Sir Thomas Smith, 1st Baronet, of Hatherton facts for kids
Sir Thomas Smith, 1st Baronet (born around 1622 – died May 22, 1675) was an important English politician. He served in the House of Commons, which is like a part of today's parliament, from 1661 until he passed away in 1675.
Who Was Sir Thomas Smith?
Sir Thomas Smith came from a well-known family. His father was also named Sir Thomas Smith, and they lived in a place called Hatherton, Cheshire. His mother was Mary Smith. Her father was Sir Hugh Smith, from Long Ashton in Somerset.
Becoming a Baronet
On August 16, 1660, Thomas Smith was given a special title: Baronet of Hatherton. A baronet is a title of honor that is passed down through families, similar to a knight, but it's a hereditary title. This means it can be inherited by the next generation.
His Time in Politics
In 1661, Sir Thomas Smith was chosen to be a Member of Parliament (MP) for the city of Chester. This was during a time known as the Cavalier Parliament. He worked as an MP, representing the people of Chester, until his death in 1675. Being an MP meant he helped make laws and decisions for the country.
Sir Thomas's Family Life
Sir Thomas Smith married a woman named Abigail Pate. Her father was also a baronet, Sir John Pate. Sir Thomas and Abigail had one daughter named Frances. However, they did not have any sons. Because of this, when Sir Thomas died, his special title of baronet was passed on to his nephew, Thomas. Sadly, the title ended when his nephew passed away, as there were no more direct family members to inherit it.
