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Samuel Bagshawe
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| Born | May 1713 Derbyshire, England
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| Died | 16 August 1762 |
| Resting place | Chapel-en-le-Frith |
| Occupation | soldier, politician |
| Known for | Member of parliament for Tallow (1761–62) Deputy Lieutenant of Derbyshire |
| Spouse(s) | Catherine Caldwell |
| Children | William Bagshawe (1752–55) Samuel Bagshawe (1753–1804) John Bagshawe (1758–1801) Anne Bagshawe (1760–1811) Richard Bagshawe (1761–64) Rev. William Bagshawe (1763–1847) |
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| Relatives | William Bagshaw (great-grandfather) |
Samuel Bagshawe (1713 – 16 August 1762) was an English soldier and politician. He was born in Derbyshire, England. Samuel served his country in places like Gibraltar, Ireland, and India. He also helped make laws as a Member of Parliament.
Samuel's Early Life
Samuel Bagshawe was born in May 1713. His family was well-known in Derbyshire. They came from a small village called Bagshaw. Their main family home was Wormhill Hall. Later, they built another home called Ford Hall.
Samuel's great-grandfather was William Bagshaw. He was a nonconformist minister. This meant he was a religious leader who did not follow the main Church of England rules.
Samuel faced a tough start. He lost his father before he was born. His mother died when he was only six years old. This meant he became an orphan. His uncle, William Bagshawe, raised him at Ford Hall. Samuel went to school in Knutsford and then in Wakefield.
Military Career
In 1731, Samuel left school to join the army. He became part of a group of soldiers called the Regiment of Foot in Gibraltar. In 1738, he left the army for a short time. He was a Quartermaster Sergeant then. This job involved managing supplies for the soldiers.
Samuel returned to the army in 1740. He joined a regiment in Ireland as an officer. An officer is a leader in the army. By 1760, he had become a Colonel. This is a very high rank. He was about to become a Major-General when he died.
Battles and Injuries
In 1746, Samuel was hurt during a battle called the Raid on Lorient. He lost one of his legs. He also served in India. There, he was second in command of the British forces. He had problems with his eyesight while in India.
On March 25, 1751, Samuel married Catherine Caldwell. She was the daughter of Sir John Caldwell.
In 1760, France seemed ready to attack Ireland. Samuel offered to create a new group of soldiers. He paid for this group himself.
Political Role
Samuel Bagshawe also worked as a politician. From 1761 to 1762, he was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Tallow. An MP is someone chosen to represent an area in the government. They help make laws for the country.
He also served as a Justice of the Peace for Derbyshire. This role involved keeping law and order in the local area. He was also a Deputy Lieutenant for Derbyshire. This meant he helped the main leader of the county.
Death
Samuel Bagshawe died in Reading on August 16, 1762. His body was later moved to his hometown of Chapel-en-le-Frith.
