Agmondisham Vesey (died 1739) facts for kids
Agmondisham Vesey (born January 21, 1677 – died March 24, 1739) was an important Irish landowner and politician. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for many years in the Irish Parliament.
Who Was Agmondisham Vesey?
Agmondisham Vesey was the son of John Vesey, who was the Archbishop of Tuam. His mother was Anne Muschamp. Agmondisham Vesey first became a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tuam in 1703. His father, the Archbishop, helped him get elected. He continued to represent Tuam in Parliament until he passed away.
Family Life
Agmondisham Vesey was married twice. His first wife was Charlotte Sarsfield. They had two daughters together:
- Anne, who married Sir John Bingham.
- Henrietta, who married Caesar Colclough.
Vesey's second wife was Jane Pottinger. She had been married before. With Jane, he had more children, including a son also named Agmondisham. This son also became a Member of Parliament later on. His daughters from this marriage included Letitia and Catherine.
Where He Lived
Agmondisham Vesey owned several homes across Ireland. He had residences in:
- Molesworth Street, Dublin
- Hollymount, County Mayo
- Allenswood, County Kildare
- Lucan, County Dublin
He passed away at his home, Lucan Manor, in 1739. His son, Agmondisham Vesey, inherited Lucan Manor after his father's death.
About His Name
The name Agmondisham comes from an old way of spelling the town of Amersham. Amersham is located in Surrey, England.
