Family and Education

b. c.1644, 2nd s. of John Farington, M.P. Chichester 1679, of Chichester by Anne, da. of John May of Rawmere, Suss. m. (1) lic. 28 Feb. 1671, aged 27, Elizabeth Merlott,1 1s. d.v.p.; (2) 24 May 1687, Elizabeth, da. and h. of John Peachey of Eartham, nr. Chichester,2 s.p. cr. Bt. 17 Dec. 1697.

Offices Held

Sheriff, Suss. 1696-7.

Biography

Farington, whose grandfather had been three times mayor of Chichester, succeeded his father in representing the borough in 1681. His son became its recorder at George I’s accession.3 Returned as a Whig in 1715, Farington voted with the Administration in every recorded division till his death at Bath, 7 Aug. 1719.

Ref Volumes: 1715-1754

Author: Eveline Cruickshanks

Notes

• 1. Foster, London Marriage Licences.
• 2. PCC 44 Cann, 7 and 183 Browning.
• 3. Dallaway, Suss. City of Chichester, 140, 154.