Career
Born in Maidstone, Kent, he became a London merchant. In 1698 he purchased the Old Warden Estate from Paulet Street John, Earl of Bolingbroke. He was appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire for 1703.
He was a Member (Member of Parliament) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Maidstone 1713 to 1715.
He was knighted in 1713.