John Kendall (MP) facts for kids
John Kendall (born in 1631) was an English politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, at different times between 1659 and 1685.
Kendall was the oldest son of John Kendall and his wife Mary. He was born in 1631. In 1649, he started studying law at Lincoln's Inn, a famous place for training lawyers in London.
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Early Life and Public Service
John Kendall began his public service early. In 1653, he helped people who were in prison because they couldn't pay their debts. He also became a Justice of the Peace (J.P.) for Cornwall. A J.P. is a local official who helps keep law and order. He held this role until July 1660.
In 1657, he helped with collecting taxes. This was part of his work as a "commissioner for assessment."
Becoming a Member of Parliament
In 1659, John Kendall was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a town called East Looe. He served in a government group known as the Third Protectorate Parliament.
The next year, in 1660, he took on more duties. He helped with taxes again and became involved with the local army, called the militia. He even became a lieutenant colonel in the militia.
In April 1660, he was elected MP again, this time for West Looe. He served in a special government meeting called the Convention Parliament.
After the Restoration
When the king returned to power in England (this event is called the "Restoration"), John Kendall lost his job as a Justice of the Peace. However, he continued to help with tax collection from 1663 to 1680.
Later, he gained special rights in the towns of West Looe (in 1672) and East Looe (in 1678). These rights were called being a "freeman."
Kendall tried to become an MP for East Looe again in 1679, but he didn't win. However, he was successfully elected MP for East Looe in 1681 and served until 1685. He became a Justice of the Peace for Cornwall again in 1688 and continued to help with taxes until 1700.
Personal Life
John Kendall never married. He passed away sometime after July 1702.
