Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine facts for kids
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The Viscount of Irvine
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| Member of Parliament for Yorkshire | |
| In office 1701–1702 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Fairfax of Cameron Sir John Kaye |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Kaye Marquess of Hartington |
| Member of Parliament for Scarborough | |
| In office 1693–1701 |
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| Preceded by | Francis Thompson John Hungerford |
| Succeeded by | Sir Charles Hotham William Thompson |
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Arthur Ingram
25 January 1666 |
| Died | 21 June 1702 (aged 36) |
| Relations | Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester (grandfather) |
| Children | 9 |
| Parents | Henry Ingram, 1st Viscount of Irvine Lady Essex Montagu |
| Residence | Temple Newsam |
Arthur Ingram, 3rd Viscount of Irvine (born January 25, 1666 – died June 21, 1702), was an important English politician and a noble. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for both Yorkshire and Scarborough. He also held the title of Vice-Admiral of Yorkshire. Arthur Ingram was a key figure in his family, as he was the father or grandfather of all the future Viscounts Irvine.
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Arthur Ingram: A Life in Politics
Arthur Ingram was known as the 3rd Viscount of Irvine. He was a significant figure in English politics during his time. His family was well-known, and he followed in their footsteps by taking on important roles.
His Early Years
Arthur was the younger of two sons. His father was Henry Ingram, 1st Viscount of Irvine. His older brother, Edward Ingram, became the 2nd Viscount. Sadly, Edward inherited the title very young, at age four, after their father passed away. Their mother, Viscountess Essex Ingram, was a strong influence. She was the daughter of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester. Both Arthur's father and brother died at the young age of 26. Arthur lived a bit longer than them.
What He Did in His Career
In 1688, Arthur inherited his brother's titles and family estate. This meant he became the 3rd Viscount of Irvine. He then began his career in public service.
Serving as an MP
Arthur Ingram was a Member of Parliament (MP) for several years. From 1693 to 1701, he represented the area of Scarborough. After that, from 1701 until his death in 1702, he was the MP for Yorkshire. An MP is someone elected to represent their local area in the country's parliament.
Other Important Roles
Besides being an MP, Arthur held other important positions. From 1692 to 1702, he was the Vice-Admiral of Yorkshire. This role involved overseeing naval matters in the region. He also served as the Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire from 1699 to 1702. A Lord Lieutenant was the King's or Queen's personal representative in a county.
His Family Life
Arthur Ingram had a large family. He married Isabella Machell in October 1685. He was 19, and she was 15. Their wedding took place in London. Isabella was the eldest daughter of John Machell, who was also an MP. This marriage helped connect the Ingram family with other important families.
His Children
Arthur and Isabella had nine sons together. All of their sons were born between 1686 and 1701. Many of them later became Viscounts of Irvine themselves. Here are some of their sons:
- Edward Machell Ingram, 4th Viscount of Irvine (1686–1714)
- Rich Ingram, 5th Viscount of Irvine (1688–1721)
- Arthur Ingram, 6th Viscount of Irvine (1689–1736)
- Henry Ingram, 7th Viscount of Irvine (1691–1761)
- Hon. John Ingram (1693–1715)
- George Ingram, 8th Viscount of Irvine (1694–1763)
- Hon. Charles Ingram (1696–1748)
- Hon. Thomas Ingram (1698–1698), who died as a baby.
- Hon. William Ingram (1701–1756)
What Happened After He Died
Arthur Ingram passed away on June 21, 1702. He was buried on July 8, 1702. Before he died, he made a will. He left half of his property to his wife, Lady Isabella. He also set aside money for his younger sons. Lady Isabella was put in charge of raising their children. Isabella lived a very long life, outliving all of her sons. She died in 1764 at the age of 94.
His Lasting Impact
There are portraits of Arthur, the 3rd Viscount, at Temple Newsam, which was his family home. One portrait is thought to be of him. He also appears in a painting of a hunting scene by Leonard Knyff. A portrait of his wife, Isabella, by John Closterman, is also at Temple Newsam. These artworks help us remember him and his family today.
