Background
He succeeded his father to the Great Witley estate, including Witley Court, in 1677.
He succeeded his father to the Great Witley estate, including Witley Court, in 1677.
He was appointed High Sheriff of Worcestershire for 1673-1674. He was an active member. Thomas Foley (1673–1733), who was created Baron Foley of Kidderminster in 1712.
Edward Foley (1676–1747), twice Member of Parliament for Droitwich
Richard Foley (1681–1732), Member of Parliament for Droitwich 1711–1732
John Foley (drowned 1710)
Elizabeth Foley, who married Robert Harley, later Lord Treasurer and Earl of Oxford
Anne Foley who married Salwey Winnington
Sarah Foley who married Robert Harley"s brother, Edward Harley Member of Parliament. Mary Foley who married Sir Blundel Charlton.
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He served as a member of Parliament for Worcestershire from 1679 to 1685. Again from 1689 to 1698 and then in 1699 and 1701 for Droitwich.
Like several members of his family, he was concerned in the iron industry, but only at Tintern.