Samuel Gott (1682–1725) facts for kids

Samuel Gott (1682–1725) was an important person in British history. He lived in a place called Stanmer in Sussex, England. Samuel was a landowner, meaning he owned a lot of land. He was also a Whig politician, which was a type of political party at the time.

From 1708 to 1710, Samuel Gott was a member of the House of Commons. This was a big part of the British Parliament, where laws were made. Sadly, Samuel had to pay off his brother's large debts. His brother was a tax collector for the government. Because of these debts, Samuel had to sell his family's main home in Sussex.

Early Life and Family

Samuel Gott was born in 1682. He was the oldest son of Peter Gott. His father was an ironmaster, someone who worked with iron, and also a politician. Samuel's mother was Martha Western. Her family came from London and Essex.

Becoming a Member of Parliament

Samuel Gott became a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Lewes. This happened in a special election called a by-election in December 1708. He took the place of his father, who had chosen to represent a different area.

Like his father, Samuel was part of the Whig political party. In 1709, he voted for a law to allow people from a region called Palatine to become British citizens. In 1710, he also voted to remove a person named Henry Sacheverell from his position. Samuel did not really enjoy being an MP. So, he did not try to be elected again in the 1710 election.

Financial Challenges and Stanmer Manor

In 1710, Samuel and his father helped his younger brother, Peter Gott. Peter became the main tax collector for East Sussex. Samuel took over the family's main estate in 1712 after his father passed away.

However, his brother Peter did not manage the tax money correctly. By 1713, Samuel had to pay a huge amount of money, £10,000, to the government to cover his brother's debts. To do this, Samuel and some relatives sold the family home, the manor of Stanmer. They sold it to Henry Pelham for £7,500 in May 1713. After this, Samuel moved his home to Crundale, Kent.

Later Years and Legacy

On July 29, 1721, Samuel Gott married his cousin, Mary Tyssen. They did not have any children. Samuel Gott passed away in early 1725.

His wife, Mary, later married again. She passed away in 1742. After her death, Samuel's property and money went to his sisters.