Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Sir Coplestone Warwick Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet (born around 1689 – died 7 October 1727), lived at Poltimore and North Molton in Devon, England. He was an important landowner and a Tory politician in Great Britain. He served as a member of the House of Commons, which is like a parliament, from 1710 until he passed away in 1727.

Early Life and Family Roots

Poltimore House, a grand home of the Bampfylde family.

Coplestone Bampfylde was the oldest son of Colonel Hugh Bampfylde (who lived from about 1663 to 1691). His father, Hugh, was the son of Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 2nd Baronet (about 1633–1692), but Hugh died before his own father. Coplestone's mother was Mary Clifford, daughter of James Clifford.

When Coplestone was 18, he started studying at Christ Church, Oxford on January 26, 1708. Sadly, his father died in a horse-riding accident in 1691. The next year, in 1692, Coplestone became the 3rd Baronet after his grandfather, Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 2nd Baronet, passed away. While he was still very young, his mother worked hard to protect his family's property from legal challenges.

A Career in Parliament

Arms of Bampfylde: A family crest with a red band and three silver stars on a gold background.

In the general election of 1710, Coplestone Bampfylde was chosen to be a MP for Exeter without anyone running against him. This meant he won the election easily.

He was also elected unopposed for Devon in the 1713 and 1715 general elections. As an MP, he often voted against the government's plans. During a time known as The Fifteen (a rebellion in 1715), he was thought to support the Jacobites, who wanted to bring back the old royal family. Because of this, he was held in prison for a short time.

He was mentioned in a report about the South Sea Company, a large trading company, for receiving company stock during an investigation in 1720. He was again elected unopposed for Devon in the 1722 general election and continued to serve as an MP until his death in 1727.

Family Estates and Inheritance

Sir Coplestone inherited many large estates in Devon, including Poltimore and North Molton, from his grandfather. He also received estates from a distant relative, Warwick Bampfylde (1623–1695) of Hardington, Somerset. Sir Coplestone helped manage Warwick Bampfylde's affairs after he passed away.

Marriage and Children

Gertrude Carew (1682–1736), wife of Sir Coplestone Bampfylde, 3rd Baronet. This portrait is at Antony House.

In June 1716, Sir Coplestone Bampfylde married Gertrude Carew. She was the daughter of Sir John Carew, 3rd Baronet (who died in 1692) from Antony, Cornwall. They had two daughters and one son, who became his heir, Sir Richard Warwick Bampfylde, 4th Baronet (1722–1767).

Passing Away

Sir Coplestone Bampfylde died on October 7, 1727. He was buried at Poltimore a week later. His son, Sir Richard Bampfylde, 4th Baronet, took over as the 4th Baronet after him.