Biography of Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys 1669-1725

Before 28th August 1666 [his father] Francis Winnington (age 31) and [his mother] Elizabeth Salwey were married. They had four sons and three daughters

On 8th October 1669 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys was born to Francis Winnington (age 34) and Elizabeth Salwey.

Before 1676 [his father] Francis Winnington (age 41) and Elizabeth Herbert of Powick were married. They had one daughter.

On 18th May 1694 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 24) was called to the bar at Middle Temple.

On 1st May 1700 [his father] Francis Winnington (age 65) died.

In 1708 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 38) was elected MP Droitwich which seat he held until 20th July 1725.

In September 1709 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 39) and Jane Bloom were married. She the niece and heir of Henry Jeffreys 1634-1709, who died in July 1709, brother of her mother Jane Jeffreys, of Ham Castle who estates he inherited and who surname he adopted. According to Charles Baldwyn she was rumoured to be worth about £30,000.

In 1719 [his wife] Jane Bloom died.

Before 20th July 1725 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 55) had one of his legs amputated having developed gangrene following a hunting accident.

On 20th July 1725 Edward Winnington aka Jeffreys (age 55) died without issue. His estate were inherited by his elder brother [his brother] Salwey Winnington (age 58).