George Baker (died 1723) facts for kids
George Baker (who died in 1723) was an important person in Britain. He owned a lot of land, including Crook Hall and Elemore Hall in County Durham. He was also a politician who belonged to the Tory party. He served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1713 to 1722.
Who Was George Baker?
George Baker was the only son of another man named George Baker. His mother was Elizabeth Davison. He was also the nephew of a famous historian, Thomas Baker. When his father passed away in 1699, George Baker took over the family properties. He even rebuilt Crook Hall, making it new again. Before 1713, he married Elizabeth Conyers. Her father, Thomas Conyers, also owned Elemore.
Becoming a Politician
In 1713, George Baker became a Member of Parliament for Durham City. He ran for election alongside his father-in-law, Thomas Conyers. No one ran against them, so they both won easily. They were elected again in 1715, also without anyone running against them.
George Baker was a member of the Tory party. This means he had certain political beliefs. Like his father-in-law, he often voted against the government's plans. He decided not to run for election in 1722.
Later Life and Family
George Baker passed away in Bristol on June 1, 1723. He was buried in Lanchester on June 12. He and his wife, Elizabeth, had two sons and two daughters. However, only one son and one daughter lived to adulthood. Their son, also named George, later took on the task of rebuilding Elemore Hall.
