He was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset in 1895.

He served as High Sheriff of Somerset in 1905.

He was Sheriff of Somerset for the year 1618 to 1619.

He served as Sheriff of Somerset in 1223-4.

In retirement, he was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset for 1954.

He was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset for 1857.

He was High Sheriff of Somerset in 1923.

The third Baronet was High Sheriff of Somerset for 1807.

He also held the honorary post of High Sheriff of Somerset.

He succeeded his father in 1676 and was appointed High Sheriff of Somerset for 1683-84.