Bartholomew Purdon facts for kids
Bartholomew Purdon (born around 1675, died 1737) was an important person from County Cork, Ireland. He owned land and was a member of the Irish House of Commons for a long time. This was like being a politician in Ireland's old parliament. He also helped keep the peace as a Justice of the Peace and was a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of County Cork, which meant he helped the King's representative in the county. In 1708-1709, he was the High Sheriff of County Cork, a top law enforcement officer.
Early Life and Family Roots
Bartholomew Purdon was born in Ballyclogh, County Cork. His father was Bartholomew Purdon senior, and his mother was Alicia Jephson. His mother's father was Major-General William Jephson, who lived at Mallow Castle in County Cork.
Bartholomew had a sister named Alicia. She married Colonel Thomas Phayre. Bartholomew's grandfather, Sir Nicholas Purdon (who died in 1678), started the Purdon family branch in Ballyclogh. The Purdon family was originally from England and settled in Ireland in the 1500s. Sir Nicholas was also a politician, serving as an MP for Baltimore from 1651 to 1656.
Political Career
Bartholomew Purdon served as a member of the Irish House of Commons for many years, representing different areas:
- From 1703 to 1713, he was the MP for Mallow.
- From 1713 to 1714, he represented Doneraile.
- From 1715 until his death in 1737, he was the MP for Castlemartyr.
Family Life
In 1699, Bartholomew Purdon married Anne Coote. Anne's father was Colonel Chidley Coote. Anne's sister, Catherine, married a very important politician named Henry Boyle, 1st Earl of Shannon. This marriage helped connect Bartholomew to powerful families.
Bartholomew and Anne had one daughter, also named Anne. In 1730, their daughter Anne married her cousin, Robert Coote. They had six children together. Their second son, Bartholomew Coote-Purdon (1736–1780), became a banker. He added his grandfather's last name, Purdon, to his own. After Robert Coote died, Anne married William Cole.
Legacy
Bartholomew Purdon died in 1737. His wife had a special message carved on his tomb. It said that during his 39 years of public service, he "strictly observed justice, faithfully served his King and was a patriot to his country." This means he was seen as a fair and loyal person who loved his country.
