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| Thompson (post MEYSEY THOMPSON), Harry Stephen. Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at TRINITY, Oct. 17, 1826. [Eldest] s. of Richard John (1788) [Capt., 4th Dragoons] (and Elizabeth, dau. of John Turton, of Sugnall Hall, Staffordshire .). B. [Aug. 11, 1809], at Kirby Hall, Yorkshire . School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire . Matric. Michs. 1827; B.A. 1832. Adopted additionally his grandmother's surname of Meysey, 1874. Well known as an agriculturist. Helped to found the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, 1837 (President, 1862). Succeeded to the family estates of Kirby Hall, 1853. One of the founders of the Royal Agricultural Society, 1838, taking an active part in its affairs until 1873 (Member of Council, 1838-58; Trustee, 1858-74). Began, 1845, a series of experiments on the power of soil in absorbing ammonia: discovered the importance of covered fold-yards for protecting cattle. Chairman, North Midland Railway Co., and of the North Eastern Co., 1854-74. M.P. for Whitby, 1859-65. J.P. and D.L. High Sheriff of Yorkshire , 1856. Created Bart., 1874. Married, Aug. 26, 1843, Elizabeth Ann, 2nd dau. of Sir John Croft, Bart. Author, agricultural. Died May 17, 1874, at Kirby Hall. Brother of Thomas C. (1829) and Frederick W. (1835); father of Henry M. (1863), Albert C. (1867), Charles M. (1868) and Ernest C. ( sub Meysey-Thompson) (1877). (Burke, P. and B.; D.N.B. ) | Harry Stephen THOMPSON post Harry Stephen MEYSEY THOMPSON Approx. lifespan: 1809–1874 Fell.-Com. aged 18 Trinity College adm1826:10:17 Eldest s. of Richard John THOMPSON post Richard John MEYSEY THOMPSON (1788) [ Captain: 4th Dragoons] (and Elizabeth TURTON dau. of John TURTON of Sugnall Hall, Sugnall, Staffordshire , ) b. Kirby Hall, Kirby, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1809:08:11 School Waltham Cross, Waltham, Hertfordshire , Matric 1827:10MT: BA 1832 Adopted additionally his grandmother's surname of Meysey 1874 Well known as an agriculturist. Helped to found the Yorks. Agricultural Society 1837 President: (1862) Succeeded to the family estates of Kirby Hall, Kirby, [West Riding of Yorkshire], 1853 One of the founders of Royal Agricultural Society 1838 taking an active part in its affairs until1873 Member of: Council 1838-58 Trustee: (1858-74) Began: 1845 a series of experiments on the power of soil in absorbing ammonia: discovered the importance of covered fold-yards for protecting cattle. Chairman: North Midland Railway Company and of the North Eastern Company 1854-74 M.P. for: : Whitby, [North Riding of Yorkshire], 1859-65 J.P. and D.L. High Sheriff of: Yorkshire , 1856 Created Bart. 1874 m. 1843:08:26 Elizabeth Ann CROFT 2nd dau. of Sir John CROFT, Bart. Publ.: agricultural. d. Kirby Hall, Kirby, [West Riding of Yorkshire], 1874:05:17 brother of Thomas C. Thompson (post Meysey) THOMPSON) (1829) brother of Frederick W. THOMPSON) (1835) father of Henry M. THOMPSON (1863), Albert C. (1867), Charles M. (1868) and Ernest C. ( sub Meysey-Thompson) (1877) (Burke P. and B.; D.N.B. ) |
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| Thompson, Henry Stephen (1826), see THOMPSON, HARRY S. | Henry Stephen THOMPSON Approx. lifespan: 1734–1998 see Henry Stephen THOMPSON, HARRY S (1826) |