George Ashby (MP) facts for kids
George Ashby (born 16 July 1656 – died 11 February 1728) was an important English politician. He lived a long time ago, in the 1600s and 1700s. He helped govern his local area and even served in the country's main law-making body.
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Early Life and Learning
George Ashby was born in a place called Quenby Hall in Leicestershire, England. His father was also named George Ashby.
He went to two famous places to get his education. First, he studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. This is a very old and respected university. After that, he went to Gray's Inn. This was a special place where people learned to become lawyers.
A Career in Politics
George Ashby took on several important jobs in his home county of Leicestershire.
Serving as Sheriff
He was chosen to be the Sheriff of Leicestershire twice. He held this important role in 1689 and again in 1699. The Sheriff was like the chief law enforcement officer for the county back then. They made sure laws were followed and helped keep the peace.
Becoming a Member of Parliament
George Ashby also became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person chosen to represent their local area in the country's Parliament. Parliament is where new laws are discussed and made for the whole country.
He represented the area of Leicestershire in Parliament during two different periods:
- From 1695 to 1698
- From 1707 to 1708
This meant he traveled to London to speak for the people of Leicestershire and help make decisions for England.
Family Life and Legacy
George Ashby passed away in 1728. He was buried in a place called Hungarton, which is also in Leicestershire.
He was married to a woman named Hannah. Hannah was the daughter of Edmund Waring. George and Hannah had a large family together. They had four sons who grew up and four daughters.
George Ashby's life shows how people in his time could serve their communities and country through politics and public service.
