Background
Doddington was the son of William Dodington of Breamore House Hampshire.
Doddington was the son of William Dodington of Breamore House Hampshire.
In 1605, he was High Sheriff of Hampshire. Doddington was noted for his charitable actions. Doddington married Mary Herbert daughter of Sir John Herbert of, Neath Abbey, Castell-nedd, Glamorganshire.
She brought him the manor of Candeston Castle.
In 1621, he was elected Member of Parliament for Lymington.