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Beaumont, Richard.
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 17) at ST
JOHN'S, May 13, 1671. S. of Adam (1646-7), Esq., deceased, of
Heaton, Yorks. B. there. School, Wakefield. Matric. 1671.
Of Whitley Beaumont, Esq. Married Frances, dau. of Sir
William Lowther, of Swillington. Died Mar. 1, 1691-2;
buried at Kirkheaton. M.I. (M. H. Peacock; Vis. of
Yorks., 1666.)
Richard BEAUMONT
Approx. lifespan: 1654–1691
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 17) at St John's College 1671:05:13
s. of Adam BEAUMONT (1646) Esq., deceased, of Heaton, West Riding of Yorkshire ,
b. there.
School Wakefield, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
Matric. 1671
Of Whitley BEAUMONT, [West Riding of Yorkshire], Esq.
Married Frances LOWTHER dau. of Sir William LOWTHER of Swillington, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
Died 1691/2:03:01 ; buried at Kirkheaton, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
M.I.
(M. H. Peacock; Vis. of Yorks. 1666)
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John DODSWORTH
Adm. pens. (age 16) at SIDNEY, 08 May, 1635.
S. of John (above). B. at Thornton Watlass, North Riding of Yorkshire . Bapt. there, 15 Jun., 1617.
Schools, Barton [???] (Mr Taylor) and Osmotherly (Mr Walker), Lancashire .
Matric. 1635 .
Adm. at Gray's Inn, 19 May, 1637.
Married Frances, dau. of Sir John Lowther, of Lowther, Westmorland .
Died in his father's lifetime; buried at Thornton Watlass [ North Riding of Yorkshire ], 29 Jan., 1661/2.
Will (York [ Yorkshire ]) 1661-2 .
Brother of Timothy (1637).
( Vis. of Yorks. )
John DODSWORTH
Approx. lifespan: 1617–1661
Adm. pens. (age 16) at Sidney Sussex College 1635:05:08
s. of John DODSWORTH (1612)
b. at Thornton Watlass, North Riding of Yorkshire ,
Bapt. there 1617:06:15
Schools Barton, ???, ( Mr – TAYLOR ) and Osmotherly ( Mr – WALKER ) Lancashire ,
Matric. 1635
Adm. at Gray's Inn 1637:05:19
Married Frances LOWTHER dau. of Sir John LOWTHER of Lowther, Westmorland ,
Died in his father's lifetime; buried at Thornton Watlass, [North Riding of Yorkshire], 1661/2:01:29
Will ( York, [Yorkshire], ) 1661-62
brother of Timothy DODSWORTH (1637)
( Vis. of Yorks. )
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William GILL
Adm. sizar (age 19) at ST JOHN'S, 25 May, 1727.
S. of Stephen, husbandman, of Yorkshire . B. at Church Fenton [ West Riding of Yorkshire ].
School, Sherburn [ West Riding of Yorkshire ] (Mr Lowther).
Matric. 1727 ;
B.A. 1730/1 .
Ord. deacon (Norwich) 13 Jun., 1731; priest ( Litt. dim. from York) Mar., 1731/2.
V. of Church Fenton, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1733-56 .
V. of Sherburn [ West Riding of Yorkshire ], 1733-56 .
Died 02 Feb., 1756.
Father of William (1751).
William GILL
Approx. lifespan: 1708–1756
Adm. sizar (age 19) at St John's College 1727:05:25
s. of Stephen GILL husbandman, of Yorkshire ,
b. at Church Fenton, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
School Sherburn, [West Riding of Yorkshire], ( Mr – LOWTHER )
Matric. 1727
B.A. 1730/1
Ord. deacon (Norwich) 1731:06:13 ; priest ( Litt. dim. from York) 1731/2:03
V. of Church Fenton, West Riding of Yorkshire , 1733-56
V. of Sherburn, [West Riding of Yorkshire], 1733-56
Died 1756:02:02
father of William GILL (1751)
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John KNOWSLEY
Adm. sizar (age 18) at ST JOHN'S, 26 Jan., 1732/3.
S. of Robert, gent., of Yorkshire . B. at Coatham.
School, Sherburn (Mr Lowther).
Matric. 1733 ;
B.A. 1736/7 ;
M.A. 1742 .
Ord. deacon (Carlisle) 26 Feb., 1737/8; priest ( Litt. dim. from York) Jun., 1739.
V. of Rudston, Yorkshire , 1743-51 .
V. of Boynton and Carnaby, 1751-76 .
( Scott-Mayor, III. 446.)
John KNOWSLEY
Approx. lifespan: 1714–1812
Adm. sizar (age 18) at St John's College 1732/3:01:26
s. of Robert KNOWSLEY gent., of Yorkshire ,
b. at Coatham, [Yorkshire],
School Sherburn, < >[[XXX], ( Mr – LOWTHER )
Matric. 1733
B.A. 1736/7
M.A. 1742
Ord. deacon (Carlisle) 1737/8:02:26 ; priest ( Litt. dim. from York) 1739:06
V. of Rudston, Yorkshire , 1743-51
V. of Boynton and Carnaby, [Yorkshire], 1751-76
( Scott-Mayor, III. 446)
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Alexander LOWTHER
Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 16 Jun., 1622; priest, 04 Jun., 1626, as 'B.A. of EMMANUEL College.' (Not found in the records.)
Alexander LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1604–1702
Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 1622:06:16 ; priest 1626:06:04 as 'B.A. of Emmanuel College .'
(Not found in the records.)
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Christopher LOWTHER
Matric. pens. from CHRIST'S, Jun., 1575.
Perhaps s. of Sir Richard, Knt., Warden of the Marches. If so, married Eleanor, dau. of William Musgrave, of Hayton Castle, Cumberland .
Died 1617 .
( Peile, I. 132.)
Christopher LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1557–1617
Matric. pens. from Christ's College 1575:06
perhaps s. of Sir Richard LOWTHER Knt., Warden of the Marches
If so, married Eleanor MUSGRAVE dau. of William MUSGRAVE of Hayton Castle, Cumberland ,
Died 1617
( Peile, I. 132)
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Christopher LOWTHER
Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Easter 1628.
Perhaps 2nd s. of Sir John, of Lowther, Westmorland , Knt.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, 1627 .
Sheriff of Cumberland , 1640 .
Created Bart., 11 Jun., 1642.
Of Whitehaven.
Died 1644 .
Buried at St Bees.
( G.E.C. )
Christopher LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1610–1644
Matric. pens. from St John's College 1628:04ET:
perhaps 2nd s. of Sir John LOWTHER of Lowther, Westmorland , Knt.
Adm. at the Inner Temple 1627
Sheriff of Cumberland , 1640
Created Bart. 1642:06:11
Of Whitehaven.
Died 1644
Buried at St Bees.
( G.E.C. )
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Gerrard LOWTHER
Matric. pens. from ST JOHN'S, Michs. 1552.
Perhaps 2nd s. of Sir Hugh, of Cumberland , Knt.
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, 10 Nov., 1556.
M.P. for Cumberland , 1602 .
Of Penrith, Cumberland . (Jefferson, Cumberland , II. 372; Ord, Cleveland, 387.)
Gerrard LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1534–1632
Matric. pens. from St John's College 1552:10MT:
perhaps 2nd s. of Sir Hugh LOWTHER of Cumberland , Knt.
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn 1556:11:10
M.P. for Cumberland , 1602
Of Penrith, Cumberland ,
(Jefferson, Cumberland , , II. 372; Ord, Cleveland, 387)
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Gerald LOWTHER
Adm. sizar (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 15 Jun., 1688.
S. of Christopher, M.D., of Colby Laithes. B. at Appleby, Westmorland .
School, Appleby (Mr Banks).
Matric. 1688 ;
B.A. 1691/2 .
R. of Bowness, Cumberland , 1697-1731 .
Died 1731 .
Gerald LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1671–1731
Adm. sizar (age 17) at St John's College 1688:06:15
s. of Christopher LOWTHER M.D., of Colby Laithes.
b. at Appleby, Westmorland ,
School, Appleby ( Mr – BANKS )
Matric. 1688
B.A. 1691/2
R. of Bowness, Cumberland , 1697-1731
Died 1731
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John LOWTHER
Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 19 Apr., 1705.
Eldest s. of Richard, deceased, R. of Swillington, Yorkshire . B. there.
School, Sedbergh.
Matric. 1705 ;
B.A. 1708/9 .
Ord. deacon (York) May, 1716; priest, 1716-7 .
V. of Eastrington, Yorkshire , 1717, till 1745 .
Perhaps V. of Horsforth, 1719-28 .
Brother of Richard ( 1701-2 ).
John LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1688–1786
Adm. pens. (age 17) at St John's College 1705:04:19
Eldest s. of Richard LOWTHER deceased, R. of Swillington, Yorkshire ,
b. there.
School, Sedbergh.
Matric. 1705
B.A. 1708/9
Ord. deacon (York) 1716:05 ; priest 1716-17
V. of Eastrington, Yorkshire , 1717 till 1745
Perhaps V. of Horsforth 1719-28
brother of Richard LOWTHER (1701)
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John LOWTHER
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at SIDNEY, 13 May, 1715.
3rd s. of Sir William (1681), Bart., of Swillington, Yorkshire . B. there.
Schools, Wakefield and Leeds.
Matric. 1715 .
Probably adm. at Leyden, 14 Jul., 1719.
M.B. 1725 .
Practised at Ackworth, Yorkshire . 'Searcher of the customs at Newcastle.' Died at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 11 Feb., 1742/3.
Buried there at St John's.
Brother of William ( 1712-3 ). (M. H. Peacock; H. M. Wood.)
John LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1697–1742
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at Sidney Sussex College 1715:05:13
3rd s. of Sir William LOWTHER (1681) Bart., of Swillington, Yorkshire ,
b. there.
Schools, Wakefield and Leeds.
Matric. 1715
Probably adm. at Leyden 1719:07:14
M.B. 1725
Practised at Ackworth, Yorkshire , . 'Searcher of the customs at Newcastle.' Died at Newcastle-on-Tyne 1742/3:02:11
Buried there at St John's
brother of William LOWTHER (1712)
(M. H. Peacock; H. M. Wood.)
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John LOWTHER
Adm. sizar at CLARE, 11 May, 1727.
B. in London .
Matric. 1727 .
One of these names R. of Otterden, Kent , 1748-79 .
Died 14 Oct., 1779.
Will, P.C.C. (But see Al. Oxon . for a contemporary.)
John LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1709–1779
Adm. sizar at Clare College 1727:05:11
b. in London ,
Matric. 1727
One of these names R. of Otterden, Kent , 1748-79
Died 1779:10:14
Will, P.C.C.
(But see Al. Oxon . for a contemporary.)
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John LOWTHER
Adm. Fell.-Com. at JESUS, 08 Apr., 1740.
S. of John, Esq., of Upleatham, Yorkshire . Matrio. 1740 .
John LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1722–1820
Adm. Fell.-Com. at Jesus College 1740:04:08
s. of John LOWTHER, Esq. of Upleatham, Yorkshire ,
Matrio. 1740
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Leonard LOWTHER
Matric. sizar from TRINITY, Michs. 1570; Scholar of Christ's, 1572-3 ; B.A. from Christ's, 1573/4 .
Probably ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) 11 Aug., 1574.
R. of Orton, Cumberland , 1578-85 .
R. of St Michael, Bowness, 1580-97 .
R. of Lowther, 1586-1609 .
R. of Greystoke, 1597-1609 .
Buried at Lowther, 03 Dec., 1609.
( Peile, I. 112.)
Leonard LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1552–1609
Matric. sizar from Trinity College 1570:10MT: ; Scholar of Christ's College 1572-73 ; B.A. from Christ's College 1573/4
Probably ord. deacon and priest (Peterb.) 1574:08:11
R. of Orton, Cumberland , 1578-85
R. of St Michael, Bowness 1580-97
R. of Lowther 1586-1609
R. of Greystoke 1597-1609
Buried at Lowther 1609:12:03
( Peile, I. 112)
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Richard LOWTHER
Adm. pens. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 17 Mar., 1701/2.
Youngest s. of Richard, R. of Swillington, Yorkshire .
School, Sedbergh.
Matric. 1702 .
Re-adm. as Fell.-Com. 1704 .
M.A. 1705 ( Com. Reg. ).
Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 09 Mar., 1706/7, as M.A.; priest (York) Sep., 1708.
R. of Swillington, Yorkshire , 1723-49 .
Chaplain to the Prince of Orange. V. of Walton, Yorkshire , in 1745 .
Minister of the English Church at Rotterdam.
Died Dec., 1756.
Brother of John (1705). (Burke, Ext. Bart .)
Richard LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1684–1756
Adm. pens. (age 17) at St John's College 1701/2:03:17
Youngest s. of Richard LOWTHER R. of Swillington, Yorkshire ,
School, Sedbergh.
Matric. 1702
Re-adm. as Fell.-Com. 1704
M.A. 1705 ( Com. Reg. )
Ord. deacon (Peterb.) 1706/7:03:09 as M.A.; priest (York) 1708:09
R. of Swillington, Yorkshire , 1723-49
Chaplain to the Prince of Orange
V. of Walton, Yorkshire , in 1745
Minister of the English Church at Rotterdam.
Died 1756:12
brother of John LOWTHER (1705)
(Burke, Ext. Bart .)
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Thomas LOWTHER
Adm. sizar (age 18) at ST JOHN'S, 11 May, 1716.
S. of Thomas, of Yorkshire . B. at Lowden.
Schools, York (Mr Herbert) and Sherburn (Mr Potter).
Matric. 1716 ;
B.A. 1719/20 ;
M.A. 1723 .
Ord. deacon (York) 25 Feb., 1719/20; priest, 20 May, 1722.
Master of the Grammar School, Sherburn, Yorkshire , 1722 .
V. of Kippax, 1724-31 .
P.C. of Saxton, 1728 .
Will proved (York) 1732 .
( Scott-Mayor, III. 301; M. H. Peacock.)
Thomas LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1698–1732
Adm. sizar (age 18) at St John's College 1716:05:11
s. of Thomas LOWTHER of Yorkshire ,
b. at Lowden.
Schools, York ( Mr – HERBERT ) and Sherburn ( Mr – POTTER )
Matric. 1716
B.A. 1719/20
M.A. 1723
Ord. deacon (York) 1719/20:02:25 ; priest 1722:05:20
Master of the Grammar School Sherburn, Yorkshire , 1722
V. of Kippax 1724-31
P.C. of Saxton 1728
Will proved (York) 1732
( Scott-Mayor, III. 301; M. H. Peacock.)
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William LOWTHER
Adm. pens. at CHRIST'S, 17 May, 1681.
S. of Sir William, of Swillington Hall, Yorkshire .
School, Barwick-in-Elmet, Yorkshire . (Mr Atkinson).
Adm. at Gray's Inn, 14 Dec., 1682.
High Sheriff for Yorkshire , 1697-8 .
M.P. for Pontefract, 1701-10, 1716-29 .
Created Bart., 06 Jan., 1714/5.
Of Swillington.
Married Annabella, dau. of Banister, Lord Maynard.
Died 06 Mar., 1728/9.
Father of the next and of John (1715).
( G.E.C.; Peile, II. 83.)
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1663–1728
Adm. pens. at Christ's College 1681:05:17
s. of Sir William LOWTHER of Swillington Hall, Yorkshire ,
School Barwick-in-Elmet, Yorkshire , . ( Mr – ATKINSON )
Adm. at Gray's Inn 1682:12:14
High Sheriff for Yorkshire , 1697-98
M.P. for Pontefract 1701-10, 1716-29
Created Bart. 1714/5:01:06
Of Swillington.
Married Annabella MAYNARD dau. of Lord Banister MAYNARD
Died 1728/9:03:06
father of William LOWTHER (1712)
father of John LOWTHER (1715)
( G.E.C.; Peile, II. 83)
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William LOWTHER
Adm. Fell.-Com. at SIDNEY, 28 Feb., 1712/3.
1st s. of William (above).
Schools, Wakefield and Leeds.
Matric. 1713-4 ;
M.A. 1714 .
Succeeded as 2nd Bart., 06 Mar., 1728/9.
M.P. for Pontefract, 1729-41 .
Died 22 Dec., 1763.
Brother of John (1715).
( G.E.C. )
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1694–1763
Adm. Fell.-Com. at Sidney Sussex College 1712/3:02:28
1st s. of William LOWTHER (1681)
Schools, Wakefield and Leeds.
Matric. 1713/4
M.A. 1714
Succeeded as 2nd Bart. 1728/9:03:06
M.P. for Pontefract 1729-41
Died 1763:12:22
brother of John LOWTHER (1715)
( G.E.C. )
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William LOWTHER
Adm. pens. (age 19) at TRINITY, 27 Sep., 1726.
S. of Christopher, of Little Preston, Yorkshire . B. 10 Jul., 1707.
School, Kirkleathem, Yorkshire . (Mr Clark).
Matric. 1726 ;
B.A. 1730/1 ;
M.A. 1734 .
Incorp. at Oxford, 1734 .
Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 19 Dec., 1731; priest, 09 Jun., 1734.
P.C. of Cartmel, Lancashire , 1740 .
V. of Welton, Northumberland , 1742 .
Preb. of York, 1754-88 .
R. of Swillington, Yorkshire , 1757-88 .
Created Bart., 22 Aug., 1764.
Died 15 Jun., 1788.
( G.E.C. )
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1707–1788
Adm. pens. (age 19) at Trinity College 1726:09:27
s. of Christopher LOWTHER of Little Preston, Yorkshire ,
b. 1707:07:10
School Kirkleathem, Yorkshire , . ( Mr – CLARK )
Matric. 1726
B.A. 1730/1
M.A. 1734
Incorp. at Oxford University 1734
Ord. deacon (Lincoln) 1731:12:19 ; priest 1734:06:09
P.C. of Cartmel, Lancashire , 1740
V. of Welton, Northumberland , 1742
Preb. of York 1754-88
R. of Swillington, Yorkshire , 1757-88
Created Bart. 1764:08:22
Died 1788:06:15
( G.E.C. )
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Lowther, William, Sir, Bart.
Adm. as nobleman at CLARE, 02 Jul., 1745.
S.
of Sir Thomas, of Marske, Bart. B. 1727 .
Matric. 1745 .
Succeeded as Bart., 23 Mar., 1744/5.
M.P. for Cumberland , 1755-6 .
Died unmarried, 15 Apr., 1756.
( G.E.C. )
Sir William LOWTHER, Bart.
Approx. lifespan: 1727–1756
Adm. as nobleman at Clare College 1745:07:02
S.
of Sir Thomas, of Marske, Bart.
b. 1727
Matric. 1745
Succeeded as Bart. 1744/5:03:23
M.P. for Cumberland , 1755-56
Died unmarried 1756:04:15
( G.E.C. )
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Thomas PENNYMAN
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 17) at ST JOHN'S, 15 Jun., 1659.
S. of Sir James, Knt., of Durham [ Co. Durham ] (afterwards Bart.). Bapt. at South Bailey, Durham [ Co. Durham ], 29 Aug., 1644.
School, Houghton-le-Spring [ Co. Durham ] (Mr Caunt).
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart., 24 Apr., 1679.
Sheriff of Yorkshire , 1702 .
Of Ormesby Hall, North Riding of Yorkshire .
Married Frances, dau. of Sir John Lowther, of Lowther, Westmorland , Bart.
Died at Ormesby [ North Riding of Yorkshire ], 03 Aug., 1708; buried there.
Will proved (York [ Yorkshire ]) Oct., 1708.
Father of Charles (1704).
( G.E.C. )
Thomas PENNYMAN
Approx. lifespan: 1644–1708
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 17) at St John's College 1659:06:15
s. of Sir James PENNYMAN Knt., of Durham, [Co. Durham], (afterwards Bart.)
Bapt. at South Bailey Durham, [Co. Durham], 1644:08:29
School Houghton-le-Spring, [Co. Durham], ( Mr – CAUNT )
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart. 1679:04:24
Sheriff of Yorkshire , 1702
Of Ormesby Hall, North Riding of Yorkshire ,
Married Frances LOWTHER dau. of Sir John LOWTHER of Lowther, Westmorland , Bart.
Died at Ormesby, [North Riding of Yorkshire], 1708:08:03 ; buried there.
Will proved ( York, [Yorkshire], ) 1708:10
father of Charles PENNYMAN (1704)
( G.E.C. )
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Edward TROTTER
Adm. Fell.-Com (age 16) at ST JOHN'S, 10 May, 1655.
S. of George (1625), Esq., deceased, of Skelton Castle, North Riding of Yorkshire (and Mary, dau. of Sir Edward Boyse, of Kent ). B. there, 19 Mar., 1637.
School, Easington [ North Riding of Yorkshire ] (Mr Smelt).
Adm. at Gray's Inn, 21 Oct., 1657.
Of Skelton Castle [ North Riding of Yorkshire ], Esq.
Married Mary, dau. of Sir John Lowther, Bart.
Died 08 Feb., 1708/9; buried at Skelton [ North Riding of Yorkshire ]. M.I.
Brother of George (1661) and probably half-brother of Henry (1647), father of John ( 1676-7 ).
( Vis. of Yorks., 1665 .)
Edward TROTTER
Approx. lifespan: 1637–1708
Adm. Fell.-Com (age 16) at St John's College 1655:05:10
s. of George TROTTER (1625) Esq., deceased, of Skelton Castle, North Riding of Yorkshire , (and Mary BOYSE dau. of Sir Edward BOYSE of Kent , )
b. there 1637:03:19
School Easington, [North Riding of Yorkshire], ( Mr – SMELT )
Adm. at Gray's Inn 1657:10:21
Of Skelton Castle, [North Riding of Yorkshire], Esq.
Married Mary LOWTHER dau. of Sir John LOWTHER, Bart.
d. 1708/9:02:08 ; buried at Skelton, [North Riding of Yorkshire],
M.I.
brother of George TROTTER (1661) and probably half-brother of Henry TROTTER (1647)
father of John TROTTER (1676)
( Vis. of Yorks. 1665)
– LOWTHER
– LOWTHYR
Approx. lifespan: 1351–1547
King's Hall, semi-commoner, charged 1449-50 ;
still 1452-53
[Trinity College Munts, KH Accts xi, fos 76v-135]
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Beckett, John.
Adm. pens. (age 16) at TRINITY, Feb. 19, 1791.
S. and h. of John, Esq. [cr. Bart., 1813.], of Leeds, Yorks. [B. May 17, 1775.] School, Leeds Grammar (Mr Whiteley).
Matric. Michs. 1791; Scholar, 1793; B.A. (5th Wrangler) 1795; M.A. 1798; LL.D. 1819.
Fellow, 1797.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, Apr. 13, 1795.
Called to the Bar, 1803.
Bencher, 1840.
Under Secretary of State for the Home Department, 1806.
P.C. 1817.
Judge Advocate-General, 1828-30 and 1834-5. M.P. for Cockermouth, 1818-21; for Haslemere, 1826-32; for Leeds, 1835-7. F.R.S., 1816.
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart., Sept. 18, 1826.
Of Leeds and of Somerby Park, Lincs.
Married Lady Ann Lowther, dau. of William, Earl of Lonsdale, Jan. 20, 1817.
Died s.p. May 31, 1847.
Brother of George (1809).
(Inner Temple Benchers; Burke, P. and B., sub Grimthorpe.)
John BECKETT
Approx. lifespan: 1775–1847
Adm pens. aged 16 Trinity College 1791:02:19
s. and h. of John BECKETT, Esq., cr. Bart., 1813 of Leeds, Yorkshire ,
b. 1775:05:17
Sch: Leeds Grammar ( Mr – WHITELEY )
Matric 1791:10MT:
Scholar 1793
BA 5 th Wrangler 1795
MA 1798
LLD 1819
Fellow 1797
Adm.: Inner Temple 1795:04:13
Called to the Bar: 1803
Bencher: 1840
Under Secretary of State for: Home Department 1806
P.C. 1817
Judge Advocate-General: 1828-30 and 1834-35
M.P. for: : Cockermouth, [Cumberland], 1818-21
M.P. for: : Haslemere, [Surrey], 1826-32
M.P. for: : Leeds, [West Riding of Yorkshire], 1835-37
FRS 1816
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart. 1826:09:18
Of Leeds, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
Of Somerby Park, [Somerby], Lincolnshire ,
m. Lady Ann LOWTHER dau. of William LOWTHER, Earl of Lonsdale 1817:01:20
d. s.p . 1847:05:31
brother of George BECKETT (1809)
( Inner Temple Benchers ; Burke, P. and B., sub Grimthorpe)
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Lowther, Arthur.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, May 24, 1839.
[2nd s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil, M.P. [and Lucy Eleanor, dau. of the 5th Earl of Harborough.] B. July 12, 1820.] School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1839; Scholar, 1840; B.A. 1843; M.A. 1847.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, Apr. 21, 1843.
Second Lieut., The Rifle Brigade, 1844; Lieut., 1847; Adjutant, 1848; Captain, Rifle Brigade and 6th Inniskilling Dragoons; on half pay, unattached, 1852.
Died, unmarried, Feb. 15, 1855, in Bruton Street, London.
Brother of Henry (1834) and William (1839). (Record of Old Westminsters; Inns of Court; Burke, P. and B. (sub Lonsdale); G. Mag., 1855, I. 443.)
Arthur LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1820–1918
pens. Trinity College adm1839:05:24
2nd s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil LOWTHER M.P.:
s. of Lucy ELEANOR dau. of the 5th Earl of Harborough.]
b. 1820:07:12
Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1839:10MT:
Scholar 1840
BA 1843
MA 1847
Adm. Inner Temple: 1843:04:21
Second Lieutenant: The Rifle Brigade 1844
Lieutenant: 1847
Adjutant: 1848
Captain: Rifle Brigade and 6th Inniskilling Dragoons;
on half pay, unattached 1852
d., unmarried 1855:02:15,in Bruton Street, London ,
brother of Henry LOWTHER (1834)
brother of William LOWTHER (1839)
( Record of Old Westminsters; Inns of Court ; Burke, P. and B. (sub) Lonsdale); G. Mag. 1855, I. 443)
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Lowther, George Frederick William.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, Apr. 2, 1855.
[Eldest] s. of Charles [Hugh] (post 3rd Bart.) of Epping House, near Hertford, Herts.
[and Isabella, dau. of the Rev. Robert Morehead, R. of Easington, Yorks.]. [B. Mar. 18, 1837, at Swillington, Yorks.
School, Harrow.] Migrated (age 18) to Jesus, Nov. 22, 1855.
Matric. Lent, 1856.
Married, Aug. 29, 1872, Mary Frances Alice, dau. of Col. Charles Bingham, R.A. Died.
Feb 6, 1890 (before his father). Brother of James (1858).
George Frederick William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1837–1890
pens. Trinity College adm1855:04:02
Eldest s. of Charles LOWTHER [Hugh] (post 3rd Bart.) of Epping House, near Hertford, Hertfordshire , [and Isabella dau. of Rev. Robert MOREHEAD R.: Easington, Yorkshire ,
b. Swillington, Yorkshire , School Harrow, [Middlesex], 1837:03:18 .] Mig. aged 18, to Jesus College 1855:11:22
Matric 1856:01LT:
m. 1872:08:29, Mary Frances Alice BINGHAM dau. of Colonel Charles BINGHAM, R.A.
d. 1890:02:06 (before his father)
brother of James LOWTHER (1858)
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Lowther, Henry.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, Apr. 29, 1806.
Matric. Michs. 1806; B.A. 1810; M.A. 1813.
R. of Moresby, Cumberland, 1812-37.
R. of Bolton, Cumberland, 1822-72.
R. of Distington, 1813-74.
Disappears from Crockford, 1876.
(Foster, Index Eccles.; Clergy List.)
Henry LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1788–1876
pens. Trinity College adm1806:04:29
Matric 1806:10MT:
BA 1810
MA 1813
R.: Moresby, Cumberland , 1812-37
R.: Bolton, Cumberland , 1822-72
R.: Distington [Cumberland], 1813-74
d. Disappears from Crockford 1876
(Foster, Index Eccles.; Clergy List .)
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Lowther, Henry.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, July 7, 1834.
[Eldest] s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil [and Lucy Eleanor, dau. of the 5th Earl of Harborough.] B. [Mar. 27], 1818.
[School, Westminster.] Matric. Michs. 1835; M.A. 1838.
Cornet, 1st Life Guards, 1841; Lieut., 1843; Capt., 'sold out,' 1854.
Steward of the Jockey Club, 1844-5. M.P. for West Cumberland, 1847-72.
Succeeded his uncle, William (1805), as 3rd Earl of Lonsdale, Mar. 4, 1872.
Of Whitehaven Castle, Cumberland.
Lord Lieutenant of Cumberland and Westmorland, 1868.
Lieut.-Col. of the Westmorland Yeomanry, 1872-6. Married, July 31, 1852, Emily Susan, eldest dau. of St George Francis Caulfield, of Donamon Castle, Roscommon.
Died Aug. 15, 1876.
Brother of William (1839) and Arthur (1839); father of Lancelot E. (1885). (Record of Old Westminsters; Doyle, Official Baronage of England; Burke, P. and B.; G.E.C.; Return of M.P.'s.)
Henry LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1818–1876
pens. Trinity College adm1834:07:07
Eldest s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil [and Lucy Eleanor dau. of the 5th Earl of Harborough.]
b. 1818:[03:27]
Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1835:10MT:
MA 1838
Cornet, 1st Life Guards 1841
Lieutenant: 1843
Captain: "sold out," 1854
Steward of Jockey Club 1844-45
M.P. for: : [+co] West Cumberland , [-co] 1847-72
Succeeded his uncle, William (1805), as 3rd Earl of Lonsdale 1872:03:04
Of Whitehaven Castle, Whitehaven, Cumberland ,
Lord Lieutenant of: Cumberland and Westmorland , 1868
Lieutenant-Colonel of: Westmorland , Yeomanry 1872-76
m. 1852:07:31 Emily Susan CAULFIELD eldest dau. of St George Francis CAULFIELD, of Donamon Castle, Roscommon, [Co. Roscommon],
d. 1876:08:15
brother of William LOWTHER (1839) Arthur LOWTHER (1839)
father of Lancelot E. LOWTHER (1885)
( Record of Old Westminsters ; Doyle, Official Baronage of England ; Burke, P. and B.; G.E.C.; Return of M.P.'s .)
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Lowther, Sir James, Bart.
Adm. Fell.-Com. at PETERHOUSE, Dec. 14, 1752, age 17.
[2nd, but 1st surviving] s. of Robert [of Maulds Meaburn, Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland, Governor of Barbados] [and Katherine, dau. of Sir Joseph Pennington, Bart.]. B. Aug. 5, 1736.
Matric. Michs. 1752.
Succeeded his cousin, Henry, 3rd Viscount Lowther, in the Baronetcy, 1751.
Inherited some £2,000,000 on the death of his cousin, Sir James, and estates from Sir William.
Created Baron Lowther and Earl of Lonsdale, etc., May 24, 1784.
M.P. for Cumberland, 1757-61, 1762, 1768, 1774-84; for Westmorland, 1761; for Cockermouth, 1769-74.
Custos rotulorum, 1758, and Lord-Lieut.
of Westmorland, 1759; custos rotulorum of Cumberland, 1763.
Brig.-Gen., Cumberland and Westmorland Militia.
Vice-Admiral of Cumberland and Westmorland, 1765.
Steward of Lonsdale, 1793.
Col. in the Army during service, 1794.
Introduced the use of steam-engines in his collieries and established a manufactory for carpets and stockings in the town of Whitehaven.
A notorious electioneer, he controlled 9 votes in the House of Commons,–'Sir James's Nine Pins.' Known throughout Cumberland and Westmorland as 'the bad Earl,' and as 'Jimmy Grab-all, Earl of Toadstool.' Alexander Carlyle (Autobiography, 1861, 418-19) declares that he was 'more detested than any man alive, a shameless political sharper, a domestic bashaw, and an intolerable tyrant over his tenants and dependents; truly a madman though too rich to be confined.' Had a passion for collecting guineas, 16,000 being found tied up in bags after his death.
Introduced William Pitt to the House of Commons by ordering his election for Appleby.
Married, Sept.
7, 1761, Lady Mary Stuart, dau. of the 3rd Earl of Bute.
Having no issue, obtained a new patent, Oct. 1797, creating him Baron and Viscount Lowther, with remainder to the heirs-male of his cousin the Rev. Sir William Lowther (1726). Died, s.p., May 24, 1802, at Lowther Hall, Westmorland.
Brother of Robert (1753). (T. A. Walker, 305; D.N.B.; G.E.C.; Burke, P. and B.; G. Mag., 1784, I. 398; Whitaker, Loidis, 258.)
Sir James LOWTHER, Bart.
Approx. lifespan: 1736–1834
Fell.-Com. aged 17 Peterhouse adm1752:12:14
[2nd, but 1st surviving] s. of Robert LOWTHER of Maulds Meaburn, Crosby Ravensworth, Westmorland , Governor of: Barbados , [and Katherine PENNINGTON dau. of Sir Joseph PENNINGTON, Bart.].
b. 1736:08:05
Matric 1752:10MT:
Succeeded his cousin, Henry, 3rd Viscount Lowther, in the Baronetcy 1751
Inherited some £ 2,000,000 on the death of his cousin, Sir James, and estates from Sir William. Created Baron Lowther and Earl of Lonsdale, etc. 1784:05:24
M.P. for: : Cumberland , 1757-61, 1762, 1768, 1774-84
for Westmorland , 1761
for Cockermouth, [Cumberland], 1769-74
Custos rotulorum 1758, and
Lord-Lieutenant of: Westmorland , 1759
custos rotulorum of Cumberland , 1763
Brig.-General, Cumberland and Westmorland , Militia. Vice-Admiral of Cumberland and Westmorland , 1765
Steward of Lonsdale, [Westmorland], 1793
Colonel in: : Army during service 1794
Introduced the use of steam-engines in his collieries and established a manufactory for carpets and stockings in the town of Whitehaven, [Cumberland], . A notorious electioneer, he controlled 9 votes in House of Commons, –"Sir James' Nine Pins." Known throughout Cumberland and Westmorland , as "the bad Earl," and as "Jimmy Grab-all, Earl of Toadstool." Alexander Carlyle ( Autobiography 1861, 418-19) declares that he was "more detested than any man alive, a shameless political sharper, a domestic bashaw, and an intolerable tyrant over his tenants and dependents;
truly a madman though too rich to be confined." Had a passion for collecting guineas, 16,000 being found tied up in bags after his death. Introduced William Pitt to House of Commons by ordering his election for Appleby, [Westmorland],
m. 1761:09:07,Lady Mary Stuart dau. of the 3rd Earl of Bute ,
Having no issue, obtained a new patent 1797:10, creating him Baron and Viscount Lowther, with remainder to the heirs-male of his cousin Rev. Sir William LOWTHER (1726) . d., s.p. 1802:05:24 at Lowther Hall, Lowther, Westmorland ,
brother of Robert LOWTHER (1753)
( T. A. Walker, 305; D.N.B.; G.E.C. ; Burke, P. and B.; G. Mag. 1784, I. 398; Whitaker, Loidis, 258)
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Lowther, James.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, Oct. 12, 1858.
[Younger] s. of [Sir] Charles (Hugh) [3rd Bart.] [and Isabella, dau. of the Rev. Robert Morehead, R. of Easington]. B. Dec. 1, 1840, at Swillington, Yorks.
School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1859; B.A. 1863; M.A. 1866.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, Nov. 1, 1861.
Called to the Bar, Nov. 17, 1864, but never practised.
M.P. for York, 1865-80; for North Lincs., 1881-5; for Kent (Thanet) 1888-1904.
Parliamentary Secretary to the Poor Law Board, 1868.
Under-Secretary for the Colonies, 1874-8. P.C., 1878.
Chief Secretary for Ireland, 1878-80.
J.P., D.L. and County Alderman for the North Riding, Yorks.
Admiralty Commissioner.
On the Tees Conservancy.
A keen sportsman and owner of race-horses.
Member of the Jockey Club, 1877; steward, 1880.
Resided at 59, Grosvenor Street, W., and Wilton Castle, Redcar.
Died, unmarried, Sept.
12, 1904, at Wilton Castle.
Brother of George F. W. (1855). (Inns of Court; Foster, Men at the Bar; Law Lists; Burke, P. and B. (Lowther); D.N.B. Suppl.; Who was Who.)
James LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1840–1938
pens. Trinity College adm1858:10:12
Younger s. of [Sir] Charles (Hugh) [3rd Bart.][and Isabella dau. of Rev. Robert MOREHEAD R.: Easington [Yorkshire ???]].
b. Swillington, Yorkshire , School Westminster, [London], 1840:12:01
Matric 1859:10MT:
BA 1863
MA 1866
Adm. Inner Temple: 1861:11:01
Called to the Bar: 1864:11:17, but never practised.
M.P. for: : York [Yorkshire], 1865-80
for[+co] North Lincolnshire , [-co] 1881-85
for Kent , (Thanet) 1888-1904
Parliamentary Sec. to: : Poor Law Board 1868
Under-Sec. for: : Colonies 1874-78
P.C.: 1878
Chief Sec. for: : Ireland , 1878-80
J.P. D.L. and County Alderman for: : North Riding of Yorkshire , Yorkshire , Admiralty
Commissioner:
On the Tees Conservancy. A keen sportsman and owner of race-horses.
Member of: Jockey Club 1877
steward 1880
At 59, Grosvenor Street, [London], W., and Wilton Castle, Redcar, [North Riding of Yorkshire], . d., unmarried 1904:09:12 at Wilton Castle, [North Riding of Yorkshire],
brother of George F. W. LOWTHER (1855)
( Inns of Court ; Foster, Men at the Bar; Law Lists ; Burke, P. and B. (Lowther); D.N.B. Suppl.; Who was Who .)
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Lowther, James William.
Adm. pens.
at TRINITY, Feb. 28, 1874.
[Eldest] s. of William (1839), of Lowther Lodge, Kensington, London [and Charlotte Alice, dau. of Baron Wensleydale]. B. [Apr. 1], 1855.
School, Eton [also at King's College, London]. Matric. Michs. 1874; LL.B. 1879; LL.M. 1882; Hon. LL.D. 1910.
Hon. D.C.L., Oxford, 1907; Hon. LL.D., Leeds.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, Jan. 26, 1875.
Called to the Bar, May 7, 1879.
Bencher, 1906.
Fourth Charity Commissioner, 1887.
M.P. for Rutland, 1883; for Penrith, 1886-1921.
Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, 1891.
P.C., 1898.
Represented Great Britain at International Conference at Venice, 1892, and on Emigration (Rome) 1924.
Chairman of Quarter Sessions for Cumberland, 1900.
Chairman of Committee of Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker, 1895-1905; Speaker of the House of Commons, 1905-21.
Chairman of the Boundary Commission (Great Britain and Ireland), 1917; of the Royal Commission on Proportional Representation, 1918; of Devolution Conference, 1919; of the Royal Commission on London Government, 1921-2; of Review Committee on Political Honours, 1923-4; of Statutory Commission on Cambridge University, 1923; of Lords and Commons Committee on Electoral Reform, 1929-30; of Agricultural Wages Board, 1930-40; of B.B.C. Enquiry Committee, 1935.
Trustee of the British Museum, 1922-31; of the National Portrait Gallery, 1925.
Received Freedom of London, 1924.
G.C.B., 1921.
Created Viscount Ullswater of Campsea-Ashe, July 8, 1921.
Author, A Speaker's Commentaries. Of Campsea-Ashe, Wickham Market, Suffolk, and 33, Great Cumberland Street, London.
Died Mar. 27, 1949.
(Eton Sch. Lists; Burke, P. and B.; Fox-Davies, Armorial Families; Law Lists; Who's Who; The Times, Mar. 28, 1949.)
James William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1855–1949
pens. Trinity College adm1874:02:28
Eldest s. of William LOWTHER (1839), of Lowther Lodge, Lowther, Kensington, London , [and Charlotte Alice dau. of Baron WENSLEYDALE].
b. 1855:[04:01]
School, Eton, [Buckinghamshire], [also at Sch: King's College London ,
Matric 1874:10MT:
LL.B 1879
LL.M 1882
Hon.LLD 1910
Hon.DCL OX, [Oxfordshire], 1907
Hon.LLD Leeds, [West Riding of Yorkshire],
Adm. Inner Temple: 1875:01:26
Called to the Bar: 1879:05:07
Bencher: 1906
Fourth Charity Commissioner: 1887
M.P. for: : Rutland , 1883
for Penrith, [Cumberland], 1886-1921
Under-Sec. for: : Foreign Affairs 1891
P.C.: 1898
Represented Great Britain at International Conference at Venice [Italy], 1892, and on Emigration (Rome [Italy], ) 1924
Chairman of: Quarter Sessions for Cumberland , 1900
Chairman of Committee of: : Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker 1895-1905
Speaker of House of Commons 1905-21
Chairman of: the Boundary Commission (Great Britain and Ireland , ) 1917
of the Royal Commission on Proportional Representation 1918
of Devolution Conference 1919
of the Royal Commission on London , Government 1921-22
of Rev.iew Committee on Political Honours 1923-24
of Statutory Commission on CB, ???, University 1923
of Lords and Commons Committee on Electoral Reform 1929-30
of Agricultural Wages Board 1930-40
of B.B.C. Enquiry Committee 1935
Trustee of: : British Museum 1922-31
of the National Portrait Gallery 1925
Received Freedom of London , 1924
GCB 1921
Created Viscount Ullswater of Campsea-Ashe 1921:07:08
Publ.: A Speaker's Commentaries
Of Campsea-Ashe, Wickham Market, Suffolk , , and 33, Great Cumberland Street,, London ,
d. 1949:03:27
( Eton School Lists ; Burke, P. and B. ; Fox-Davies, Armorial Families; Law Lists; Who's Who; The Times 1949:03:28)
[add:]Photograph: CAS: E.44[:add]
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Lowther, John.
Adm. pens.
(age 17) at TRINITY, July 4, 1776.
[2nd] s. of [the Rev.] Sir William (1726), Bart.
[R.] of Swillington, Yorks [and Anne, dau. of the Rev. Charles Zouch, V. of Sandal.] [B. Apr. 1, 1759.] School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1776; Scholar, 1778; Browne medal (Latin Ode), 1778; B.A. 1780; Members' prize, 1781.
Adm. at Lincoln's Inn, Oct. 31, 1780.
M.P. for Cockermouth, 1780-6, and 1806, 1807 and 1812; for Haslemere, 1786-90; for Cumberland, 1796-1806, 1807-12 and 1812-31.
Married, Sept.
4, 1790, Lady Elizabeth Fane, dau. of the 9th Earl of Westmorland.
Created Baronet, Nov. 3, 1824.
Died May 11, 1844.
Father of the next; brother of William (1776). (Burke, P. and B.; Inns of Court; Return of M.P.'s.; W. R. Williams, MSS.)
John LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1759–1844
pens. aged 17 Trinity College adm1776:07:04
2nd s. of [Rev.] Sir William (1726), Bart. [R.]of Swillington, Yorkshire , [and Anne dau. of Rev. Charles ZOUCH V.: Sandal [Yorkshire], .][
b. 1759:04:01
Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1776:10MT:
Scholar 1778
Browne Medal (Latin Ode) 1778
BA 1780
Members' Prize 1781
Adm. Lincoln's Inn: 1780:10:31
M.P. for: : Cockermouth [Cumberland], 1780-6, and 1806, 1807, and 1812
for Haslemere, [Surrey], 1786-90
for Cumberland , 1796-1806, 1807-12, and 1812-31
m. 1790:09:04,Lady Elizabeth Fane dau. of the 9th Earl of Westmorland ,
Created Baronet: 1824:11:03
d. 1844:05:11
father of the next; LOWTHER
brother of William LOWTHER (1776)
(Burke, P. and B.; Inns of Court; Return of M.P.'s. ; W. R. Williams, MSS. )
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Lowther, John Henry.
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at TRINITY, Apr. 20, 1811.
[Eldest] s. of John (above) [and Elizabeth, dau. of John, 9th Earl of Westmorland]. B. [Mar. 23, 1793] at Swillington, Yorks.
School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1811; M.A. 1814.
M.P. for Cockermouth, 1816-26; 1831-2; for Wigtown Burghs, 1826-31; for York, 1835-47.
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart., May 11, 1844.
Lieut.-Col., 1st W.R. Yorks.
Militia, 1830-52.
Of Swillington, Yorks.
High Sheriff, 1852.
Died, unmarried, June 23, 1868, at 9, Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London.
(Record of Old Westminsters; Boase, II. 518; Burke, P. and B.; G.E.C.; W. R. Williams, MSS.)
John Henry LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1793–1891
Fell.-Com. aged 18 Trinity College adm1811:04:20
Eldest s. of John LOWTHER (above) [and Elizabeth dau. of John, 9th Earl of Westmorland ,
b. 1793:03:23 Swillington, Yorkshire , School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1811:10MT:
MA 1814
M.P. for: : Cockermouth [Cumberland], 1816-26 ; 1831-32
for Wigtown Burghs, [Wigtownshire], 1826-31
for York, [Yorkshire], 1835-47
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart. 1844:05:11
Lieutenant-Colonel: 1st W.R. Yorkshire , Militia 1830-52
Of Swillington, Yorkshire ,
High Sheriff: 1852
d., unmarried 1868:06:23 at 9 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, London ,
( Record of Old Westminsters; Boase, II. 518; Burke, P. and B.; G.E.C. ; W. R. Williams, < > MSS , .)
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Lowther, the Hon. Lancelot Edward.
Adm. pens.
(age 17) at MAGDALENE, Apr. 27, 1885.
[4th] s. of Henry (1834), 3rd Earl of Lonsdale, of Lowther Castle, Penrith.
[B. June 25, 1867.] Schools, Malvern College [and Cheltenham]. Matric. Easter, 1885.
Second Lieut., the Liverpool Regt., 1886; Lieut., 1889.
Joined the Indian Staff Corps, 1889; Capt., 3rd Batt.
The Border Regt., 1890.
Served in the Burma Expedition, 1891-2, and in Somaliland, 1903.
Major, 1906; retired, 1908.
Served in the Great War, 1914-19 (Capt., General Staff; O.B.E., 1919; Order of the Nile, 4th Class (Egypt; King's Messenger, 1914-19; mentioned in despatches.) Succeeded as 6thE arl of Lonsdale in 1944.
J.P. for Rutland and Westmorland.
J.P. and D.L. for Cumberland.
Married (1) 1889, Gwendoline Sophia Alice (d. 1921), dau. of Sir R. Sheffield, Bart.; (2) 1923, Sybil Beatrice, dau. of Maj.-Gen. Edward Feetham.
Had issue of both marriages.
Of Ashwell Hill, Oakham, Rutland.
(Malvern Coll. Reg.; Cheltenham Coll. Reg.; Univ.
War List; Burke, P. and B.; Burke, O.B.E.; Army Lists; Who's Who.)
Hon. Lancelot Edward LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1834–1953
pens. aged 17 Magdalene College adm1885:04:27
4th s. of Henry LOWTHER (1834), 3rd Earl of Lonsdale, of Lowther Castle, Penrith, [Cumberland], . [
b. .] 1867:06:25
Schools, Sch: Malvern College Malvern, [Worcestershire], [-ci] [
and Cheltenham, [Gloucestershire], ].
Matric 1885:04ET:
Second Lieutenant: Liverpool Regiment 1886
Lieutenant: 1889
Joined: Indian Staff Corps 1889
Captain: 3rd Battalion The Border Regiment 1890
Served in the Burma , Expedition 1891-92, and Somaliland , 1903
Major: 1906 ; retired1908
served in the Great War: 1914-19
Captain: General Staff; OBE 1919
Order of the Nile, 4th Class [ Egypt , ; King's Messenger 1914-19
Mentioned in Despatches .)
Succeeded as 6the Earl of Lonsdale in1944
J.P. for: : Rutland and Westmorland ,
J.P. and D.L. for: : Cumberland ,
m. (1) 1889 Gwendoline Sophia Alice SHEFFIELD (d. 1921) dau. of Sir R. SHEFFIELD, Bart.
m. (2) 1923 Sybil Beatrice FEETHAM dau. of Maj.-General Edward FEETHAM
Had issue of both marriages.
Of Ashwell Hill, Oakham, Rutland ,
( Malvern College Reg.; Cheltenham College Reg.; University War List ; Burke, P. and B. ; Burke, < > OBE , ; Army Lists; Who's Who .)
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Lowther, Ponsonby.
Adm. pens.
(age 19) at CHRIST'S, Jan. 26, 1821.
[Eldest] s. of George [Gorges (L.G.)] [of Hampton Court, Somerset, and formerly of Kilrue, Co. Meath, Ireland, Officer in the 5th Dragoon Guards, M.P. for Ratoath (and Julia, dau. of the Rev. Thomas Huntingford).] B. in Hants.
School, Henbury.
Matric. Michs. 1821.
Resided one term.
Ord. deacon (Norwich) June 19, 1825; priest, June 10, 1827.
P.C. of Corhampton, Hants., 1830-6. Died, unmarried, in Montreal, Canada, July 19, 1854, aged 53, of cholera.
(Peile, II. 403; Burke, L.G.; G. Mag., 1854, II. 407; Clerical Guide.)
Ponsonby LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1803–1901
pens. aged 19 Christ's College adm1821:01:26
Eldest s. of George LOWTHER [Gorges ( L.G.]) of Hampton Court, Hampton, Somerset , , and formerly of Kilrue, Co. Meath , Ireland , Officer in: : 5th Dragoon Guards
M.P. for: : Ratoath [Co. Meath], (and Julia) dau. of Rev. Thomas HUNTINGFORD).
b. Hampshire ,
Sch: Henbury [Gloucestershire ???]
Matric 1821:10MT:
Resided one term
Ord. deacon Norwich 1825:06:19
Ord. priest 1827:06:10
P.C.: Corhampton, Hampshire , 1830-36
d.,unmarried, Montreal, Canada , 1854:07:19 aged 53, of cholera.
( Peile, II. 403; Burke, L.G.; G. Mag. 1854, II. 407; Clerical Guide .)
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Lowther, Robert.
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 14) at PETERHOUSE, Nov. 9, 1753.
[2nd] s. of Robert [of Maulds Meaburn, Westmorland; Governor of Barbados]. B. 1739.
School, private.
Matric. Michs. 1753.
M.P. for Westmorland, 1759-63.
Died, unmarried, 1777.
Brother of James (1752). (T. A. Walker, 306; Burke, P. and B. (sub Lonsdale).)
Robert LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1739–1837
Fell.-Com. aged 14 Peterhouse adm1753:11:09
2nd s. of Robert of Maulds Meaburn, Westmorland ,
Governor of: Barbados ,
b. 1739
Sch: private
Matric 1753:10MT:
M.P. for: : Westmorland , 1759-63
d., unmarried 1777
brother of James LOWTHER (1752)
( T. A. Walker, 306; Burke, P. and B. (sub) Lonsdale).)
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Lowther, William.
Adm. pens.
(age 18) at TRINITY, Mar. 18, 1763.
S. of [the Rev.] Henry [R.] of Aikton, Cumberland [and Dorothy Tatham]. [B. Sept.
21, 1744.] School, Carlisle.
Matric. Lent, 1763; B.A. 1767; M.A. 1770; D.D. 1785.
Ord. deacon, 1768.
R. of Lowther, Westmorland, 1769-1814; and R. of Aikton, Cumberland, 1784-1814.
Declined See of Carlisle.
J.P. for both counties.
Died Jan. 8, 1814, aged 69.
(G. Mag., 1814, I. 304; C. R. Hudleston.)
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1744–1814
pens. aged 18 Trinity College adm1763:03:18
s. of [Rev.] Henry [R.] of Aikton, Cumberland , [and Dorothy Tatham].
b. .] 1744:09:21
Sch: Carlisle [Cumberland],
Matric 1763:01LT:
BA 1767
MA 1770
DD 1785
Ord. deacon 1768
R.: Lowther, Westmorland , 1769-1814
and
R.: Aikton, Cumberland , 1784-1814
Declined See of Carlisle, [Cumberland],
J.P. for: : both counties.
d. aged 69 . 1814:01:08
( G. Mag. 1814, I. 304; C. R. Hudleston.)
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Lowther, William.
Adm. Fell.-Com. (age 18) at TRINITY, Jan. 25, 1776.
[Eldest] s. of [the Rev.] Sir William (1726), Bart.
[R.] of Swillington, Yorks.
[and Anne, dau. of the Rev. Charles Zouch, V. of Sandal]. [B. Dec. 29, 1757.] School, Westminster.
Matric. Lent, 1776.
M.P. for Appleby, 1780; for Carlisle, 1780-4; for Cumberland, 1784-90; for Rutland, 1796-1802.
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart., June 15, 1788, and his third cousin, James (1752), as Viscount Lowther.
Created Earl of Lonsdale, 1807; K.G., 1807.
Steward of Lonsdale, 1802.
F.S.A., 1805.
D.L. for the West Riding, 1796; for Rutland, 1797.
Lord Lieut.
of Cumberland, 1778, and of Westmorland, 1802-44.
Married, July 12, 1781, Lady Augusta Fane, dau. of the 9th Earl of Westmorland.
Recorder of Carlisle.
The Excursion was dedicated to him by Wordsworth, whose patron he was.
'His private amusement is hunting, and he keeps about 80 hunters.
His income is £80,000 to £100,000 a year, but he has vast expenses.' 'A considerate man, one who does right upon reflection.' Died Mar. 19, 1844.
Portrait drawing by John Downman in the Fitzwilliam Museum.
Father of the next; brother of John (1776). (Record of Old Westminsters; Burke, P. and B.; W. R. Williams, MSS.; D.N.B.; G.E.C.; Farington's Diary.)
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1757–1855
Fell.-Com. aged 18 Trinity College adm1776:01:25
Eldest s. of [Rev.] Sir William (1726), Bart. [R.] of Swillington, Yorkshire , [and Anne dau. of Rev. Charles ZOUCH V.: Sandal [Yorkshire], ]. [
b. .] 1757:12:29
Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1776:01LT:
M.P. for: : Appleby [Westmorland], 1780
for Carlisle, [Cumberland], 1780-84
for Cumberland , 1784-90
for Rutland , 1796-1802
Succeeded his father as 2nd Bart. 1788:06:15
and his third cousin, James (1752), as Viscount LOWTHER . Created Earl of Lonsdale 1807
KG 1807
Steward of Lonsdale 1802
FSA 1805
D.L. for: : West Riding of Yorkshire , 1796
for Rutland , 1797
Lord Lieutenant of: Cumberland , 1778, and of Westmorland , 1802-44
m. 1781:07:12,Lady Augusta Fane dau. of the 9th Earl of Westmorland ,
Recorder of: : Carlisle [Cumberland], .
The Excursion was dedicated to him by Wordsworth, whose patron he was. "His private amusement is hunting, and he keeps about 80 hunters. His income is £ 80,000 to £ 100,000 a year, but he has vast expenses." "A considerate man, one who does right upon reflection." d. 1844:03:19
Portrait drawing by John Downman in Fitzwilliam Museum
father of the next; LOWTHER
brother of John LOWTHER (1776)
( Record of Old Westminsters ; Burke, P. and B. ; W. R. Williams, MSS.; D.N.B.; G.E.C. ; Farington's Diary .)
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Lowther, the Hon. William.
Adm. nobleman at TRINITY, Nov. 10, 1805.
[Eldest s. of William (above). B. July 30, 1787.
School, Harrow.] Matric. Easter, 1806; M.A. 1808.
Styled Viscount Lowther, 1807-44.
F.S.A., 1810.
M.P. for Cockermouth, 1808-13; for Westmorland, 1813, 1818, 1820, 1826 and 1832-41; for Dunwich, 1831.
Junior Lord of the Admiralty, 1809-10.
Commissioner for Affairs of India, 1810-18.
Lord of the Treasury, 1813-27.
P.C., 1828.
First Commissioner of Woods and Forests, 1828-30.
Treasurer of the Navy, 1834-5. Vice-President, Board of Trade, 1834-5. Postmaster-General, 1841-5. Lieut.-Col., Westmorland Militia, 1835.
Lord Lieut.
and Custos Rotulorum for Cumberland and Westmorland, 1844-68.
Lord President of the Council, 1852.
First Commissioner to enquire into Laws respecting pilots, 1835.
F.R.S., 1810.
Succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Lonsdale, Mar. 19, 1844.
'Lord Eskdale,' of Disraeli's Coningsby. 'He is now more inclined to the Turf than they wish him to be. His dry manners have caused him to be considered a heavy young man.
But, after he had been for a while a Lord of the Admiralty, he disclosed more ability than he was at first thought to possess.' A wealthy landowner, who spent vast sums in drainage.
Chairman of the Metropolitan Roads Commission, 1870-2. Died, unmarried, Mar. 4, 1872, in London.
(Doyle, Official Baronage of England; D.N.B.; Burke, P. and B. (sub Lonsdale); W. R. Williams, MSS.; G.E.C.; Farington's Diary.)
Hon. William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1787–1885
nobleman Trinity College adm1805:11:10
Eldest s. of William LOWTHER (above)
b. 1787:07:30
Sch: Harrow School Harrow, [Middlesex],
Matric 1806:04ET:
MA 1808
Styled Viscount LOWTHER 1807-44
FSA 1810
M.P. for: : Cockermouth [Cumberland], 1808-13
for Westmorland , 1813, 1818, 1820, 1826, and 1832-41
for Dunwich, [Suffolk], 1831
Junior Lord of Admiralty 1809-10
Commissioner for: : Affairs of India , 1810-18
Lord of the Treasury: 1813-27
P.C.: 1828
First Commissioner of: : Woods and Forests 1828-30
Treasurer of: : Navy 1834-35
Vice-President, Board of Trade 1834-35
Postmaster-General: 1841-45
Lieutenant-Colonel: Westmorland , Militia 1835
Lord Lieutenant: and Custos Rotulorum for Cumberland and Westmorland , 1844-68
Lord President of: : Council 1852
First Commissioner to: : enquire into Laws respecting pilots 1835
FRS 1810
Succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of Lonsdale 1844:03:19
"Lord Eskdale," of Disraeli's Coningsby . "He is now more inclined to the Turf than they wish him to be.
His dry manners have caused him to be considered a heavy young man. But, after he had been for a while a Lord of Admiralty, he disclosed more ability than he was at first thought to possess." A wealthy landowner, who spent vast sums in drainage.
Chairman of: the Metropolitan Roads Commission 1870-72
d., unmarried 1872:03:04,in London ,
(Doyle, Official Baronage of England; D.N.B. ; Burke, P. and B. (sub) Lonsdale);
W. R. Williams, MSS.; G.E.C.
Farington's Diary .)
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Lowther, William.
Adm. pens.
(age 17) at MAGDALENE, Apr. 18, 1839.
[3rd] s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil, of Cottesmore, near Stamford [and Lady May Eleanor, dau. of Philip, Earl of Harborough]. [B. Dec. 14, 1821.] School, private.
Matric. Michs. 1839.
Entered the Diplomatic Service, 1841; Attaché, 1841-52; Secretary of Legation at Naples, St Petersburg and Berlin, 1852-61; Secretary of Embassy, 1861-7. Minister at Buenos Aires, 1867-8. M.P. for Westmorland, 1867-85; for North Div. of Westmorland, 1885-92.
[p.224] D.L. and J.P. for Westmorland and Cumberland; J.P. for Bedfordshire and Suffolk.
Married, Dec. 17, 1853, the Hon. Charlotte Alice, 3rd dau. of the 1st Baron Wensleydale, and had issue.
Resided at Campsea-Ashe, Wickham Market, Suffolk.
Died Jan. 23, 1912.
Brother of Henry (1834) and Arthur (1839); father of James W. (1874). (Burke, P. and B. (Lonsdale); Who was Who.)
William LOWTHER
Approx. lifespan: 1821–1912
pens. aged 17 Magdalene College adm1839:04:18
3rd s. of the Hon. Henry Cecil LOWTHER, of Cottesmore, near Stamford, [Lincolnshire], [and Lady May Eleanor dau. of Philip, Earl of Harborough]. [
b. .] 1821:12:14
Sch: private
Matric 1839:10MT:
Entered: Diplomatic Service 1841
Attaché 1841-52
Sec. of: : Legation at Naples [Italy], , St Petersburg [Russia], and Berlin [Germany], 1852-61
Sec. of: : Embassy 1861-67
Minister at: : Buenos Aires [Argentina], 1867-68
M.P. for: : Westmorland , 1867-85
for North Div. of Westmorland , 1885-92
D.L. and J.P. for: : Westmorland and Cumberland ,
J.P. for: : Bedfordshire and Suffolk ,
m. 1853:12:17,the Hon. Charlotte Alice, 3rd dau. of the 1st Baron Wensleydale.
At Campsea-Ashe, Wickham Market, Suffolk ,
had issue
d. 1912:01:23
brother of Henry LOWTHER (1834) Arthur LOWTHER (1839)
father of James W. LOWTHER (1874)
(Burke, P. and B. (Lonsdale); Who was Who .)
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Lysley, William Gerard.
Adm. pens.
(age 16) at TRINITY, July 7, 1848.
[Elder] s. of William John [M.P., F.S.A., of the Inner Temple and Mimwood, Herts.] [and Caroline, dau. of John Marshall, of Ardwick House, Lancs.]. [B. June 13, 1831.
School, Eton.] Matric. Michs. 1849; B.A. 1853; M.A. 1856.
Adm. at the Inner Temple, Nov. 15, 1851.
Called to the Bar, Nov. 18, 1861.
Captain, Inns of Court Volunteers.
J.P. for the West Riding of Yorks.
Sometime of Pewsham, Wilts.
Married, Jan. 27, 1869, Frances Elizabeth, only dau. of Sir Charles Hugh Lowther.
Died Oct. 6, 1887.
Father of the next.
(Eton Sch. Lists; Law Lists; Inns of Court; Foster, Men at the Bar; Burke, L.G.)
William Gerard LYSLEY
Approx. lifespan: 1831–1887
pens. aged 16 Trinity College adm1848:07:07
[Elder] s. of William John M.P.: FSA of Inner Temple and Mimwood, Hertfordshire , [and Caroline MARSHALL dau. of John MARSHALL, of Ardwick House, Ardwick, Lancashire ,
b. 1831:06:13
Sch: Eton
Matric 1849:10MT:
BA 1853
MA 1856
Adm. Inner Temple: 1851:11:15
Called to the Bar: 1861:11:18
Captain: Inns of Court Volunteers
J.P. for: : West Riding of Yorkshire ,
Sometime of Pewsham, Wiltshire , m. 1869:01:27 Frances Elizabeth LOWTHER only dau. of Sir Charles Hugh LOWTHER
d. 1887:10:06
father of William Lowther LYSLEY (1894)
( Eton School Lists; Law Lists; Inns of Court ; Foster, Men at the Bar ; Burke, L.G. )
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Musgrave, Richard Adolphus.
Adm. pens.
(age 19) at TRINITY, May 4, 1818.
[4th] s. of [Sir] James [8th Bart.] (St John's College, Oxford, 1769) (and Clarissa, dau. of – Blackall, Esq.). B. in London.
School, Westminster.
Matric. Michs. 1818; Scholar, 1819; LL.B. 1829.
R. of Compton Bassett, Wilts., 1825-41.
Canon of Windsor, 1829-41 ('this was the last of George IV's appointments'). R. of Barnsley, Gloucs., 1829-41.
Married, July 3, 1822, Katherine, dau. of Col. James Lowther, M.P., and had issue.
Died Jan. 21, 1841, at Carlsruhe, Germany.
'Our Chapter Act Book describes him as B.C.L. In some legal proceedings reported in the Morning Chronicle, June 17, 1840, he is persistently called by counsel "Dr" and his degree is given as D.D.' Brother of Thomas H. (1814). (Record of Old Westminsters, II. 680; Canon S. L. Ollard; G.E.C. (for his father); Burke, P. and B.; G. Mag., 1841, I. 440.)
Richard Adolphus MUSGRAVE
Approx. lifespan: 1799–1841
pens. aged 19 Trinity College adm1818:05:04
4th s. of [Sir] James [8th Bart.][(1769)) (and Clarissa) dau. of – BLACKALL, Esq.)
b. London ,
Sch: Westminster School Westminster, [London],
Matric 1818:10MT:
Scholar 1819
LLB 1829
R.: Compton Bassett, Wiltshire , 1825-41
Canon of: Windsor, [Berkshire], 1829-41
("this was the last of George IV's appointments")
R.: Barnsley, Gloucestershire , 1829-41
m. 1822:07:03, Katherine LOWTHER dau. of Colonel James LOWTHER,
M.P.: and had issue.
d. 1841:01:21 at Carlsruhe, Germany ,
"Our Chapter Act Book describes him as BCL In some legal proceedings reported in the Morning Chronicle 1840:06:17,
he is persistently called by counsel "Dr" and his degree is given as DD "
brother of Thomas H. MUSGRAVE (1814)
( Record of Old Westminsters, II. 680
Canon: S. L. Ollard; G.E.C. (for his father);
Burke, P. and B.; G. Mag. 1841,
I. 440)
[add:]His mother, Clarissa Blackall, was dau.of Thomas Blackallof Ewelme, Oxfordshire , , by whose will she was made ward of Thomas Blackall of Haseley [???] who had no issue[:add]
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