Samuel Ongley (died 1726) facts for kids
Sir Samuel Ongley (1647–1726) was an important English politician and merchant. He lived in places like Old Warden in Bedfordshire and Mincing Lane in London.
Who Was Sir Samuel Ongley?
Sir Samuel Ongley was born in 1647 in Maidstone, Kent. He grew up to become a successful merchant in London. A merchant is someone who buys and sells goods to make money.
His Land and Role
In 1698, Sir Samuel bought a large property called the Old Warden Estate. He bought it from Paulet St John, who was the Earl of Bolingbroke.
In 1703, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire. A High Sheriff was a very important local official. They were in charge of keeping law and order in their county.
His Time in Politics
Sir Samuel Ongley became a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is a person chosen by people to represent them in the government. He served in the Parliament of Great Britain for the area of Maidstone. He was an MP from 1713 to 1715.
In 1713, he was also made a knight. This means he was given a special title of "Sir" by the King.
Later Life and Legacy
Sir Samuel Ongley never married. He passed away in 1726. He left his large estate and property to his nephew, who was also named Samuel Ongley. This nephew also became an MP later, representing Bedford.
Sir Samuel Ongley was buried in St Leonard's church. This church is in Old Warden, Bedfordshire.
