Sir George Bingham, 2nd Baronet [SEP] noble title
Sir George Bingham, 2nd Baronet
Sir George Bingham, 2nd Baronet (c. 1625 – 1682) was an Irish politician and baronet.
He was the only son of Sir Henry Bingham, 1st Baronet and his wife Catherine Byrne, daughter of John Byrne. In 1658, Bingham succeeded his father as baronet. He entered the Irish House of Commons for Castlebar in 1661, representing the constituency until 1666. Bingham was appointed High Sheriff of Mayo in 1662 and again in 1678. In 1663, he became Custos Rotulorum of
Custos Rotulorum of Mayo
The Custos Rotulorum of Mayo was the highest civil officer in County Mayo.
Incumbents.
- 1663–1682?: Sir George Bingham, 2nd Bt
- 1682–1714?: Sir Henry Bingham, 3rd Bt
- 1772–1773: Arthur Gore, 1st Earl of Arran
- 1773–1786: Arthur Gore, 2nd Earl of Arran
- 1801-1828: James Cuffe
For later (post 1831) custodes rotulorum, see Lord Lieutenant of Mayo