Sir Richard Hutton, the younger facts for kids

Sir Richard Hutton the Younger (born 1594, died 1645) was an important person from Yorkshire, England. He owned a lot of land and was a Member of Parliament (MP) for Knaresborough. He sadly died during the English Civil War.

Who Was Sir Richard Hutton?

Sir Richard Hutton the Younger was born in 1594. He was the second son of Sir Richard Hutton (1560–1639). His father was a lawyer who famously stood up to King Charles I.

Family and Home

When his father passed away, Sir Richard inherited a lot of land. This included the beautiful Goldsborough Hall in Goldsborough and land in Flaxby. Goldsborough Hall is a grand house built in the Jacobean style.

Sir Richard was married three times. His first wife was Anne Paulet. His second wife was Margaret Wentworth. Her brother was Thomas Wentworth, 1st Earl of Strafford, an important figure who was later executed. Sir Richard's third wife was Elizabeth Jackson.

A Knight and Politician

In 1625, King Charles I made Richard a knight. This meant he was called "Sir Richard." During the 1620s, he became one of the two Members of Parliament for Knaresborough. This was an important job where he helped make decisions for the country.

He also held other important roles. He was the High Sheriff of Yorkshire, which meant he was in charge of law and order in the county. He was also the Governor of Knaresborough Castle.

Sir Richard and the English Civil War

When the English Civil War began, Sir Richard Hutton joined the Royalist Army. This army supported King Charles I. He became a colonel, a high-ranking officer.

Defending Knaresborough Castle

Sir Richard bravely defended Knaresborough Castle for four years. But then, Sir Thomas Fairfax, a leader of the Parliamentarian army, attacked.

Sir Richard also fought in the famous Battle of Marston Moor. After this battle in 1644, he was captured. However, he managed to escape with his friend, Sir Henry Slingsby, and they went to York.

York and Goldsborough Hall

Eventually, York surrendered to the Parliamentarian army and their Scottish allies. Sir Richard and Sir Henry then marched with their soldiers to rejoin the Royalist army.

Meanwhile, Sir Richard's home, Goldsborough Hall, was taken over by Oliver Cromwell's army. Even today, you can see hooks in the attic of the Hall. These hooks are where Cromwell's soldiers would have hung their hammocks to sleep!

Sir Henry Slingsby wrote about their journey from York. They passed through Knaresborough and then Goldsborough. At Goldsborough, Edward Whalley, who was Cromwell's cousin, was staying with his soldiers. Whalley invited Sir Richard to leave the army and return home to his family. But Sir Richard refused. He said he was loyal to the Royalist cause and would continue to fight.

Final Battle

Sir Richard and his men left their escort at Otley and continued their march. They went to Skipton and then into Lancashire. Sir Richard Hutton was killed on October 15, 1645. He died fighting at the Battle of Sherburn-in-Elmet. His friend, Sir Henry Slingsby, survived the war but was later executed in 1658.

After Sir Richard's Death

After Sir Richard Hutton died, his son, Richard Hutton Esq, took over the family estate. He was also involved in a Royalist plan with his father's friend, Sir Henry Slingsby. Because of this, he was imprisoned in Hull.

Sir Richard's granddaughter, Mary, married Philip Wharton. Their daughter, also named Mary, married a distant cousin, Colonel Robert Byerley. Colonel Byerley was famous for his horse, the Byerley Turk. Together, Mary and Colonel Byerley managed the Goldsborough Hall estate.