Owen Wynne (1755–1841) facts for kids

Owen Wynne (born 1755 – died 12 December 1841) was an important person in Ireland. He was a wealthy landowner and also a politician. This means he owned a lot of land and property, and he also helped make laws for the country.

Owen Wynne came from a well-known family. His father, also named Owen Wynne (1723–1789), was a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the government. When his father passed away in 1789, Owen Wynne inherited his family's large estates, including a grand home called Hazelwood House, Sligo.

Owen Wynne's Political Journey

Owen Wynne had a long career in politics, serving in different parliaments.

Serving in the Irish Parliament

First, he was elected as a Member of Parliament for Sligo Borough in the Parliament of Ireland. He served two terms there: from 1776 to 1790, and again from 1791 to 1800. This parliament made laws specifically for Ireland.

Joining the UK Parliament

A big change happened in 1800 with the Act of Union. This law joined Ireland with Great Britain, creating the United Kingdom. After this, Owen Wynne became an MP in the new UK Parliament. He represented Sligo from 1801 to 1806.

Leaving and Returning to Parliament

To leave his seat in Parliament, Owen Wynne took on a special job called the Escheator of Munster. This was a way for MPs to officially resign their position. Many years later, he returned to politics. He served as an MP for Sligo Borough again from 1820 to 1830.

Other Important Roles

Besides being an MP, Owen Wynne held other important positions. In 1789, he was made custos rotulorum for County Sligo for life. This job meant he was the chief keeper of the county's records and documents. He also served as High Sheriff of Sligo from 1819 to 1820, and High Sheriff of Leitrim from 1833 to 1834. A High Sheriff was a key local official responsible for law and order.

Family Life and Legacy

Owen Wynne passed away in 1841. He was married to Lady Sarah Elizabeth Cole. Her father was William Cole, 1st Earl of Enniskillen, a very important noble. Owen and Lady Sarah had six children together: two sons and four daughters.

His eldest son, John Arthur Wynne (1801–1865), inherited the family's home, Hazelwood. John Arthur also followed in his father's footsteps and became an MP for Sligo Borough. One of Owen's daughters, Sarah, married Edward Joshua Cooper of Markree Castle, another significant family in Ireland.