Sir Jermyn Davers, 4th Baronet facts for kids

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A portrait Sir Jermyn Davers, circa 1740
Born	c.1686
Died	20 February 1743
Spouse(s)	Margaretta Green (m.1729)
Father	Sir Robert Davers, 2nd Baronet
Mother	Hon. Mary Jermyn
Occupation	Tory politician and landowner

Sir Jermyn Davers, 4th Baronet was an important English politician and landowner who lived from about 1686 to 1743. He held the title of the 4th Baronet, which was a special inherited title. Sir Jermyn represented his local areas, Rougham and Rushbrooke in Suffolk, in the British Parliament for many years, from 1722 to 1743. He was a member of the Tory political party.

Early Life and Education

Jermyn Davers was the second son of Sir Robert Davers, 2nd Baronet and Mary Jermyn. He grew up at a place called Rushbrooke Hall. When he was 17, in 1704, he started studying at Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous university in England.

Political Career in Parliament

Becoming a Member of Parliament

In 1722, Sir Jermyn Davers was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Bury St Edmunds. This meant he represented the people of that area in the House of Commons, which is part of the British Parliament. He won his election as a Tory politician.

Taking on a Baronetcy

In 1723, his older brother, Sir Robert Davers, 3rd Baronet, passed away. This meant that Jermyn inherited the title of Baronet, becoming the 4th Baronet in his family.

Key Votes and New Lands

In 1725, Sir Jermyn was one of only five Tory MPs who voted against a plan to give back land to a powerful person named Bolingbroke. This showed he was willing to stand up for his beliefs. In 1726, he also inherited more land and property, including areas in Cambridgeshire and London, from his great-uncle.

Representing Suffolk

At the next election in 1727, Sir Jermyn was elected as an MP for Suffolk, which was a larger area. He received the most votes in that election. During his time in Parliament, he often voted against the government's plans. He was re-elected without anyone running against him in 1734 and again in 1741.

Family Business and Inheritances

In 1730, Sir Jermyn and his brother, Thomas, sold some land they owned in Barbados. This land had been passed down to them from their father.

Later Life and Family

Sir Jermyn Davers married Margaretta Green in 1729. She was the daughter of a local church leader. Sir Jermyn passed away on 20 February 1743. He had several children with Margaretta:

• Mary Davers (1730–1805)
• Charles Davers (died young)
• Elizabeth Davers (1733–1800), who married Frederick Hervey, 4th Earl of Bristol
• Sir Robert Davers, 5th Baronet (1735–1763)
• Lt. Henry Davers (died 1759), who was in the Navy
• Sir Charles Davers, 6th Baronet (1737–1806)
• Rev. Thomas Davers (1738–1766)

After Sir Jermyn's death, his son Robert became the 5th Baronet. Robert later passed away while in Canada during a conflict known as Pontiac's Rebellion. Then, his other son, Charles, became the 6th Baronet.