Henry Ashurst (1669–1705) was the Town Clerk of London from 1700 to 1705.[1] He served as Member of Parliament for Preston from 1698 to 1702.[2]

References

  1. ↑ cited in son William Pritchard Ashurst's record in Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900 as "S. of Henry (1687), Town Clerk of London." Also his own citation in Cambridge University Alumni, 1261-1900: "Name: Henry Ashurst. College: CHRIST'S. More Information: Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, Dec. 10, 1687. Doubtless s. of Sir William of Middlesex, Lord Mayor of London, 1693. If so, Town Clerk of London, 1700. Will proved (P.C.C.) Jan. 17, 1705. Father of the above and William Pritchard (1717). Another of these names 'Attorney General for the County Palatine of Lancaster,' M.P for Preston, 1698-1701. (Peile, II. 106; Cass, Parish of East Barnet, 68.)"
  2. ↑ "Landed families of Britain and Ireland: (206) Ashhurst of Waterstock, baronets". 17 February 2016.
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