Sir Charles Wager

Posted by Brian on Saturday 31st of May 2014 20:22

1743 - Right Hon. Sir Charles Wager, aged 77, Knt. Admiral of the White, he was a man of great skill in his profession; and was first made a Captain at the Battle of La Hogue, by Admiral Russel, who recommended him on the most important service. He was sent with a command to the West Indies in 1707, where he attacked the Spanish Galleons, with three ships, tho' they were fourteen in number, drawn up in a line of battle, and defeated them. His service Q. Anne distinguished by sending him a Flag and at his return conferring the Honour of Knighthood upon him. The riches he acquired on this, and other occasions, were regarded by him as instruments of doing good and accordingly he gave fortunes to his relations, that he might see them happy in his life time; and to perform in distress, his liberality was such, that whole families have been supported, and their estates and fortunes saved by his generosity. He was chosen member of Parliament for Portsmouth in 1709 and has sat in every parliament since that time etc...