Peircy Brett

(b. 1709, England – d. Oct. 14, 1781, Kent, England )

Gender: M

Admiral Sir Peircy Brett (1709-1781) was an officer in the Royal Navy, and MP for Queensborough from 1754-1774. He was promoted to Vice-Admiral in 1770 and full Admiral in 1778. He married Henrietta Colby, and they a daughter, and two sons who died in infancy. They lived at the Clock House at Beckenham in Kent.

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Peircy Brett

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