Ambrose Goddard (born 1779) explained

Ambrose Goddard (9 October 1779  - 29 November 1854) was a British landowner, business director and politician.

The son of Ambrose Goddard, Member of Parliament for Wiltshire, Goddard became chair of the Wilts and Berks Canal Company, and served as a deputy lieutenant of Wiltshire. From 1819 to 1820, he was High Sheriff of Wiltshire.^{[1] [2]}

At the 1837 general election, Goddard stood in Cricklade for the Conservative Party, winning a seat. He stood down at the 1841 general election.

Goddard's oldest son, Ambrose Goddard, also became a politician.^[3]

See also

• Goddard family of Wiltshire, Hampshire and Berkshire

References

1. Book: Stenton . Michael . Who's Who of British Members of Parliament . 1 . 1976 . Harvester Press . Hassocks . 0855272198 . 158.
2. Book: Burke . Bernard . A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Landed Gentry of Great Britain & Ireland . 1 . 1871 . Harrison.
3. Book: Burke. John. A Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Commoners of Great Britain and Ireland, Enjoying Territorial Possessions Or High Official Rank: But Uninvested with Heritable Honours, Volume 4. 1838. Henry Colburn. 326. 6 February 2018.