George Luttrell facts for kids
George Luttrell (born 1560, died 1629) was an English politician. He came from Dunster Castle in Somerset. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Minehead. This was a special type of area called a "pocket borough." His family had a lot of influence there.
George was the oldest son of Thomas Luttrell. His mother was Margaret Hadley. He also had a younger brother named John Luttrell.
George Luttrell married twice. His first wife was Joan Stukley. They married in 1580. Later, in 1622, he married Sylvestra Capps. George had many children, five sons and nine daughters in total. His oldest son was Thomas Luttrell.
George Luttrell served as an MP for Minehead in 1582 and 1584. He was also the Sheriff of Somerset in 1593 and again in 1609. The Sheriff was a very important local official.
George Luttrell's Family
George Luttrell had many children with his first wife, Joan Stukley. Here are some of them:
- Thomas Luttrell: He was George's oldest son and inherited his father's property.
- Hugh Luttrell: He lived in a place called Rodhuish.
- George Luttrell: He studied at Oxford University. He later became a student at Gray's Inn, which is a place for lawyers.
- John Luttrell: He also studied at Oxford University.
- Andrew Luttrell: He sadly passed away when he was very young.
- Margaret Luttrell: She married John Trevelyan.
- Catherine Luttrell: She married Lewis Pyne.
- Elizabeth Luttrell: She passed away when she was young.
- Susan Luttrell: She married John Francis.
- Elizabeth Luttrell: Her father, George, wanted her to marry someone he approved of. She married Thomas Arundel. His family was known for being Roman Catholic.
- Sarah Luttrell: She married Edmund Bowyer.
- Mary Luttrell: She passed away when she was young.
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