Sir John Stepney, 3rd Baronet facts for kids
Sir John Stepney, 3rd Baronet (born in 1618, died around 1676) was a Welsh politician. He was a member of the House of Commons, which is like a part of the government, from 1640 to 1643. During the English Civil War, he supported the King's side, known as the Royalists.
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Who Was Sir John Stepney?
Sir John Stepney was an important figure in Wales during a time of great change in England. He was part of a noble family and held significant roles in government and during the war.
Early Life and Family
Sir John Stepney was the son of Sir John Stepney, who was the 1st Baronet of the Stepney family. His mother was Jane Mansel. When his brother Alban passed away in 1628, John became the 3rd Baronet. This meant he inherited a special title passed down through his family. In 1637, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire, which was an important local official role.
A Politician in Troubled Times
In April 1640, Sir John Stepney was elected as a Member of Parliament for Pembroke. This was for a short meeting of Parliament called the Short Parliament. Later that year, in November 1640, he was elected again. This time he represented Haverfordwest in the Long Parliament. He held this position until 1643.
Supporting the King
Sir John Stepney stayed loyal to King Charles I during the English Civil War. He even became the governor of the town of Haverfordwest during the conflict. In December 1645, he was captured by the Parliament's army at Hereford and was put in prison.
Life After the War
After being captured, Sir John Stepney had to pay a large fine. This was a common practice for people who had supported the King. He was fined £1230 in 1646, but this amount was later reduced to £550. He was finally released in May 1650.
His Family Life
Sir John Stepney married Magdalen Jones. She was the daughter of Sir Henry Jones of Abermarlais.
