William Mills (1750–1820)
William Mills (10 November 1750 – 20 March 1820) was a British Member of Parliament and Director, East India Company.
He was the eldest son of the Revd. John Mills, rector of Barford and Oxhill, Warwickshire and educated at Felsted School. He inherited Warden’s Hall, High Ongar, Essex from his Uncle William in 1782 and succeeded his father in 1791.
He served as a director of the East India Company from 1778 to 1785. He was elected MP for St Ives in 1790, sitting until 1796 and for Coventry for 1805 to 1812. He was appointed High Sheriff of Hampshire for 1803–04.
He married Elizabeth, the daughter of Hon. Wriothesley Digby of Coleshill and Meriden Hall, Warwickshire; they had 6 sons and 3 daughters. His eldest son John was also an MP.
References
- "MILLS, William (1750-1820), of Bisterne, Hants.". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 3 April 2013.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Praed Richard Barwell |
Member of Parliament for St Ives 1790–1796 With: William Praed |
Succeeded by William Praed Sir Richard Glyn |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Francis William Barlow Peter Moore |
Member of Parliament for Coventry 1805–1812 With: Peter Moore |
Succeeded by Joseph Butterworth Peter Moore |
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