Sir James Bond, 1st Baronet facts for kids

Sir James Bond, 1st Baronet (born June 11, 1744 – died June 2, 1820) was an important Irish politician. He was a Member of Parliament, which means he was elected to help make laws for his country. Sir James Bond came from an Anglo-Irish family, meaning his family had English roots but lived in Ireland.

Who Was Sir James Bond?

Sir James Bond was a well-known figure in Irish politics during the late 1700s and early 1800s. He was given a special title called a "baronet" by the King. This title was like being a knight, but it could be passed down to his children.

Early Life and Family

James Bond was the son of Reverend James Bond, who was a Christian minister in a place called Corboy in County Longford. His mother was Catherine Wensley.

In 1770, James Bond married Anne Hornby. Her father, William Hornby, later became a leader called the Governor of Bombay in India. Sir James and Anne had several children together. Anne passed away in 1809.

His Time in Politics

Sir James Bond was a member of the Irish House of Commons. This was the main group of elected people who made laws for Ireland a long time ago, before Ireland became part of the United Kingdom. He represented the area of Naas from 1790 to 1797.

In 1794, he received the title of a baronet. This special honor was given to him by the King and was officially recorded in the Baronetage of Ireland. His baronetcy was linked to Coolamber, which is also in County Longford.

Passing on the Title

When Sir James Bond passed away in 1820, his baronet title was inherited by his second son, Thomas. This happened because his oldest son, James Hornby Bond, had sadly died earlier in 1792.