John Bushrode facts for kids
John Bushrode (born 1612, died around 1684) was an English businessman and a leader in his town. He was also a politician who served in the House of Commons in 1659.
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Who Was John Bushrode?
John Bushrode was born in Dorchester, England. His father, Richard Bushrode, was a successful merchant. John was baptized on April 23, 1612.
Early Life and Career
When John was 14 years old, he began learning a trade. He became an apprentice to John Dale, who was a clothier. A clothier was someone who made or sold cloth. John Bushrode later became a clothier himself.
In 1631 and 1632, John was a very active constable for Dorchester. A constable was like a local police officer. He helped keep order in the town.
A Leader in Dorchester
John Bushrode became an assistant governor of Dorchester in 1633. This was an important role in the town's government. On September 4, 1639, he was chosen as a burgess. A burgess was a representative of the town.
In 1643, he took charge of the town's brewhouse. He was elected Mayor of Dorchester twice, first in 1644 and again in 1655. The mayor is the head of the town's government.
Serving in Parliament
In 1659, John Bushrode was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP). He represented his hometown of Dorchester. He served in the Third Protectorate Parliament, which was a special government assembly during that time.
Later Life
John Bushrode lived in a house just west of the main prison in Dorchester. He passed away at the age of 71. He was buried in All Saints church in Dorchester on January 3, 1684.
