He was Sheriff of Lancashire from 1856 to 1857.

He was High Sheriff of Lancashire from 1609 to 1610.

He was also appointed High Sheriff of Lancashire for 1371 to 1374.

He served as High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1914 and was knighted the following year.

He was also High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1550.

He was selected as High Sheriff of Lancashire for 1888.

He notably served as High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1884.

He was High Sheriff of Lancashire again in 1672 and 1673.

High Sheriff of Lancashire from 1374 to 1377.

In 1878, he served as High Sheriff of Lancashire.