- GB-2014-WSA-02378
- Person
- 1740-1814
AUBREY, THOMAS, brother of Sir John Aubrey, Bart. (qv); b. 17 Jul 1740; adm. (aged 11) May 1752 (Hart's); in school list 1754; Jesus Coll. Oxford, matr. 15 Nov 1756; BA 1760; Ensign, 9th Foot 26 Oct 1762; Lieut., 62nd Foot 27 Mar 1765; 4th Foot 17 May 1766; Capt., 47th Foot 30 Apr 1771; Brevet Maj. 7 Jun 1782; half pay as Capt. from 28 Feb 1788; Inspecting Field Officer of Yeomanry with rank of Lieut. -Col. from 7 Jan 1804; served in American War, distinguishing himself when in command on Diamond Island; MP Wallingford 1784-90; m. in Canada 1780 Elizabeth Twing; d. 15 Jan 1814.