William Hedges, Hedges estate holder at Alderton, of Compton Bassett
Dates: died 1757
Biography
Wiltshire gentleman of Compton Bassett who married Elizabeth Gore, Lady of Alderton Manor, in 1714 and whose son Thomas inherited the estate after William's death.
Notes / Sources
The source does not establish whether William held as husband, surviving owner, or trustee after Elizabeth's death.
Research sources:
- Alderton parish register entry of 18 May 1714 and estate succession discussion in Tony Pratt, The Manor of Alderton, 3rd ed., pp. 90-93. — https://www.wiltshire.ac.uk/assets/media/documents/Lackham%20History/A-history-of-Alderton-Manor-once-owned-by-the-Montagus-of-Lackham.pdf
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