George St George (Carrick MP) facts for kids

Sir George St George was an important Irish politician who lived a long time ago, from around 1640 until December 1713. He was known as a "knight," which was a special title given to people who served their country well. Sir George was a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he was chosen to represent people in the government.

He served in the Irish House of Commons, which was like the parliament or main law-making group in Ireland back then. From September 1703 until he passed away, he represented an area called Carrick. His nephew, Oliver St George, also served alongside him in the parliament.

Early Life and Family Connections

Sir George St George was the younger son of another important person, also named Sir George St George, from a place called Carrickdrumrusk. His mother was Katherine Gifford. He was also the brother of Sir Oliver St George, 1st Baronet, who had a special title called a "Baronet." His grandfather was Sir Richard St George, who had a unique job as a "Clarenceux King of Arms." This job involved things like designing coats of arms and keeping track of noble families.

Land and Property

On December 18, 1666, Sir George St George received a very large amount of land. He was given over 8,000 acres (about 32 square kilometers) in County Galway, Ireland. This land was located in areas called the baronies of Dunmore, Ballymoe, and Tiaquin. Owning so much land was a sign of great wealth and importance during that time.

Family and Legacy

Sir George St George married a woman named Elizabeth, who was the daughter of Robert Hannay, 2nd Baronet. Sir George passed away in December 1713. He had several children, and his family continued to be important in Irish society.

His children included:

• Richard: He married Anne Eyre but did not have any children. He passed away in 1726.
• George: He never married.
• Jane: She married St George Ashe and had two children:
  • St George Ashe, who passed away in January 1721.
  • Elizabeth, who married Ralph Gore, 4th Baronet. Elizabeth eventually became the main heir to her grandfather, Sir George St George's, property.
• Catherine: She married Charles Crowe and had a son named Sackville Crowe, who did not marry.
• Elizabeth: She was the wife of William Parsons, 2nd Baronet but did not have any children. She passed away in February 1739.
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• Emilia: She was the wife of Robert Carleton but did not have any children.

Sir George's sister, Eleanor, who passed away in 1713, was married to Arthur Gore, 1st Baronet. This shows how connected his family was to other important families in Ireland.