Thomas Lockyer (MP)

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Thomas Lockyer (1699-1785), of Mapperton, near Ilchester, Somerset and New Buildings, Coleman Street, London, was an English businessman. He was a Member of Parliament for Ilchester (UK Parliament constituency) 1747 - 1761. [1]

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References

  1. "LOCKYER, Thomas (1699-1785), of Mapperton, nr. Ilchester, Som. And New Buildings, Coleman St., London. | History of Parliament Online".