George Gregory (1670–1746) facts for kids
George Gregory (1670–1746) was an English politician from Nottingham. He was a member of the Whig party, which was one of the main political groups in England at the time. George Gregory served in the English House of Commons and later the British House of Commons for many years, from 1701 to 1746. The House of Commons is a very important part of the country's government, where laws are made.
Early Life and Family
George Gregory was born in 1670. His father was also named George Gregory, and his mother was Susanna Lister. He grew up in Nottingham.
He went to school in Nottingham and later studied at St John’s College, Cambridge, a famous university. In 1693, he married Susanna Williams. She was the daughter of William Williams, who owned a large estate called Rempstone Hall in Nottinghamshire. When George Gregory's father passed away in 1694, George took over the family's properties.
Political Career
George Gregory became involved in local government early on. In 1694, he was chosen as the High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire. This was an important role in the county, similar to a chief officer. He also became a deputy-lieutenant, helping with local administration.
He first tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) for Nottingham in 1699 but did not win. However, he was elected as an MP for Nottingham in 1701. An MP is a person elected to represent their area in the House of Commons. He was later unseated from this position.
He tried again and was elected unopposed for Nottingham in 1702. This meant no one ran against him. After losing an election in 1705, he focused on local matters for a while.
George Gregory returned to Parliament in 1715, again as an MP for Nottingham. From 1716 to 1725, he worked as a Commissioner for forfeited estates. This meant he helped manage properties that had been taken by the government. He usually supported the government's decisions in Parliament.
In 1722, he was re-elected as MP for Nottingham. That same year, he was given the job of Storekeeper of the Ordnance. This was an important role in charge of military supplies. He kept this job for the rest of his life.
In 1727, he changed constituencies. He became an MP for Boroughbridge instead of Nottingham. He continued to be elected for Boroughbridge in 1734 and 1741, serving in Parliament until his death.
Later Life and Legacy
George Gregory passed away in 1746 and was buried in Nottingham. He and his wife, Susanna, had six sons and one daughter. Some of his children passed away before him. His surviving sons included William, who became a lawyer, Henry, who became a clergyman, and George Junior, who inherited Rempstone Hall.
