Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was born to Nathaniel Humfreys of Candlewick Street in London.
On Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet married Ellen, the widow of Colonel Robert Lancashire of London, at Knightsbridge Chapel.
In 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Sheriff of London.
Before 19th August 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet and Margaret Wintour were married.
On or before 19th August 1704 [his son] Orlando Humphreys 2nd Baronet was born to Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet and [his wife] Margaret Wintour. He married before 1736 Ellen Lancashire and had issue.
On 19th August 1704 [his wife] Margaret Wintour died. She was buried at St Mildred's Church, Poultry [Map].
On 26th October 1704 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was knighted.
On 29th July 1707 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected Alderman of Cheap ward.
In 1714 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Lord Mayor of London.
On 20th October 1714 King George I [aged 54] was crowned I King Great Britain and Ireland at Westminster Abbey [Map] by Archbishop Thomas Tenison [aged 78].
Charles Fitzroy 2nd Duke Grafton [aged 30] was appointed Lord High Steward.
Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet officiated in his capacity of Lord Mayor of London, entertaining the King and his court at Guildhall
On 30th November 1714 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Humphreys of London.
In 1715 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected MP Marlborough which seat he held until 1722.
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In 1719 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was appointed Director of the Bank of England which office he held at various times until 1730.
On 25th January 1733 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet was elected Alderman of Bridge Without ward.
On 26th October 1735 Willam Humphreys 1st Baronet died. He was buried at St Mildred's Church, Poultry [Map]. His son Orlando [aged 31] succeeded 2nd Baronet Humphreys of London.
Grandfather: William ap Humfrey of Penrhyn in Montgomeryshire
father: Nathaniel Humfreys of Candlewick Street in London