Andrew Ellice facts for kids
Andrew Ellice was an important person from Wales who lived a long time ago. He was a brave army officer and also a politician. This means he helped make decisions for the country. In 1654, he was part of the House of Commons, which is like a big meeting place where laws are made. He fought for the Parliamentary army during a time of big changes in England.
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Early Life and Army Career
Andrew Ellice came from a place called Althrey in Wales. He joined the Parliamentary army, which was the army that supported the Parliament during the English Civil War. He was a key officer in this army.
Helping the Government
Andrew Ellice had important jobs helping the government. He was a "Commissioner of Sequestration" for areas like Denbighshire and Flintshire. This meant he helped manage properties that the government had taken from people who were against Parliament.
Important Tasks
On June 18, 1650, a group in London chose him for a special job. He became the manager of lands in Flintshire that belonged to James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby, but had been taken by the government. A little later, on August 2, 1650, he was given the task to make sure Hawarden Castle was safe.
Leading Soldiers
Andrew Ellice was also a military leader. On August 13, 1650, the Council of State, a powerful government group, made him a captain. He led a group of soldiers on horseback in North Wales. Then, on March 23, 1651, he became a "militia commissioner" for North Wales. This meant he helped organize and train local soldiers.
Political Life
In 1654, Andrew Ellice took on a new role in politics. He was chosen to be a member of parliament for Flintshire. He served in the First Protectorate Parliament, which was a special government assembly at that time.
Buying Land
In August 1654, Andrew Ellice worked with two other important people, Sir John Trevor and Colonel Twistleton. They bought large estates that used to belong to the Earl of Derby but had been taken by the government. Andrew Ellice chose to take the manor of Mold for himself.
