Edward Beaumont-Nesbitt facts for kids

Edward John Downing Beaumont-Nesbitt (1859 – 1 January 1944) was an Anglo-Irish landowner and government official. An Anglo-Irish person has both English and Irish heritage. He owned a lot of land and held important jobs in the government in Ireland.

Beaumont-Nesbitt was the son of Rev. Thomas George Beaumont and Tamazine Bradshaw. He took on the additional surname of Nesbitt in 1886. This happened when he inherited a large estate from his aunt, Catherine Nesbitt.

Early Life and Family

Edward John Downing Beaumont-Nesbitt was born in 1859. His parents were Rev. Thomas George Beaumont and Tamazine Bradshaw. In 1886, he inherited a large property called Tubberdaly House and its lands. This inheritance came from his aunt, Catherine Nesbitt. After this, he added "Nesbitt" to his last name.

He married Helen Thomas on April 30, 1890. They had four children together. One of their children was Frederick Beaumont-Nesbitt.

Public Service Roles

Beaumont-Nesbitt held several important positions in King's County, Ireland. King's County is now known as County Offaly. These roles involved local government and law enforcement.

High Sheriff

In 1892, he served as the High Sheriff of King's County. A High Sheriff was a very important official. They were responsible for keeping law and order in the county. They also managed elections and carried out court orders.

Lord Lieutenant

From 1918 to 1922, he was the Lord Lieutenant of King's County. This was a high-ranking government position. The Lord Lieutenant represented the British monarch in the county. They were in charge of local administration and military matters. Beaumont-Nesbitt was the last person to hold this role before it was ended.

Other Roles

He also served as a Deputy Lieutenant for King's County. This role supported the Lord Lieutenant. He was also a Justice of the Peace. A Justice of the Peace helps with local legal matters and minor court cases.

In 1919, he received an honor called Officer of the Order of the British Empire. This award recognizes people for their important work.

Life in Ireland and Later Years

Edward Beaumont-Nesbitt lived at Tubberdaly House for many years. It was a large estate in King's County.

Leaving Ireland

In 1920, Beaumont-Nesbitt moved away from Ireland. This happened after some disagreements with his staff. There was even a strike that lasted for three months.

Tubberdaly House Destroyed

On April 15, 1923, his house at Tubberdaly was destroyed. This happened during a time of conflict in Ireland. After the house was gone, the Irish Land Commission took over the estate in 1925. They paid Beaumont-Nesbitt for his loss. The land was then divided among local people.

His other lands in County Antrim and County Londonderry were sold in 1930. Edward John Downing Beaumont-Nesbitt passed away on January 1, 1944.