Pascoe Grenfell
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Pascoe St Leger Grenfell (3 September 1761 – 23 January 1838) was a British business man and politician.
, in Cornwall
. His father and uncle were merchants in the tin and copper business. Grenfell studied at Truro Grammar School before joining his father's business in London. Later, he joined the business of Thomas Williams of Llanidan, a major brass and copper producer, becoming Williams's principal manager. He also served as Governor of the Royal Exchange Assurance Company from 1829 to 1838.
On Williams's death, Grenfell was chosen as parliamentary representative for the constituency of Great Marlow
in Buckinghamshire
. He continued to represent that constituency until 1820, when he became representative for Penryn
, a position he maintained to 1826.
On 26 August 1786, Grenfell married his cousin, Charlotte Granville, the daughter of George Granville and Elizabeth Bryer. Of his daughters, Charlotte married the historian James Anthony Froude
, Frances married Charles Kingsley
, the novelist, while Mary married George Glyn, later 1st Baron Wolverton
. His son Charles Pascoe married Lady Georgiana Molyneaux, daughter to the 2nd Earl of Sefton
.
Pascoe Grenfell lived at Taplow
House in Buckinghamshire
.
Biography
He was born at MarazionMarazion
Marazion is a civil parish and town in Cornwall, United Kingdom. It is situated on the shore of Mount's Bay, two miles east of Penzance and one mile east of Long Rock.St Michael's Mount is half-a-mile offshore from Marazion...
, in Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
. His father and uncle were merchants in the tin and copper business. Grenfell studied at Truro Grammar School before joining his father's business in London. Later, he joined the business of Thomas Williams of Llanidan, a major brass and copper producer, becoming Williams's principal manager. He also served as Governor of the Royal Exchange Assurance Company from 1829 to 1838.
On Williams's death, Grenfell was chosen as parliamentary representative for the constituency of Great Marlow
Great Marlow (UK Parliament constituency)
Great Marlow, sometimes simply called Marlow, was a parliamentary borough in Buckinghamshire. It elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons between 1301 and 1307, and again from 1624 until 1868, and then one member from 1868 until 1885, when the borough was abolished.-History:In the...
in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
. He continued to represent that constituency until 1820, when he became representative for Penryn
Penryn (UK Parliament constituency)
Penryn was a parliamentary borough in Cornwall, which elected two Members of Parliament to the House of Commons of England from 1553 until 1707, to the House of Commons of Great Britain from 1707 to 1800, and finally to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 1801 to until 1832...
, a position he maintained to 1826.
On 26 August 1786, Grenfell married his cousin, Charlotte Granville, the daughter of George Granville and Elizabeth Bryer. Of his daughters, Charlotte married the historian James Anthony Froude
James Anthony Froude
James Anthony Froude , 23 April 1818–20 October 1894, was an English historian, novelist, biographer, and editor of Fraser's Magazine. From his upbringing amidst the Anglo-Catholic Oxford Movement, Froude intended to become a clergyman, but doubts about the doctrines of the Anglican church,...
, Frances married Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley
Charles Kingsley was an English priest of the Church of England, university professor, historian and novelist, particularly associated with the West Country and northeast Hampshire.-Life and character:...
, the novelist, while Mary married George Glyn, later 1st Baron Wolverton
George Glyn, 1st Baron Wolverton
George Carr Glyn, 1st Baron Wolverton was a banker with interests in the railways, a partner in the family firm of Glyn, Mills & Co., which was reputed to be the largest private bank in London....
. His son Charles Pascoe married Lady Georgiana Molyneaux, daughter to the 2nd Earl of Sefton
William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton
William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton , also known as Lord Dashalong, was a sportsman, gambler and a friend of the Prince Regent.-Personal life:...
.
Pascoe Grenfell lived at Taplow
Taplow
Taplow is a village and civil parish within South Bucks district in Buckinghamshire, England. It sits on the east bank of the River Thames facing Maidenhead on the opposite bank. Taplow railway station is situated near the A4 south of the village....
House in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan home county in South East England. The county town is Aylesbury, the largest town in the ceremonial county is Milton Keynes and largest town in the non-metropolitan county is High Wycombe....
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External links
- Pascoe Grenfell at the Grenfell Family History Site
External links
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography article by Edmund Newell Grenfell family (per. c.1785–1879), Oct 2006 http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/61181 accessed 21 Nov 2006.