John Deacle facts for kids

John Deacle (around 1664–1723) was an English politician. He lived in Wingrove, Buckinghamshire, and also in Aldermanbury, London. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the British Parliament, from 1715 to 1722.

Early Life and Business

John Deacle was the only son of Edward Deacle from Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. In 1696, he joined the Drapers Company. This was a very old and important group for people involved in selling cloth.

In 1709, John Deacle inherited a large sum of money, £50,000, from his uncle. This was a huge fortune back then! From 1711 to 1712, he was a director at the South Sea Company. This company was involved in trade and finance.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

John Deacle first tried to become a Member of Parliament (MP) in 1713. He ran for election in Aylesbury, but he did not win that time.

However, in the 1715 election, he was more successful. He was elected as an MP for two different places: Aylesbury and Evesham. He chose to represent Evesham in Parliament.

Life as an MP

As an MP, John Deacle helped make laws and discuss important issues for the country. He served in the House of Commons for seven years.

After March 1715, John Deacle married Delicia Woolf. She was a widow and the daughter of a wealthy merchant named Sir Gabriel Roberts.

John Deacle continued his involvement with the Drapers Company. He was an assistant there from 1720 until he passed away. He also served as the warden of the Company from 1720 to 1721.

Later Life and Passing

In the 1722 election, John Deacle tried to be re-elected for Evesham, but he was defeated. This meant he no longer served in Parliament.

John Deacle died on October 25, 1723, from a sickness called palsy. He did not have any children from his marriage.