Henry Widdrington (died 1665) facts for kids
Henry Widdrington (who died on December 5, 1665) was an English politician from Stamfordham, Northumberland. He was known for serving in the government during an important time in England's history.
Who Was Henry Widdrington?
Henry Widdrington was the second son of Lewis Mautlaine, also known as Widdrington, who lived at Cheeseburn Grange in Stamfordham. He came from a family that played a role in English society.
Family Life
In 1645, Henry Widdrington married Mary, who was the daughter of John Swinburne. They had a large family together, with eight sons and two daughters. His elder brother was Thomas Widdrington, who was a judge and also a Member of Parliament. Thomas even became the Speaker of the House of Commons, which is a very important leadership role in the English Parliament.
Serving His Country
Henry Widdrington was a supporter of the King during the English Civil War. In 1642, he served as a Royalist Major of Horse. This meant he was a high-ranking officer in the King's army, leading a group of soldiers on horseback.
A Career in Politics
Henry Widdrington became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Morpeth. An MP is a person elected to represent their local area in the country's Parliament, where laws are made and important decisions are discussed. He served as an MP from 1661 until his death in 1665.
Before January 21, 1662, he was given the title of Knight, which is an honor given by the King. In 1664, he briefly inherited Cheeseburn Grange after his elder brother passed away. However, the property later went to his brother Ralph.
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