Biography of Joseph Eyles 1690-1740
In or before 1673 [his father] Francis Eyles 1st Baronet and [his mother] Elizabeth Ayley were married.
Around 1690 Joseph Eyles was born to Francis Eyles 1st Baronet and Elizabeth Ayley.
In 1714 Joseph Eyles (age 24) was appointed Director of the East India Company which position he held until 1717.
On 01 Dec 1714 [his father] Francis Eyles 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Eyles of London by King George I of Great Britain and Ireland (age 54).
On 24 May 1716 [his father] Francis Eyles 1st Baronet died. His son [his brother] John Eyles 2nd Baronet (age 33) succeeded 2nd Baronet Eyles of London.
In 1717 Joseph Eyles (age 27) was appointed Director of the Bank of England which position he held until 1721.
In 1717 Joseph Eyles (age 27) was elected Master of the Worshipful Company of Haberdashers which position he held until 1721.
In 1721 Joseph Eyles (age 31) was appointed Director of the East India Company which position he held until 1722.
On 09 Dec 1724 Joseph Eyles (age 34) was knighted.
In 1727 Joseph Eyles (age 37) was elected MP Southwark.
In 1730 Joseph Eyles (age 40) was appointed Director of the Bank of England which position he held until 1733.
In 1734 Joseph Eyles (age 44) was elected MP Devizes.
In 1739 Joseph Eyles (age 49) was appointed Alderman of Cheapside.
Before 08 Feb 1740 Joseph Eyles (age 50) and Sarah Jeffries were married.
On 08 Feb 1740 Joseph Eyles (age 50) died.
GrandFather: John Eyles
Father: Francis Eyles 1st Baronet
GrandFather: Richard Ayley
Mother: Elizabeth Ayley
