John Clevland (1706–1763)
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John Clevland, of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon, was Secretary to the Admiralty and was twice a Member of Parliament for Saltash in Devon and for Sandwich in Kent.
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"Mrs John Clevland of Tapley", portrait by Joshua Reynolds of one of the three wives (unidentified) of Clevland.
William Clevland (1664–1734)
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Captain William Clevland, of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon, was a Scottish-born Royal Navy commander who served as Controller of Storekeepers' Accounts. In 1704, he purchased the est
John Clevland (1706–1763)
…to the Admiralty and was twice a Member of Parliament for Saltash in Devon and for Sandwich in Kent. Clevland was the eldest son and heir of Commander William Clevland, Royal Navy, of Tapeley, a Scotsman by birth, and the former Ann Davie of an old Devonshire family. His brother, William Clevland, became King of the…
Mural monument to William Clevland (1664–1734) of Tapeley in the parish of Westleigh, North Devon. Westleigh Church, east end of north aisle
Arms of William Clevland (1664–1734) of Tapeleigh, Westleigh, Devon, impaling arms of his wife Anna Davie (1689–1726). Above is crest of Clevland. Detail from his mural monument in Westleigh Church