Biography of George Thorold 1st Baronet 1666-1722

Around 1666 George Thorold 1st Baronet was born to Charles Thorold Ironmonger.

On 03 May 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was elected Alderman of Cordwainer Ward.

On 09 Sep 1709 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 43) was created 1st Baronet Thorold of Harmston with a special remainder, if he had no sons, to his younger brother [his brother] Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 36).

In 1710 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 44) was elected Sheriff of London.

On 21 Sep 1711 James Rushout 3rd Baronet (age 10) died. His uncle [his future brother-in-law] John Rushout 4th Baronet (age 26) succeeded 4th Baronet Rushout of Northwick Park in Worcestershire.

In 1713 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 47) and Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton were married.

In 1720 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 54) was elected Lord Mayor of London.

On 29 Oct 1722 George Thorold 1st Baronet (age 56) died without suriving issue at Bloomsbury Square. His brother [his brother] Samuel Thorold 2nd Baronet (age 49) succeeded 2nd Baronet Thorold of Harmston.

After 29 Oct 1722. All Saints Church, Harmston [Map]. Monument to George Thorold 1st Baronet (deceased).

On 15 Jan 1750 [his former wife] Elizabeth Rushout Countess Northampton died. She was buried in Blockley, Gloucestershire.