He founded the family which provided more Sheriffs of Gloucestershire than any other.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Gloucestershire for 1533-34 and 1550-51.

He served as Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1582 and 1602.

He later served as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire between 1844 and 1845.

He was High Sheriff of Gloucestershire from 1831 to 1832.

He was nominated for High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1976 and 1977.

He was Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1689 and died without male issue leaving two daughters as his co-heiresses.

He also served as High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1931.

He held the office of High Sheriff of Gloucestershire for 1499.

He was hereditary High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1097 and 1105-6.