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William Sloper (died 1743)

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William Sloper (c.1658 - 14 January 1743) was a British Member of Parliament.

He was born the son of William Sloper of Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire and educated at New College, Oxford.

He was appointed Clerk to the Paymaster General by 1702, was Deputy Paymaster General from 1714 to 1720 and Deputy Cofferer of the Household by 1730 until his death. In 1714 he bought the estate of West Woodhay.

He represented Great Bedwyn (UK Parliament constituency) for 1715-1722 and 1729-1741. He was elected to represent Camelford from 1722 to 1727 and Whitchurch from 1742 to 1743.

He married Rebecca Abbott and had two sons. His son William was also an MP for Great Bedwyn.

References

  • "SLOPER, William (?1658-1743), of West Woodhay, Berks". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 4 April 2013.
Parliament of Great Britain
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn
17151722
With: Stephen Bisse
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Camelford
17221727
With: The Earl of Drogheda
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Great Bedwyn
1729–1741
With: Sir William Willys 1729–1732
Francis Seymour 1732–1734
Robert Murray 1734–1738
Edward Popham 1738–1741
Succeeded by
Preceded by Member of Parliament for Whitchurch
1742–1743
With: John Selwyn
Succeeded by