Dingley Askham

Dingley Askham (died 12 July 1728) was an English attorney, latterly Principal of Barnard's Inn in London.

Biography

Askham was a native of St. Ives, Huntingdonshire<!-- Do not change to Cambridgeshire; St Ives was part of Huntingdonshire at the time -->, and was admitted to Barnard's Inn on 26 June 1694.

Dingley Askham junior

Askham is often confused with his son of the same name, Dingley Askham junior (born c. 1695, also in St. Ives, and died 26 April 1781, aged 86). He was likewise admitted to Barnard's Inn, on 19 June 1725, to undertake legal study. Later in life, he was a justice of the peace and a well-respected huntsman.