Thomas Farrington (1664-1712)
| Thomas Farrington | |
|---|---|
 Colonel Thomas Farrington | |
| Born | 1664 |
| Died | 1712 |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/branch | British Army |
Lieutenant General Thomas Farrington (1664 - 7 October 1712) was a British Army officer who raised the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot.
Military career
Farrington was commissioned into the 2nd Regiment of Footguards December 1688.[1] He raised the 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot in 1694 and went on to serve as Member of Parliament for Malmesbury from 1705 to 1713.[1] He was later promoted to major-general.[2]
References
- 1 2 "Thomas Farrington (c.1664-1712)". History Of Parliament. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
- ↑ "Major General Thomas Farrington documents (1694 to 1710)". Worcestershire Regiment. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
| Parliament of England | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Thomas Boucher Edward Pauncefort |
Member of Parliament for Malmesbury 1705–1707 With: Henry Mordaunt |
Succeeded by Parliament of Great Britain |
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of England |
Member of Parliament for Malmesbury 1707–1713 With: Henry Mordaunt 1707–1710 Joseph Addison 1710–1713 |
Succeeded by Sir John Rushout, Bt Joseph Addison |
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