List of stewards of the Manor of Poynings
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This is a list of the Members of Parliament appointed as Steward of the Manor of Poynings, a notional 'office of profit under the crown' which is used to resign from the House of Commons. The Manor of Poynings reverted to the Crown in 1804, but was leased until 1835.[1] The last steward died in 1854.
| Date | Member | Constituency | Party | Reason for resignation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 September 1841 | Sir George Anson | Lichfield | Whig | [2] | |
| 13 March 1843 | Sir Alexander Cray Grant, Bt. | Cambridge | Con | [3] | |
See also
[edit]- List of Stewards of the Chiltern Hundreds
- List of Stewards of the Manor of East Hendred
- List of Stewards of the Manor of Hempholme
- List of Stewards of the Manor of Northstead
- List of Stewards of the Manor of Old Shoreham
References
[edit]- ^ Ian Crofton, John Ayto (2005). Brewer's Britain and Ireland. via Credo Reference. ISBN 0-304-35385-X. Retrieved 13 September 2012.
{{cite book}}:|work=ignored (help) - ^ "No. 20019". The London Gazette. 17 September 1841. p. 2317.
- ^ "No. 20207". The London Gazette. 24 March 1843. p. 988.