Sir John Maxwell, 7th Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Maxwell, 7th Baronet, of Pollok (born October 31, 1768 – died July 30, 1844) was an important person in Scottish history. He held a special title called "Baronet," which is like a hereditary knight title passed down in a family. He also served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for the area of Paisley in Scotland. An MP is someone elected by people to represent them in the country's government. Sir John was an MP from December 10, 1832, until he resigned in 1834.
His Family and Early Life
Sir John Maxwell was the oldest son of Sir James Maxwell, who was the 6th Baronet of Pollok. His mother was Frances Colquhoun. Sir John became the 7th Baronet when his father passed away in 1785.
He married Hannah (also known as Anne) Gardiner. Together, they had one son, who later became Sir John Maxwell, 8th Baronet. They also had two daughters: Harriet Maxwell, who passed away in 1812, and Elizabeth Maxwell. Elizabeth married Archibald Stirling, and they were the parents of Sir William Stirling-Maxwell, 9th Baronet, who also held the Pollok baronet title later on.
Later Life and Passing
Sir John Maxwell lived a long life. On Tuesday, July 30, 1844, he woke up feeling a little chest pain. After breakfast, as he was about to leave Pollok House with a friend, he suddenly collapsed. He was quickly attended to by his loyal servant, Mr. Archibald McDonald, who had worked for him for 45 years. Sir John passed away peacefully soon after.
