He had run for parliament to represent Glamorganshire in 1817 and failed to be elected .
He had married twice and both wives brought considerable inheritances with them which , added to his own inheritance and successful professional activities , meant he was a person of some substance .
person had run for parliament to represent Glamorganshire in 1817 and failed to be elected .
He had married twice and both wives brought considerable inheritances with them which , added to his own inheritance and successful professional activities , meant he was a person of some substance .