John Stapylton facts for kids
Sir John Stapylton, 3rd Baronet (born around 1683 – died 24 October 1733), was an important landowner from Myton in Yorkshire, England. He was also a politician who served in the British Parliament, known as the House of Commons, from 1705 to 1708. A "Baronet" is a special title, like a knight, that can be passed down through a family.
Who Was Sir John Stapylton?
Sir John Stapylton was the oldest son of Sir Brian Stapylton, who was also a Member of Parliament (MP). His mother was Anne Kaye. When he was 18, in 1702, he started studying at St Edmund Hall, Oxford University. Around 1706, he married Mary Sandys.
A Career in Politics
In 1705, Sir John was elected as a Member of Parliament for a place called Boroughbridge. His father had been the MP for this area for many years before him. Sir John served in Parliament for three years. After that, his father was elected again in 1708.
Sir John tried to become an MP again in 1718 but was not successful. When his father passed away in 1727, Sir John inherited the title of Baronet, becoming the 3rd Baronet in his family line.
He was planning to run for Parliament again in 1734, this time for Yorkshire. However, on his way to a meeting, he had an accident. He fell from his horse and sadly passed away on 24 October 1733. His son was then chosen to take his place in the election plans.
Sir John's Family Legacy
Sir John Stapylton had several children. Four of his sons became Baronets after him, one after the other. This shows how important the title was to their family.
His children included:
- Sir Miles Stapylton, 4th Baronet (around 1708–1752)
- Sir Brian Stapylton, 5th Baronet (around 1712–1772)
- Sir John Stapylton, 6th Baronet (around 1718–1785)
- Sir Martin Stapylton, 7th Baronet (around 1723–1801)
- Anne Stapylton
- Francis Stapylton
- Henry Stapylton
- Robert Stapylton
- Christopher Stapylton
- Mary Stapylton
- Elizabeth Stapylton
- Diana Stapylton
- Penelope Stapylton
