Background
Head was the son of Richard Head, of Rochester, and his wife Anne Hartridge, daughter of William Hartridge, of Cranbrook.
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Richard Head
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Career
He was created a baronet, of The Hermitage in the County of Kent on 19 June 1676. In 1689 Head entertained King James II and his small court as the King was about to leave the country.The king was so pleased and surprised by this hospitality that he presented Head with an emerald ring. Head died in 1689 and by his will left several houses and lands in Higham to the mayor and citizens of Rochester for charitable purposes.
Membership
Cavalier Parliament. Habeas Corpus Parliament]
In 1667 Head was elected Member of Parliament (Member of Parliament) for Rochester in the Cavalier Parliament and held the seat until 1679.
