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Joseph Stock
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| Member of Parliament for Cashel |
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| In office 14 July 1838 – 5 February 1846 |
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| Preceded by | Conway Richard Dobbs |
| Succeeded by | Wellington Stapleton-Cotton |
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| Born | 1789 |
| Died | 30 October 1855 |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Political party | Whig |
| Parents | Joseph Stock, Catherine Palmer |
| Alma mater | Trinity College Dublin |
Joseph Stock (born 1789 – died 30 October 1855) was an important figure in Irish politics and law. He was a Whig politician, a barrister (a type of lawyer), a Law Officer, and a judge. He served as an Irish Serjeant-at-law and was also an Admiralty judge from 1838 until his death.
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Who Was Joseph Stock?
Joseph Stock was born in 1789. He grew up to become a well-known lawyer and judge in Ireland. He was also involved in politics as a member of the Whig party. The Whigs were a major political group in Britain and Ireland during his time.
His Family Background
Joseph Stock was one of ten children. His father was Joseph Stock, who was a Bishop of Killala and Achonry. A bishop is a high-ranking religious leader. His mother was Catherine Palmer. She was the sister of William Newcome, who became the Archbishop of Armagh. An archbishop is an even higher-ranking religious leader.
Becoming a Lawyer and Judge
Joseph Stock studied law at Trinity College Dublin, a famous university in Ireland. In 1812, he officially became a barrister, which means he could argue cases in court.
He quickly rose through the ranks in the legal world. He became the Third Serjeant-at-law (Ireland) in 1840. This was a very important legal position. He then became the Second Serjeant in 1841 and the First Serjeant in 1842.
Joseph Stock also served as an Admiralty judge. This meant he handled legal cases related to the sea, ships, and trade. He was considered a very skilled and experienced judge in this area. People generally thought he was a good choice for the job.
Serving in Parliament
A few months after becoming a judge, Joseph Stock was elected to Parliament. This was unusual because judges were usually not allowed to be Members of Parliament. However, due to a special rule at the time, he was able to do both jobs. He served as a Member of Parliament for Cashel.
Even though he was a respected judge, some people worried he might not be a strong reformer. The Admiralty Court needed many changes to work better. Despite these concerns, Joseph Stock continued to serve as a judge until he passed away in 1855.
