Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh, 5th Baronet facts for kids
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Sir Thomas Fermor-Hesketh
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| Member of Parliament for Preston | |
| In office 1862–1872 Serving with Charles Grenfell, Frederick Stanley, Edward Hermon
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| Preceded by | R. A. Cross Charles Grenfell |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hermon John Holker |
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| Born |
Thomas George Hesketh
11 January 1825 Rufford Hall, Rufford, Lancashire |
| Died | 20 August 1872 (aged 47) Rufford Hall, Rufford, Lancashire |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouses |
Lady Arabella Fermor
(m. 1846) |
| Parents | Sir Thomas Hesketh, 4th Baronet Annette Maria Bomford |
| Alma mater | Christ Church, Oxford |
Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh, 5th Baronet (born January 11, 1825 – died August 20, 1872) was an important English politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party and served in the British Parliament, known as the House of Commons, from 1862 until he passed away in 1872. He also held the title of the 5th Baronet in his family.
His Early Life
Thomas Hesketh was the only son of Sir Thomas Hesketh, 4th Baronet and his mother, Annette Maria Bomford. His mother's family was from County Meath.
In 1843, when his father passed away, Thomas inherited the title of Baronet. A Baronet is a special hereditary title, like a knight, that is passed down through the family. His grandfather, Sir Thomas Dalrymple Hesketh, was born in New York City.
Thomas went to Christ Church, Oxford, which is a famous college at Oxford University.
His Career in Politics
Thomas Hesketh was a Deputy Lieutenant and a Justice of the Peace for two areas: Lancashire and Northamptonshire. A Deputy Lieutenant helps the Lord-Lieutenant of a county, and a Justice of the Peace is a volunteer who helps keep law and order.
In 1848, he became the High Sheriff of Lancashire. This was an important role in the county, responsible for law enforcement and other duties.
He was also involved with the military. He was a lieutenant-colonel in the 6th Administrative Battalion of Lancashire Rifle Volunteers. These were groups of citizens who volunteered to train as soldiers to help defend the country. He also became a colonel in the 2nd Royal Lancashire Militia (The Duke of Lancaster's Own Rifles).
In 1862, Thomas Hesketh was chosen to be a Member of Parliament for the area of Preston. This meant he represented the people of Preston in the House of Commons, where laws are made. He continued to serve in Parliament until he died in 1872, at the age of 47.
Family Life
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On March 10, 1846, Thomas Hesketh married Lady Arabella Fermor in London. Lady Arabella was the sister of George Fermor, who was the 5th Earl of Pomfret. Her father, General Thomas Fermor, was a military leader who fought in important wars like the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Thomas and Arabella had several children:
- Edith Elizabeth Fermor-Hesketh (who passed away in 1931)
- Sir Thomas Henry Fermor-Hesketh, 6th Baronet (1847–1876), who sadly passed away at a young age.
- Sir Thomas George Fermor-Hesketh, 7th Baronet (1849–1924), who later married an American heiress named Florence Emily Sharon. Her father was a U.S. Senator.
- Hugh Robert Hesketh (1850–1879)
When Lady Arabella's brother, George, passed away in 1867 without children, Thomas inherited a large estate called Easton Neston, which was about 5,000 acres. In 1868, he officially added "Fermor" to his name and his second son's name to honor his wife's family.
Sir Thomas spent his last years working to improve the Easton Neston estate. He passed away at Rufford Hall in Lancashire on August 20, 1872, when he was 47 years old. He is buried in Rufford Church, and his tomb has a sculpture by a famous artist named Matthew Noble.
