Henry Heron (MP) facts for kids
Henry Heron (born 1675, died 1730) was an important English landowner and politician. He lived at Cressy Hall in Lincolnshire and also in St. James, Westminster. Henry Heron served in the House of Commons, which is a part of the British Parliament, from 1713 to 1727.
Early Life and Family
Henry Heron was the oldest son of Sir Henry Heron of Cressy Hall and his wife, Dorothy Long. His mother was the daughter of Sir Thomas Long. Henry took over his father's estates in 1695.
On February 12, 1696, Henry Heron married Abigail Heveningham. She was the daughter of Sir William Heveningham from Ketteringham, Norfolk. Henry Heron also held an important local role as the High Sheriff of Norfolk from 1708 to 1709. This job meant he was the chief law enforcement officer in the county for that year.
Political Career
Henry Heron was a member of the Tory political party. He was first chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Boston in 1713. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in Parliament.
He was re-elected for Boston without anyone running against him in 1715. Later, in the 1722 election, he was again elected without opposition, this time as an MP for Lincolnshire. In 1723, he also became the Recorder of Boston. A Recorder was a legal officer who helped with court matters in the town. Henry Heron decided not to run for election in 1727.
Later Life
Henry Heron passed away on September 10, 1730, when he was 55 years old. He and his wife, Abigail, had two daughters and one son. However, his son died without having any children of his own.
