Sir Thomas Skipwith, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Skipwith, 1st Baronet (around 1620 – 2 June 1694), was an English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a main part of the government, in 1659 and 1660. A Baronet is a special title, a bit like a knight, that can be passed down in a family.
Early Life and Family
Thomas Skipwith was the son of Edward Skipwith and Elizabeth Hatcher. His mother was the daughter of Sir John Hatcher. Thomas's grandfather was William Skipwith, who was also a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire.
A Career in Politics
In 1659, Thomas Skipwith was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for Grantham. He served in a government group called the Third Protectorate Parliament. He was chosen again in 1660 to be an MP for Grantham in the Convention Parliament. This was a special parliament that helped bring back the king.
Later, he received several important honors:
- On 29 May 1673, he was made a Knight.
- On 21 April 1675, he became a Serjeant-at-law. This was a very important and respected lawyer position in England.
- On 27 July 1678, he was given the title of Baronet of Metheringham. This meant he was the first Baronet in his family.
Family Life
Sir Thomas Skipwith was married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Lathom. They had a son named Thomas, who later became the 2nd Baronet after his father. They also had a daughter named Susan, who married Sir John Williams.
His second wife was Elizabeth Maddison. She was the widow of Edward Maddison and the daughter of Sir John Rea. Sir Thomas and Elizabeth did not have any more children together.
Sir Thomas Skipwith passed away at his home in Lincoln's Inn Fields in June 1694.
