Sir James Cotter, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
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Sir James Cotter
3rd Baronet of Rockforest |
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| Predecessor | Sir James Cotter, 2nd Baronet of Rockforest |
| Successor | Sir James Cotter, 4th Baronet of Rockforest |
| Born | 1787 |
| Died | 1834 |
| Residence | Rockforest, Mallow |
| Spouse(s) | Helena Tryndall Lombard |
| Issue | Sir James Laurence Cotter, 4th Baronet |
| Parents | Sir James Cotter, 2nd Baronet Isabella Hingston |
| Occupation | Member of Parliament for Mallow |
Sir James Laurence Cotter, the 3rd Baronet of Rockforest, was an important figure in Irish politics. He was born in 1782 and passed away on December 31, 1834. As an Anglo-Irish person, he had family roots in both England and Ireland. He held the special title of a Baronet, which is a hereditary honor given by the British Crown.
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Sir James Cotter's Family Background
James Cotter came from a well-known family. His father was Sir James Cotter, 2nd Baronet, and his mother was Isabella Hingston. He was also the grandson of Sir James Cotter, who was the first person in their family to receive the Baronet title.
On February 9, 1829, James inherited the Baronet title from his father. This made him the 3rd Baronet in his family line.
A Career in Politics
Sir James Cotter was a politician. In 1812, he was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for a place called Mallow. An MP is someone who represents their local area in the country's main government, helping to make laws.
He served as the MP for Mallow for six years. His time in Parliament lasted from the 1812 United Kingdom general election until 1818.
His Marriage and Children
Sir James Cotter married Helena Tryndall Lombard on January 1, 1820. Helena was the daughter of Major James Lombard and Ann Becher.
After his death, his son, who was also named James, became the 4th Baronet. This shows how the Baronet title was passed down through the family.
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