Sir Redmond Everard, 4th Baronet facts for kids

Sir Redmond Everard was an important Irish figure who lived a long time ago, from about 1689 to 1742. He held a special title called "baronet" and was also a politician. He was known for supporting the Jacobites, a group who wanted a different king for England, Scotland, and Ireland.

Early Life and Family History

Sir Redmond was the youngest son of Sir John Everard. His family was very powerful in the town of Fethard in County Tipperary, Ireland. They practically owned the town! In 1707, Redmond was even chosen as the leader of Fethard.

His mother was Eleanor Butler. Her father was Thomas Cahir, a nobleman. Sadly, Redmond's father, Sir John, died in a big battle called the Battle of Aughrim in 1691. Because of his father's actions, the family lost their lands.

Growing Up and Changing Faith

After his mother also passed away, young Redmond was raised by his Protestant relatives. These were Lady Mary Butler and her husband, William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Devonshire. Even though his family had been Roman Catholic for many generations, Redmond became Protestant.

Thanks to the help of the Duke of Devonshire, Redmond was able to get back the lands his family had lost in 1691. This was a big deal for him and his family.

Marriage and No Children

In 1721, Sir Redmond married Mary Drake. She was the only daughter of Montague Drake. They did not have any children together.

Political Career and Jacobite Support

Sir Redmond Everard became a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons. He represented Kilkenny City from 1711 to 1713. Then, he represented Fethard, County Tipperary from 1713 to 1715.

To be an MP, he had to take an oath of loyalty to the king. However, many people suspected he was not truly loyal to the current royal family, the House of Hanover. They were right!

The "Little Knight" and Secret Meetings

Sir Redmond was nicknamed "the little knight." He was often seen at secret meetings of the Jacobites. This group wanted to bring back the old royal family, the Stuarts, to the throne. They supported James Francis Edward Stuart, who they called King James III & VIII.

Life in France

In 1715, the Jacobites tried to start a rebellion, but it failed. After this, Sir Redmond thought it would be safer to leave Ireland. He moved to France and settled near Paris. He never returned to Ireland.

Financial Troubles Abroad

Living in France caused him a lot of money problems. He was an "absentee landlord," meaning he owned land in Ireland but lived somewhere else. This made it hard to manage his estates. Because of his financial difficulties, he eventually sold much of his land to a Mr. Barton. The Barton family was famous for their wine business in Bordeaux, France.

A Special Title from the Jacobites

In June 1723, the Jacobite claimant, King James III & VIII, gave Sir Redmond a special title. He was made Viscount Everard in the Jacobite Peerage. This was a title given by the Jacobite court, not by the official British government.

Death

Sir Redmond Everard passed away in France on April 13, 1742. Since he had no children, his titles ended when he died. He left his property to his wife, Mary, for her lifetime. After she passed away, the property was to go to a distant cousin named James Long, who was from another part of the Everard family.