George Anson (1731-1789)
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George Anson (25 July 1731-27 October 1789), known as George Adams until 1773, was a British Whig politician.
Anson was the son of Sambrooke Adams and his wife Janette, daughter of William Anson and sister of the naval commander Admiral George Anson, 1st Baron Anson. As George Adams, he was a member of Parliament for Saltash when his uncle died.[1]
He was returned to Parliament as one of two representatives for Lichfield in 1770, a seat he held until his death. In 1773, on the death of his uncle Thomas Anson (brother of Lord Anson), he succeeded to the Anson estates, including the family seat of Shugborough Hall. The same year he assumed by Royal license the surname of Anson in lieu of Adams.
Anson married Mary, daughter of George Venables-Vernon, 1st Baron Vernon, in 1763. Several of their sons gained distinction. Their eldest son Thomas was elevated to the peerage as Viscount Anson in 1806 and was the father of Thomas Anson, 1st Earl of Lichfield and of Major-General George Anson; George became a General in the Army; William was created a Baronet (see Anson Baronets) and Frederick became Dean of Chester. Reverend Frederick Anson married Mary Anne Levett, daughter of Rev. Richard Levett of nearby Milford Hall, in 1807. George Anson died in October 1789, aged 58.
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| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
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| Preceded by Thomas Anson Thomas Gilbert |
Member of Parliament for Lichfield with Thomas Gilbert 1770–1789 |
Succeeded by Thomas Gilbert Thomas Anson |
