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| WEBSTER, Sir GODFREY [VASSAL], Bart. Adm. Fell.-Com. at ST JOHN'S, Sept. 18, 1806. [Eldest s. of Sir Godfrey, 4th Bart. (Oriel College, Oxford, 1737), M.P. (and Elizabeth, dau. of Richard Vassal, of Jamaica ). B. Oct. 6, 1789.] Had succeeded as 5th Bart., June 3, 1800, his father having shot himself 'after ill luck at play.' Of Battle Abbey, Sussex . M.P. for Sussex , 1812-20. Married, Aug. 22, 1814, Charlotte, eldest dau. of Robert Adamson, of Co. Westmeath , and had issue. 'His mode of life was characterized by very great expense and extravagance, which at length drove him into retirement.' Died July 17, 1836, in London . ( Al. Oxon.; Return of M.P.s; Complete Baronetage, IV. 188.) | Sir Godfrey Vassal WEBSTER, Bart. Approx. lifespan: 1789–1836 Fell.-Com. St John's College adm1806:09:18 Eldest s. of Sir Godfrey WEBSTER 4th Bart. ( Oriel College [Oxford] (1737), M.P.: (and Elizabeth VASSAL dau. of Richard VASSAL of Jamaica , ) b. 1789:10:06 Had succeeded as 5th Bart. 1800:06:03 his father having shot himself 'after ill luck at play.' Of Battle Abbey, Battle, Sussex , M.P. for: : Sussex , 1812-20 m. 1814:08:22 Charlotte ADAMSON eldest dau. of Robert ADAMSON of Co. Westmeath , had issue 'His mode of life was characterized by very great expense and extravagance, which at length drove him into retirement.' d. 1836:07:17 in London , ( Al. Oxon.; Return of M.P.s; Complete Baronetage IV. 188) |