John Chetwynd facts for kids
John Chetwynd (born 1643 – died 9 December 1702) was an important English politician. He lived in a place called Rudge, near Sandon, Staffordshire. John Chetwynd served as a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he helped make laws for England.
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Who Was John Chetwynd?
John Chetwynd was a respected figure in his time. He came from a family that lived in Staffordshire, England. He is best known for his work in the English Parliament.
Early Life and Family
John Chetwynd was the oldest son of another man also named John Chetwynd, who lived in Rudge. In 1678, John Chetwynd married a woman named Lucy Roane. Lucy was from a place called Tullesworth in Surrey. Together, they had three sons and one daughter.
A Career in Parliament
John Chetwynd spent many years working as a Member of Parliament. An MP is a person chosen by the public to represent them in the country's government. Their job is to speak for the people in their area and help create new laws.
Representing Stafford and Tamworth
John Chetwynd was an MP for the area of Stafford several times. He served from 1689 to 1695. He then returned to Parliament for Stafford in 1701 and again in 1702. In between these times, from 1698 to 1700, he was an MP for a different area called Tamworth.
Serving as High Sheriff
Besides being an MP, John Chetwynd also held another important job. He was chosen as the High Sheriff of Staffordshire for the year 1695 to 1696. A High Sheriff was a very old and important local official. Their main duties included keeping the peace and making sure laws were followed in their county.
His Children and Their Legacy
John Chetwynd passed away in 1702. His family continued to be important in England.
- His son, Walter, inherited a large estate called Ingestre Hall in 1693. He received it from a distant relative who was also named Walter Chetwynd. This inheritance made their family much more well-known.
- Later, in 1717, this son Walter was given a special noble title. He became the first Viscount Chetwynd. A Viscount is a rank of nobility, just below an Earl.
- After Walter, the title of Viscount Chetwynd was passed down to John Chetwynd's other two sons, John and William.
- John Chetwynd's daughter, Lucy, married a man named Edward Younge. He held an important ceremonial role as the Bath King of Arms.
