George Naylor facts for kids
George Naylor (born October 21, 1670 – died January 29, 1730) was an English lawyer and politician. He lived in Hurstmonceaux, Sussex. George Naylor was a member of the House of Commons, which is part of the British Parliament, from 1706 to 1722. He was part of the Whig political group.
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Early Life and Becoming a Lawyer
George Naylor was the oldest son of Francis Naylor and Bethia Beadnall. His father, Francis Naylor, was a lawyer who worked in a specific type of court called Chancery.
George Naylor started studying at St. John's College, Oxford on June 5, 1684. Later, he joined Lincoln's Inn on April 30, 1685, which is a place where lawyers are trained. In 1694, he officially became a qualified lawyer.
On July 4, 1704, George Naylor married Grace Pelham. Her father was Thomas Pelham, 1st Baron Pelham, an important figure. In 1708, George Naylor bought the large property known as Hurstmonceaux Castle.
George Naylor's Political Career
George Naylor became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Seaford. He was first elected without anyone running against him in a special election on December 12, 1706. This happened because his father-in-law, Lord Pelham, supported him.
First Years in Parliament
He was re-elected without opposition in the 1708 general election. Even though he wasn't one of the most active members, he supported some important ideas. For example, in 1709, he supported allowing people from Palatine (a region in Germany) to become British citizens. In 1710, he also supported the process to formally accuse Dr. Sacheverell of wrongdoing.
In the 1710 general election, George Naylor lost his seat in Seaford. His father-in-law, Lord Pelham, passed away in February 1712. After this, George Naylor became a guardian for Pelham's two sons, Thomas and Henry.
Returning to Parliament
George Naylor was elected again as MP for Seaford in 1713 without any opposition. On March 18, 1714, he voted against removing Richard Steele from Parliament.
He was re-elected as MP for Seaford in 1715. Around this time, he was also chosen to be a commissioner for building 50 new churches. His brother-in-law, Lord Pelham, became an adult in 1714 and was later given the title Duke of Newcastle in 1715.
When the Whig political group split in 1717, George Naylor chose to follow Robert Walpole, a leading politician. This was different from his brother-in-law, the Duke of Newcastle. It seems George Naylor and the Duke of Newcastle did not stay in close contact. Because of this, George Naylor was not chosen to run for Seaford in the 1722 general election.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1722, Robert Walpole appointed George Naylor to a position called Usher of the Exchequer. However, he left this job by August 1727.
George Naylor passed away on January 29, 1730. His wife had died earlier, in 1710, and their daughter also passed away without having any children. George Naylor left his property at Hurstmonceaux to his nephew, Francis Hare. His nephew then took on the last name Naylor.
