Ephraim Dawson facts for kids
Ephraim Dawson was an important Anglo-Irish politician who lived a long time ago. He passed away on August 27, 1746. Being "Anglo-Irish" meant he was from Ireland but had English family roots. He was known for his work in government and for being a very successful banker.
Who Was Ephraim Dawson?
Ephraim Dawson was the son of William Dawson and Elizabeth Jardine. He became a very successful banker. A banker is someone who manages money for people and businesses. He used the money he earned to buy a large piece of land with a big house on it. This estate was located in a place called Portarlington, County Laois.
His Time in Politics
In 1713, Ephraim Dawson was chosen to be a Member of Parliament. A Member of Parliament, or MP, is a person elected to represent people in the government. He represented the area of Portarlington. This was in the Irish House of Commons, which was like a part of the government in Ireland back then. It was where laws were discussed and made.
He served as the MP for Portarlington until 1715. After that, he was elected to represent another area called Queen's County. He continued to serve as an MP for Queen's County until he died in 1746.
Family and Legacy
Ephraim Dawson married a woman named Anne Preston. She was the daughter and only heir of Samuel Preston. This means she inherited everything from her father.
Ephraim Dawson's son, William Dawson, took over after him. William Dawson was later given a special noble title. In 1776, he became known as Viscount Carlow. A Viscount is a noble title, a bit like a lord, but a step below an Earl.
