Sir Thomas Taylor, 1st Baronet facts for kids
Sir Thomas Taylor, 1st Baronet (born July 25, 1662 – died August 8, 1736) was an important politician in Ireland. He was part of a group called the Anglo-Irish, which means his family had English roots but lived in Ireland.
Who Was Sir Thomas Taylor?
Sir Thomas Taylor's father, also named Thomas Taylor, moved to Ireland from Sussex, England. This happened around 1652, after a big event called the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland. This event changed many things in Ireland. Sir Thomas Taylor's mother was Anne Axtell.
Family Life
On June 20, 1682, Sir Thomas Taylor married Anne Cotton. Her parents were Sir Robert Cotton, 1st Baronet, of Combermere and Hester Salusbury. When Sir Thomas Taylor passed away, his special title was passed on to his oldest son, who was also named Thomas.
His Time in Politics
Sir Thomas Taylor was a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Irish House of Commons. This was like being a representative in the government.
- From 1692 to 1699, he represented the area of Kells.
- Then, from 1703 to 1713, he represented Belturbet.
- He returned to represent Kells again from 1713 until 1736.
A Special Title
In 1704, Sir Thomas Taylor was given a special title: a baronet. This title was "of Kells" and was part of the Baronetage of Ireland. A baronet is a hereditary title, meaning it can be passed down through the family, similar to a knight but with a higher rank.
