Sir John Carew, 3rd Baronet facts for kids

Arms of Carew: Three black lions walking on a gold shield. These arms belonged to an ancestor of Sir John Carew.

Sir John Carew, 3rd Baronet (born November 6, 1635 – died August 1, 1692) was an important English politician. He lived at Antony House in Cornwall. Sir John was a member of the House of Commons for many years between 1660 and 1692.

Early Life and Family

Sir John Carew was the third son of Sir Alexander Carew, 2nd Baronet (1608–1644) and Jane Rolle (1606-1679). His mother was the daughter of Robert Rolle from Devon. During the English Civil War, his father faced serious consequences for his actions related to the Parliament.

Political Career

Sir John became the 3rd Baronet in 1644 after his father's death. At first, his family's lands were taken by the government, but they were given back to him in 1645.

In 1660, Sir John was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Cornwall. An MP is someone who represents the people of an area in the government. He served in the Convention Parliament.

Later, in 1661, he was elected MP for Bodmin and served in the Cavalier Parliament until 1679. He then represented Lostwithiel until 1685.

Sir John was elected MP for Cornwall again in 1689. In 1690, he became the MP for Saltash. He continued to serve in Parliament until he passed away in 1692 at the age of 56.

Family and Descendants

Mary Morice (died 1698), Sir John Carew's third wife. This painting is from around 1682.

Sir John Carew was married three times:

First Marriage

His first wife was Sarah Hungerford (died 1671). She was the daughter of Antony Hungerford. They had the following children:

• John Carew (1670–1672), who died very young.
• Alexander Carew (1667–1669), who also died young.
• Jane Carew (1662–1700), who married Jonathan Rashleigh II. Her descendants later inherited Antony House, the family home.
• Rachel Carew (born 1664), who married Ambrose Manaton.

Second Marriage

His second wife was Elizabeth Norton (died 1679). She was the daughter of Richard Norton. They did not have any children.

Third Marriage

Gertrude Carew (1682–1736), a daughter of Sir John Carew. This portrait is part of the collection at Antony House.

His third wife was Mary Morice (died 1698). She was the daughter of Sir William Morice, 1st Baronet. They had these children:

• Sir Richard Carew, 4th Baronet (1683–1703)
• Sir William Carew, 5th Baronet (1690–1744)
• Gertrude Carew (born 1682 – died April 14, 1736). She married Sir Godfrey Copley and later Sir Coplestone Warwick Bampfylde.
• Mary Carew (born 1689)