Background
Western was the son of Thomas Western of Rivenhall Essex and his wife Martha Gott daughter of Samuel Gott.
Western was the son of Thomas Western of Rivenhall Essex and his wife Martha Gott daughter of Samuel Gott.
His father was a merchant and councillor of the city of London who had considerable interests in iron in the area of Winchelsea. Western married Anna Maria Finch and had a family. He died of consumption at Rivenhall aged 47.
Western was a member of Gray"s Inn. Western was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Winchelsea on 17 January 1689 and held the seat until 1698.