In 1539 he was knighted and appointed Sheriff of Kent.
He was appointed the Sheriff of Kent for two consecutive years in 1420 and 1421.
His father was High Sheriff of Kent in 1634.
He served as High Sheriff of Kent in 1655 and 1656.
He served as High Sheriff of Kent in 1646.
He served as High Sheriff of Kent for 1855.
He served as Sheriff of Kent for 1729.
He was appointed Sheriff of Kent in 1380 and 1389.
He served as High Sheriff of Kent in 1596 and 1605.
He was also High Sheriff of Kent in 1801.