He was returned unopposed for Thirsk at the 1722 general election and was appointed to the post of Commissioner of Revenue (Ireland) in 1724. He succeeded to the baronetcy on the death of his father on 30 October 1726.
He was re-elected without opposition at Thirsk in the 1722 general election and was appointed to the position of Commissioner of Revenue (Ireland) in 1724. He inherited the baronetcy upon his father's passing on October 30, 1726.