Edmund Jennings (Member of Parliament) facts for kids
Edmund Jennings was an English politician who lived from 1626 to 1691. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a big meeting where important decisions for the country are made. He served in this role at different times between 1659 and 1691.
Early Life and Education
Edmund Jennings was born in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, in 1626. His father was Jonathan Jennings from Ripon. Edmund went to schools in Silsden and Ripon.
After school, he continued his education. In 1641, he was accepted into Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge, a famous university. Later, in 1646, he joined Lincoln's Inn, which is a place where people study to become lawyers.
Political Career
Edmund Jennings became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Ripon several times. An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the government.
- In 1659, he was first elected as an MP for Ripon.
- He was elected again in 1660.
- He served as an MP for Ripon from 1673 to 1679.
- In 1675, he also became the High Sheriff of Yorkshire. This was an important local job, like a chief officer for the county.
- He was re-elected as an MP in 1685 and served until 1687.
- His last time as an MP was from 1690 to 1691.
Family Life
Edmund Jennings married Margaret Barkham. Her father was Sir Edward Barkham, 1st Baronet, of South Acre.
Edmund and Margaret had a son, also named Edmund. This son followed in his father's footsteps and became a lawyer too. He later moved to the Virginia colony in America. There, he became the colony's Attorney General and even served as the colony's Governor for a short time.
Later Years
Edmund Jennings passed away in September 1691. He was 64 years old.
