Hugh Hodges facts for kids
Hugh Hodges (born 1641 – died 16 August 1693) was an English lawyer and a Member of Parliament (MP) for the town of Bridport. He served during the time of King James II. He also held the important role of a Justice of the Peace (JP).
Early Life and Education
Hugh Hodges went to Sherborne School when he was young. Later, he became a governor of the school in 1669, helping to run it. He also gave money to the school's library.
He continued his studies at Queen's College, Oxford University. After that, he went to Lincoln's Inn, which is a famous place in London where people learn to become lawyers. He officially became a lawyer in 1666.
Public Service and Career
Hugh Hodges had many important jobs in the government and law. In 1671, he became the Recorder of Dorchester. A Recorder was a judge who also advised the town on legal matters.
From 1673 to 1688, he worked as a Justice of the Peace (JP). A JP was a local official who helped keep the peace and dealt with minor legal cases.
In 1677, he became the Recorder of Bridport. Then, in 1685, the people of Bridport chose him to be their Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent their area in the country's main law-making body, the Parliament.
He also took on other roles, like helping to manage government money and dealing with legal issues related to certain taxes. He worked with another MP, Thomas Wyndham, on some of these tasks.
Family and Later Life
Hugh Hodges married a woman named Mary Eastmont from Sherborne. They had one son together.
Hugh Hodges passed away on 16 August 1693. He was buried in Sherborne Abbey. He was the only person in his family who became a Member of Parliament.
