Sir Thomas Osborne, 5th Baronet facts for kids

The family crest of the Osborne baronets.

Sir Thomas Osborne, 5th Baronet (born in 1639, died October 10, 1715), was an important Irish baronet and landowner. He lived in a place called Tichenor, in County Waterford, Ireland.

Who Was Sir Thomas Osborne?

Sir Thomas Osborne was the oldest son of Nicholas Osborne (1620–1696). His father worked as the Clerk of the Crown of Ireland, which was a significant legal job. The family lived in a place called Cappagh, County Tyrone.

Early Life and Career

Sir Thomas Osborne served as the High Sheriff of County Waterford from 1672 to 1673. This was an important role, like being the chief law enforcement officer for the county. In 1679, he was made a knight, which meant he was given a special title by the King or Queen for his service.

Becoming a Baronet

Sir Thomas was the grandson of the very first baronet in his family, Sir Richard Osborne, 1st Baronet. A baronet is a special hereditary title, like a knight, but it can be passed down through the family. Sir Thomas became the 5th Baronet in October 1713, after his cousin, the 4th Baronet, passed away.

Sir Thomas Osborne's Family Life

Sir Thomas Osborne was married twice and had several children.

First Marriage and Children

He first married Katherine Butler. They had one son and several daughters. Their son, Nicholas Osborne (1669–1714), later married Anne Parsons. Nicholas and Anne had two sons and four daughters:

• Sir Nicholas Osborne, 6th Baronet (1686–1718): He became the 6th Baronet after his grandfather, Sir Thomas, passed away. He married Mary Smyth and they had two daughters:
  • Anne Osborne: She married Henry Vereker in 1733.
  • Dorothy Osborne: She married William Taylor.
• Sir John Osborne MP, 7th Baronet: He later became the 7th Baronet.
• Frances Osborne: She married John Jephson.
• Mary Osborne: She married William Moore in 1716.
• Arabella Osborne: She married Robert Marshall in 1753, who was a judge.

One of Sir Thomas's daughters from his first marriage was:

• Alice Osborne: She married twice. First to Thomas Warter, and then to Robert Blennerhassett.

Second Marriage

Sir Thomas Osborne married his second wife, Anne Ussher, on October 9, 1703. Anne was his first cousin and the sister of John Ussher. Her family lived in Ballyfin, County Cork, and Kilmeadan, County Waterford.