambridge University as a scholar. He became a Fellow in 1671 and was awarded LLB in 1673, MA in 1675 and LLD in 1679.

On 07 May 1668 Basil Dixwell 1st Baronet (age 28) died. His son [his future brother-in-law] Basil Dixwell 2nd Baronet (age 3) succeeded 2nd Baronet Dixwell of Broome House in Kent.

On 06 May 1678 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet (age 64) was created 1st Baronet Oxenden of Dene in Kent.

In 1684 George Oxenden (age 32) became Regius Professor of Civil Law at Cambridge.

In 1686 [his father] Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet (age 72) died. His son [his brother] James Oxenden 2nd Baronet (age 44) succeeded 2nd Baronet Oxenden of Dene in Kent.

In 1689 George Oxenden (age 37) was appointed Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge University.

10 Jul 1690 10 Jul 1690 George Oxenden (age 38) and Elizabeth Dixwell were married.

On 10 Jul 1690 [his son] Henry Oxenden 4th Baronet was born to George Oxenden (age 38) and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell.

On 26 Oct 1694 [his son] George Oxenden 5th Baronet was born to George Oxenden (age 43) and [his wife] Elizabeth Dixwell.

In 1695 George Oxenden (age 43) was elected MP Cambridge University which seat he held until 1698 when he stood unsuccessfully.

On 21 Feb 1703 George Oxenden (age 51) died.

Ancestors of George Oxenden 1651-1703

GrandFather: James Oxenden of Deane

Father: Henry Oxenden 1st Baronet

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Nevinson of Eastry in Kent

GrandMother: Margaret Nevinson

George Oxenden

GrandFather: William Meredith 1st Baronet

Mother: Elizabeth Meredith

Great x 1 Grandfather: Francis Barker

GrandMother: Susannah Barker of London Lady Meredith