He was made a Freeman of Chester in 1666 , an alderman from 1680 to 1684 and from August 1688 to his death , treasurer for 1688 -- 89 and mayor from 1692 -- 96 .
Whitley was a prominent Whig politician and a powerful figure in Chester .
Whitley was made a Chester     in 1666 , an alderman from 1680 to 1684 and from August 1688 to Whitley 's death , treasurer for 1688 -- 89 and mayor from 1692 -- 96 .
Whitley was a prominent Whig politician and a powerful figure in Chester .